Job Openings at The Talent Expert

Is this you?

You are no stranger to researching, analyzing, and providing recommendations on index-tracking funds using both fundamental and quantitative techniques. You feel undervalued in your current role and would like the opportunity to take your career to the next level? You have exceptional interpersonal expertise and have demonstrated strong Mathematical skills. You would like to be a mentor and join a company where the value you add will ultimately contribute to the business growth

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• You will be responsible for all aspects of index portfolio management across asset classes and products. Your role will entail index construction which includes trade generation and execution across equities, fixed income, and currencies.
•  You will work alongside the CIO in expanding the current product offering as well a engage with Clients and complete competitor performance analysis

Where you’ll be doing it

• A brand whose investment philosophy is based on creating sustainable wealth, preserving value, and being proactive. Having gained the reputation of being SA’s first black-owned Investment Manager this brand has firm roots in Africa. A dynamic team spearheaded by industry stalwarts and a company culture that allows for one to nurture their career path.

What you’ll need

• An honors degree with a specialization in finance, mathematics, or statistics. At least 5 years experience as a Quantitative Analyst and demonstrated skills in calculating and interpreting portfolio performance and attribution. A CFA charter holder is highly advantageous

What you’ll get

• A lucrative financial package, dynamic bonuses, and equity participation. Great team dynamics, WFH options, and a thriving work environment

How to apply          

• For a confidential discussion please contact Malika on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to [email protected]
• We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have.

We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

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Is this you?

• You are electrically wired and enjoy electrical wiring. You have hands-on experience on solar sites and come with mechanical experience too. You are a passionate person who cares for sustainable greener solutions and don’t mind travelling to various sites.

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• You will be involved in electrical and mechanical installation works (single and three phase) and you are part of the successful commissioning of the PV plant. Fault finding and SANS compliance are part of the job and this is easy for you as you are up to date with regulations. You will work closely with your construction manager to ensure the site is constructed and run effectively.

Where you’ll be doing it

• You will be working for a leading renewables energy company specializing in off-grid and grid-tied solutions. You will be based in Cape Town with occasional travel to sites and the offices in Cape Town and JHB.
• You have the opportunity to join a growing team, a growing, stable business and a sustainable industry.

What you’ll need

• You have an electrical trade test and are in line to have your wireman’s license. You have great on-site hands-on experience and have worked in solar before. You are an excellent communicator both written and spoken and have a willingness to travel.

What you’ll get    

• You will be earning a market related salary and have the opportunity to join a growing company in a exponentially growing industry.

How to apply       

• Please send your CV to Bianca on  [email protected]
• We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have.
• We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

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Is this you?

• You are meticulous and your attention to detail is off the charts. You understand what it’s like to work in a small/medium size organisation and have expert knowledge of international trade and its effect on the finances of an organisation. You thrive on being hands-on yet still strategic. You love motivating the team that works for you and getting the best out of them.

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• Reporting directly to the Financial Director your team of two hands on accountants and you will take full responsibility for the planning, organisaton, directing and controlling of all accounting, audit and financial operations. From budgeting to the production of monthly, quarterly and annual reports including the analysis, research and modelling of these numbers for senior management. Our client’s main suppliers all sit overseas necessitating strong cash flow management and knowledge of Forex.
• This is a great role as you and your team take full responsibility for the financial function of the business thereby helping steer the business to even greater heights.

Where you’ll be doing it

• In a dynamic, strong and stable family owned and run business and is a leading supplier of food ingredient and process raw material in South Africa. With an impressive international supplier list that is over 50 strong and a diverse, stable client base they are on a rapid path for growth. Despite COVID they are having their best year ever – can anyone say, “Recession Proof industry”?

What you’ll need

• A CA(SA) with a min of 5 years’ experience as a Financial Manager, ideally gained in a small to medium size business with at least 3 years of those having managed a small team. Strong, proven working knowledge of International trade (Imports, Customs and Foreign Exchange) are non-negotiable. Pastel Accounting and Payroll experience would be preferable. The ability to speak German will be a definite advantage (although negotiable)

What you’ll get       

• A family orientated dynamic team. The ability to model this newly created position around yourself and your strengths. A market related salary and certain flexibility around working hours

How to apply          

• For a confidential discussion please contact Claudette Du Preez on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to [email protected]
• We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have.
• We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

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Is this you?

• You are the expert in taking a high-level marketing strategy and breathing life into it. You understand that consistency in everything from branding to content to internal- and external communication is key in marketing. You love working on a multitude of products at the same time, not just being tied to one product or product range. You are looking to join a rapidly growing company that spans a few exciting and growing industries.  

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• Reporting directly into the Head of Marketing you will be the person in charge of translating high-level marketing goals and strategies into actionable plans. Along with your two Marketing Coordinators you will take hands-on charge and responsibility in making sure that there is a consistency in the messaging, branding, content and look-and-feel of all internal and externa communication for the three technical divisions of this Engineering organisation.
• Your experience in utilising data and insight with a strong bias towards marketing automaton, lead management and digital marketing will see you developing and executing TTL B2B marketing plans.
• One of the key areas of this role will also be the aspect of internal communications where you will utilise your excellent communication skills to bring the internal message across to a broad audience from the CEO to the Warehouse team.

Where you’ll be doing it

• Our client is a leader in the Engineering space with divisions spanning the exciting industries of renewable energy, automation as well as lighting. You’ll be joining a team of professionals in an organisation that is geared for growth. Currently based in Montague Gardens they are busy building a new state-of-the-art facility in Richmond Park and are really trying to make this an environment that attracts the best and the brightest

What you’ll need

• This is an Employment Equity position. You will need a relevant degree (marketing/communications or advertising) with a min of 5 years overall marketing experience of which 2 have to me on managerial level. B2B experience is essential (either corporate or agency)

What you’ll get       

• Alongside a market related salary in an industry that is booming in South Africa at the moment, this is a true partnership role – the Group Head of Marketing is looking for a hands-on partner that she can work with.

How to apply          What next

• For a confidential discussion please contact Tanja Faux on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to t.faux(at)thetalentexperts.co.za
• We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have.
• We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

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Is this you?

• You love nothing more than coming in and having the freedom to set the direction of a company. You love sitting in the driver’s seat in terms of where a business is going to go in the next 3-5 years. You are a guru at building relationships and partnerships that generate revenue for an organisation.

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be able to get an eagle-eye view of the business and you will drive business direction, initiatives and ideas to capitalize on new growth opportunities
• You will be seen as a trusted partner, representing the Executive function at a Strategic Management level, responsible for securing Capital and Funding to enable business growth and engagement with Partners to broaden Revenue streams and oversee the Platform Banking and SME projects
• You will also be responsible for implementing and integrating strategies that generate income to sustain the future plans of the bank, developing future business strategies, whilst also being responsible for excellence and delivery in the SME and Platform Banking / Retail Banking environment

Where you’ll be doing it

• You’ll join a specialist investment bank that provides bespoke financial services to private, corporate, and institutional clients. Their offices are in JHB and Durban, and you can expect to travel between the offices on a monthly basis (you can be based in either Joburg, Durban or Cape town but traveling will be required).

What you’ll need

• Ideally, you will have a MBA, coupled with a BCom Degree / Fin Degree (Hons)
• You will have over 10 years experience at a General Management or EXCO level managing income-generating divisions of a Bank, plus 5 years experience driving SME and Retail Banking projects from start to finish.

Direct experience in the design and management of digital products in the financial services industry as well as managing transactional products in a retail banking environment will be an added advantage. And finally, you’ll need to have experience on initiatives and ideas to capitalize on new growth opportunities.                

What you’ll get

• An EXCO position within a growing Investment Bank, plus a very competitive salary, shares, bonus and benefits. The opportunity to really shape the future of this organsiation.

What’s next

• For a confidential discussion please contact Melissa on 0796432854 or send your CV to [email protected]
• We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have.
• We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application

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Is this you?

• You are from Pretoria and have sold industrial automation solutions to the automotive industry in your career. You love industrial automation, have sold to automotive clients and love this industry with a passion!

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• You will be selling the most advanced and newest components and solutions to your automotive industrial automation clients. You are excellent at understanding people’s needs and so it is easy for you to tailor solutions accordingly.

Where you’ll be doing it

• You will be working for a fast-paced and growing company in Johannesburg based in Linbro Park. Your new company is a leader in industrial automation and they are growing exponentially, whilst offering quality components and solutions to their clients. You are fast becoming the market leaders and this role has scope to grow into a management position with direct reports. You will be taking care of the Pretoria clients in the automotive sector.

What you’ll need

• You have a technical qualification and at least 3-5 years sales in the industrial automation industry. You thankfully do not have a restraint of trade and you have an existing network in the automotive industry. You enjoy working with people in a fast-paced environment and want to work for a company, where you can add value and who values you!

What you’ll get       

• You will be part of a growing company and be exposed to the best products and components in the industrial automation field with a real scope for career growth. You will have the opportunity to earn commission on top of your market related salary.
• And - you are also going to be working in a young, dynamic work-environment. Now, that is inspiring!

How to apply

• For a confidential discussion please contact Bianca on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to [email protected]
• We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

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Is this you?

• You are a strategic leader in IT and you are comfortable in overseeing entire IT functions such as Service Desk, Desktop Support, Infrastructure and Facilities. You are an experienced Leader that can coach, mentor and manage the delivery of IT teams within a diverse IT landscape. You love and understand the nuances of the financial services world and it’s intricacies.

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be able to get an eagle-eye view of the business and get decisions made quickly and efficiently within the IT function
• You will be seen as a trusted partner, responsible for outlining the company's technological vision, implementing technology strategies, and ensuring that the technological resources are aligned with the company's business needs.
• You'll lease with partnerships and build internal as well as external relationships with service providers, whilst constantly keeping the company up to date with new trends and best practices in the technology landscape

Where you’ll be doing it

• You’ll join one of the biggest and fastest-growing financial services groups in Cape Town and you’ll get to work in beautiful Westlake. The role is office-based so living in the southern suburbs will make your life easier.

What you’ll need

• You will need to have at least 10 years – 15 years’ experience in a similar senior IT position (Head of IT/CTO) as well as experience in managing an IT team (excellent people management skills will be needed) ideally in financial services.
• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diplomas in IT, Engineering or any related area of study will be helpful

 What you’ll get

• You will be a Senior Leader within a well reputable growing Asset Management business that has a superb company culture. A solid salary and great benefits are on offer.

What next

• For a confidential discussion please contact Melissa on 0796432854 or send your CV to [email protected]
• We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have.
• We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application