Fresh Openings at Kontak Recruitment

• If you are an HR professional who thrives on being in the field, working across diverse business environments, and making a real difference to how people and businesses operate, this role is worth a serious look. A direct-selling company with a well-established distributor network across South Africa and select African countries is looking for a People Officer who will take HR compliance from a concept to a lived reality at distributor level.
• This is not a desk job. The successful candidate will travel regularly to distributor sites, conduct structured HR compliance audits, identify gaps, and work hands-on with distributors to close them. The role exists at the intersection of HR expertise, relationship management, and legislative knowledge, and it requires someone who can engage credibly at all levels of a business while navigating the practical realities of multi-site, cross-border travel.

What's in it for you

• CTC package of R40,000 to R50,000 per month, inclusive of a travel allowance and fleet card for field travel
• A role with genuine variety, no two distributor sites are the same
• Exposure to cross-border operations across southern and east Africa
• The opportunity to build and shape HR compliance frameworks from the ground up across a national and regional network
• A company culture that is structured but personal, where leadership knows their people by name

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant HR-related degree or diploma in Human Resources Management or Labour Law
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in a generalist HR role
• Demonstrated experience in HR compliance, auditing, or industrial relations
• Experience working across multiple sites or with external stakeholders such as franchisees, distributors, or branches
• Sound working knowledge of South African labour legislation including the BCEA, LRA, EEA, National Minimum Wage Act, Skills Development Act, OHSA, and COIDA
• Practical experience conducting HR compliance audits
• Understanding of CCMA processes and dispute resolution procedures
• Valid South African drivers licence and own reliable transport, essential due to extensive travel requirements
• Valid passport, essential for international travel requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including multi-day trips at short notice
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Fluency in one or more African languages is a requirement for this role

Key Responsibilities

• Visit distributor sites on a scheduled and ad hoc basis to assess HR practices, policies, and documentation
• Engage with distributors and their employees to identify HR pain points, resourcing gaps, and risk areas
• Compile findings into clear, actionable HR needs assessments for each distributor
• Design, build, and maintain standardised HR audit checklists covering all key legislative areas including recruitment, contracts, leave, remuneration, employment equity, skills development, health and safety, and termination processes
• Keep checklists current whenever legislation, sectoral determinations, or bargaining council agreements change
• Conduct on-site HR compliance audits and produce written reports that rate compliance status and rank gaps by risk level
• Develop practical, time-bound corrective action plans with distributors and provide hands-on guidance and templates to support implementation
• Conduct follow-up visits to verify that corrective actions have been implemented and gaps closed
• Escalate high-risk or unresolved non-compliance issues to the People Manager with recommended next steps
• Deliver on-site training and workshops to distributors on HR compliance obligations
• Act as a first point of contact for distributors on day-to-day HR and labour law questions
• Support distributors with guidance on disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes, and CCMA-related matters
• Maintain an accurate tracker of audits completed, gaps identified, and remediation status across the distributor network
• Report audit outcomes, trends, and risk areas to the People Manager on a regular basis
• Recommend improvements to audit tools, training materials, and distributor HR support based on audit trends

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• A respected direct-selling business with a national footprint is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to step into a pivotal leadership role. This is a company that genuinely values its people, operates with a strong family-oriented culture, and has built a well-structured, high-performing environment where both the business and its people are set up to thrive.
• This is not a fixer-upper role. The team is established, the processes are solid, and the systems are in place. What is needed now is a confident, inspiring leader who knows how to elevate a team, keep momentum going, and translate smart strategy into meaningful results. Spanning consumer, Sales Force, corporate, and digital marketing, this is a broad, senior-level position with real scope to make your mark, without having to rebuild from scratch.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Brand Communication, Digital Marketing, Business Management, or equivalent field, with an Honours degree being advantageous
• 8 to 10 years of marketing experience, with at least 4 to 5 years in an integrated marketing leadership role managing a team of 5 or more
• Proven track record developing and executing integrated marketing strategies, brand plans, and multi-channel campaigns
• Demonstrated experience leading creative, digital, communications, production, and operational marketing teams
• Background in FMCG, online retail, wholesale, or distribution environments is strongly preferred, brick and mortar retail experience alone is not a fit for this role
• Experience managing product launches, catalogue production, campaign development, and distributor communication
• Solid understanding of AI-supported marketing tools and modern marketing technologies
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, ICT, Finance, and Executive Leadership
• Experience managing marketing budgets, suppliers, production partners, and external agencies
• Strong command of analytics and consumer insights to drive continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated marketing strategy aligned to overall business objectives, covering consumer and corporate marketing
• Lead annual marketing planning, campaign prioritisation, and product launch strategy
• Act as custodian of the brand portfolio and corporate identity, ensuring consistent standards across all channels and touchpoints
• Approve marketing communication, creative direction, messaging, and content strategies across digital, print, retail, and Sales Force platforms
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a sizeable marketing team spanning creative and digital disciplines
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Merchandise, ICT, Operations, and Finance to improve business outcomes
• Oversee the full campaign lifecycle from concept approval through to execution and post-campaign review
• Manage content calendars and ensure timely delivery of social media, video, digital assets, catalogues, and communication
• Oversee website strategy, customer journeys, SEO direction, and digital governance in collaboration with the Website and Performance Manager
• Drive PR, media, influencer, and corporate communications strategies, ensuring consistent external messaging
• Review marketing, website, social media, and campaign performance, translating analytics into actionable business recommendations
• Champion the adoption of AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and marketing excellence
• Report marketing performance and strategic recommendations to Executive Leadership
• Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure marketing initiatives support business priorities
   

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• Step into a role where your accounting expertise travels further than your commute. A growing international accounting and financial services organisation based in the Netherlands is expanding its South Africa-based remote team, and this is an opportunity to do genuinely interesting work from wherever you choose to set up your desk.
• This business serves a diverse portfolio of international clients, delivering accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance services across borders. With a respected presence in the Dutch market and a collaborative team spanning two countries, this is the kind of environment where your work has real impact and your professional development does not stand still.
• Two Client Manager positions are available for technically sharp, client-focused accounting professionals who are ready to own a portfolio, build trusted advisor relationships and grow their expertise into Dutch accounting and tax. Training in Dutch GAAP is provided, so prior knowledge of Dutch accounting standards is not required. What matters is strong foundational accounting experience, a genuine enjoyment of client work and the discipline to thrive independently in a fully remote setup.

What's in it for you

• Fully remote permanent role based anywhere in South Africa
• Exposure to international accounting and financial reporting across a diverse client portfolio
• Formal training in Dutch GAAP provided from day one
• Ongoing professional development and long-term career growth within an expanding international organisation
• Collaborative support from colleagues in both South Africa and the Netherlands
• The opportunity to become a trusted advisor managing a high value portfolio
• Mentorship from Dutch tax specialists on corporate income tax compliance

Minimum Requirements

• SAIPA, CA(SA) or AGA(SA) qualification preferred, with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Minimum five years of experience within an accounting or audit firm, with the balance of that experience weighted towards accounting work
• Proven experience preparing annual financial statements
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Prior exposure to IFRS is highly advantageous
• Experience working with international clients is beneficial
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms such as Exact Online, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, CaseWare or similar
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to review reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
• Experience with CRM systems is advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of between 30 and 60 international clients as the primary accounting point of contact
• Prepare financial statements under Dutch GAAP, with full training provided, or under IFRS where prior experience exists
• Prepare Dutch Corporate Income Tax returns under the supervision and guidance of Dutch tax specialists
• Review accounting records, reconciliations and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy
• Liaise regularly with clients to gather information efficiently and maintain high levels of satisfaction
• Plan and monitor quarterly deliverables across assigned client portfolios
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of clients and maintain accurate CRM records
• Oversee and review work completed by assistant accountants and bookkeepers in both South Africa and the Netherlands
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting team members
• Coordinate work across team members to ensure timely and accurate service delivery
• Collaborate with tax specialists to ensure compliant and timely submission of tax returns
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and client service quality
• Maintain high professional standards of ethics and client confidentiality at all times
   

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• If you have built a solid payroll foundation and find yourself restless for something bigger, this is the role that turns that ambition into a career. A fast-growing international HR and payroll consultancy headquartered in the Netherlands is expanding its remote team and looking for a junior payroll specialist based in South Africa who is ready to move beyond local payroll and into the world of multi-country, multi-client international payroll operations. This is not a placeholder role while you wait for something else. It is a deliberate step into a specialist career path with real exposure, real responsibility and a team that has worked across every corner of the globe.
• The successful candidate will join a consultancy that solves complex payroll puzzles for clients worldwide, stepping into different business environments, industries and operating models throughout their career. The team is built on expertise, curiosity and the willingness to keep learning as payroll legislation and global standards continue to evolve. Remote-first, internationally connected and genuinely invested in the growth of its people, this organisation rewards ambition and celebrates individuals who bring their whole selves to work.
• This role is the launchpad. Starting with solid South African payroll experience as the foundation, the successful candidate will be developed into a specialist who can support increasingly complex multi-country payroll environments. Working alongside experienced global payroll professionals, the role offers hands-on exposure to international payroll operations, country-specific legislation, diverse payroll systems and direct client interaction from day one.

What's in it for you

• Real international payroll exposure from early in your career, not years down the line
• Mentorship from experienced global payroll consultants and a supportive team structure
• Exposure to multiple payroll systems with training provided where needed
• The opportunity to build knowledge across different countries, industries and client environments
• A clear and intentional career path into international payroll specialisation
• A high-energy team that encourages individuality, rewards curiosity and invests in continuous professional development

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related field
• 2 to 3 years of practical payroll processing experience in South Africa
• Exposure to payroll for at least one additional country outside South Africa is advantageous
• Good understanding of payroll legislation, inputs, deductions, reconciliations and statutory deadlines
• Experience using at least one recognised payroll system such as ADP, Workday, SAP, SD Worx, Sage, Deel, Remote, CloudPay or similar
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
• Proficiency in German, French, Italian or another European language is highly advantageous
• A payroll qualification or certification is advantageous
• A genuine long-term commitment to specialising in international payroll, not a stepping stone into generalist HR
• Ability to work independently and communicate proactively in a fully remote environment

Key Responsibilities

• Support the processing of payrolls for international clients across multiple countries
• Assist with payroll validations and reconciliations
• Coordinate with payroll providers and internal teams to meet deadlines
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees in a professional and timely manner
• Maintain payroll records, employee data and supporting documentation
• Support year-end payroll activities and statutory compliance reporting
• Document payroll processes and follow structured quality-assurance controls
• Learn country-specific payroll legislation and requirements on an ongoing basis
• Build capability across multiple payroll systems and platforms
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll team
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and payroll partners across different countries

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• If you have built your career navigating the complexity of multi-country payroll, thriving at the intersection of technical expertise, systems knowledge and client consulting, this is the kind of role that rarely comes along. A fast-growing international HR and payroll consultancy headquartered in the Netherlands is expanding its global team and is looking for a Senior International Payroll Consultant based remotely in South Africa. This business works with organisations across the world, solving complex payroll challenges and delivering best-practice solutions across borders, industries and business sizes.
• The team brings together payroll professionals from across the globe, each strengthening the collective knowledge base and staying ahead of shifting international regulations. Consultants are exposed to varied assignments each year, working across different payroll models including in-house, hybrid and outsourced environments. Ambition is celebrated here, independence is trusted, and the work is anything but routine.
• This role goes well beyond processing payroll runs. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert across multiple countries, guide clients through system transitions and implementations, identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at every level. If you are the kind of professional who sees a payroll discrepancy as a puzzle worth solving and a system migration as a project worth leading, this role will feel like home.

What's in it for you

• Fully remote working arrangement from South Africa for a global organisation
• Exposure to international payroll environments across multiple countries and industries
• Varied assignments spanning SMEs through to large multinational organisations
• Opportunities to work across leading global payroll platforms and HRIS systems
• A consultative role that rewards initiative, expertise and independent thinking
• Long-term career development with a business built around growing payroll professionals
• A genuine path from initial contract to indefinite engagement for the right person

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Commerce or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience with at least 3 years focused on international payrolls
• Demonstrated experience processing payroll across multiple countries
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers and managing vendor relationships
• Payroll implementation or payroll migration project experience
• Experience supporting payroll audits and statutory reporting
• Strong knowledge of international payroll compliance and legislation
• Experience with payroll reporting and payroll analytics
• Proficiency in several of the following systems: ADP GlobalView, ADP Streamline, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Payroll, Workday, Oracle HCM, UKG, Sage, SD Worx, Dayforce, CloudPay, Papaya Global, Deel, Neeyamo or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel and Power Query skills
• Fluency in English is required; German, French, Italian or other European languages are advantageous
• SAIPA, CIMA, SAICA, AGA or similar professional designations are advantageous
• Professional payroll qualifications are advantageous
• Payroll experience in the United Kingdom and Netherlands is highly advantageous
• Experience in a payroll bureau, global payroll consultancy or multi-client environment is advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end international payroll processes across multiple countries and legal entities
• Coordinate payroll activities with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely delivery
• Resolve complex payroll queries escalated by employees, clients and business stakeholders
• Support payroll year-end activities, statutory reporting and payroll audits
• Ensure compliance with local labour legislation, tax legislation and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Participate in and lead payroll implementation projects for new countries and entities
• Assist with payroll migrations and transitions between outsourced and in-house payroll models
• Coordinate testing, user acceptance testing and go-live activities for payroll implementations
• Document payroll processes, implementation procedures and control frameworks
• Deliver payroll training and knowledge transfer to internal teams and client stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to automate payroll processes and improve operational efficiency
• Develop payroll dashboards and management reports for internal and client use
• Standardise payroll procedures across multiple countries and entities
• Work across HRIS, payroll and Time and Attendance systems, supporting integrations between HR, Finance and payroll platforms
• Maintain employee master data accuracy and troubleshoot payroll system issues
• Act as the payroll subject matter expert for assigned countries and clients
• Communicate payroll changes and legislative updates to relevant stakeholders
• Present payroll insights, findings and recommendations to management and client leadership

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About the Role

• You'll play a key role in ensuring HR processes are efficient, compliant, and professionally managed while working closely with managers across the business. Your responsibilities will span HR administration, employee relations, training coordination, Employment Equity, Skills Development, Time & Attendance, and staff housing administration.
• Please note: This is not a traditional office-based HR administration role. In addition to core HR responsibilities, you'll coordinate staff housing, conduct accommodation inspections, manage Time & Attendance administration, and provide operational support where needed. If you enjoy variety, take initiative, and thrive in a hands-on environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources will be advantageous.
• Valid South African driver's licence (essential).
• General HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Employment Equity and Skills Development administration.
• HR information systems and Time & Attendance platforms.
• Applying South African labour legislation, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Managing confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate employee records, personnel files and HR databases, including any additional systems introduced by the business.
• Preparing employment contracts and coordinating onboarding and offboarding administration.
• Managing Employment Equity, Skills Development and staff housing records.
• Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Participating in disciplinary and grievance processes while ensuring compliance with company policies and the Labour Relations Act.
• Coordinating internal and external training, maintaining attendance registers, skills matrixes and training records.
• Arranging accommodation for external training providers when required.
• Assisting with Workplace Skills Plans, Annual Training Reports and Employment Equity submissions.
• Keeping Employment Equity committee documentation accurate, current and audit-ready.
• Coordinating staff housing allocations and maintaining accommodation registers.
• Conducting quarterly inspections of staff villages and company accommodation.
• Completing pre-occupation and exit inspections for employees moving into or out of company accommodation.
• Administering the Time & Attendance system, including employee enrolments, terminations, system maintenance and the distribution of weekly reports to line managers.
• Coordinating transport and logistics for employee recreational activities when required.
• Providing administrative support across departments and participating in shared operational duties, including vehicle refuelling on a roster basis.
• Serving on company committees and upholding The Long Run's 4C sustainability initiatives and GER standards.

Skills:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This Role Will Suit You If You:

• Enjoy working in a remote, operational environment where every day is different.
• Are comfortable balancing HR administration with practical operational responsibilities.
• Take ownership of your work and can manage competing priorities independently.
• Value teamwork and are willing to contribute beyond your core responsibilities when required.
• Are adaptable, resilient and comfortable living on-site.