Fresh Openings at Kontak Recruitment

• A US-based business group operating across four ventures, spanning cybersecurity, property management, and real estate investment, is looking for an exceptional operational leader based in South Africa. The group is growing rapidly, with plans to launch a startup studio, pursue acquisitions, and expand a multi-entity portfolio.
• You will work directly with the founder as a true right-hand operator, supporting the management and optimisation of multiple businesses while also helping to scope and evaluate future opportunities. This means moving fluidly between strategy and execution, across operations, people, process, reporting, hiring, and business problem-solving.
• You will not inherit a large support structure from day one. What you will get is real ownership, direct access to the founder, and the opportunity to help build something significant from the inside.
• The environment is entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and genuinely varied. No two days will look the same.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in operational leadership, general management, chief of staff, commercial operations, or a similar multi-functional role
• Exposure to multi-entity, multi-division, or portfolio-style business environments
• Strong understanding of business operations, process improvement, and execution management
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements, P&Ls, and business performance reporting
• Experience supporting senior leadership, founders, or executives
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities
• Comfortable working remotely with international stakeholders

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in founder-led, entrepreneurial, investment, holding company, consulting, private equity, or high-growth environments
• Exposure to real estate, property management, business services, or technology businesses
• Experience helping to set up new ventures, teams, or operating structures
• Demonstrated ability to move between strategic input and practical execution

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support to the founder across multiple businesses
• Oversee and coordinate key business priorities across the portfolio
• Create structure, visibility, and accountability across business operations
• Support oversight of executives and key business leaders where applicable Assist with strategic planning and execution across multiple entities
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improved processes and controls
• Review and interpret financial and operational reporting to support business decisions
• Help assess new ventures, business ideas, and potential acquisition opportunities
• Coordinate hiring for key roles across the portfoliot
• Support the setup and operational grounding of a property management business
• Monitor implementation of systems, workflows, and accountability structures
• Assist with issue resolution across operations, finance, people, and administration
• Support the possible launch of a startup studio, including review of early-stage opportunities
• Serve as a commercially astute sounding board and execution partner to the founder

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• Seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Junior Bookkeeper to support the Financial Manager within a small, hands-on accounts team.
• This is a fully office-based role within a retail environment, requiring a candidate who is structured, accurate, and comfortable managing a wide range of bookkeeping and administrative responsibilities.
• The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Manager and will be responsible for assisting with daily financial processing, reconciliations, and general accounts administration.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ bookkeeping experience
• Experience working on Sage Evolution - essential
• Experience with Sage Online - advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English) - essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently in a small team environment

Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable

• Manage allocation of incoming payments and maintain accurate debtor records.
• Prepare and process credit notes and customer refunds.
• Attend to debtor queries and follow up on outstanding accounts.
• Prepare daily reports of incoming payments for the sales team.

Accounts Payable

• Capture purchase orders for the sales team and workshop.
• Process goods received vouchers and track supplier deliveries.
• Allocate supplier payments and maintain accurate creditor records.

Cash & Banking

• Assist with capturing bank statements and allocations.
• Maintain petty cash, including reconciliations and cash float management.
• Handle cash receipts and weekly float allocations for the sales team.

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Assist with bank reconciliations and weekly payables reconciliation.
• Prepare debtor statements and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Support debt collection and follow up on outstanding balances.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Assist with rental invoicing and general financial administration.
• Support leave record management and basic HR-related tasks.
• Order office supplies and assist with operational admin requirements.
• Liaise with Sage support where required to resolve system queries.

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• Seeking a commercially strong and operationally focused Supply Chain Manager to oversee and manage all supply chain functions within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• This role is responsible for ensuring efficient procurement, inventory control, logistics, and forecasting while maintaining cost discipline, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning supply chain operations with production and demand requirements within a food manufacturing / FMCG environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations management
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or production environments
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing
• Proven experience in forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management
• Strong understanding of landed cost calculations and cost control
• Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Duties and Responsibilities:
Operational Supply Chain Management

• Oversee and manage all supply chain functions including procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Ensure operational efficiency across all supply chain processes to support production and distribution.
• Supervise and support the Supply Chain Coordinator to ensure effective execution of daily activities.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage procurement of raw materials in line with production requirements.
• Develop, negotiate, and maintain supplier agreements to ensure cost efficiency and supply reliability.
• Evaluate supplier performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Cost Management & Landed Cost Control

• Calculate and manage landed costs including freight, duties, and associated logistics costs.
• Monitor and control material costs to align with business profitability targets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements within the supply chain.

Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Develop and maintain procurement and supply forecasts.
• Work closely with sales and production teams to align demand planning and supply requirements.
• Ensure forecasting accuracy to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.

Inventory & Logistics Management

• Oversee inventory planning and stock control to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Ensure efficient movement of materials into production and distribution channels.
• Manage logistics processes including shipping, receiving, and distribution coordination.

Compliance & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and supply chain traceability requirements.
• Support quality and compliance initiatives across all supply chain processes.

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• Join a stable bookkeeping support team servicing Australian clients and gain hands-on exposure across daily finance operations.
• This role offers a structured office-based environment, solid system exposure, and the opportunity to strengthen your bookkeeping and admin experience in a professional setting.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting
• 2 or more years of bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in Xero or QuickBooks
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with good Excel ability
• Able to work the required hours of 06:30 – 15:30
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to learn new systems and processes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero, QuickBooks, and related systems
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Capture invoices, payments, and other financial transactions accurately
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile key general ledger accounts
• Assist with payroll processing and related recordkeeping
• Support compliance with relevant tax and employment requirements
• Respond to client and internal finance-related queries professionally
• Maintain organised financial records, supporting documents, and procedure files
• Provide general administrative support linked to the bookkeeping function