Available Jobs at SAOTA

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Write clear, compelling, and grammatically correct copy for digital and print marketing materials (e.g., websites, social media posts, email newsletters, advertisements, and product descriptions).
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all content aligns with our brand voice and maintains platform consistency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, design, and product teams to develop content strategies that complement campaigns and product launches.
• Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit content for accuracy and clarity, ensuring error-free copy before publication.
• Research: Research target audiences, market trends, and competitors to create relevant and impactful content.
• Creative Input: Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas for content and marketing campaigns.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Client Communication: Liaise with clients (if applicable) to ensure project briefs are understood and high-quality content is delivered.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of copywriting experience in marketing, advertising, or media.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong command of English with excellent grammar, punctuation, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and experience writing optimized content.
• Creativity and ability to produce engaging content that stands out.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt tone and style to different audiences and platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with CMS, social media platforms, Google Analytics, and SEO tools (a plus).
• All employees are required to have an uncapped 20mbps (up/down) minimum internet connectivity line.

Advantageous Criteria:

• Experience in design, architecture, or related industries.
• Understanding of the South-East Asian market.
• Experience in developing comprehensive content strategies.
• Ability to write technical or specialized content if needed.
• Basic graphic design skills to complement the written content.
• A portfolio showcasing versatile writing across different mediums.

Key Characteristics:

• Self-motivated: Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Collaborative: A team player who thrives in a creative, collaborative environment.
• Problem-Solving: Able to adapt to changing project needs and find creative solutions.
• Passion for Writing: A storyteller at heart with a drive to create impactful content.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in everything you do.
• Organized & Proactive: Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
   

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Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Handle Diners Credit Card and Travel Expense Reconciliation
• Capture Travel Recovery data into the billing system
• Monitor and track travel for the Billing Department
• Prepare journal entries and accruals for month-end closing
• Manage Diners Intercompany recovery
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with audit requests and compliance reporting
• Activate and renew credit cards for travelers
• Place and reconcile Forex orders for travelers, capturing data in Vantage
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and perform data entry and reconciliation as needed
• General administrative duties (filing, scanning, copying, etc.)

Essential Skills & Criteria:

• Relevant financial qualification (diploma or certificate)
• 2+ years of experience as a Financial Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, or similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and accounting software
• Knowledge of credit card and travel expense procedures
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

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Key Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

• Employee Self Service (ESS) Control:
• Oversee timekeeping and attendance, ensuring leave workflows are processed correctly
• Manage probation and performance review administration, scheduling meetings and tracking documentation
• Monitor poor attendance and work with the IR Officer to address any concerns
• HR Administration:
• Maintain HR budget records, prepare letters and minutes, and ensure key employee dates are recognized
• Assist with day to day HR functions and duties
• Provide administration support to the HR Manager and HR Officers
• Assist with HR filing, staff queries, and report creation
• Support training record maintenance for compliance and BBBEE audits
• Assist with transformation and BBBEE initiatives

Essential Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in Admin, Systems, or Data Capturing (preferably in HR or Finance)
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with an ESS platform (advantageous)
• Experience in preparing reports (highly advantageous)
• Experience/knowledge of PowerBI (advantageous)
• Strong numeric and data interpretation skills

Skills & Criteria:

• Attention to detail and solution-driven
• Strong time management and workload prioritization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player
• Ethical, professional, and accountable behavior
   

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Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome visitors and staff, offering excellent customer service
• Manage courier collections, deliveries, and document/sample distribution
• Keep the reception and boardroom areas neat, presentable, and well-stocked
• Handle phone calls: screen, forward, and take accurate messages
• Administer the boardroom booking system and manage equipment and supplies
• Distribute mail, handle sick/late notifications, and manage visitor badges
• Coordinate client lunches and monitor visitor access for security purposes
• Assist with overflow admin tasks such as typing and filing

Essential Skills & Criteria:

• Friendly, outgoing, and professional demeanor
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle challenges confidently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong multitasking, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Punctual, reliable, and adaptable with a willingness to adjust working hours
• Proficient in using computer systems and office technology
• Ability to build strong relationships and work well within a team

Behavioral Criteria:

• A self-starter with the ability to see the bigger picture and take initiative
• Professional, ethical, and responsible in all interactions
• Excellent client management and communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys multi-tasking
   

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The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and be responsible for certain aspects of the project design and development
• Produce design documentation aligned to the design brief
• Assist management with the coordination of the project team and program

The successful applicants will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:

• M.Arch
• A minimum of 2 years, post qualification experience
• Excellent knowledge of REVIT
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• All Employees are required to have an uncapped 20Mbps (up/down) minimum Internet Connectivity line.

Our team members are encouraged to:

• Display creative problem-solving skills
• Develop themselves by attending and participating in our Design Friday and RAD session
• Grow their careers by learning on our online LMS platform and taking on internal leadership responsibilities
• Socialise with their peers in our various interactive sessions: RUSk, Blink, Team Socials
• Look after their health and wellbeing at work (by joining STRETCH) and at home

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As a FYO you will:

• Develop and be responsible for certain aspects of the project design and development
• With assistance, liaison with External Consultants, Contractor/Site, Architects of Record as well as with the Client
• Be required to stay updated on latest architecture and design trends and technology
• Need to display learning agility and initiative
• Contribute, or otherwise assist as required, to provide project teams with a full Architectural service covering both presentation and contractual material
• Interpret and understand the design brief
• Produce all documentation relating to the design
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond and develop skills in all levels of project technical challenges
• Assist in producing all documentation relating to the design including Drawings, 3D Models, Images & all other documentation relating to the design and according to the project brief
• Proactively seek feedback from seniors and act on technical advice given
• Receive training on all SAOTA systems, standards and procedures
• Support the production and project delivery

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND CRITERIA

• MArch / MTech in Architecture or equivalent
• Working knowledge of REVIT
• Able to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• Able to use a variety of media and software in the development and documentation of a design project
• Display high level thinking in architecture and design
• Able to accurately understand and interpret instructions
• Sound understanding of the production process, including applications of different file formats
• The ability to learn and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills
• Able to set and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress
• Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
• Able to remain calm and work in pressurised environments
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
• Demonstrate initiative and be pro-active towards daily tasks
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills
• Due to the nature of the position, there will be a requirement to work additional hours as necessary, this may include weekends occasionally
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards personal growth and development in the company
• Please note that this role is only open to Candidate Architects living in South Africa

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• We are looking for Architecture graduates to join our teams for a 1-year internship. During the internship period, interns are exposed to extensive training, personal development and diverse and exciting projects around the world.

As an Intern, you will:

• Showcase your knowledge of modelling software, research skills, creativity, customer focus, hand-drafting abilities, and teamwork
• Assist the project team in generating clear technical drawings of projects
• Understand design intent and goals for successful implementation
• Assist with research, data compiling, and documentation at all phases of design, including feasibility, concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Provide graphic support for project teams in preparing for presentations, by generating diagrams, renderings, and other design drawings
• Provide meaningful support for all levels of project technical challenges
• Assist in producing all documentation relating to the design including Drawings, 3D Models, Images & all other documentation relating to the design and according to the project brief
• Display aptitude for applicable technologies for all aspects of project execution
• Implement for successful execution of project deliverables, drawing on deep knowledge of office systems and technology
• With assistance, liaison with External Consultants, Contractor/Site, Architects of Record as well as with the Client

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND CRITERIA

• Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Architectural Technology or equivalent degree
• Working knowledge of REVIT
• Ablility to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• Able to use a variety of media and software in the development and documentation of a design project
• Display high level thinking in architecture and design
• Ability to accurately understand and interpret instructions
• Display a sound understanding of the production process, including applications of different file formats
• The ability to learn and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills
• Able to set and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress
• Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
• Able to remain calm and work in pressurised environments
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
• Demonstrate initiative and be pro-active towards daily tasks
• Able to set and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress
• Due to the nature of the position there will be a requirement to work additional hours as necessary, this may include weekends occasionally
• Please note that this Internship is only open to South African Citizens
   

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The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and be responsible for certain aspects of the project design and development
• Produce design documentation aligned with the design brief
• Assist management with the coordination of the project team and program

The successful applicants will need to possess the following skills and qualification:

• M.Arch
• A minimum of 2 years, post qualification experience
• Excellent knowledge of REVIT
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present them for discussion
• All Employees are required to have an uncapped 20Mbps (up/down) minimum Internet Connectivity line.

Our team members are encouraged to:

• Display creative problem-solving skills
• Develop themselves by attending and participating in our Design Friday and RAD session
• Grow their careers by learning on our online LMS platform and taking on internal leadership responsibilities
• Socialise with their peers in our various interactive sessions: RUSk, Blink, Team Socials
• Look after their health and wellbeing at work (by joining STRETCH) and at home