Jobs at Dixie Recruitment

The Role

This position combines approximately:

• 60% IT Operations & Technology Leadership
• 40% Information Security & Cyber Risk Management
• The successful candidate will be responsible for leading global IT operations, developing and executing technology roadmaps, driving infrastructure optimisation, and ensuring a strong and evolving security posture across a geographically distributed business.
• This role is best suited to someone who enjoys balancing strategic leadership, governance, risk management, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Technology & IT Operations

• Lead global IT infrastructure, cloud environments, networks, systems, and end-user technology services
• Develop and execute long-term technology and infrastructure roadmaps
• Drive cloud strategy, optimisation, and governance
• Oversee IT service management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational performance
• Manage technology budgets, vendors, licensing, and strategic technology investments
• Lead distributed international IT teams through regional management structures

Information Security

• Own the organisation's cyber security strategy and security roadmap
• Drive security governance, risk management, compliance, and security maturity initiatives
• Oversee vulnerability management, incident response, identity management, and security controls
• Lead compliance initiatives aligned to frameworks such as ISO27001, SOC2, NIST, GDPR, and POPIA
• Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle

Candidate Profile:

• Experience leading global or multi-country technology operations
• Strong exposure to both IT infrastructure and cyber security
• Experience managing distributed teams and third-party providers
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, security frameworks, governance, and risk management
• Experience operating at executive, director, or senior leadership level

What Will Make You Successful

The organisation places significant emphasis on leadership style and cultural fit.

The successful individual will demonstrate:

• Strong executive presence
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Commercial and business-focused decision making
• Ability to build relationships across international teams
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Pragmatic and balanced decision making around risk and technology investment

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• Are you a customer-focused professional with strong administrative skills and the ability to build excellent client relationships? Our client, a leading logistics and warehousing solutions provider, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Key Accounts Controller to join their Gauteng team.
• This role is responsible for managing day-to-day customer service for key account customers, supporting the Business Development Manager, and ensuring exceptional service delivery through effective communication, accurate administration, and timely follow-up on customer requests.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Query Management

• Handle inbound telephone and walk-in enquiries from existing customers.
• Respond to routine customer queries regarding pricing, service availability, delivery status, and account-related matters.
• Record customer interactions accurately within company systems.
• Escalate complex customer concerns and service issues to the Business Development Manager when required.

Quote Preparation & Customer Support

• Assist the Business Development Manager with the preparation of customer quotations using approved templates and pricing structures.
• Track outstanding quotations and proactively follow up with customers.
• Liaise with Head Office regarding non-standard pricing requests and approval processes.

Account Administration

• Maintain accurate customer records, contact information, and account details.
• Manage filing of customer correspondence, quotations, and service requests.
• Prepare basic customer activity reports and summaries as required.

General Administration

• Follow up on outstanding customer issues and requests.
• Update CRM and customer management systems.
• Provide administrative support to the Business Development Manager.
• Assist with additional duties and projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
• 3–5 years' experience in customer service, account administration, or administrative support.
• Previous experience within the logistics, freight, warehousing, or supply chain industry is highly advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of routine customer requests.

Advantageous Experience

• Previous experience preparing quotations and working with pricing structures.
• Knowledge of warehousing, freight, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience using CRM systems.

Essential Requirement

• Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is non-negotiable.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-centric approach with a passion for service excellence.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• A proactive, solutions-driven attitude.
   

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Job Description

• An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Audit Supervisor to join a dynamic and fast-paced audit practice based in Hillcrest. This role is suited to a technically strong individual who is confident managing audit engagements from planning through to completion, while providing guidance and support to junior team members.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting the Audit Manager with the day-to-day operations of the department and ensuring that audits are completed efficiently, accurately, and within deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise audit engagements from commencement through to finalisation.
• Perform and review audit procedures across all audit sections.
• Prepare and review audit files and working paper files independently.
• Ensure compliance with applicable auditing standards, firm policies and quality requirements.
• Draft Annual Financial Statements using Draftworx or similar financial statement preparation software.
• Perform and review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Identify audit risks and recommend appropriate audit procedures.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve audit queries professionally and efficiently.
• Manage multiple audit assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
• Supervise, mentor and train junior audit staff.
• Review the work performed by junior team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist the Audit Manager with the management and administration of the audit department.
• Address staff queries and provide technical guidance and support.
• Assist with conflict resolution and contribute positively to team dynamics.
• Work on a variety of client portfolios, including companies, body corporates, estate agents, schools, NPOs and other entities.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and client service.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Completed articles with significant audit exposure gained at a registered audit firm.
• Candidates who have recently completed articles will be considered, provided they have strong practical audit experience.
• Thorough understanding of the full audit process, from planning to completion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing all sections of an audit engagement.
• Experience supervising and training junior staff.
• Valid driver's licence and preferably own reliable transport.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

Systems Experience

• Draftworx (preferred).
• Experience with other audit and financial statement preparation software will be advantageous.
• Pastel.
• Sage One.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Competencies and Attributes

• Strong technical audit and financial reporting skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organised and deadline driven.
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Approachable, professional and team-oriented.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively and maintain positive working relationships.
• Proactive, solutions-driven and adaptable.
• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment.