Careers at Kontak Recruitment

• Seeking a highly organised and professional, Professional Assistant & Office Manager to support daily operations within a small, corporate office environment.
• This role is suited to an experienced individual who can manage office administration, provide executive support, and assist with financial and reporting functions while ensuring the smooth running of a team of approximately five staff members.
• The successful candidate will work closely with management, providing day-to-day administrative support, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining strong financial oversight.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric with Mathematics and Accounting (higher grade) or a relevant tertiary qualification including Accounting 1
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience as a Professional Assistant or Office Manager within a corporate environment
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office – Excel essential)
• Experience working on Pastel (essential)
• Strong financial understanding including invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented

Duties and Responsibilities:
Office Management & Administration

• Manage day-to-day office operations and ensure smooth functioning of the office environment.
• Provide general administrative support to a team of approximately five staff members.
• Coordinate office activities, supplies, and general operational requirements.

Executive & Professional Support

• Provide direct administrative support to management, including scheduling and coordination.
• Manage travel arrangements, bookings, and itineraries for technical staff.
• Handle day-to-day coordination tasks and ensure effective time management for key personnel.

Financial Administration & Reporting

• Assist with invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support basic accounting functions.
• Provide financial oversight support to management using Pastel and Excel.

Coordination & Communication

• Act as a central point of contact within the office.
• Ensure effective communication between team members and management.
• Support operational coordination across the business.

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• Seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Regional Operations Manager to oversee multi-site operations within a high-volume, fast-paced QSR / retail environment.
• This role is responsible for managing multiple locations across several regions, driving operational excellence, leading large teams, and ensuring strong financial performance across the business.
• The successful candidate will oversee a large regional footprint, managing multiple operational managers and store teams, with full accountability for sales growth, cost control, people development, and customer experience.
• This opportunity is ideally suited to a high-calibre regional manager from a structured retail or QSR environment who is agile, performance-driven, and ready to operate at scale.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience managing multiple sites/regions within retail, QSR, or a high-volume operational environment
• Proven experience managing large teams and multiple direct reports
• Strong track record of driving sales growth, operational efficiency, and profitability
• Experience working within a structured, performance-driven corporate environment
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capability
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel across regions as required

Duties and Responsibilities:
Regional Operations Management

• Oversee operations across multiple locations, ensuring consistency in execution, standards, and performance.
• Drive operational efficiency across all sites, ensuring alignment with company standards and procedures.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators across the region.

Sales & Profitability

• Drive revenue growth and ensure achievement of sales targets across all locations.
• Monitor cost controls including labour, stock, and operational expenses.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to maximise profitability.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of operational managers and store leaders.
• Drive a high-performance culture with strong accountability across all levels.
• Ensure effective succession planning and talent development across the region.

Customer Experience & Brand Standards

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality customer service and brand standards.
• Monitor customer experience metrics and implement improvements where required.
• Drive operational excellence across all customer touchpoints.

Operational Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Identify areas of risk and implement corrective actions to protect business performance.
• Maintain strong governance and operational discipline across all sites.

Strategic Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for expansion, growth, and operational improvement.
• Analyse competitor activity and market trends to inform strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the region.

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• Seeking an experienced and results-driven Warehouse Manager to oversee the full flow of goods and materials—from receiving raw materials and packaging to dispatching finished products. The successful candidate will ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant warehouse and logistics operations while aligning with production and procurement. This role requires a proactive leader who values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement in delivery reliability and operational performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• a minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain management (preferably in FMCG or manufacturing/distribution).
• Experience managing teams of 5–10 staff members (including drivers).
• Strong understanding of inventory control, dispatch, and stock reconciliation principles.
• Proficiency in ERP and warehouse systems
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Office 365.
• Familiarity with courier portals and delivery tracking systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Valid driver’s licence

Duties and Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee daily warehouse functions including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate receipt of raw materials and packaging from suppliers and dispatch of finished goods to customers.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and compliant warehouse in line with FSSC22000, health, and safety standards.
• Coordinate repairs, pest control, and facility maintenance.
• Ensure clear labelling, batch traceability, and stock segregation.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, and Quality to align inbound/outbound plans with manufacturing schedules.
• Implement and manage inventory control systems, including cycle counts, bin audits, and variance analysis.
• Oversee bi-annual stocktakes and ensure prompt investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages and obsolescence.
• Ensure Cin7 Core data accuracy for real-time visibility of stock movements.

Logistics & Dispatch

• Plan and manage all deliveries, including internal driver dispatch and 3rd-party courier collections.
• Maintain daily dispatch schedules and tracking systems to achieve on-time, in-full delivery (OTIF).
• Ensure vehicle inspections, maintenance, and licensing are current.
• Resolve delivery or logistics issues quickly to minimize customer impact.
• Build strong partnerships with courier and freight service providers to optimize service and cost efficiency.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff to meet performance goals.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and one-on-one coaching sessions.
• Document and enforce SOPs for all warehouse activities.
• Implement accountability and continuity systems to ensure smooth operation during staff absences.
• Foster a culture of discipline, ownership, and pride in operational excellence.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare reports on inventory accuracy, inbound/outbound performance, and delivery metrics.
• Monitor KPIs such as dispatch accuracy, stock variance %, OTIF rate, and pick error rate.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and OHS standards.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation to support internal and external audits.

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• This UK-based company specialises in helping landowners unlock the commercial potential of their land through biodiversity, renewables, and natural capital projects. Think solar farms, habitat creation, rewilding, and long-term land value strategies. It's an industry that's booming, backed by legislation, and only getting bigger. If you want to sell something that actually matters, this is it.
• This is not a "sit and wait for leads" kind of gig. This is a hunting role. You'll be the engine behind the company's commercial growth, driving outbound sales activity, building relationships with developers, landowners, planning consultants, and local authorities across the UK market, all from the comfort of your home office in South Africa.
• You'll own the pipeline from first conversation to closed deal, working closely with the senior team on larger opportunities while running smaller and mid-sized deals independently. The sales cycle is longer (6-12 months), so this suits someone who knows how to nurture relationships, stay consistent, and play the long game without losing their edge.

What's In It For You

• A front-row seat in one of the UK's fastest-growing green markets
• Uncapped commission with serious earning potential
• Full autonomy and ownership of your role
• Exposure to biodiversity net gain, natural capital, and renewables, sectors that are shaping the future
• Direct collaboration with the CEO and senior commercial team
• Training and development in product, market, and sales processes
• Fully remote working

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development
• Strong outbound sales ability and confidence in picking up the phone and initiating conversations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Experience using CRM systems and managing sales pipelines
• Comfortable working remotely and independently with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, resilient, and consistent in the face of longer sales cycles

Advantageous

• Experience in property, planning, environmental, or land-based sectors
• Familiarity with the UK development or planning ecosystem
• Experience working with consultants, developers, or landowners
• Experience supporting or working alongside senior sales teams

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage local developers, planning consultants, and agents across the UK market
• Promote habitat bank sites as simple, low-risk biodiversity solutions to prospective buyers
• Build awareness of available sites and drive early-stage conversations that convert
• Conduct consistent outbound outreach through calls, emails, and follow-ups to keep the pipeline moving
• Develop relationships with Local Planning Authorities and position the company within recommended provider networks
• Qualify and manage sales opportunities through the full pipeline lifecycle
• Maintain accurate, disciplined records in CRM (Pipedrive or equivalent), logging all interactions and next steps
• Support pipeline tracking, reporting, and forecasting
• Identify consultancy, partnership, and new landowner onboarding opportunities
• Contribute market insights and commercial intelligence to the broader business strategy