Jobs at Dixie Recruitment

• Our client, a global skincare company, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Cape Town-based development team.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or junior developer to gain hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle while working alongside experienced software engineers. The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of the company's web-based ERP platform and websites within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of new features and enhancements
• Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs and technical issues
• Support the maintenance and optimization of existing systems
• Participate in code reviews and testing activities
• Collaborate with senior developers and other team members
• Contribute to the design and implementation of web-based solutions
• Learn and apply software development best practices

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 0–2 years' software development experience
• Strong understanding of software development fundamentals

Knowledge of:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Databases
• Backend development concepts
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
• Exposure to Python or Ruby on Rails would be advantageous but is not essential

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Curious and eager to learn
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback
• Ability to work independently once trained

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• Our client, a well-established Engineering Consultancy, is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable Executive Project Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative and project support to senior management and project teams.
• This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating multiple priorities, and can confidently engage with contractors, consultants, and clients. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth administration of projects and daily business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Project and Meeting Administration

• Coordinate, schedule, and administer meetings and project-related engagements.
• Arrange meeting logistics, venues, virtual meeting platforms, and supporting documentation.
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and transcribe meeting discussions where required.
• Distribute meeting minutes, action items, and follow-up communications.
• Track and monitor outstanding actions to ensure deadlines are met.

Executive and Administrative Support

• Provide comprehensive diary management and scheduling support.
• Manage correspondence, professional communications, and documentation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, letters, and professional correspondence.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and ensure documentation is accurately stored and easily accessible.
• Assist with project administration and general office coordination.

Professional Registration and Compliance Administration

• Manage and maintain the Project Manager's professional registration records.
• Capture, monitor, and submit Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points through relevant professional body portals.
• Ensure all professional compliance records are current and accurately maintained.

Timesheet and Payroll Administration

• Prepare, update, and submit timesheets and payroll claims accurately and within required deadlines.
• Assist with project reporting and administrative tracking requirements.

Stakeholder Liaison

• Communicate professionally and confidently with Contractors, Consultants, Clients, and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across project teams.
• Support a collaborative and productive working environment.

Minimum Requirements
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including:

• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Teams
• OneDrive
• SharePoint
• Proven experience in a senior administrative, project coordination, or executive support role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Previous experience within the construction, engineering, or built environment sector will be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Positive, professional, and approachable demeanour.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and administrative coordination abilities.
• Team player who contributes positively to workplace culture.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours when project requirements demand.

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• An established company dedicated to operational excellence and employee well-being is seeking a skilled Human Resources & Payroll Officer to join their team in Hillcrest in KwaZulu-Natal. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a professional with a solid background in payroll and HR functions to contribute to a dynamic organization, with potential for career growth and increased responsibility.

What You'll Do:

• Process the monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring all statutory deductions such as PAYE, UIF, and SDL are correctly calculated
• Manage employee leave administration and maintain accurate records
• Handle overtime, allowances, deductions, and payroll adjustments, preparing comprehensive payroll reports and reconciling payroll data
• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and liaise with authorities on payroll matters
• Maintain precise employee records and HR documentation, including employment contracts and HR correspondence
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Support recruitment administration and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures
• Assist in disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes
• Ensure adherence to South African labour laws and company policies
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and promote a positive workplace culture
• Engage regularly with operational staff and management, including site visits, acting as a trusted HR point of contact

Requirements:

• 5 to 10 years of experience in payroll and HR
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll administration
• Excellent time management and employee relations skills
• Familiarity with payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Knowledge of HR policies, recruitment, and employee engagement practices

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• Our client, a well-established and growing business based in Alberton, is looking to appoint a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join their finance team. This role will report directly to the Financial Manager and will act as her second-in-command within the department.
• The company is currently operating on Sage and will be migrating to SYSPRO, so previous experience on either system would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function to trial balance
• Processing and reconciling creditors and debtors
• Bank reconciliations
• General ledger reconciliations
• Journal processing
• VAT preparation and reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting the Financial Manager with various accounting and finance functions
• Providing support during the migration from Sage to SYSPRO
• General finance administration as required

Minimum Requirements

• Matric + relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance.
• Previous bookkeeping/accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience working on Sage is essential; SYSPRO experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Organised, focused and dependable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Detail-oriented and methodical.
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• A supportive team player who can deputise for the Financial Manager when required.

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• A well-established company based in Durban North, is seeking an experienced Debtors Clerk to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organised individual with strong debtors’ experience to become part of a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full debtors function
• Raising invoices and credit notes
• Allocating customer payments
• Following up on outstanding accounts and collections
• Reconciling customer accounts
• Resolving customer queries efficiently
• Preparing debtor age analysis reports
• Maintaining accurate customer records
• Assisting with month-end debtors processes
• General finance and administrative duties as required

Minimum Requirements

• Matric + relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance
• Previous experience in a debtors/accounts receivable role.
• Experience working on Pastel Revolution is highly advantageous.
• Sound understanding of debtors and credit control processes.
• Good numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to use initiative.
• Professional and confident when dealing with customers.
• A reliable team player with a positive attitude.

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• This is an exciting opportunity to elevate your career in business development within the dynamic FMCG packaging industry. Our client, a diverse and innovative organisation specialising in food and personal care packaging sectors, is seeking a proactive Junior Business Development Manager to join their team. This role offers the chance to take on significant responsibility, build strong client relationships, and contribute directly to business growth.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and grow existing customer relationships by understanding their business, supply chain, and decision-making processes.
• Identify and implement new products and integrated supply chain solutions that enhance contribution, margins, and sustainability.
• Actively seek new business opportunities by expanding the customer base within existing markets and exploring new markets.
• Improve customer supply chains through better ordering practices, replenishment systems, and Lean principles.
• Maintain strong internal alignment by managing CRM data, pricing, onboarding, and resolving customer complaints.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to customise and roll out effective solutions.
• Focus on personal development by enhancing engagement and operational impact.
• Conduct market research, compare with industry offerings, and provide feedback for product improvements.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in business development or related roles.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Good understanding of market research, sales, and product knowledge.
• Ability to work with data, manage CRM systems, and handle administrative tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.

Familiarity with the following:

• Food and beverage, packaging, or personal care industries.
• Lean principles and supply chain optimisation.
• C programming language (beneficial but not essential).

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• Join a reputable leader in the retail and wholesale industry, committed to delivering exceptional customer service and operational excellence. Our client, a well-established organization, is seeking a dedicated Senior Branch Coordinator to lead and optimize branch operations, ensuring sales growth, inventory accuracy, and team effectiveness.
• Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment?

Duties:

• Drive effective sales management by resolving customer complaints, escalating issues when necessary, and maintaining high levels of customer engagement.
• Communicate sales targets clearly to motivate the team and achieve branch sales objectives.
• Attend to customers, manage order processes including capturing, picking, and invoicing.
• Maintain and organize showroom displays, ensuring samples and new catalogue items are current and well-presented.
• Follow up with Sales Coordinators on outstanding orders, backorders, and orders in editing.
• Oversee stock control operations, ensuring adherence to company processes and accuracy in stock-take activities.
• Manage inter-branch transfers efficiently with prompt acceptance and continuous follow-up.
• Resolve queries proactively, ensuring timely feedback and issue resolution.
• Lead daily warehouse operations, ensuring SOP compliance for receiving and dispatch functions.
• Oversee financial activities within the branch, including petty cash, COD compliance, and expenditure monitoring.
• Review customer accounts, especially COD accounts, for credit balances to prevent unresolved credits.
• Set clear performance expectations for staff, fostering accountability and high standards.
• Monitor employee attendance and address disciplinary or performance issues promptly in collaboration with HR.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in retail or wholesale environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SYSPRO, and inventory control systems.
• Excellent customer service, sales and communication skills.
• Ability to manage stock control, stock-take activities, and inter-branch transfers effectively.
• Attention to detail and adherence to SOPs.

Familiarity with the following:

• Backstock Management
• RPE
• Inventory Control
• Customer Service