Job Openings at Robert Walters

• My client is a well-established South African manufacturer with a strong heritage and reputation for delivering high-quality products nationwide. Operating from its headquarters in Bryanston, Johannesburg, the company combines trusted production practices with a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service. With a collaborative and performance-driven culture, the organisation is focused on developing its people while supporting continued business growth. As part of this commitment, an experienced HR Manager is sought to lead and enhance the company's people’s strategy. JOB PURPOSE Leads and owns the full HR function at [Confidential], building a structured, compliant, and people-centred HR department in a fast-paced FMCG and manufacturing environment. Responsible for labour relations, health and safety, statutory compliance, and the full employee lifecycle across 500+ employees including blue-collar production and distribution staff. Partners with operations, logistics, and senior leadership to drive workforce planning, employee engagement, and organisational development. This is a greenfield leadership role requiring an experienced HR professional who can build systems, processes, and capability from the ground up.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Labour Relations & CCMA — Represent the company at CCMA conciliation and arbitration proceedings. Chair disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and appeals. Develop fair, consistent disciplinary practices and reduce CCMA exposure through proactive case management and line manager coaching.
• Disciplinary Framework & Policy — Develop and maintain a comprehensive disciplinary code and grievance procedure aligned with South African labour law. Ensure all managers are trained on procedural and substantive fairness. Manage relationships with relevant bargaining councils.
• Health & Safety — Take full ownership of the Occupational Health and Safety framework. Chair the H&S Committee, conduct safety audits and risk assessments. Manage all IOD claims, return-to-work programmes under applicable legislation, and drive a culture of safety across production, logistics, and warehouse environments.
• Statutory Compliance — Manage Employment Equity planning, reporting, and committee facilitation. Oversee Skills Development submissions (WSP/ATR), SETA engagement, learnerships. Ensure BBBEE HR pillar compliance and maintain data protection compliance for all employee personal information.
• Recruitment & Onboarding — Manage end-to-end recruitment for all levels, from blue-collar production staff to management positions. Ensure structured onboarding processes that reduce time-to-productivity and improve retention in the first 12 months.
• Performance Management — Design and implement a performance management framework across the organisation. Ensure regular performance reviews, development planning, and management of underperformance through fair and documented processes.
• Employee Engagement & Culture — Drive employee engagement initiatives across blue-collar and white-collar staff. Build programmes that support retention, recognition, and a positive working environment in a manufacturing setting.
• HR Policy & Procedures — Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and standard operating documents. Ensure all policies are legally compliant, practically workable, and communicated effectively across the business.
• Workforce Planning & HR Analytics — Partner with operations, logistics, and sales managers on workforce planning. Produce accurate HR reports covering headcount trends, turnover rates, absenteeism metrics, and labour cost analysis.
• Team Leadership — Manage and develop the HR Administrator. Build the HR team’s capability over time while transitioning functions currently handled by external service providers in-house.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Education

• Degree in HR Management or related field (NQF Level 7 minimum).
• Professional registration preferred (e.g., SABPP).
• Postgraduate qualification or short course in Labour Law advantageous.
• Certification in Health & Safety (e.g., SAMTRAC or NEBOSH) advantageous.

Experience

• 8–10+ years in HR roles; minimum of 5 years in FMCG/manufacturing/distribution environments.
• Proven experience managing HR for large workforces (300+ employees including blue-collar staff).
• Must have personally represented employers at CCMA proceedings (conciliation/arbitration).
• Experience managing Health & Safety frameworks from day one.
• Familiarity with HR systems/payroll platforms/biometric attendance tools preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

Technical Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of South African labour laws (LRA/BCEA/EEA/SDA/OHS Act).
• Expertise in CCMA representation/case management processes.
• Strong understanding of Employment Equity/BEE compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in skills development submissions (WSP/ATR) and SETA engagement.
• Ability to design performance management frameworks.
• Competence in workforce analytics/reporting tools.
• Familiarity with POPIA compliance/data protection protocols.

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• A prestigious investment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Treasury Analyst to join their highly respected team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the world of innovative, sustainable finance, supporting a market-leading product that has rapidly grown to manage over €5 billion in assets.

What you'll do:

As a Treasury Analyst, your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around supporting the full spectrum of treasury activities for a suite of sophisticated investment products.

• Manage cash and liquidity across funds by forecasting needs, handling excess cash, and supporting deal funding
• Execute foreign exchange trades in line with fund and treasury policies to ensure optimal outcomes
• Monitor currency exposures and assist in implementing hedging strategies to mitigate market risks
• Maintain debt facility records, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure compliance with agreements
• Reconcile daily cash transactions on the TMS, addressing exceptions to ensure accuracy
• Coordinate monthly subscription and redemption cycles with transfer agents and reconcile receipts
• Set up, manage, and analyse Money Market Funds to maximise yield within risk parameters
• Ensure accurate and timely settlement of treasury transactions with clear documentation
• Open new bank accounts by liaising with banking partners and completing required paperwork
• Use the TMS for trade execution, reporting, analytics, and improving treasury processes through automation

What you bring:

To excel as a Treasury Analyst, you will bring proven experience from previous roles where you have supported complex treasury operations

• Bachelor’s degree or higher professional qualification in Finance or Treasury such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ACT
• 2-3 years in a similar treasury analyst role within financial services or asset management environments
• Experience working with open-ended fund structures is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of foreign exchange markets including practical knowledge of hedging techniques and liquidity management
• Proficiency in using Treasury Management Systems along with advanced Excel skills
• Effective communication skills are vital for collaborating across functions internally
• A dependable team player mindset combined with high attention to detail
• Excellent organisational abilities enable you to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining thoroughness under pressure
• Ability to work independently when required yet remain supportive within a collaborative team environment
• Strong time management skills allow you to meet deadlines consistently while contributing positively to ongoing process improvements

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The Role

• The Contract Manager will be responsible for managing the contractual aspects of commercial sponsorship agreements between creators and brands. Acting as a key point of coordination between internal stakeholders, creators, and brand representatives, the successful candidate will ensure that agreements are accurately drafted, reviewed, negotiated and executed in a timely manner.
• This role is ideally suited to an individual with strong commercial contract experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously within a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Review incoming brand agreements and identify contractual, commercial and operational considerations requiring negotiation or amendment.
• Draft and prepare creator agreements using established templates and internal processes.
• Manage contract negotiations and redlining with brand legal teams, creator representatives and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all contractual documentation is completed, executed and stored accurately.
• Manage contract-related communications and maintain agreed service-level turnaround times.
• Track and maintain contract workflows and deal pipelines using internal systems and databases.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, templates and operational efficiencies.
• Escalate complex or novel legal risks to appropriate stakeholders where required.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney (1-3 years’ PQE).
• Experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial contracting principles.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft professional correspondence and contract comments.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new systems, technologies and processes.
• Interest in digital media, content creators, influencer marketing or the broader creator economy.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience within a media, advertising, agency or entertainment environment.
• Exposure to influencer, sponsorship, talent or creator agreements.
• Experience using contract management and workflow tools such as PandaDoc.
• Experience participating in commercial negotiations or dispute resolution processes.

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• A prestigious global private markets manager is seeking an accomplished Internal Audit Lead to join their Cape Town office, focusing on technology and data assurance.

What you'll do:

As an Internal Audit Lead, you will play a central role in shaping the organisation’s approach to technology risk assurance. Your day-to-day activities

• Lead end-to-end IT and technology audits within the approved Internal Audit Plan, covering areas like IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, data governance, cloud infrastructure, and third-party providers.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in scoping IT reviews to ensure technical accuracy and business relevance aligned with the organisation’s risk profile.
• Audit compliance with technology and data regulations such as DORA, GDPR, operational resilience standards, and other frameworks.
• Test IT system controls for access management, change management, incident handling, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Review data integrity, lineage, and management practices across systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Deliver clear audit reports that outline findings and agreed actions for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support IT risk assessments and help shape the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan with a focus on emerging risks like cyber threats and new technologies.
• Monitor changes in technology, regulations, and vendor risks to identify potential issues.
• Prepare management information (MI) for senior forums like Executive Committees or Boards on audit results, risks, and remediation progress.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external auditors; provide guidance on IT controls while ensuring coordinated audit coverage.

What you bring:

To excel as an Internal Audit Lead, your background should include

• 8–10 years of IT audit or technology risk experience in financial services or investment management is required.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, ACA, or ACCA are mandatory; multiple certifications are highly value
• Strong expertise in IT general controls (ITGC) frameworks and hands-on experience with application control testing using methodologies like COBIT or ISO 27001
• Proven ability to audit cybersecurity controls, including vulnerability management, penetration testing, identity/access management, and security operations
• Experience auditing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS solutions, or third-party providers in large organisations
• Solid understanding of UK/EU regulations for asset managers (e.g., DORA, GDPR) and experience assessing compliance
• Expertise in auditing data governance frameworks, including integrity checks, lineage tracing, and broader data management reviews
• Ability to develop technology-focused Internal Audit Plans and conduct IT risk assessments within complex international structures
• Practical knowledge of end-to-end IT audit processes, from planning to reporting, and experience tracking remediation actions with stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for creating clear reports tailored to technical and non-technical audiences while fostering cross-functional relationships.

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• This is a real opportunity for a junior-mid level lawyer with commercial and corporate law experience to get exposure to significant commercial transactions with the support necessary to develop and hone their skills. It is also an exciting chance to get involved with a dynamic recruitment business with a global presence and work in a fast-paced environment. If you have a particular passion for a certain area of law then you will, where possible, be encouraged to develop this further.

Desired Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will:

• be a qualified lawyer with 2 to 4 years of PQE, most of which has been gained in an in-house environment or at a recognised law firm or relevant corporate environment in commercial law
• have a minimum of 2 years' experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of general commercial contracts and and can provide clear, commercial and practical advice to business leaders regarding the full range of commercial matters and projects
• have the ability to frequently field queries from the business, who have varying degrees of understanding of legal process/terminology, and deliver robust yet clear commercial advice to a diverse group of individuals, with confidence
• proactively build effective relationships with multi-jurisdictional legal colleagues and the wider group businesses, including senior stakeholders
• demonstrate interest to work in a demanding environment with challenging stakeholders and a keen interest to broaden ones knowledge and cross-border experience.

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• This is a real opportunity for a junior-mid level lawyer with commercial and corporate law experience to get exposure to significant commercial transactions with the support necessary to develop and hone their skills. It is also an exciting chance to get involved with a dynamic recruitment business with a global presence and work in a fast-paced environment. If you have a particular passion for a certain area of law then you will, where possible, be encouraged to develop this further.

Desired Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will:

• be a qualified lawyer with 2 to 4 years' PQE*, most of which has been gained in an in-house environment or at a recognised law firm or relevant corporate environment in commercial law
• have a minimum of 2 years' experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of general commercial contracts and and can provide clear, commercial and practical advice to business leaders regarding the full range of commercial matters and projects
• have the ability to frequently field queries from the business, who have varying degrees of understanding of legal process/terminology, and deliver robust yet clear commercial advice to a diverse group of individuals, with confidence
• proactively build effective relationships with multi-jurisdictional legal colleagues and the wider group businesses, including senior stakeholders
• demonstrate interest to work in a demanding environment with challenging stakeholders and a keen interest to broaden ones knowledge and cross-border experience