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Job Description

• We are seeking Junior to Mid-Level Project Managers to join a dynamic team within the construction and built environment sector.
• This role is ideal for individuals with 5–8 years’ experience in construction or project management who are looking to grow their careers within structured project environments and work towards professional registration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects 
• Support project delivery within scope, budget, and timelines 
• Liaise with site teams, contractors, and stakeholders 
• Monitor project progress and reporting 
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards 
• Contribute to project documentation and administration

Requirements:

• 5–8 years’ experience in construction or project management 
• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management / Construction Studies / Project Management or related field 
• Strong understanding of construction project processes 
• Excellent organisational and communication skills 
• Willingness to work towards SACPCMP registration

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Description:

• Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced Mine Manager to join their mining company based in the Northern Cape.  You will be responsible for the overall management of mining operations, ensuring safe, legally compliant and efficient production while driving operational performance, business objectives and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of mining operations in accordance with legal and statutory responsibilities.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, production plans and business objectives to achieve safe, efficient and sustainable performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental and mining legislation.
• Lead and manage production, engineering and support teams to achieve operational targets and continuous improvement.
• Oversee operational planning, resource allocation and production performance to maximise efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Drive operational excellence through effective risk management, productivity improvement and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure the effective implementation of operational policies, procedures and governance standards.
• Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions to achieve production, safety and financial objectives.
• Lead, develop and mentor multidisciplinary teams while promoting a high-performance and safety-focused culture.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities and service providers.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate
• Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering
• Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency
• 10-15 years' experience within the mining industry
• Experience in iron ore and/or manganese mining environments
• Proven experience managing production, operational planning and business performance..

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Job Description

• A leading South African residential property developer specializing in large-scale lifestyle estates and high-quality residential developments, is currently seeking a Contract Manager to join their KwaZulu-Natal team.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced construction professional to oversee multiple residential developments, drive operational excellence, and lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple residential construction developments simultaneously.
• Lead and mentor site teams, contractors, and support staff to achieve project objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project programmes using MS Project.
• Manage project budgets, cost control processes, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with construction standards, specifications, and quality control requirements.
• Monitor and enforce site health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Liaise effectively with government and municipal departments at senior levels.
• Oversee procurement processes and ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials.
• Identify, report, and mitigate project risks.
• Manage snagging processes and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to company systems, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in management meetings and submit accurate reports within required deadlines.
• Address administration queries and resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Manage employee performance, labour-related matters, and team development.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture across project teams.
• Deliver presentations and communicate project updates confidently to stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

• Construction Degree or Engineering Degree.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing multiple residential developments simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Extensive residential construction experience.
• Solid understanding of quantity surveying principles and budget control.
• Proficient in MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Sound understanding of site safety requirements and compliance standards.

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Job Description

• A South African manufacturer and designer of wireless security and alarm monitoring systems, specializing in creating long-range VHF, GPRS, and SMS transceivers, is seeking a Junior-to-Mid Level Embedded Firmware Engineer to maintain, support, and enhance their existing embedded products.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Support: Maintain existing firmware products; investigate, debug, and resolve defects in deployed systems.
• Enhancements & Features: Implement minor feature upgrades and firmware improvements.
• Hardware Debugging: Read and interpret electronic schematics to perform root-cause analysis on firmware/hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
• Quality & Workflow: Adhere to established coding standards, documentation practices, and Git version control workflows.
• Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and support the testing, validation, and release processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–6 years of experience in Embedded C firmware development.
• Microcontrollers: Strong understanding of microcontrollers, peripheral interfaces, and modular firmware design.
• Tools: Proficient with Git and familiar with CI/CD pipelines in a firmware environment.
• Languages: Embedded C (Mandatory)
• Protocols: Serial communication (UART, SPI, $I^2C$, RS485) and basic TCP/IP.
• Architecture: Firm grasp of firmware architecture and state machines.
• Security: Exposure to IoT security best practices (secure boot, OTA updates).

Advantageous Skills (Nice to Have)

• Wireless communication modules (GSM, LTE, Wi-Fi, etc.) and AT command interfaces.
• Advanced IP networking concepts.
• Bootloaders and custom firmware update mechanisms.

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Job Description

• A leading FMCG food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Millwright with strong experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance within a high-volume production environment to join their team in Durbanville, Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine, preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment, ensuring maximum uptime, reliability and compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine, preventative and scheduled maintenance on production plant equipment.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose faults and perform breakdown repairs.
• Dismantle, move, assemble, install and align equipment and machinery.
• Repair, service and lubricate machinery and equipment.
• Maintain electrical reticulation systems in good working order.
• Install, modify, upgrade and repair plant machinery and systems.
• Test electrical and mechanical components to ensure correct operation.
• Maintain plant equipment in a safe and operational condition.
• Ensure compliance with housekeeping, safety, risk control and food safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime.

Requirements:

• Qualified Millwright with a Section 13 Trade Certificate and completed apprenticeship.
• Minimum N4 qualification in a relevant field.
• Previous experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Wireman's Licence advantageous.
• PLC and VSD certification and experience advantageous.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required.
• Own reliable transport.
• Must disclose whether any immediate family members are employed by the company or its group.
• Must provide current notice period and gross CTC salary expectation.
• Candidates relocating to Cape Town must do so at their own expense.

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• Hire Resolve is seeking a highly motivated, results-driven Mortgage Business Development Associate for a prominent leader in the property development field based in Johannesburg. This dynamic role is focused on generating, originating, and converting home loan and mortgage finance opportunities. Working closely with property developers, estate agents, and prospective buyers, the successful candidate will secure successful loan outcomes and maintain a high-converting referral sales pipeline.

Key Performance Areas:

• New Business Generation & Conversion: Proactively promote and sell comprehensive home loan solutions, converting warm leads into approved bond applications to achieve designated monthly sales targets.
• Referral Network Management: Develop, strengthen, and maintain strategic, high-volume relationships with external estate agents, developers, and potential property buyers to protect pipeline stability.
• Intermediary Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary professional intermediary between the prospective buyers, external sales agents, and the internal operations and bonds administration team.
• Sales Navigation & Advice: Expertly guide and negotiate with clients throughout the entire home loan origination process, answering technical queries and offering administrative support for rapid file processing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric certificate is essential. A completed tertiary Diploma or Degree in Finance, Commerce, or Sales is highly advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 to 5 years of solid experience specifically within bond origination, mortgage advisory, or property sales environments.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep, working knowledge of the South African property sector and residential home loan financing frameworks.
• Network Availability: Possessing an existing active client base or an established estate agent network is highly preferred.
• Attributes: Strong persuasion and negotiation abilities, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, results-driven attitude, and the ability to work under tight pressure within a fast-paced environment.
   

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• Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounts Clerk / Bookkeeper for a prominent leader in the construction field based in Maitland, Cape Town. This full-time position is ideal for a versatile finance professional who excels under pressure and possesses a solid background in job costing and creditor control within the construction sector. The successful candidate will manage full-function bookkeeping tasks up to Trial Balance while coordinating essential accounts payable and receivable operations. 

Key Notes:

• Accounts Payable & Creditor Management: Coordinate accounts payable functions, capture supplier invoices and delivery notes, and perform detailed supplier account reconciliations. Oversee material cost reports and creditor accrual account reconciliations.
• Accounts Receivable & Collections: Coordinate accounts receivable operations (specifically for the maintenance division), generate debtor invoices, and drive debtor collections.
• Cash Book & Ledger Processing: Capture and reconcile the cash book, process journals, manage intercompany transactions, and prepare, capture, and reconcile petty cash and staff expense claims.
• Costing & Asset Control: Maintain the corporate IT asset register, capture stock data, process fuel/credit card expenses, and handle wage loan account reconciliations using a strong understanding of construction job costing.
• Compliance & Administration: Prepare, update, and maintain Data Processing Agreements and related compliance documentation to ensure strict POPI compliance. Assist with credit applications, archiving, filing, and backup switchboard support.
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist the finance team with monthly bookkeeping duties up to the Trial Balance stage. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric paired with a relevant certificate in Bookkeeping or Finance (Essential).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar bookkeeping or financial administration role.
• Industry Exposure: Solid, hands-on experience working directly within the construction industry with a basic understanding of VAT and job costing frameworks.
• Systems Knowledge: Advanced computer literacy (specifically highly proficient in MS Excel). Prior experience operating EJM or BuildSmart accounting software is highly advantageous.
• Attributes: Exceptional interpersonal and telephone communication skills, high attention to detail, strong ability to prioritize tasks, and the ability to work well under pressure within a team environment. 

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• Hire Resolve is seeking a highly skilled Legal Specialist: Advice for a prominent leader in the financial services field based in Tygervalley, Cape Town. The main purpose of this specialized role is to provide proactive technical and legal support to financial advisers while enhancing the group’s advice framework and digital financial planning tools utilizing deep holistic planning experience. 

Key Performance Areas:

• Technical & Advisory Support: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical financial advisory matters, providing proactive and reactive support to advisers, marketing, and distribution teams on complex portfolios (e.g., EB, Section 42, HNW product offerings).
• Regulatory Compliance & Strategy: Engage continuously with Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs to analyze upcoming regulatory changes, designing and implementing standardized processes, system updates, and mitigation strategies across the distribution network.
• Digital Advice Integration: Support the digital financial advice software team by providing practical rules, workflows, and logical parameters to guide and monitor digital advice compliance for clients.
• Research & Committee Representation: Undertake high-level strategic research and compile proposals as requested by Distribution Exco. Represent the division on technical, distribution, and non-TAS related committees or forums.
• Training & Development: Design, structure, and deliver CPD-accredited training programs to advisory teams. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: A completed Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent Law Degree.
• Professional Qualifications: Certified Financial Planner (CFP) status.
• Experience: 5 to 7 years of relevant legal and advisory experience within a Financial Services Provider (FSP), with a dedicated focus on financial advice, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Core Competencies: Elite verbal and written communication skills, exceptional presentation abilities, emotional intelligence, and a proven ability to solve complex problems and handle confrontational discussions smoothly.
• Do you have experience with assisting financial advisers with financial planning advice?
• Do you have experience with regulatory matters in the financial industry?
• Have you worked with a digital financial advice tool? (Please specify which)

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Description:

• Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their mining company based in the Northern Cape. You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership of the engineering function, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective operations through effective maintenance, asset management, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage engineering and maintenance functions to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations.
• Develop and implement short-, medium- and long-term engineering, maintenance and asset management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, operational performance and cost efficiency.
• Manage engineering projects, capital programmes and infrastructure improvements.
• Develop and manage engineering operating and capital budgets in line with business objectives.
• Ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of engineering systems, standards and best practices.
• Lead, mentor and develop engineering teams through performance management, coaching and skills development.
• Support operational planning through effective resource allocation and engineering solutions.
• Monitor engineering performance and implement corrective actions to achieve operational and business objectives.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate
• GCC Mines & Works
• Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years' experience within the mining industry (POST GCC)
• 5-10 years' experience working in an underground mining environment
• Valid Driver's License

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Job Description

• We are currently recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Manager within a leading manufacturing environment.
• This is a senior role responsible for managing the full end-to-end supply chain function, including procurement, materials planning, supplier management, logistics, and production support.
• The successful candidate will take ownership of operational efficiency, supplier relationships, and inventory control within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain and procurement functions
• Source raw materials, fabric, trims, and packaging materials
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with local and international suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance standards
• Manage stock levels, forecasting, and demand planning
• Oversee purchasing and ensure timely delivery of materials
• Coordinate logistics, shipping, and transport operations
• Maintain accurate inventory and bond store records
• Collaborate with production, finance, and operations teams
• Manage supply chain team members and daily operations
• Monitor KPIs and implement process improvements
• Ensure compliance with operational, quality, and safety standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong experience in manufacturing environments (essential)
• Experience in sourcing and negotiating with international suppliers
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Syspro or similar advantageous)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong understanding of logistics, currencies, and procurement processes

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About the Role

This role is suited to an experienced hospitality leader with strong operational, financial, and people management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant, bar, kitchen, halfway house, and function venues.
• Lead and support the Bar Manager, Kitchen Manager, and Head Chef.
• Ensure exceptional service delivery and guest satisfaction.
• Manage golf days, conferences, functions, and special events.
• Oversee stock ordering, stock takes, and POS procedures.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage Food & Beverage staff.
• Manage staff rosters, performance, attendance, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health, hygiene, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the Events team on menus, beverage packages, and event planning.
• Develop seasonal menus and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and revenue.

Requirements:

• Matric Certificate.
• Diploma or higher qualification in Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in Food & Beverage operations.
• Previous management and team leadership experience.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and stock management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.

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Job Description

• A leading distributor of cutting-edge IP convergence technologies (Wireless Broadband, Wi-Fi, Networking, Routing, VoIP, IoT, Fibre, Access Control, and IP Surveillance) is seeking a Internal Sales Consultant to join their Team in Durban.

Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement: Consult with customers via phone, email, and in person to provide tailored quotations.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Sales Cycle Management: Manage the full sales pipeline and process customer orders efficiently through to completion.
• Product Expertise: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of MiRO’s product offerings and broader industry trends.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar sales, internal sales, or call center role.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., SAP).
• Experience in the IT/ICT industry (specifically Wired/Wireless Networking, VoIP, or IP Surveillance) is highly advantageous.
• Matric / Grade 12 (Compulsory).
• CompTIA Network+ or an equivalent networking qualification (Required).
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma/Degree) is an added advantage.
   

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Job Description

• Are you an aspiring environmental professional looking to kickstart your career with a global leader in the heavy manufacturing and steel industry? Our client, a massive multinational industrial giant in the Metal/Steel industry, is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team at their major operations in Saldanha. This is your chance to gain invaluable, large-scale industrial experience while protecting the local ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance & Monitoring: Assist in monitoring site compliance with national environmental legislation, air emission licenses, and water use licenses.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and compile environmental data for regular internal audits and external regulatory reporting.
• Waste & Incident Management: Support waste management programs on-site and assist in investigating any environmental incidents, ensuring robust corrective actions are put in place.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Participate in implementing energy-efficiency, water-conservation, and carbon-footprint reduction strategies across the plant.

Requirements 

• Minimum of a National Diploma in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, or a related natural science field.
• Location: You must currently reside within a 30km radius of Saldanha.
• Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, excellent report-writing skills, and a baseline understanding of South African environmental laws (NEMA, NWA, NEM:AQA).
• Attributes: A proactive attitude toward workplace safety and environmental stewardship in a heavy industrial environment.

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Job Description

• A leading plumbing and construction services company is looking for an experienced Plumbing Foreman with strong experience in plumbing installations, site supervision, team management, and contractor coordination to join their team in Maitland, Cape Town. The successful candidate will oversee plumbing projects on site, manage production activities, ensure quality workmanship, and maintain effective communication with contractors and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage plumbing teams on site.
• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Liaise with main contractors and other stakeholders on site
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Monitor staff attendance, timekeeping, absenteeism, and sick leave records.
• Allocate work effectively and ensure productivity targets are achieved.
• Resolve on-site issues and support the successful delivery of projects.

Requirements:

• 5–10 years' plumbing experience.
• Plumbing Trade Certificate.
• Previous experience supervising or leading plumbing teams.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage teams and coordinate with main contractors.
• Experience attending and contributing to site meetings.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

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• Hire Resolve is seeking a highly motivated, target-driven New Business Broker (Short-Term Insurance) for a prominent specialist financial services provider catering to the medical professional sector. Based fully on-site/in the field in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, this position focuses on expanding a portfolio of high-level medical practitioners by converting warm, internal leads into tailored personal and commercial lines insurance solutions. 

Key Performance Areas:

• New Business Development: Drive face-to-face engagements to convert qualified leads into active policies, working toward achieving established monthly performance milestones.
• Consultative Portfolio Advisory: Build relationships with doctors, dentists, and healthcare specialists to conduct thorough client needs analyses and due diligence.
• Market-Wide Quotations: Obtain and structure competitive quote comparisons from a wide panel of leading South African insurers
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure full adherence to FAIS, FICA, and POPI Acts by drafting detailed Records of Advice (ROA), verifying client onboarding compliance documentation, and performing structured risk assessments.
• Diary & Field Management: Manage an active, autonomous field schedule traveling across the greater Johannesburg area for corporate client presentations and consulting appointments. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Education & Professional Status: Matriculation certificate paired with successful completion of the Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5).
• Credits & CPD Compliance: A minimum of 120–130 recognized insurance credits (relevant NQF Level 4 or 5) along with valid Class of Business (CoB) certificates for both Personal and Commercial lines. Active, up-to-date CPD points.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience within the short-term insurance industry, demonstrating practical exposure to high-touch new business development across both personal and commercial risks.
• Logistics: A valid driver’s licence and a reliable personal vehicle are strictly required for daily client visit operations.
• Attributes: Exceptional interpersonal polish, consultative sales capabilities, target motivation, and the resilience to navigate professional corporate client networks comfortably. 

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Description:

• Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced HRD Officer/Trainer to join their mining company based in Mpumalanga. You will be responsible for delivering technical and operator training programmes to develop workforce competency across mineral processing operations and mobile equipment while ensuring compliance with statutory and operational training requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate technical and operator training programmes in line with operational and statutory requirements.
• Deliver theoretical and practical training for mineral processing operations and mobile equipment operators.
• Conduct training needs analyses and implement skills development initiatives aligned with operational requirements.
• Assess, evaluate and monitor learner competency through workplace assessments and practical evaluations.
• Develop, update and maintain training materials, assessment documentation and training records.
• Coordinate learnerships, skills programmes and other training interventions in accordance with MQA and SETA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable training legislation, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with operational teams to identify training requirements and support workforce competency development.
• Monitor training effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare training reports and maintain accurate records for compliance, audits and management reporting.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Mineral Processing/Metallurgy/ODETDP or a related qualification.
• MQA registration as a Facilitator, Assessor and Moderator
• Minimum 2 years' experience in training within a mining or mineral processing environment.
• Experience delivering operator training on surface mobile equipment and TMMs.
• Experience in mineral processing and/or coal beneficiation operations.
• Working knowledge of surface mobile equipment, including front-end loaders, excavators, track dozers and graders.
• Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills.

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Job Description

• We are seeking a highly organised and analytical Inventory Planner & Import Coordinator to join a well-established company based in Johannesburg.
• This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong inventory planning, forecasting, and import coordination experience who enjoys working with data and improving supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, analyse, and interpret inventory and sales data from an ERP/accounting system.
• Maintain stock forecasting and replenishment schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, historical sales trends, incoming orders, and customer demand.
• Identify replenishment requirements and determine appropriate purchasing timelines.
• Support management with inventory planning and purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate purchase orders with overseas suppliers.
• Plan and manage container packing schedules based on stock priorities and lead times.
• Ensure products are ordered and shipped to prevent stock shortages.
• Maintain and improve forecasting, planning, and reporting processes.
• Prepare regular inventory and planning reports for management.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Experience working with large datasets and spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to analyse trends and forecast inventory requirements.
• Comfortable working with ERP/accounting systems (Pastel experience advantageous).
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

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Job Description

• We are currently recruiting for an experienced Portfolio Executive to oversee national property operations within a large student accommodation portfolio.
• This is a strategic leadership opportunity responsible for the end-to-end management of multiple properties, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, financial performance, facilities management, and exceptional service delivery across the portfolio.
• The successful candidate will lead operational teams, manage stakeholder relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure all properties operate in line with organisational objectives and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead and oversee national property operations across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
• Monitor operational performance and service delivery standards.
• Implement and maintain operational policies, procedures, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct regular operational inspections and performance reviews.

Property & Asset Management

• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Manage CAPEX, OPEX, refurbishment, and construction projects.
• Maintain accurate asset registers and lifecycle plans.
• Ensure contractor performance and compliance with quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvements to building infrastructure and facilities.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage annual, monthly, and long-term operational budgets.
• Monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyse financial performance across the property portfolio.
• Authorise expenditure within delegated authority.
• Prepare operational and financial reports for executive management.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
• Manage risk assessments, audits, and mitigation plans.
• Oversee fire safety, emergency procedures, and building compliance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations and industry standards.

People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop national operational teams.
• Drive performance management, coaching, and staff development.
• Manage recruitment, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Foster a high-performance and customer-focused culture.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, service providers, institutions, and external partners.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and oversee contractor performance.
• Ensure excellent communication across all levels of the organisation.

Reporting & Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare executive reports on operational performance, financial results, compliance, and risk.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and service delivery.
• Support strategic planning and long-term portfolio growth.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Bachelor's Degree in Property Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• 8–10 years' experience in property or operations management.
• 5–8 years' experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• 3–5 years' project management experience.
• Experience managing large, multi-site property portfolios.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel nationally.