Fresh Jobs at Dixie Recruitment

Job Description

• Our client, a well-established organization within the manufacturing and personal care industries, is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead innovative formulation development and drive product excellence.

Key Functions:

• Lead the development of new product formulations from concept through to commercialisation.
• Translate marketing, customer, and private-label briefs into feasible, commercially viable products.
• Oversee laboratory formulation and prototype development, ensuring robust, scalable formulations.
• Research new ingredients, formulation technologies, and industry developments to foster innovation.
• Benchmark competitors and identify opportunities for product improvement.
• Manage formulation stability, efficacy, manufacturability, and cost considerations.
• Support product claims with technical evidence and maintain oversight of stability programmes.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure seamless transfer from lab to manufacturing.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing methods, resolving processing issues and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage external laboratories and specialists for testing and validation.
• Evaluate raw materials and suppliers, maintaining key relationships and sourcing alternatives.
• Lead, support, and mentor the R&D team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for product launches and represent R&D in stakeholder meetings.

Requirements:

• Preferably 5+ years of hands-on formulation experience in cosmetics or personal care.
• Proven track record of taking products from concept to commercial production.
• Strong laboratory-to-production scale-up experience.
• Skilled in formulation troubleshooting and stability testing.
• Excellent project management and collaboration capabilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to the industry.
• Experience in managing R&D teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Familiarity with new raw material evaluation and supplier management.

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Job Description

• Addressing our client’s strategic growth in the construction, engineering, and machinery sectors requires a leader capable of elevating safety and operational standards through expert training and stakeholder engagement. For ambitious professionals eager to influence safety culture and operational excellence, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.

What You'll Do

• You will take ownership of sales and the delivering comprehensive equipment handover familiarization training, specifically focusing on MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) such as Scissor and Boom Lifts. Your expertise will be pivotal in explaining machine controls, safe operating procedures, and platform capacities, ensuring operators fully understand the limitations and safety protocols associated with each piece of equipment. You will assess operators’ practical skills and comprehension, keeping detailed records of training outcomes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Full training will be provided.
• Collaborating closely with the service department, you will ensure equipment is correctly prepared for site-specific requirements. Your role will involve identifying site hazards, unsafe practices, and promoting a strong safety culture across all training sessions. You will tailor your training to persons with varying skill levels, demonstrating safe operations, explaining safe working loads, and evaluating each operator’s practical ability before certification.

What You Need

• Candidates must have at least two years of experience in sales and training, with a basic knowledge of MEWP equipment and safety procedures. Excellent communication skills and a customer-centric approach are essential, along with a proven ability to record, track, and report training activities accurately. Strong coordination skills and the ability to explain complex safety protocols clearly are critical to success in this role.

Nice to Have

• Experience working within the construction, engineering, consulting building services, or machinery industries will be advantageous.

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Job Description

• Highly successful, fast-paced FMCG business is looking for a dynamic FP & A Manager to support the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives. The role serves as a principal finance business partner to the Head of Finance, ensuring that financial resources are optimally allocated, performance drivers are understood and management decisions are underpinned by robust financial insight.

OVERALL RESEPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic planning
• Annual budgeting and rolling forecasting
• Performance management and business insights
• Business partnering and decision support (across departments)
• Commercial and profitability analytics
• Capital allocation and investment governance
• Scenario planning and risk analytics
• Reporting and analytics
• Margin management
• Business Central Margin Forecast Model improvement (with us of Power BI and Vena)

REQUIREMENTS:

• CA(SA) or CIMA + 10 years’ experience in FP&A and at least 2 years as an FP&A Manager, preferably in a multinational business
• Demonstrated experience building planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Proven track record in commercial and profitability analytics
• Solid understanding of Commercial and Supply Chain finance processes, including manufacturing BOMS.
• FMCG experience advantageous

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Job Description

• Fast-paced FMCG concern is looking for an experienced Cost & Management Accountant to ensure accurate costing and valuation of inventory, and provide cross-functional support to the Production and Sales Departments. In addition, you will provide an analysis of margins at local/export/interco level per Category/SKU, and assist with sales -related projects and feasibility projects for the CEO and Finance Manager.

BROAD RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Strategy
• General Financial analysis and compliance
• Cost Accounting
• Costing Analysis
• Reporting – Daily/Weekly /Monthly
• Effective teamwork, self-management, and management of staff

REQUIREMENTS:

• CIMA / other relevant qualification + 5 years’ experience in Cost and Management accounting role, in a manufacturing business
• Demonstrated experience building planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Proven track record in commercial and profitability analytics
• Solid understanding of Commercial and Supply Chain finance processes, including manufacturing BOMS.
• FMCG experience advantageous

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Job Description

• Fast-paced FMCG concern is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to ensure 100% accuracy of the trial balance and 100% compliance to reporting deadlines.

Key Performance Areas

Financial Reporting

• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly to the general ledger and/or subledgers, with supporting documentation
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger
• Ensure correct income statement allocations and explain month-to-month variances
• Submit monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports within Group deadlines and in line with reporting standards and Group accounting policies.

ERP & Systems

• Maintain working knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central and Vena Solutions.

Statutory Compliance & Controls

• Ensure annual audits are completed within Group deadlines and support resolution of audit findings.
• Adhere to internal financial controls and policies and assist with improving, testing and documenting controls.

General Finance Support

• Assist with stock counts, ad hoc reporting and analysis, and other Finance team requirements as directed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completed BCom (Accounting), BCompt and/or SAIPA.
• Preferably completed articles with an auditing and accounting firm
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar commercial role
• Current knowledge of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs,  VAT and Income Tax legislation

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Job Description

• Are you ready to drive growth and expand our client's customer base in a dynamic sales environment?
• A leading organization in the hygiene industries, focused on innovative solutions and customer-centric service, is seeking a proactive Sales Executive to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to business expansion and build meaningful client relationships.

What You'll Do:

• Source new business through detailed planning, networking, cold calling, and leads
• Maintain regular contact with prospective clients to foster relationships
• Sustain and enhance current customer relationships, ensuring after-sales service exceeds expectations
• Prepare quotations within specifications and obtain management approval
• Formulate and submit tenders within specified deadlines
• Ensure all statutory documentation for quotations and tenders is up-to-date
• Create PowerPoint presentations aligned with customer business needs
• Keep management informed of sales progress, pipeline status, quotes, and project viability

Requirements:

• Matric certificate
• Unendorsed drivers’ license and own transport
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Familiarity with RPE and planning processes

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of the hygiene industry

What We'll Give You:

• Salary: R25,000 - R30,000 per month (Cost to Company)
• Provident Fund Contribution
• Fuel Allowance
• Excellent commission opportunities
• If you are a driven sales professional looking to make a

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Job Description

• Join a dynamic team in a leading financial services organization dedicated to service excellence and operational support. Are you passionate about creating welcoming environments and ensuring smooth daily operations? We are seeking a proactive and professional Front Of House Coordinator to be the face of our client’s office, fostering a positive impression for visitors, clients, and staff alike.

Duties:

• Manage the reception area, serving as the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and clients
• Coordinate hospitality services, including meeting-room readiness, refreshments, and support to ensure professional and seamless meetings
• Provide administrative and operational support such as bookings, deliveries, supplies, and records management
• Support the organization and execution of company functions, conferences, and internal events
• Oversee daily housekeeping requirements, ensuring shared spaces are clean, stocked, safe, and ready for use
• Contribute to a positive office environment by demonstrating company values and supporting operational goals

Requirements:

• A Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Strong organizational skills and reliability
• Ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate adaptability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with the following is advantageous:
• Customer service excellence
• Basic admin and facilities coordination

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JOB OVERVIEW

• The Advisory Assistant provides administrative and operational support to financial advisors, overseeing client instructions, documentation, follow-ups, and servicing activities with accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism. The role is key to delivering a seamless client experience, while maintaining complete, dependable, audit ready client records.

Skills and attributes required:

• Accuracy and diligence
• Analytical
• Organised
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Collaborator
• Professional communication skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Systems experience on the below would be advantageous:
• Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, and Excel
• Electronic signature platforms
• Product provider online platforms
• Financial services or client relationship management systems
• Astute, nCino or similar systems would be beneficial

Qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience in financial planning, investments, insurance, or a related financial services environment would be beneficial.
• Experience supporting financial advisors and managing client instructions would be advantageous.
• A relevant administrative, financial services or business qualification would be advantageous.
• A working understanding of financial services administration and compliance requirements would be beneficial.
• Strong computer literacy is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Client Administration and Service Support

• Serves as the main coordination point between clients, advisors, and service providers, ensuring all requests and communication to ensure a seamless professional service.

Client Onboarding, New Business and Servicing

• Supports client onboarding, new business, and ongoing servicing by accurately processing instructions and documentation from start to finish.

Record Management, Compliance and Accuracy

• Maintains accurate, compliant, and audit-ready client records while protecting confidentiality and following internal standards.

Systems, Workflow and Teamwork

• Supports efficient service delivery through effective workflow management, consistent system use, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Greater Office Contribution

• Contributes positively to the broader success of the business by demonstrating the company’s values, maintaining excellence, professionalism, and compliance, supporting colleagues where appropriate, and consistently delivering accurate, quality work that strengthens client service and team performance.

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Job Description

• Our client in the commercial cleaning and hygiene services industry is looking for an ambitious Assistant General Manager to support the operational and client-facing functions of the business. The ideal candidate will be confident, well-spoken and positive, with a strong customer-service focus and the ability to manage people, operations and client relationships. Experience in the contract cleaning, hygiene or related services sector will be highly beneficial.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Matric, with a Management Diploma or relevant management qualification.
• Proven experience in a management or operational leadership role.
• Experience managing service delivery teams, preferably within the commercial cleaning, hygiene, facilities or related services sector.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop teams.
• Sound knowledge of industrial relations, employee management and operational procedures.
• Confident, well-spoken and professional, with excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Valid drivers license
• National travel expected
• Clear Crim and Credit records

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Johannesburg branch, ensuring consistent and high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure clients receive the required contract cleaning, hygiene and related services in line with agreed service levels.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a senior point of contact and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Deal with client queries and complaints professionally, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and followed through to completion.
• Manage, motivate and support Operations Managers and operational teams to achieve service delivery and performance objectives.
• Conduct regular client and site visits, nationally where required, to monitor service standards and strengthen customer relationships.
• Monitor operational reports, identify trends or areas of concern and implement appropriate corrective action.
• Oversee branch payroll, budgets and expenditure, ensuring effective cost control and operational efficiency.
• Manage staff-related matters, including performance, discipline, leave and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Support the growth of the business by identifying opportunities, developing existing client relationships and promoting the full range of services, including contract cleaning, hygiene, sanitising, pest control, carpet cleaning and event management.

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Job Description

• Our client, a well-established and growing business based in Alberton, is looking to appoint a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join their finance team. This role will report directly to the Financial Manager and will act as her second-in-command within the department.
• The company is currently operating on Sage and will be migrating to SYSPRO, so previous experience on either system would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function to trial balance
• Processing and reconciling creditors and debtors
• Bank reconciliations
• General ledger reconciliations
• Journal processing
• VAT preparation and reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting the Financial Manager with various accounting and finance functions
• Providing support during the migration from Sage to SYSPRO
• General finance administration as required

Minimum Requirements

• Matric + relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance.
• Previous bookkeeping/accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience working on Sage is essential; SYSPRO experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Organised, focused and dependable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Detail-oriented and methodical.
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• A supportive team player who can deputise for the Financial Manager when required.

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• Our client is looking for midweight interior architect/designer to join their team in Cape Town to service clients in the high end residential and hospitality industry taking projects from concept right through to site.

Requirements:

• Around 3 to 5 years post qualification
• B.Tech in Interior Architecture/Design or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Worked across the full project lifecycle, concept through documentation, procurement and implementation
• Revit proficient essential
• Solid technical drawing, detailing and documentation
• A good grip on construction methodology, buildability, materials and finishes
• Organised, with decent project coordination and admin skills
• An interest in AI and the newer digital tools would be a bonus, it is something we are actively rolling out here
• Own Transport
• On application a current CV and Portfolio must be submitted