Jobs at Ignition Group

• The purpose of the job will be to oversee the financial health and growth of Business to Consumer sector by providing strategic financial insights, managing financial risks, and ensuring that financial operations align with the companys business objectives.

Job Description
Financial Planning and Analysis

• Developing Financial Models: Constructing detailed financial models to predict future financial performance under various scenarios.
• Forecasting: Utilizing historical data, market trends and seasonality to project future revenues, expenses, and profitability.
• Strategic Analysis: Providing insights on potential business ventures and strategic decisions through detailed financial analysis.
• Product Analysis: Provide financial models that can be used to build profitable

Budget and Forecast Management

• Budget Creation: Collaborating with department heads to create realistic and achievable budgets that align with the company’s strategic goals.
• Variance Analysis: Comparing actual financial performance against the budget and investigating significant variances to understand their causes.
• Resource Allocation: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently to support key business initiatives and operational needs.

Reporting and Compliance

• Financial Statements Preparation: Overseeing the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all financial reporting complies with relevant laws and regulations, such as GAAP or IFRS.
• Internal Reporting: Providing timely and accurate financial reports to internal stakeholders to aid in decision-making.

Performance Monitoring

• KPI Tracking: Identifying and monitoring key performance indicators to measure financial health and operational performance.
• Benchmarking: Comparing the company’s financial performance against industry standards and competitors.
• Performance Reviews: Conducting regular reviews with management to discuss financial performance and implement necessary adjustments.

Risk Management

• Risk Identification: Recognizing financial risks related to market fluctuations, credit, liquidity, and operational inefficiencies.
• Risk Mitigation Strategies: Developing and implementing strategies to manage and mitigate identified risks.

Stakeholder Management and Decision Support

• Providing decision support to senior finance leadership
• Maintaining relationships with stakeholders
• Providing real-time support, financial guidance, and insights into business performance
• Supporting development of business cases and proposing financial solutions to challenges
• Works closely with business units to understand their needs and challenges.
• Develops business cases for new initiatives and assesses commercial feasibility.

Cost Control and Efficiency

• Cost Analysis: Conducting thorough analyses of cost structures to identify areas for cost reduction.
• Process Improvement: Recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Supplier Negotiations: Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to obtain the best terms and pricing to control procurement costs.

Investment Analysis

• Capital Expenditure (Capex) Evaluation: Assessing the financial viability of potential capital expenditures and projects.
• Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis: Calculating and analyzing the expected return on investment for various projects and initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration
• Chartered Accountant registration with appropriate recognised professional body.
• At least 6 years of professional experience or equivalent with 3-4 years of relevant experience in a well-disciplined organisation where best practices are integral to the management of the business.
• Experience leading a financial planning and analysis (or similar) team with a thorough understanding of financial accounting and management reporting.
• Solid experience leading and managing in a matrix environment.
• Experience in financial, accounting and project management systems, policies and procedures
• Experience in SQL, database analytics, and ERPs.
• Exposure to Telco or Banking environments preferred.

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Strong commercial orientation and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop business cases and present financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Solid influence management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with SQL and database management for enhanced data analytics.
• General business analysis and strategic thinking.
• Previous experience in Telecommunications or Banking sectors will be advantageous.
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and related financial compliance requirements.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a dual reporting matrix environment

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• Responsible for leading the technical direction, infrastructure, and engineering delivery of our high-growth business. This is a pivotal role with both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, offering the opportunity to shape the future of our technology stack, team, and product capabilities. Working closely with product leadership, group engineering, and external partners.

Job Description
    Technical Strategy & Architecture (Core)

• Own the end-to-end system and application architecture.
• Define and evolve the technical roadmap in line with product and group strategy.
• Set standards for code quality, documentation, testing, and design.
• Evaluate and select tools, frameworks, and platforms to optimize delivery.

Engineering Leadership & Team Development (Core)

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers (currently contractors, with future hiring planned)
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Manage team resourcing, productivity, and performance
• Provide technical coaching and career development support

Infrastructure & Cloud (AWS)

• Own AWS infrastructure: architecture, security, scalability, and cost optimization
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for repeatable, automated provisioning
• Ensure robust networking, IAM, and access control practices

Security & Compliance (PCI DSS)

• Ensure compliance with PCI DSS and internal security standards
• Implement secure development practices and regular vulnerability assessments
• Collaborate with internal security teams and external auditors.

DevOps, Automation & Monitoring

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting (in-house and third-party)
• Drive reliability engineering and system resilience initiatives

Third-Party Integrations

• Manage technical integrations with key partners
• Own vendor relationships and ensure robust interoperability
• Monitor and test third-party dependencies for stability and performance

Delivery & Hands-On Contribution

• Collaborate with Product to design scalable technical solutions
• Break down requirements into technical designs and implementation plans
• Contribute to codebases on critical features or complex problems
• Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering standards

Stakeholder Engagement & Group Alignment

• A scalable, secure architecture aligned with group strategy
• PCI compliance achieved and maintained
• A high-performing engineering team delivering reliably
• AWS infrastructure optimized for cost, performance, and security
• CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems fully operational
• Third-party integrations stable and proactively managed
• Seamless collaboration between Product and Engineering

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field. 
• 8+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect, Head of Engineering) – essential.
• Proven experience designing and scaling secure, cloud-native systems - essential.
• Hands-on coding ability in modern back-end or full-stack environments - essential.
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and monitoring best practices - essential.

Knowledge, Skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiences.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to align technology initiatives with business goals and long-term vision.
• Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing complex technical projects.
• Team Development: Skilled in mentoring, coaching, and building high-performing engineering teams.
   

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Job Description

• We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team. This person will be responsible for driving the fulfilment performance of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extracting of sales reports - which will determine what needs to be reworked. (By resell or rectify)
• QC Approved - Orders on Beam which mandates was rejected, over SLA, removed off the system and credit score expired.
• QC Rejected - Orders on CAdvance. Rejected due to over SLA, credit score expired and duplicated.
• Orders at the Courier Hub (Courier Consigned, Arrived at Hub, Out on Delivery, Failed Delivery) - follow up with relevant stakeholders.
• Increase credit limit for Upgrades and Vas.
• Validation of clients from Blu Portal to prevent fraud.
• Distributing cases to relevant Tl's, ensuring cases are resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensuring manager is informed daily concerning challenges.

Job Requirements
Qualifications & Skills:

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in account management, client services, or a similar role

Industry Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of processes, including customer service, technical support, back-office operations, or related services.

Communication Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas, strategies, and performance insights to clients and internal stakeholders.

Relationship Building:

• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with clients and internal teams, with a client-first mindset.

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical abilities to interpret performance data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights that improve client outcomes.

Problem-Solving Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to overcoming challenges.

Time Management:

• Ability to effectively manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring client needs are met without compromise.

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Job Description

• The Skills Development and Compliance Practitioner plays a critical role in implementing and managing learning initiatives that align with South Africa’s skills development legislation and national transformation goals. This role oversees all accredited learning interventions, SETA compliance, learnerships, internships, bursaries, and discretionary grant applications. The ideal candidate will ensure organisational readiness for audits, maintain strong ETQA and SETA relationships, and manage funding opportunities while embedding a culture of continuous upskilling and legislative compliance. The ideal candidate will manage skills development compliance and deliver data-driven insights and reporting.

This position will: Skills Development Strategy & Compliance

• Execute the organisation’s annual training and skills development strategy in line with business objectives, B-BBEE scorecard, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and submit the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to the relevant SETA(s) in partnership with the Skills Development Facilitator.
• Ensure accurate reporting and recordkeeping for audit purposes and maintain full compliance with the Skills Development Act, QCTO, and B-BBEE codes.
• Monitor changes in legislation and ensure training programmes align with current national frameworks and best practices.

Accredited Programmes & ETQA Management

• Oversee implementation and quality assurance of accredited learning programmes, including learnerships, skills programmes, and short courses.
• Manage provider and programme accreditation processes with QCTO and relevant SETAs.
• Ensure full compliance with ETQA requirements including tracking of learner achievements, PoEs, assessments, moderation, and certification.
• Prepare for external moderation and audits by maintaining quality-controlled documentation.

Learnerships, Internships & Work-Integrated Learning

• Identify opportunities for youth development programmes including learnerships, internships, and graduate initiatives.
• Liaise with line managers, training providers, and host departments to support placement, onboarding, and mentorship of learners.
• Monitor learner progress, completion, and employment outcomes; ensure accurate reporting for funding or grant claims.

Government Funding & Discretionary Grants

• Identify, apply for, and manage SETA discretionary and mandatory grants, including project planning, proposal submissions, and milestone tracking.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with SETA representatives and government skills development bodies.
• Monitor grant budgets, deliverables, and compliance documentation.

Vendor Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Source and manage training providers, ensuring appropriate accreditations, SLAs, and delivery quality.
• Coordinate relationships with external stakeholders including SETAs, QCTO, training institutions, and regulatory bodies.
• Engage internal stakeholders to ensure business alignment and support for development initiatives.

Monitoring, Reporting & Governance

• Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of learning data including training registers, attendance, outcomes, and costs.
• Maintain learning and development dashboards and performance reports for B-BBEE audits, executive insights, and strategic planning.
• Ensure all learning records and documentation meet audit, POPIA, and compliance standards.

Job Requirements
Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• In-depth knowledge of SETA/QCTO systems and requirements
• Strong administrative, planning, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to data integrity and reporting
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and digital learning systems
• High levels of integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality

Education and training:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Education, Training & Development, or related field (Essential)
• Registered SDF and/or ETDP certification (Highly advantageous)
• Accreditation as an Assessor/Moderator or exposure to Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) frameworks (Advantageous)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Learning and Development or Skills Development with a strong compliance and administration focus
• Demonstrated experience with SETA grant processes, learnerships, bursaries, and ETQA requirements
• Strong knowledge of South African skills development legislation, QCTO/SETA frameworks, and B-BBEE codes of good practice

Experience managing learning documentation for audit purposes