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About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Executive Assistant to provide expert-level administrative support to Senior Executives, Investment Professionals, and their teams. This is a 6-month contract opportunity based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, ideal for an organised, proactive, and tech-savvy individual who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a critical role in ensuring seamless operations and exceptional support to senior stakeholders. Core duties include:

• Managing complex schedules, appointments, and calendars for senior executives and teams.
• Coordinating client, deal, expert, and portfolio calls, including preparation of all supporting documentation.
• Handling all meeting logistics — setting up video conferences, booking meeting rooms, and managing related arrangements.
• Organising comprehensive travel arrangements (flights, accommodations, transfers, visas) in line with company policies, and liaising with travel partners and other EAs as needed.
• Preparing and submitting expense reimbursements and tracking authorised costs.
• Providing out-of-hours support for travelling team members across multiple time zones.
• Supporting and covering other EAs across the firm as required.
• Maintaining and updating CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and document repositories (e.g., Egnyte).
• Assisting with team events, webinars, and client functions, including venue sourcing and bookings.
• Contributing to ad hoc projects and providing ongoing operational support.

Job Requirements
Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar administrative role supporting senior executives or leadership teams.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong working knowledge of virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.).
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce or equivalent) and document management tools (e.g., Egnyte) preferred.
• Industry Exposure: Experience within financial services, investment, or professional services environments will be advantageous.

Key Attributes:

• Language & Communication Excellence: Native or near-native English proficiency; capable of drafting and delivering C-suite level correspondence with clarity and sensitivity.
• Tech Proficiency: Advanced user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Teams). Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems is an advantage.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: A commitment to producing polished, error-free work.
• Composure Under Pressure: Calm, organised, and effective in fast-paced settings.
• Emotional Intelligence & Professionalism: Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Proactivity & Problem-Solving: Anticipates needs, resolves issues independently, and takes initiative.
• Client-Focused Mindset: Understands and aligns support with business and team needs.
• Flexibility: Comfortable adapting to shifting priorities and time zones.

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About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Executive Assistant to provide expert-level administrative support to Senior Executives, Investment Professionals, and their teams. This is a 6-month contract opportunity based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, ideal for an organised, proactive, and tech-savvy individual who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a critical role in ensuring seamless operations and exceptional support to senior stakeholders. Core duties include:

• Managing complex schedules, appointments, and calendars for senior executives and teams.
• Coordinating client, deal, expert, and portfolio calls, including preparation of all supporting documentation.
• Handling all meeting logistics — setting up video conferences, booking meeting rooms, and managing related arrangements.
• Organising comprehensive travel arrangements (flights, accommodations, transfers, visas) in line with company policies, and liaising with travel partners and other EAs as needed.
• Preparing and submitting expense reimbursements and tracking authorised costs.
• Providing out-of-hours support for travelling team members across multiple time zones.
• Supporting and covering other EAs across the firm as required.
• Maintaining and updating CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and document repositories (e.g., Egnyte).
• Assisting with team events, webinars, and client functions, including venue sourcing and bookings.
• Contributing to ad hoc projects and providing ongoing operational support

Job Requirements
Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar administrative role supporting senior executives or leadership teams.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong working knowledge of virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.).
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce or equivalent) and document management tools (e.g., Egnyte) preferred.
• Industry Exposure: Experience within financial services, investment, or professional services environments will be advantageous.

Key Attributes:

• Language & Communication Excellence: Native or near-native English proficiency; capable of drafting and delivering C-suite level correspondence with clarity and sensitivity.
• Tech Proficiency: Advanced user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Teams). Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems is an advantage.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: A commitment to producing polished, error-free work.
• Composure Under Pressure: Calm, organised, and effective in fast-paced settings.
• Emotional Intelligence & Professionalism: Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Proactivity & Problem-Solving: Anticipates needs, resolves issues independently, and takes initiative.
• Client-Focused Mindset: Understands and aligns support with business and team needs.
• Flexibility: Comfortable adapting to shifting priorities and time zones.

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Job purpose:

• To manage the full financial function of the abattoir operations, including financial planning, budgeting, reporting, cost control, and compliance. The role involves strategic financial management, implementation of risk mitigation measures, and ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and operational efficiency in a high-volume, regulated environment.

Principle Accountabilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee the full financial function including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end/year-end processes.
• Compile, analyse and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with operational departments.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance analysis and commentary.
• Assist senior management in making informed business decisions through accurate financial data and insights.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with relevant financial, statutory and tax regulations (including SARS, SARB, and DOL requirements).
• Co-ordinate internal and external audit processes and ensure resolution of audit findings.
• Manage all aspects of statutory reporting and tax compliance.
• Identify and implement financial risk mitigation strategies.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Apply commercial and financial expertise to support profitability, growth, and operational expansion.
• Develop and implement cost control measures, including Capex and Opex oversight.
• Investigate opportunities to improve profitability through financial modelling, margin analysis, and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in cross-functional strategic planning, especially around operational scaling and system optimisation.

Systems & Process Management

• Maintain and optimise accounting systems and ERP platforms.
• Drive implementation of new financial systems or software as needed.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems.

Credit Control & Treasury

• Oversee the credit control function including new account approval and credit risk evaluation.
• Manage foreign exchange exposure and cash flow planning.
• Support export administration with SARS and SARB compliance.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Responsible for and accountable for the Finance Team
• Live the Company values and lead by example.

Work in collaboration with the HR to:

• Capacitate the team through recruiting the right skills and training/development
• On-board/ induct new employees
• Manage performance and ensure all employees have a development plan.
• Recognise and reward high performance.
• Drive change as required.
• Initiate Disciplinary action as required.
• Manage staff leave.
• Maximize employee productivity through the use of multi-skilling, multitasking, and flexible scheduling to meet the financial goals of the business as well as the expectations of the guests.
• Ensure clear delegation of responsibilities and effective internal controls.
• On a monthly basis monitor the financial performance and pro-actively intervene when so required.
• Collaborate with operations, HR, and executive/head office management to align financial strategy with business goals.

Ad Hoc Duties

• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
• Lead or support efficiency improvement projects as assigned.
• Stay abreast of market trends and best practices in financial management

Problem Solving

• Strategic Financial Analysis: Applies financial acumen to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that influence profitability and operational efficiency. Decision-Making Under Pressure: Makes timely and informed decisions in highstakes or fast-paced environments, balancing risk and reward effectively.
• Compliance Navigation: Interprets complex regulatory and statutory requirements (e.g., SARS, SARB, DOL) and ensures full compliance across financial activities.
• Operational Cost Control: Identifies cost inefficiencies and implements corrective actions to reduce waste and optimise budgets.
• Forecasting and Planning: Solves forecasting and cash flow challenges through accurate modelling and scenario analysis.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Resolves interdepartmental financial issues by aligning diverse operational needs with financial controls and business goals.
• Crisis Management: Manages financial and operational disruptions (e.g., audit findings, cash shortfalls) with composure and practical solutions.
• System and Process Improvement: Identifies gaps in ERP systems or workflow inefficiencies and leads initiatives to streamline and automate finance functions.
• Team Capacity Building: Resolves performance or skills gaps in the finance team through training, mentoring, and process realignment.

Job requirements

• Matric
• Degree in Financial Management/Accounting or equivalent qualification
• CA (SA) Qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial leadership role within a manufacturing, agricultural, or FMCG environment.
• Prior exposure to abattoir, agri-processing, or food manufacturing sectors is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and tax legislation.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAGE, XERO).
• Advanced MS Excel and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Business acumen and problem-solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ethical conduct and professional integrity Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Behaviours

• Analytical
• Strategic Thinking
• Ethical Behaviour
• Excellence Orientation
• Professionalism
• Stress Management Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organisational Awareness
• Self-Confidence
• Personal Drive
• Attention To Detail
• Results Focused

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Job Description

• The Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role ensures optimal performance, cost efficiency, and compliance of cloud environments while supporting development and operations teams in delivering high-quality cloud-based services.

Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based infrastructure, including computer, networking, storage, and security resources.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for application and infrastructure deployment.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud environments.
• Monitor and optimize cloud usage and costs across environments.
• Manage Azure Active Directory, role-based access control (RBAC), and security policies.
• Support cloud migration projects and provide technical expertise for modernization initiatives.
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and recommend improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer, or related role.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, and Security).
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of PowerShell or Python scripting for automation.
• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS), containerization (Docker), and monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate preferred.