Current Jobs at Pillangó Placements

• A leading South African conveyancing practice is looking for a Senior Conveyancing Attorney to join its Bryanston office. This is a senior, client-facing role for a technically strong conveyancer who can manage complex property transactions, lead a capable team, and help grow an already reputable conveyancing practice.
• The role suits someone with a strong property industry network, a proven ability to bring in and retain business, and the confidence to work with property practitioners, developers, bond originators, financial institutions, and other key referral partners. In other words: less “back-office only”, more trusted legal partner.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of property transfers, sectional title transactions, developments, and related conveyancing matters.
• Oversee compliance with legislative, regulatory, and professional requirements.
• Advise clients and stakeholders on conveyancing and property law matters.
• Monitor transaction progress, turnaround times, service levels, and quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior attorneys/conveyancers, paralegals, and support staff.
• Allocate work, review performance, improve processes, and drive team productivity.
• Develop and maintain referral relationships across the property industry.
• Actively market conveyancing services, grow the client base, and contribute to strategic growth.

Requirements

• 5–10 years’ post-admission conveyancing experience.
• Proven experience managing high-volume conveyancing transactions.
• Strong technical knowledge of conveyancing and property law.
• Experience leading conveyancing paralegals and administrative support teams.
• Established professional network and existing client base within the property industry.
• Business development and marketing experience within legal services.

Education

• LLB degree.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Admitted Conveyancer and Notary.

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• Join a nationally respected conveyancing team known for precision, professionalism and expertise.
• This is the ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys running transfer files properly from start to finish, dealing confidently with clients, agents, conveyancers and all parties involved.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Administer sectional and conventional property transfers from instruction to registration
• Process instructions and maintain accurate records of source of instruction
• Report to clients, estate agents and the conveyancer throughout the matter
• Arrange appointments, draft documents and manage files proactively
• Identify potential issues and escalate problem areas timeously
• Arrange lodgement, handle registration steps and ensure delivery of deeds
• Manage financial administration, including investments, payments, receipts and balancing of funds
• Ensure FICA compliance
• Assist with reception duties when required

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar conveyancing transfers role
• Sound knowledge of Lexis Convey and AJS
• Ability to handle standard seller, purchaser and agent queries competently
• Strong accounting background
• Good letter-writing and document drafting skills
• Able to diarise, administer procedures and work independently

Education

• Matric essential
• Paralegal qualification advantageous

Soft Skills

• Accurate, organised and methodical
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and manage high volumes
• Deadline-driven with excellent prioritisation skills

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• A well-established national business in the food and agriculture sector is looking for a Trainee Trader to join its meat trading team. This is an ideal entry-level opportunity for someone with a BCom Agriculture or similar background who wants to learn the commercial side of the meat industry from the ground up.
• You’ll start by getting close to the admin, systems, pricing, stock, customer and supplier processes that keep trading moving. From there, you’ll grow into a more active trading role, learning how deals are structured, relationships are built, and margins are managed in a fast-moving market.
• This role suits someone sharp, practical and eager to build a long-term career in the agricultural trading space. Experience is welcome, but attitude, willingness to learn and a genuine interest in the meat trade matter most.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Assist with trading administration, documentation and follow-ups
• Support traders with pricing, orders, stock information and market updates
• Liaise with internal teams, customers and suppliers
• Learn the full meat trading process from admin through to deal-making
• Build industry knowledge and progress into a trading-focused role

Requirements

• Interest in agriculture, meat trading, food supply or commodities
• Strong admin skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with numbers, pricing and commercial information
• Previous experience in agriculture, food or trading would be advantageous
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans / English)

Education

• BCom Agriculture or similar qualification preferred
• Strong academic background helpful, but not the only deciding factor

Soft Skills

• Eager to learn and grow
• Confident communicator
• Practical, reliable and organised
• Commercially minded with a good work ethic

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• A well-established national distribution business is looking for a dependable Code 10 Driver to join their PE-based team.
• This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being on the road as well as getting involved in warehouse operations when needed.
• The ideal candidate is experienced in both long and short-distance deliveries, and comfortable stepping into a multi-skilled role that supports logistics, stock handling, and warehouse flow.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Safe and timely delivery of goods on both local and long-distance routes
• Loading and offloading of stock
• General warehouse support when not on the road
• Assisting with stock control and basic inventory tasks
• Ensuring vehicle cleanliness, safety checks, and roadworthiness

Requirements

• Valid Code 10 driver’s licence (essential)
• Proven driving experience (long and short haul)
• Forklift licence advantageous
• Warehouse and stock handling experience beneficial
• Good knowledge of road safety and delivery procedures

Education

• Grade 12 / Matric preferred (not essential if experience is strong)

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• A well-established national distribution business is looking for a dependable Code 10 Driver to join their Brackenfell-based team.
• This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being on the road as well as getting involved in warehouse operations when needed.
• The ideal candidate is experienced in both long and short-distance deliveries, and comfortable stepping into a multi-skilled role that supports logistics, stock handling, and warehouse flow.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Safe and timely delivery of goods on both local and long-distance routes
• Loading and offloading of stock
• General warehouse support when not on the road
• Assisting with stock control and basic inventory tasks
• Ensuring vehicle cleanliness, safety checks, and roadworthiness

Requirements

• Valid Code 10 driver’s licence (essential)
• Proven driving experience (long and short haul)
• Forklift licence advantageous
• Warehouse and stock handling experience beneficial
• Good knowledge of road safety and delivery procedures

Education

• Grade 12 / Matric preferred (not essential if experience is strong)

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• Are you looking for broader exposure than a traditional life-insurance administration post? In this role, you will be at the centre of systems support, client communication, monthly scheme close-offs and technical coordination with developers.
• Join an established, independent financial-services business supporting a nationwide advisor network and a broad range of insurance, investment and group-risk solutions. The position is based in Menlyn, Pretoria.

Duties / Key Responsibilities
System Support & Developer Coordination

• Manage and resolve system-related queries from clients
• Investigate issues and provide timely feedback
• Work closely with internal developers to troubleshoot and resolve technical matters
• Manage system users and access rights

Client Communication & Support

• Respond to client queries via phone and email
• Provide clear, professional, and confident communication on operational and system matters
• Maintain strong client relationships

Monthly Scheme Close-Offs

• Manage and coordinate monthly premium close-off processes across multiple schemes
• Ensure all data, payments, and reports are accurate, compliant, and finalised within deadlines
• Identify discrepancies and resolve issues prior to final submission

Data Management, Administration & Compliance

• Maintain and update system data and tracking sheets
• Perform data verification, cleansing, and administration
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
• Support reporting requirements, including regulatory reporting where applicable

Financial Processing Support (Advantageous)

• Assist with payment processing, allocations, and reconciliations where required
• Support financial tracking and collection processes
• Note: Financial processing and reconciliation experience is advantageous, but not a requirement

General Operational Support

• Assist with reporting, coordination, and administrative tasks
• Support process improvements, system efficiencies, and compliance adherence

Requirements

• Strong long-term insurance industry knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication in English and Afrikaans.

Education & Experience

• RE5 and Category 1.1 exposure are beneficial.
• Financial administration or reconciliation experience advantageous but not essential

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail, investigative thinking and a practical problem-solving approach.
• Able to prioritise calmly under pressure, manage competing deadlines and take ownership without waiting for a rescue team.
• Client-focused, organised and confident working with both operational teams and developers.
• Comfortable in a regulated, compliance-driven environment.

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• You will open doors, build relationships with estates and commercial stakeholders across Gauteng, and turn energy-management conversations into signed business. Your contacts to get into estates, will secure!
• A fast-growing energy-solutions division within an established South African group is looking for a commercially sharp Technical Sales & Client Success Manager to take its energy management offering to a wider market.
• A key summary of the role is outlined below.  A more comprehensive job specification with full details is available after initial contact and a successful CV review. 
• The solutions include intelligent energy management, solar and battery optimisation, real-time monitoring, cloud reporting, load control and demand-response capabilities—helping customers reduce costs and gain more control over their energy use.
• Success in your first six months means new clients, stronger market reach, and a credible pipeline in the estate and broader C&I space.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and marketing initiatives for energy-management solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with estate managers, developers, facilities teams and decision-makers.
• Present, demonstrate and explain technical solutions in practical commercial terms.
• Develop proposals, quotations and follow-ups; work towards sales targets.
• Grow existing accounts through upgrades, monitoring, cloud services and additional solutions.
• Feed client and market insights back to product and technical teams.

Requirements

• 3–7 years’ experience in technical sales, B2B solution sales, energy, solar or related sectors.
• A proven record of launching or growing new products and converting opportunities into revenue.
• Established Gauteng estate, property, facilities or commercial-sector contacts would be a major advantage.
• Comfortable discussing Solar, PV, batteries, inverters, energy usage and cost-saving concepts.

Education

• Relevant sales, business, technical or energy-related qualification advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Confident, proactive and personable.
• Strong presenter and relationship builder.
• Able to simplify technical concepts without making them sound like a physics exam.
• Independent, commercially driven and solutions focused.

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• A long-established legal practice in Brooklyn is looking for a sharp Junior or Senior Litigation Secretary to support a busy litigation team. With nearly a century of professional service behind it, the firm advises a diverse client base across South Africa and offers exposure to a broad range of legal matters.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Typing from dictation accurately and efficiently
• Providing day-to-day secretarial support within a litigation practice
• Preparing, formatting and managing legal correspondence and documentation
• Assisting with general litigation administration and file management

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Junior or Senior Litigation Secretary
• Sound general litigation knowledge and exposure
• Strong dictation typing skills
• Insurance law experience would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans
• Available to start as soon as possible; candidates with up to one month’s notice will be considered

Education

• Relevant legal secretarial training or equivalent practical experience preferred

Soft Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Organised, dependable and deadline-driven
• Professional communication skills
• Able to work calmly in a busy legal environment

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• Work alongside an award-winning Financial Planner, gaining valuable experience in a supportive and high-performing environment. If you are passionate about financial services and committed to excellence, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support and personal assistance to the Financial Advisor.
• Prepare client quotes and process policy amendments.
• Manage claims and new business applications.
• Update investment portfolios and conduct risk profiling.
• Address premium non-payments and related inquiries.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans.
• Valid driver's license and own transport.

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• Join an established Southern African manufacturer and distributor with a legacy stretching back into the 1930's. This is a high-autonomy opportunity to open new markets, turn relationships into revenue and shape cross-border growth across essential industrial, cleaning and textile-related products.
• The business combines local manufacturing capability, a broad product portfolio, a customer-focused approach and a clear commitment to quality, durability and sustainable practices. It is also part of a larger group, bringing the backing to pursue ambitious opportunities while retaining a practical, hands-on trading culture.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and develop new African markets, suppliers, customers and distribution partners.
• Build a credible pipeline through an established network and strong on-the-ground commercial instincts.
• Structure, negotiate and execute purchase and sales agreements from first conversation to final payment.
• Analyse pricing, margins, logistics, credit exposure and commercial risk to ensure profitable deals.
• Coordinate with operations, finance, legal and leadership teams on compliant, workable transactions.
• Monitor political, regulatory and market developments, resolving issues across shipment, payment and delivery.

Requirements

• Proven trading, business development or commercial experience preferably also across African markets.
• Strong network among suppliers, customers, distributors or relevant industry counterparties.
• Demonstrable deal-making ability, including contract negotiation, margin management and risk assessment.
• Comfortable owning the full trade cycle and navigating cross-border logistics.
• Commercially curious, opportunity-led and willing to open doors where others see closed ones.

Education

• Relevant commercial, supply chain, finance or business qualification advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Confident relationship builder; sharp negotiator; commercially disciplined; resilient under pressure; and able to balance pace with sound judgement.