Available Jobs at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• COORDINATE daily warehouse activities of the KwaZulu-Natal division of a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeking its next Logistics Supervisor. You will be involved in stock control, verification and preservation and Security Control and Risk Management.
• Applicants must have completed Matric/Grade 12 with 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role with MS Office – Outlook and Excel, and SHEQ - ISO9001/14001/45001 proficiency. You will also require experience in driving a continual improvement.

DUTIES:

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities (receiving, picking, packing and dispatch).
• Ensure correct stock receiving and binning of goods.
• Coordinate returns, damaged goods and discrepancies.
• Stock management of the inventory system and the physical inventory within the KZN warehouse.
• Stock management inclusive of stock control, verification and preservation of product.
• Control of all security systems and risk management of the facility and stock.
• Plan and schedule driver deliveries.
• Manage and maintain company delivery vehicles.
• Document control.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance to the OHS Act and Policy by understanding individual responsibility.
• Promote awareness amongst co-workers and add value through reporting of incident/hazards or suggestions for continuous improvement.

KPA’s –

• Stock takes (full and cycle) resolving of variances and reporting.
• Document storage aligned to policy.
• Timeous receiving, returns and dispatch of stock.
• Stock and order picking accuracy.
• Enforce security measures.
• Ensure that company delivery vehicles are well maintained.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric \ Grade 12 (Compulsory).
• Supply Chain Management Qualification will be advantageous.
• 2-3 Years’ experience in a similar role.
• Reading, writing and communication (English).
• MS Office – Outlook and Excel.
• SHEQ - ISO9001/14001/45001 proficient.
• Sage X3 experience will be advantageous.
• Demonstrable time management skills, good people management, leadership and organisational skills.
• Experience in driving a continual improvement.
• Daily communications with senior management.
• Ability to resolve queries.
• Valid Driver License and own reliable vehicle.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A UK-based IT services provider is looking for a 1st Line Support Technician to join their remote support team. Applicants for the job should have excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical terms in plain and simple language.
• The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a good level of communication.
• The candidate must be professional and presentable. It is crucial that the preferred candidate can demonstrate independent troubleshooting skills and a high level of knowledge in business network technologies. It is important the candidate can demonstrate examples of independent working over a range of client networks.

DUTIES:

• First line call handling, ticket logging, remote support and escalation of helpdesk tickets.
• Manage and monitor call queues ensuring adherence to SLA’s.
• Ensure that customers are updated regularly on the status of their issues.
• Effectively assign tickets to the relevant team based on priority, category & SLA.
• Troubleshoot issues with client workstations, servers & network infrastructure.
• Identify reoccurring incidents.
• Work with third party vendors to troubleshoot hardware and software faults.
• Ensure all documentation is clear, concise, and updated in the helpdesk system.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic Microsoft Exchange admin skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows desktop operating system.
• Knowledge of server operating system and network architecture (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
• Microsoft Server 2012 Onwards, Active Directory, Exchange 2013 Onwards and Hyper-V.
• Experience in an MSP environment.
• Microsoft Office 365, Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online and AD Connect.
• You should be able to work under pressure and multitask.
• You should possess excellent customer service and communication skills as well as having a logical and methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• You should have a good telephone manner, good analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge.
• You should enjoy working with customers and take pleasure & pride in resolving their issues.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A dynamic Education Specialist seeks an ambitious Junior Data Analyst/Engineer to join its team. You will design and develop ETL/ELT processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), stored procedures, and scripts while building and maintaining data warehouses and data marts.
• The ideal candidate must have graduated with a suitable IT Degree and have experience 1-3 years suitable work experience including Data Analyis, modelling, surfacing, Data Cleaning/Integrity Checking, creating reports utilising Excel or equivalent and have proficiency with SQL, SSIS, QlikView, Power BI & Tableau.

DUTIES:

• Design and develop ETL/ELT processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), stored procedures, and scripts.
• Build and maintain data warehouses and data marts.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy across all systems.
• Perform complex data transformations and optimizations.
• Support reporting teams with high-performance queries.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist in database design, modeling, and tuning.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications -

• Graduate
• Relevant IT Degree.

Experience/Skills –

• 1-3 Years relevant experience.
• Data Analysis, modelling and surfacing.
• Data Cleaning / Integrity Checking.
• SQL, SSIS, database scripting (stored procedures, user defined functions, queries, triggers).
• Present information using data visualization techniques (such as QlikView, Power BI and Tableau).
• Experience of creating reports using Excel or equivalent.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• PERFORM complex data transformations and optimizations as your expertise as a Mid-Senior Data Engineer is sought by a dynamic Education Specialist to fill a 1-Year Contract role.
• You will design and develop ETL/ELT processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), stored procedures, and scripts while building and maintaining data warehouses and data marts.
• The successful incumbent must possess a suitable IT tertiary qualification with 5-10 years Data Analysis/Engineering experience including a solid understanding of relational database concepts and normalization and performance tuning and indexing. You will also need to be proficient with SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Power BI & SQL.

DUTIES:

• Design and develop ETL/ELT processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), stored procedures, and scripts.
• Build and maintain data warehouses and data marts.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy across all systems.
• Perform complex data transformations and optimizations.
• Support reporting teams with high-performance queries.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist in database design, modeling, and tuning.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications -

• Relevant IT tertiary qualifications.

Experience/Skills –

• 5-10 Years Data Analysis/Engineering experience
• Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.
• Solid understanding of relational database concepts and normalization.
• Experience in performance tuning and indexing.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Power BI.
• Experience with cloud-based SQL platforms.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• YOUR commitment to quality and strong problem-solving ability as a Mechanical/Process Engineer is wanted by a company dedicated to understanding, supporting, and empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and allied industries. The position comes with significant responsibility for technical delivery, project management, and business development.
• The role combines strong Engineering expertise (design and automation) with the ability to generate new revenue through client acquisition, tenders, and project opportunities.
• You must have a Bachelor's Degree (BEng / BScEng) in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering (or closely related fields) with hands-on work with stainless steel fabrication, hygienic/process systems, and automation.
• You will require technical proficiency including equipment design, process optimization, full project lifecycle delivery & commercial awareness such as revenue generation, client negotiation, basic costing and margin understanding.

DUTIES:

• Design, automate, and optimize stainless steel process equipment such as tanks and ribbon blenders.
• Drive business generation: Prospect new clients, secure projects/tenders, and expand opportunities in target industries.
• Manage projects from concept to commissioning: Handle budgeting, Supply Chain coordination, team oversight, quality assurance, and compliance with relevant standards
• Collaborate on process improvements and tailored client solutions.
• Contribute to overall operational efficiency and business growth.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BEng / BScEng) in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering (or closely related fields, e.g., Chemical Engineering with relevant mechanical/process experience).
• Post-qualification experience in Mechanical/Process Engineering, including hands-on work with stainless steel fabrication, hygienic/process systems, and automation.
• Demonstrated track record in Business Development or Sales within Engineering/Manufacturing (e.g., winning contracts, building client relationships, tender success).
• Technical proficiency: Equipment design, process optimization, full project lifecycle delivery.
• Commercial awareness: Revenue generation, client negotiation, basic costing and margin understanding.
• Leadership: Project/team management, strong problem-solving in a dynamic SME setting.
• Other: Excellent communication, commitment to quality, Cape Town-based.

Preferred to haves –

• PrEng registration with ECSA (or actively pursuing/eligible soon).
• Prior experience in food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or similar process sectors.

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ENVIRONMENT

• Our client is a well-established digital agency working with world-class luxury travel and hospitality brands. After years of rapid growth and innovation, they are entering a phase where execution, stability, and delivery excellence are the priority.
• They are seeking a hands-on Head of Technology / Developer Team Lead, someone who is technically strong, people-focused, and calm under pressure. This role is not about being distant or purely strategic. It’s about leading from the front, owning delivery, and building a stable, high-performing engineering function in a fast-paced agency environment.
• This is a Cape Town–based hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days remote) and is suited to someone who enjoys agency velocity, cares deeply about quality, and knows how to lead without ego.

THE ROLE

• You will act as the technical anchor and team lead for a group of Full Stack Developers, owning both technical delivery and people leadership.

This role has historically been difficult to fill, not because of culture, but because it requires a rare balance of:

• Strong technical capability
• Emotional intelligence
• Calm, credible leadership
• Comfort with agency pace and accountability

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Hands-On Technical Leadership

• Remain close to the code and delivery, providing technical direction and unblockers
• Lead and mentor Full Stack Developers while maintaining technical fluency
• Set and uphold standards for code quality, architecture, security, and reliability
• Guide development across web platforms, CMS builds, APIs, and infrastructure
• Own production stability and technical outcomes across client and internal platforms

Delivery, Infrastructure & Reliability

• Oversee hosting environments, deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring
• Ensure security best practices, backups, documentation, and incident readiness
• Reduce operational risk through systems, validation, and preventative improvements
• Lead infrastructure upgrades and platform evolution pragmatically (no rebuild-for-ego)

Architecture & Platform Ownership

• Guide architectural decisions with a focus on maintainability, performance, and scale
• Manage technical debt sensibly while keeping delivery moving
• Partner with leadership on internal platforms and proprietary tooling (Next.js-based)
• Balance short-term agency delivery with long-term platform health

People & Culture Leadership

• Build a calm, accountable, execution-focused tech culture
• Mentor developers and help them grow without micromanaging
• Encourage autonomy while maintaining high standards
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Client Experience, Ops, and Leadership
• Lead with credibility, emotional intelligence, and trust

Commercial & Leadership Contribution

• Act as the senior technical voice in leadership discussions
• Support accurate scoping, estimation, and delivery planning
• Protect margins through sound technical decisions and realistic timelines
• Partner closely with the CEO on technology direction and resourcing

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• 8+ years’ experience in full-stack web development, with deep hands-on experience in JavaScript / Next.js, CMS platforms (WordPress, Payload), REST APIs, and cloud infrastructure, this is not a people-only leadership role.
• Proven experience leading developers in a delivery-focused environment
• Strong JavaScript foundations (Next.js or similar)
• Experience with CMS-driven and custom web platforms (WordPress, Payload, etc.)
• Solid understanding of APIs, CI/CD, version control, and cloud environments
• Strong grasp of security, reliability, and operational risk
• Experience in agency, SaaS, or high-output delivery environments
• Based in Cape Town and open to hybrid work (3 days in office)

Nice to Have

• Experience with DigitalOcean or similar cloud providers
• Exposure to performance optimisation, CRO, and SEO from a technical perspective
• Experience contributing to internal platforms or proprietary products
• Familiarity with headless CMS and API-first architectures
• Experience inheriting and stabilising existing systems rather than rebuilding

ATTRIBUTES (IMPORTANT)

• A hands-on technical leader, not a distant manager
• Calm, grounded, and confident, no ego, no insecurity
• People-focused with strong EQ and ethical leadership
• Comfortable owning imperfect systems and improving them steadily
• Thrives in fast-moving agency environments
• Commercially aware and understands the impact of tech decisions
• Motivated by execution, stability, and team success, not novelty

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ENVIRONMENT:

• YOUR Contact Centre sales experience is wanted to fill the role of a highly ambitious Student Enrolment Agent joining the team of a dynamic Online Learning Platform.
• You will engage with prospective students through various communication channels and provide comprehensive information on course offerings.
• This is to not only help prospective students understand the benefits of the programs but also assist them in selecting the most suitable course based on their individual needs and career goals.
• You will then guide prospective students through the enrolment process, ensuring they have a seamless and positive experience. Applicants must reside in East London or Durban, have Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent with 2-3 years Contact Centre sales experience & be proficient in MS Office & CRM software.

DUTIES:

• Meet and exceed individual and team enrolment targets, by developing and working leads provided to you with the aim of driving applications and enrolment.
• Conversion rate – drive conversion by providing prospective students with valuable and useful product-related information to make an informed decision.
• Answer all product-related questions clearly, and professionally.
• Timeous accurate data entry and maintenance of database pipelines.
• Ensure enrolment processes and business rules and policies are always followed.
• Develop yourself by using the quality assurance assessment and student feedback to grow your skills and abilities.
• Use opportunities formal and informal to continuously develop yourself.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum qualification of Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Any other Sales related courses would be advantageous.
• 2 to 3 Years Contact Centre sales experience.
• Private Education-related experience advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in CRM software.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Team player.
• Ability to work independently and be self-organised.
• Goal driven with self-confidence to drive own performance.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A premium product engineering and development company delivering end-to-end, turnkey commercial vehicle solutions, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a high-performance engineering team where adaptability, curiosity, and ownership are part of the culture.
• This role suits a well-rounded, emotionally intelligent engineer who thrives in complexity, moves comfortably in a fast-paced environment, and takes initiative from day one.
• You’ll be expected to combine strong technical attention to detail with positive energy, resilience, and a genuine drive to continuously improve and excel within a dynamic, change-embracing organisation.

DUTIES:

• Medium and Heavy duty truck chassis harness design using 3D CAD – and 2D Schematic software.
• Vehicle Electrical Systems Design, including 3D Wiring design in Siemens NX, creating 2D Harness Drawings and Schematics.
• Electrical Component Integration
• Evaluate scope of work and manage project timelines
• Prepare bills of materials and their representative 3D assemblies (Unigraphics NX)
• Product data management (entering designs and related info into PDM software – Team Centre)
• Ensure designs meet supplier and regulatory requirements
• Design with cost saving, ease of installation and servicing in mind
• Conduct concept and design reviews
• Liaise with suppliers on designs
• Assess results for comparison against customer requirements and design standards
• Liaise with other engineering disciplines and teams

REQUIREMENTS:

• B Eng Degree or B Tech Degree in Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working in an electrical design engineering position – minimum 3 Years.
• Automotive OEM Design Experience will be an advantage
• 3D CAD experience: Siemens NX will be an advantage.
• Schematics Design in Mentor Graphics Vesys will be an advantage

ATTRIBUTES:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Attention to detail is critical in this position.
• Strong oral and written communication skills Attention to detail
• Integrity and honesty
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
• Good work ethics
• Hardworking, willing to go the extra mile
• Professionalism
• Work independently
• Excellent in task management
• Team Player (Work well in a team)
• Ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes
• Have good problem-solving abilities

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A premium product engineering and development company delivering end-to-end, turnkey commercial vehicle solutions, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to form part of their engineering team, with the ability to fit into the DNA of their company culture that is dynamic and embraces change.
• Apart from a contained and well-rounded person with a high EQ level, he/she will be required to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment.
• The person needs to be a self-starter with attention to detail and bring a positive energy to the work environment, with a willingness to excel in their role.

DUTIES:

• Evaluate task scope of work
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials and their representative 3D assemblies
• Product data management
• Create 3D component models and 2D part drawings to meet supplier and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with overseas suppliers and customer on designs
• Conduct concept and design reviews
• Learning to operate CAD software packages, PLM systems
• Support the day-to-day activities of customers
• Provide creative and technically feasible solutions for cost savings, service issues, and product Improvements.
• Interface with materials and purchasing on new part design and sourcing.
• Interface with Analysis, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering to determine the most effective and economical use of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Interface with the Product Regulation and Compliance staff to design products that meet government regulations, restrictions and codes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B Eng Degree or B Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3D CAD experience (NX Preferred)
• Willing to travel overseas for variable periods
• South African Citizenship
• 3+ Years of post-graduate experience
• Experience in automotive engineering development or similar preferred

ATTRIBUTES:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent in task management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
• Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills

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ENVIRONMENT

• Our client is a scale-up fintech with a start-up mindset, combining the agility and innovation of a startup with the stability of an established payments business. They are building world-class card payment solutions for South Africa and need a Product Owner with deep card payments expertise to own this critical domain.
• You will own the card payments domain end-to-end, translating complex banking and scheme requirements into scalable, merchant-ready payment solutions. This is a hands-on role for someone who has implemented payment gateways or card payment solutions before, either within a gateway, fintech, or banking environment.

DUTIES

Product Ownership & Strategy

• Own the card payments and payment gateway roadmap, balancing business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technical constraints.
• Define and prioritise features for online card acceptance, transaction flows, security, and performance.
• Act as the primary payments SME for stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Risk, Finance, and Operations.

Business Analysis & Delivery

• Analyse and define detailed requirements for new and enhanced card payment functionality.
• Map and optimise end-to-end card payment flows including authorisation, settlement, reconciliation, 3D Secure, tokenisation, refunds, and chargebacks.
• Translate business and banking requirements into clear user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Support delivery teams across the full SDLC — from discovery and refinement through to UAT and production rollout.

Payments & Banking Alignment

• Ensure solutions comply with South African acquiring requirements, scheme mandates (Visa / Mastercard), PASA rules, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with banks, processors, and third-party providers on integrations and compliance.
• Partner with merchants and internal teams to explain payment flows, troubleshoot issues, and improve transaction success rates.

REQUIREMENTS

Must-Have Experience

• Proven experience working within a payment gateway, fintech, or bank on card payment solutions.

Strong understanding of:

• Card-not-present payment processing
• Payment gateway integrations
• Card rails and banking requirements
• 3D Secure (1 & 2), tokenisation, card vaulting
• Settlement, reconciliation, refunds, and chargebacks
• Fraud prevention and transaction risk analysis
• Experience with API-driven payment platforms and technical integrations.

Product & BA Skillset

• Experience in a Product Owner or Senior BA capacity, owning features or domains.
• Strong business analysis fundamentals: requirements gathering, process mapping, user stories, and UAT.
• Comfortable in Agile environments using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Swagger/OpenAPI.

Nice to Have

• Banking or acquiring experience with direct exposure to card rails.
• High-volume transaction platform or fintech experience.

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong communicator bridging technical, business, and banking stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a systems-thinking mindset.
• Confident owning a specialised domain while collaborating within a broader product and BA team.
• Passionate about building reliable, compliant, and scalable payment experiences.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A dynamic provider of cutting-edge Financial Security Services is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team. This role operates within a regulated financial markets infrastructure environment, serving as a critical link between business stakeholders and technology teams.
• The Business Analyst will engage with complex processes and systems in a dynamic setting that demands a strong understanding of compliance, market operations, and change initiatives.
• The position involves collaborating across multiple internal departments and external market participants to deliver solutions that support both strategic projects and ongoing business-as-usual enhancements within a central securities depository (CSD) context.

DUTIES:

Business Requirements & Process Design:

• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to facilitate the agreement of optimal business solutions.
• Conduct gap analyses of business and system processes to translate business needs into actionable requirements.
• Develop comprehensive Business Requirement Documentation (BRD) and Business Requirement Specification (BRS) documents using techniques like Use-Case design.
• Lead requirement gathering workshops and perform stakeholder analysis to define business needs and identify alternatives.
• Analyse existing process maps and operating procedures to inform future state design.
• Document to-be processes and procedure guides to enable training and implementation.
• Identify opportunities for business process optimization, standardization, and re-use.
• Support testing by providing input for test packs and compiling Traceability Matrices.

Project & Production Support:

• Analyse data and summarise findings for management reporting as required.
• Participate in and contribute to relevant market and project meetings, ensuring accurate minute-taking and follow-up on action items.
• Assist in documenting, improving, and enhancing business processes across various business units.
• Facilitate negotiations between internal and external stakeholders regarding change requests.
• Investigate new business requirements aligned with strategic objectives (e.g., related to equities, bonds, money markets).
• Analyse change requests to ensure timely execution of business objectives.
• Provide input for the update of internal directives and procedures.
• On smaller initiatives, perform project management duties as guided by the organisational project framework.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar Diploma coupled with a Business Analyst certification.
• 1-3 years of experience in a Business Analyst role.
• Knowledge of the Business Analyst Body of Knowledge (BABOK) is advantageous.
• Understanding or certification in project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2) is advantageous.
• Experience within the financial markets or a regulated financial environment is advantageous.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Business Acumen: Understands how the business operates within its regulatory context, with awareness of key stakeholders, risks, and market ecosystem dynamics.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Commitment: Works effectively with diverse stakeholders, building strong relationships to meet and exceed expectations and drive value.
• Impact & Influence: Influences and inspires trust in others to build commitment towards achieving organisational and regulatory objectives.
• Drive for Results: Demonstrates urgency, focus, accountability, agility, and resilience in execution to deliver business outcomes.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Able to analyse complex requests, perform gap analysis, and produce detailed, accurate documentation.
• Self-Awareness & Insight: Manages self and relationships effectively, handles ambiguity and pressure, and provides perspective in challenging situations.
• Change & Innovation Orientation: Promotes continuous improvement and innovation, understanding the organisation's neutral and trusted role in the market.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for facilitating workshops, negotiating solutions, and documenting requirements clearly.
• Diversity & Inclusiveness: Embraces diversity, demonstrates empathy and humility, and engages openly with people from varied backgrounds.