Careers at Boardroom Appointments

• Boardroom Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and technology organisation seeking an experienced Sales Executive – Africa to drive business growth across the mining sector.
• This opportunity is suited to a commercially driven sales professional who thrives on building long-term client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering technical solutions that add value to mining operations throughout Africa.
• If you have a passion for business development, enjoy engaging with mining houses and industrial clients, and have experience selling technical products or services into the mining sector, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans across your assigned territory.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the mining and industrial sectors.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers while expanding the client portfolio.
• Prepare and present technical and commercial proposals.
• Negotiate and successfully close sales opportunities.
• Achieve sales, revenue, and profitability targets.
• Conduct regular customer visits and maintain a structured sales call programme.
• Develop accurate sales forecasts and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Maintain CRM records, quotations, and market intelligence.
• Work closely with technical, engineering, operations, and customer support teams to deliver complete customer solutions.
• Represent the business at customer presentations, exhibitions, and industry events.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and emerging opportunities to support strategic growth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Business, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in technical sales or business development within the mining, industrial, engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and growing customer accounts.
• Experience preparing quotations, tenders, and commercial proposals.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience working with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel extensively within South Africa and Africa.

Key Competencies

• Business Development
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Account Management
• Technical Solution Selling
• Commercial Negotiation
• Customer Relationship Management
• Pipeline Development
• Presentation Skills
• Market Intelligence
• Stakeholder Management
• Planning and Organisation
• Results Driven
• Communication and Relationship Building
• Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
   

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• Boardroom Appointments is recruiting on behalf of an innovative technology organisation seeking an experienced Senior Web Developer to join a high-performing software engineering team.
• This is a hands-on development role for a passionate senior developer who thrives on building modern, secure, and scalable web applications. You'll play a key role in shaping frontend architecture, solving complex technical challenges, mentoring fellow developers, and delivering exceptional user experiences using the latest technologies.
• Working within an Agile environment, you'll collaborate with Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, QA Engineers, Backend Developers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality digital products that are secure, maintainable, and built for scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications using React, TypeScript, and the TanStack ecosystem.
• Build reusable, responsive, and accessible user interface components.
• Design scalable frontend architecture while promoting clean, maintainable, and high-quality code.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Optimise application performance, accessibility, and overall user experience.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior and intermediate developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Contribute to solution design, technical planning, estimations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion engineering best practices, coding standards, and secure development principles.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 6 years' experience in frontend web development.
• Expert knowledge of React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong experience working with the TanStack ecosystem, including:
• TanStack Router
• TanStack Query
• TanStack Table
• TanStack Virtual (advantageous)
• Experience building responsive, cross-browser compatible web applications.
• Strong understanding of component-based architecture and reusable design systems.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs.
• Experience implementing authentication using JWT and OAuth.
• Experience with state management solutions such as TanStack Query, Zustand, or Redux Toolkit.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules, or SCSS.
• Experience improving application performance and implementing accessibility best practices.

Technical Skills
Candidates should demonstrate experience with:

• React
• TypeScript
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• HTML5 & CSS3
• Tailwind CSS / SCSS / CSS Modules
• RESTful APIs
• Git
• GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
• Agile / Scrum methodologies
• CI/CD pipelines
• Clean code principles
• Modern frontend architecture
• A solid understanding of frontend security principles is essential, including:
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) prevention
• Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection
• Content Security Policy (CSP)
• Secure token handling
• Clickjacking protection
• Dependency security
• Secure authentication and authorisation practices

Advantageous Experience:

Experience with any of the following will be highly beneficial:

• GraphQL
• Storybook
• Design Systems
• Playwright
• Cypress
• Jest
• Docker
• Azure or AWS
• Micro-frontend architecture
• Frontend telemetry, monitoring, and logging tools such as Sentry, Datadog, OpenTelemetry, Application Insights, or New Relic.

What We're Looking For:

The successful candidate will be:

• A hands-on senior developer with a passion for coding.
• A technical leader who enjoys mentoring and supporting others.
• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive problem-solver with strong analytical thinking.
• Comfortable working independently while driving technical initiatives.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to engineering excellence.
   

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• Boardroom Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a leading technology organisation seeking an experienced Occupational Safety Solutions (OSS) Product Manager to lead the strategic direction, development, and commercial success of a specialised portfolio of gas detection and environmental monitoring solutions for the mining industry.
• This is a unique opportunity for a commercially astute and technically credible Product Manager who can bridge customer requirements, engineering capability, and business strategy. You will own the complete product lifecycle—from defining the long-term roadmap and market strategy through to product development, commercialisation, and continuous improvement.
• If you have extensive experience within the mining industry, a strong understanding of gas detection technologies, and a passion for driving innovation that enhances operational safety, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the long-term product strategy and roadmap for Occupational Safety Solutions.
• Drive product development from concept through to market launch and ongoing lifecycle management.
• Gather customer, market, and competitor intelligence to ensure products remain aligned with industry requirements and emerging trends.
• Translate customer and operational requirements into clear technical product specifications for engineering and development teams.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Research & Development, Production, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Executive stakeholders.
• Develop business cases, pricing strategies, go-to-market plans, and commercial initiatives that maximise product value and profitability.
• Coordinate product testing, proof of concept activities, site trials, and validation programmes.
• Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and market adoption to drive continuous product improvement.
• Ensure product governance, documentation, certifications, compliance, and quality standards are maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
• Represent the organisation with customers, industry partners, and at relevant mining and technology forums.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' Product Management experience, preferably within mining technologies, safety systems, or industrial products.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within the mining industry.
• Proven experience managing the full product lifecycle from strategy through commercial delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of gas detection instrumentation, environmental monitoring systems, or related occupational safety technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects and delivering products to market successfully.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, profitability, business cases, and market strategy.
• Ability to travel to mining operations as required.

The Ideal Candidate will demonstrate

• Strategic product ownership and long-term vision.
• Deep understanding of customer requirements and market dynamics.
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into commercial solutions.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management across multiple business functions.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to drive innovation while balancing technical, operational, and commercial priorities.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering customer value.

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About the Role

• As a Finance Recruiter, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle while partnering with some of South Africa's leading organisations to identify and secure high-calibre finance professionals.
• This is a high-performance, relationship-driven role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and enjoys exceeding targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job briefing through to placement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Source, headhunt and engage passive finance professionals.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and candidate assessments.
• Write compelling job adverts and candidate profiles.
• Present shortlisted candidates with detailed interview notes.
• Coordinate interviews and manage the recruitment process through to offer stage.
• Negotiate offers and manage salary discussions.
• Develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective clients.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records on ATS.
• Ensure exceptional turnaround times and service delivery.
• Meet and exceed individual recruitment and placement targets.

Roles You Will Recruit
Examples include:

• Financial Accountant
• Financial Advisors 
• Financial Planners 
• Management Accountant
• Financial Manager
• Finance Director
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Financial Controller
• Credit Controller
• Debtors & Creditors Clerks
• Payroll Specialists
• Tax Specialists
• Financial Analysts
• Cost & Management Accountants
• Internal Auditors
• External Auditors
• Treasury Professionals
• Compliance Professionals
• Bookkeepers
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialists
• Finance Business Partners

Minimum Requirements

• Previous recruitment agency experience (essential).
• Proven experience recruiting within the Finance market.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting terminology.
• Proven billing and placement track record.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong sourcing and headhunting ability.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Computer literate with ATS/CRM experience.

Ideal Candidate

You are:

• Highly driven and target orientated.
• Commercially minded.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional service.
• A confident negotiator.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Professional, resilient and solution focused.
• Motivated by success and earning potential.

What We Offer

• Established brand with an outstanding market reputation.
• Access to quality clients and exclusive vacancies.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment.
• Continuous training and development.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Competitive basic salary plus an attractive commission structure.
• Modern recruitment technology and sourcing tools.

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About the Role

• As an IT Recruiter, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle while partnering with leading organisations to identify, attract, and secure top technology professionals across a broad range of industries.
• This is a high-performance, relationship-driven role suited to someone who enjoys building long-term client partnerships and delivering exceptional recruitment solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process from client briefing through to successful placement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Source, headhunt, and engage passive technology professionals.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and technical screening.
• Write compelling job adverts and candidate profiles.
• Present shortlisted candidates with detailed interview summaries.
• Coordinate interviews and manage the recruitment process through to offer stage.
• Negotiate offers and manage salary discussions.
• Develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective clients.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records on ATS.
• Deliver exceptional turnaround times and service levels.
• Meet and exceed recruitment and placement targets.

Roles You Will Recruit

Examples include:

• Software Developers (.NET, Java, C#, Python, JavaScript)
• Full Stack Developers
• Front-End Developers
• Back-End Developers
• Mobile Developers
• Data Engineers
• Data Scientists
• BI Developers
• Business Analysts
• Systems Analysts
• Solution Architects
• Enterprise Architects
• Cloud Engineers (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• DevOps Engineers
• Infrastructure Engineers
• Network Engineers
• Cyber Security Specialists
• Database Administrators
• ERP Consultants (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Project Managers
• Scrum Masters
• Product Owners
• QA Analysts & Test Automation Engineers
• IT Support Engineers
• Service Delivery Managers
• IT Managers
• CIOs and Technology Executives

Minimum Requirements

• Previous recruitment agency experience (essential).
• Proven experience recruiting within the IT/Technology market.
• Good understanding of current technology trends and IT terminology.
• Proven billing and placement track record.
• Strong sourcing and headhunting capability.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Experience working with ATS/CRM systems.

Ideal Candidate

You are:

• Passionate about technology and recruitment.
• Highly driven and target orientated.
• Commercially minded.
• A confident relationship builder.
• Skilled at networking and engaging passive candidates.
• Professional, resilient, and solution focused.
• Motivated by achieving and exceeding targets.
• Committed to delivering exceptional service to clients and candidates.

What We Offer

• Established brand with an outstanding market reputation.
• Access to quality clients and exclusive vacancies.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment.
• Continuous training and development.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Competitive basic salary plus an attractive commission structure.
• Modern recruitment technology and sourcing tools.

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• This role is ideal for a buyer who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and has a strong understanding of supplier management, category performance, stock availability, promotional planning and commercial negotiations.
• As the Category Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the right products are available at the right price, in the right quantities and at the right time, while building strong supplier partnerships that support business growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular supplier performance reviews.
• Execute monthly and quarterly category business health checks.
• Ensure product availability while maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, trading terms and promotional support with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and improve DIFOT (Delivered In Full On Time) metrics.
• Review and maintain supplier agreements in conjunction with Procurement.
• Drive category growth, profitability and gross profit targets.
• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning, Supply Chain and Retail Operations teams to ensure effective forecasting and replenishment.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) initiatives with regional sales and operations teams.
• Ensure promotional stock readiness and successful execution of promotional campaigns.
• Manage category flow, merchandising standards and planogram implementation.
• Analyse sales trends, inventory levels and supplier performance to make commercially sound buying decisions.
• Participate in weekly planning and buying meetings to align business priorities.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Commerce or a related field.
• 2–6 years' experience in Retail Buying or Procurement within the FMCG industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Experience working with supplier performance management and inventory planning.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.

Advantageous

• CIPS Level 4 or higher.
• SAPICS Certification.
• Additional training in Supplier Management, Procurement or Commercial Analytics.

Key Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management ability.
• Commercially minded with sound business judgement.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed commercial decisions.
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure.
• High levels of integrity, accountability and ownership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset.

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• An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Operations Manager to join a fast-growing, dynamic business within the retail and manufacturing sector. We are looking for a hands-on operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for driving operational excellence across multiple business functions.
• This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, leading high-performing teams and ensuring that every aspect of the business operates efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the business
• Drive operational excellence across retail, warehouse and logistics functions
• Lead and develop operational teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Support and improve retail store performance and customer experience
• Manage warehouse operations, inventory and distribution processes
• Identify and implement operational efficiencies and best practices
• Analyse operational performance and implement improvement initiatives
• Ensure business objectives are achieved while maintaining high operational standards
• Work closely with leadership to support business growth and operational strategy

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Operations Management role
• Proven experience managing multiple operational functions
• Strong people management and leadership experience
• Experience within one or more of the following industries:
• Retail
• FMCG
• Food Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Distribution
• Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Strong commercial and financial understanding
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiencies and business performance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Management or a related field will be advantageous

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• A strong operational leader with a hands-on approach
• Process-driven and solutions-focused
• Commercially minded with sound business acumen
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Decisive and confident in making operational decisions
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams

Highly Advantageous

• Experience managing multiple retail stores
• Experience leading teams of 100+ employees
• Proven success in improving operational performance and implementing operational efficiencies
• Stable career history demonstrating progression and longevity

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• Do you bring a strong track record as a manufacturing executive, driven by operational excellence, engineering leadership, and delivering measurable business results?
• Our client, a respected organisation within the manufacturing and engineering industry, is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Executive to take ownership of and enhance end-to-end manufacturing operations and overall operational performance.
• This senior leadership role suits a commercially focused manufacturing leader who excels in managing large-scale operations, embedding continuous improvement, and building capable, high-performing teams in a complex manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall manufacturing strategy to support business growth, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
• Drive operational excellence across manufacturing, productivity, quality, safety, and delivery performance.
• Manage business performance, profitability, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead Industry 4.0, automation, and digital transformation projects across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, environmental, and risk management standards.
• Improve customer delivery performance through efficient production planning and execution.
• Develop and mentor leadership teams while fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture.
• Build strong relationships with executive leadership and key stakeholders across the business.
• Drive organisational transformation through data-driven decision-making and strategic leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced Diploma (BTech equivalent or higher) in: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 15 years' manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in senior leadership or executive-level manufacturing roles.
• Proven success leading large-scale, complex manufacturing operations.
• Strong experience managing operational performance, productivity, profitability, and cost control.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement programmes.
• Strong people leadership, organisational development, and change management experience.
• Target Industries

Experience within one or more of the following industries:

• Plastics Manufacturing
• Polymer Manufacturing
• Packaging Manufacturing
• Heavy Industrial Manufacturing
• Automotive Components Manufacturing
• Chemicals Manufacturing
• FMCG Manufacturing
• Mining Equipment Manufacturing
• Engineering and Industrial Products Manufacturing

Key Competencies

• Executive Leadership
• Manufacturing Strategy
• Operational Excellence
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation
• Engineering Leadership
• Commercial & Financial Acumen
• Operational Performance Management
• Change Management
• Quality, Risk & Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Leadership Development
• Customer Focus
• Results Driven

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• A well-established manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Trade Tested Millwright to join its maintenance team. If you thrive in a fast-paced production environment, enjoy solving technical problems and take pride in keeping machinery operating at peak performance, we'd love to hear from you.
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation where your technical expertise will make a real impact on production efficiency and plant reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and planned maintenance on production machinery
• Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns with minimal downtime
• Conduct fault-finding on PLC-controlled equipment
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Maintain motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and other production equipment
• Install, commission and modify machinery where required
• Complete maintenance reports and documentation
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Work closely with production teams to maximise plant availability

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Trade Tested Millwright
• Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
• PLC fault-finding experience
• Experience with preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Sound knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Willingness to work shifts or overtime when operationally required

Advantageous Experience

• FMCG or high-volume manufacturing
• Automated production lines
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or TPM exposure
• CMMS or maintenance management systems

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on and technically strong
• Calm under pressure
• Excellent fault-finding ability
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player with a proactive attitude
• Safety-conscious and quality-focused