Current Jobs at Talented Recruitment Specialists

• We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to the General Manager to join a fast-paced team based in Umdloti!
• If you’re someone who thrives under pressure, stays one step ahead, can juggle multiple priorities with ease and has advanced Excel skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key responsibilities: 
Executive & Personal Assistance:

• Provide high-level administrative and personal support to the Portfolio Manager.
• Manage diaries, meetings, appointments and schedules.
• Coordinate meetings and ensure all necessary information is prepared in advance.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, reports and correspondence.
• Take accurate meeting minutes and ensure action items are followed up.
• Manage and prioritise the Portfolio Manager's daily to-do list.
• Follow up on outstanding tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams and service providers.

Organisation & Administration:

• Maintain highly organised electronic and physical filing systems.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, reports and schedules.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Assist with projects and special assignments.
• Ensure important deadlines, renewals, meetings and commitments are proactively tracked.

Advanced Excel & Technology:
The successful candidate must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work confidently with:

• Formulas and functions
• Data management
• Pivot tables
• Sorting and filtering
• Reports and dashboards
• Data analysis and presentation
• You must also be comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT and other AI platforms to improve efficiency, research information, create documents, analyse data and streamline everyday administrative processes.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Business Administration, Office Administration, Executive Assistance, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Office Manager or similar senior administrative role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong computer literacy and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience using AI tools in a professional environment is highly advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, polished and well-spoken.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Own reliable vehicle is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

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• An established company based in Ballito is seeking a Warehouse Foreman to assist with the day-to-day operations of their workshop and warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to get quotes for new spares.
• Book transport collections.
• Oversea workshop staff (mainly general workers).
• General housekeeping ensuring all tooling is stored when not in use.
• Overseeing offloading of containers.
• Checking of all new stock before washing and painting.
• Ensuring all stock is marked correctly and palletized.
• Handling despatch of goods to customers.
• Ability to deal with a customer while they are in our warehouse.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a diesel mechanical/workshop environment.
• Practical and hands-on approach.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to oversee general workers and workshop activities.
• Comfortable interacting with customers and suppliers.
• Reliable, responsible and able to work independently.
• Looking for part-time work to supplement their income.

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• A prestigious fragrance, cosmetics and personal care brand in Ballito is looking for a creative, hands-on Digital Marketing & Design Specialist.
• Turn briefs into standout campaigns across social media, paid ads, email, e-commerce and in-store marketing. You’ll own the process from design to execution and reporting - working at pace, taking initiative and keeping every touchpoint on brand.

Duties and responsibilities:
Design the work:

• Design the majority of the content yourself — social posts, paid ad creative, email templates, website and Shopify banners, in-store support material, promotional artwork.
• Work in Adobe Creative Suite for the heavier design work and Canva for fast-turnaround and template-based assets.
• Keep everything on brand and consistent across channels.

Run campaigns end to end:

• Roll a single campaign out across all its touchpoints — organic social, paid assets, email, website and Shopify, in store where needed.
• Own launches and promotions from asset creation to live, including the sequencing of what goes out when.

Paid media:

• Build, load and optimise paid campaigns, mainly Meta and TikTok.
• Manage audiences, budgets and creative testing at a working level.
• Report on spend, reach, engagement and sales impact in plain numbers, with a view on what to change next.

Email and e-commerce:

• Build and send campaigns in Klaviyo — design, copy layout, segmentation, scheduling and results.
• Update Shopify — products, collections, banners, landing pages and promotional mechanics.

Influencers and creators:

• Brief influencers and creators against the campaign, send through product and messaging, and chase delivery.
• Collect the content back and repurpose it into paid and organic assets.

Run your own traffic:

• Take briefs, log them, and manage them through to delivery.
• Hold your own deadline list and flag clashes early. Nobody will be trafficking jobs on your behalf.
• Keep everyone updated on what is in progress, what is landing when, and what is at risk.

Requirements:

• Strong graphic design ability, with a portfolio of digital-first work. Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Hands-on digital marketing and social media experience.
• Shopify or an equivalent e-commerce platform.
• Klaviyo or a comparable email platform, with campaign build and reporting experience.
• Practical paid media experience on Meta and TikTok, including basic reporting.
• Able to work at speed across several brands and deadlines at once, and hold quality while doing it.

Nice to have:

• Video editing and short-form content for TikTok and Reels.
• Experience working across more than one brand or market.
• Retail, beauty, fragrance or FMCG background.

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• Our client, a well-established dental practice in Ballito, is looking for a friendly, organised and reliable Medical Reception/Admin Support professional with strong administrative skills to join their team.
• Are you a people person who is highly organised and able to keep things running smoothly in a busy practice? This could be the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:
The role would include:

• Welcoming and assisting patients in a warm and professional manner
• Answering telephone calls and handling patient queries
• Scheduling appointments and managing the patient diary
• Managing patient billing through our medical practice software
• General administration and day-to-day reception duties
• Managing orders from our online store, including processing and coordinating orders
• Assisting with stock/order management where required
• Working closely with the rest of the team and being willing to help wherever needed

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• Our client, a leading supplier in the fashion industry, is looking for a Junior QA professional to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing fits, PPS and BPS.
• Complete and maintain customer workbooks.
• Liaise with customer QA teams and factories regarding queries and quality requirements.
• Assist with planning and booking local customer audits.
• Review China team factory audit reports and flag any concerns before goods are shipped.
• Assist with ensuring local AQL inspections are completed once stock arrives.
• Compare China and local AQL results and escalate discrepancies where necessary.
• Check graded specifications against customer requirements.
• Assist with problem-solving between customers, factories and third-party distribution centres.
• Follow up on Asian inspection reports and ensure approvals are obtained on time.
• Assist the QA team with overriding Asian inspection reports where required.
• Apply basic technical knowledge to support garment quality and production requirements.
• Assist with compiling technical briefs.
• Assist with drawing up and revising garment size specifications.
• Assist with technical pattern diagrams and instructions detailing required changes.
• Provide technical input and support to pattern making.
• Assist with developing and revising technical manuals.
• Identify and assist with resolving fit issues relating to fabric, garment and pattern construction.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure customer quality and fit requirements are met.
• Gain exposure to garment QA processes and develop technical knowledge within the fashion industry.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, garment manufacturing, clothing production or a similar environment.
• Experience servicing or working with primary retail customers is essential.
• A basic understanding of garment quality, fit, measurements and specifications.
• Knowledge of AQL inspections and garment quality standards would be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of garment construction, patterns and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with customers, factories and internal teams.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a junior QA/technical role.
• Relevant qualification in Fashion Design, Clothing Technology, Garment Technology or a related field would be advantageous.

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• We’re looking for a Customer Care Coordinator to deliver an exceptional customer experience across both e-commerce and in-store channels. If you’re customer-focused, organised and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!

Duties and responsibilities:
E-Commerce Customer Care:

• Respond promptly to Gorgias Live Chat and email queries before and after purchase
• Resolve all customer issues from start to finish, ensuring a positive experience
• Adhere to customer care SOPs
• Arrange and process customer returns/exchanges, coordinating with warehouse and Ops
• Administrator
• Escalate non-standard return issues to Operations Manager for resolution

E-Commerce Returns:

• Coordinate online return/exchange collections.
• Keep customers updated on collection status.
• Track and reconcile returns when stock arrives at NPH office.
• Update Returns Schedule continuously.
• Collaborate with warehouse to inspect, repackage if needed, and prepare for weekly delivery.
• Match credit notes for returns/exchanges to items received.
• Send all relevant documentation, including credit notes and supporting paperwork, to the
• Operations Admin and Bookkeeper to ensure accurate stock adjustments are made and any required Sales Orders (SO’s) are created.

Concept Store Operations:

• Assist customers with their purchases from the store, providing friendly and efficient service.
• Conduct daily stock counts to ensure inventory accuracy and report discrepancies as needed.
• Submit purchase orders to the Operations Team for items that are sold out or running low to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Perform daily bank reconciliation of the POS system to ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organisation to create a pleasant shopping environment for customers.
• Merchandise and restocking shelves as needed.

General Operations Support:

• Provide support, where necessary, across the Operations team/function.
• Ad hoc project support as appliable.

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• A leading logistics company based in Ballito is seeking an Operations Assistant to support the administration and logistical coordination of LPG collections and deliveries, both nationally and across borders.
• The role also involves providing assistance to senior members of the operations team.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Process and accurately record customer collection nominations.
• Provide daily customer updates according to the distribution list.
• Create and manage Sales Orders in Business Central (BC), including payment follow-up for CIA customers.
• Process contractual customer orders from Bulk Sales Orders (BSOs) and escalate any required amendments to management.
• Liaise with supervisors regarding ad hoc stock requests.
• Process orders in Gasrite and complete pre-release activities where required.
• Follow all operational procedures, including vehicle verification and order release controls.
• Record, distribute, and track orders, updating automated reporting systems as required.
• Ensure stock issuance remains within authorised limits and escalate exceptions to management.
• Process orders within agreed timelines, communicating delays to supervisors and customers.
• Implement management instructions within delegated authority levels.
• Participate in operational and team meetings, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective customer communication regarding collections and order status.
• Support senior team members and ensure compliance with current operational procedures and documentation.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in an Operations environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Highly numerate, with the ability to capture, analyse, and present data accurately
• Quality-focused with a commitment to maintaining high standards
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Positive, energetic, and results-driven approach
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Logical and analytical thinker
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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• A dynamic and well-established company based in Melrose, Johannesburg is seeking a driven Business Development Officer to join their team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong commercial relationships and driving the growth of commercial asset-finance solutions through proactive prospecting and business development.

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Identify and secure new business opportunities through direct prospecting, referrals, suppliers, brokers and introducers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, business owners, suppliers, dealers, brokers and referral partners.
• Develop and manage a healthy pipeline of commercial asset-finance opportunities.
• Identify client funding requirements and assess the commercial viability of transactions.
• Understand asset values, transaction requirements, deposits, security, cash flow and client trading profiles.
• Structure and present suitable finance opportunities in collaboration with internal credit and operations teams.
• Manage transactions from initial enquiry through approval, documentation and payout.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and referral partners and ensure effective follow-through.
• Develop supplier, broker and introducer relationships to generate repeat business and referrals.
• Maintain accurate pipeline records, activity levels, expected deal values, gross profit and conversion probabilities.
• Work consistently towards agreed sales and profitability targets.
• Ensure all transactions comply with company credit, sales, documentation, confidentiality and compliance requirements.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in business development, sales origination or commercial relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and close new business independently.
• Strong B2B sales and relationship-building experience.
• Ability to identify and develop commercial funding opportunities.
• Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills.
• Commercially minded with sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline and work towards demanding targets.
• High level of initiative, accountability and resilience.

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• A leading global fuel company is looking for a driven and energetic Sales Representative to grow existing business, secure new opportunities, and deliver excellent customer service. Based in Markman, Port Elizabeth.
• The ideal candidate has fuel industry experience, strong knowledge of the Eastern Cape commercial market, and the confidence to engage decision-makers and achieve sales targets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate achievement of agreed targets in the region, achieving volume and net profit targets by always driving sales performance.
• Report to Sales Manager, changes in strategic direction, structures, and operating models in order to ensure transparent communication and effective operation within the region
• Weekly/monthly reporting to area Sales Manager.
• Identify and manage creation of new business opportunities for the region to expand the market.
• Ensure that all operations are in line with the company’s policies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
• Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients’ needs.
• Accountability for volume target and net profit target.
• Cold calling, making contact and presenting proposals to prospective clients, also be able to achieve daily/weekly customer call target.
• Need to be able to meet their target of prospect meetings and site acquisitions.
• The person will be traveling throughout EC
• Asset register completion and reporting are required.
• Meet sales targets as set out by the employer.
• You will cover the customer base for EC region.

Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in Sales, experience in Fuel industry will be an advantage
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong sales background with solid record
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (Excel / Word / PowerPoint)
• Self-starter
• Influential, concise, rational, and practical communicator
• Innovative thinker
• Relationship management
• Strategy and project management skills
• Self-motivated team player, able to inspire colleagues.
• Willing to work under pressure and achieve and drive targets.
• Availability to travel extensively.
• Communicates clearly.
• Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills

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• Our client, a dynamic aviation company based in Germiston, is seeking an experienced and proactive Bookkeeper & Personal Assistant to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process daily financial transactions using Sage.
• Capture supplier invoices, receipts and journals.
• Prepare and process creditor and debtor reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare payment schedules and supplier payments.
• Assist with monthly management accounts.
• Process VAT-related information and liaise with external accountants.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assist with month-end and year-end finance processes.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure financial records remain up to date.
• Manage executive calendars and appointments.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare meeting packs where required.
• Arrange local and international travel, accommodation and itineraries.
• Screen calls, emails and correspondence.
• Prepare reports, presentations and general documentation.
• Order office supplies and assist with general office administration.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and service providers professionally.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to senior management.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and business requirements.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years' experience in a bookkeeping role.
• Previous experience supporting senior management as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant.
• Solid working knowledge of Sage Accounting.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, creditors, debtors and general bookkeeping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.