At Kontak Recruitment we offer recruitment services for the Johannesburg and Gauteng Region to employers, assisting with the placement and the full recruitment of personnel on all career levels. Kontak Recruitment is a pastel certified recruiter which manages the entire employment and recruitment service on behalf of clients from job spec writing as well ...
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- A leading financial services organisation specialising in business funding and credit solutions is looking for a highly experienced Senior Full-Stack Developer to drive the development, automation, and modernisation of critical internal systems. This role is suited to a hands-on technical expert with deep mastery of Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL who can take ownership of the full development lifecycle, build scalable business applications, modernise legacy processes, and deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency across the organisation. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years' experience, a relevant Degree or Diploma, and a proven track record of delivering production-ready applications within complex, data-driven environments
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of software development experience
- Proven experience in full-stack software development
- Demonstrated mastery of Node.js and TypeScript
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design
- Strong experience developing modern web applications
- Advanced knowledge of API development and integrations
- Experience with authentication, data validation, error handling, logging, and file handling
- Strong Git and GitHub version control experience
- Experience managing applications throughout the full software development lifecycle
- Ability to gather and translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Experience building and supporting internal business systems, workflow automation tools, reporting platforms, or operational applications
- Experience modernising legacy Excel, VBA, and SQL-based processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently with a high level of ownership and accountability
- Experience within financial services, fintech, lending, credit, insurance, or other data-intensive environments advantageous
- Experience with React and TypeScript advantageous
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools advantageous
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Excel, and Power BI advantageous
- Portfolio of previous development work highly advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities:
Application Development and Delivery
- Design, develop, maintain, and enhance internal web-based applications and business systems
- Build new tools and improve existing business applications
- Develop integrations with databases, APIs, internal platforms, and third-party systems
- Replace manual and spreadsheet-driven processes with scalable technology solutions
- Manage the full software development lifecycle including planning, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and support
- Develop and maintain both frontend and backend components
- Ensure all solutions are version controlled, documented, and maintainable
- Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimisation for production systems
Legacy System Modernisation
- Analyse and understand existing Excel, VBA, and SQL-based processes
- Preserve critical business logic while modernising legacy systems
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend practical process improvements
- Collaborate with system owners during migration and transition initiatives
Business Analysis and Requirements Gathering
- Engage directly with stakeholders to understand business requirements
- Translate operational needs into technical specifications and solutions
- Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for improvement
- Provide recommendations on project prioritisation and solution feasibility
- Produce practical and effective functional specifications
AI-Assisted Development
- Utilise AI tools to improve development productivity and quality
- Use AI-assisted tools for prototyping, documentation, testing, debugging, and learning
- Review and validate all AI-generated outputs to ensure production readiness
- Maintain full ownership and accountability for delivered solutions
- Support the organisation's adoption of AI-driven development practices
Governance, Documentation and Quality Assurance
- Apply data security, confidentiality, and access control best practices
- Maintain documentation for all owned systems and applications
- Create troubleshooting guides and support documentation
- Follow structured quality assurance and code review processes
- Support knowledge sharing and skills transfer within the organisation
Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders and executives
- Collaborate with Finance, Credit, Operations, Business Intelligence, and Risk teams
- Produce documentation and reporting suitable for technical and executive audiences
- Support audit, compliance, governance, and technology risk reporting requirements
- Work with technology partners and external development resources when required
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- An established financial services organisation specialising in commercial funding solutions is looking for an experienced Credit Origination Manager to lead and optimise its credit origination and operational functions. The role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end credit application process, ensuring efficient workflows, maintaining service delivery standards, driving operational excellence, and supporting business growth through continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will lead and develop teams within a fast-paced, target-driven environment while ensuring adherence to operational controls, quality standards, credit policies, and performance expectations.
- This position requires a strong people leader with extensive experience within commercial lending, credit assessment, credit operations, or financial services environments. The successful individual will be responsible for managing productivity, workflow, quality assurance, stakeholder relationships, training programmes, graduate development initiatives, credit processes, and operational performance while driving accountability, customer service excellence, and sound credit decision-making across the department.
Minimum Requirements:
- BCom Degree with 3rd Year Accountancy (Non-Negotiable)
- Honours Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related qualification advantageous
- Minimum 5 years’ solid people management experience managing a team of at least 8 employees
- 5–7 years’ experience within the financial services, commercial lending, business funding, or credit environment
- Experience with loan administration and credit origination processes
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and banking applications/software
- Strong financial and accounting skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret Annual Financial Statements (AFS), Management Accounts, historical trends, projections, cash flow information, and business performance indicators
- Knowledge of commercial credit products, lending procedures, and market trends
- Understanding of the full credit life cycle, including collections
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and Lookups
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Customer service orientated
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop teams
- Ability to work effectively in a demanding, target-driven environment
Key Competencies
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Leading and Supervising
- Working with People
- Analysing
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Adapting and Responding to Change
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the credit origination and operational functions, ensuring efficient processing of applications and adherence to service level standards
- Prepare and oversee monthly audit and quality assurance reports
- Establish KPIs for new and existing roles and monitor team performance against agreed targets
- Monitor individual and team quality performance and communicate review outcomes
- Provide structured feedback and drive continuous improvement in work quality and customer service delivery
- Drive continuous process improvement initiatives across the department
- Support change management projects and operational enhancements
- Maintain and enforce compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Implement new SOPs for products, processes, and system changes
- Manage operational templates and documentation
- Escalate and resolve system and process-related issues where required
- Monitor operational communication channels and service levels to ensure business continuity and service excellence
- Oversee Information Boxes, Client Support Boxes, Partnership Application Processes, DBC Error Boxes, Connect Statements Boxes, WhatsApp Channels, and Telephone Lines
- Monitor workflow, work-in-progress, and operational capacity
- Implement corrective actions where performance standards are not achieved
- Resolve operational exceptions and bottlenecks
- Review workload distribution and support resource planning
- Maintain strong relationships with Business Development teams and internal stakeholders
- Provide affiliate and application status updates where required
- Prioritise applications and expedite high-priority transactions while maintaining quality standards
- Manage workflow from application through to disbursement
- Lead, manage, coach, mentor, and develop team members
- Conduct performance reviews, feedback sessions, team meetings, onboarding, and probation management
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels, accountability, service excellence, and alignment with company values
- Design and deliver induction and technical training programmes
- Conduct onboarding reviews and performance assessments
- Provide training on loan application analysis, financial assessment principles, Annual Financial Statements, Management Accounts, SARS requirements, and high-value applications
- Drive continuous employee development initiatives
- Manage graduate induction and onboarding programmes
- Oversee graduate development and the three-month onboarding journey
- Conduct progress reviews and provide ongoing mentoring and development support
- Review competitor interest rate comparisons
- Prepare motivations for reduced interest rate approval requests
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- An established manufacturing and production-focused organisation is looking for a detail-oriented Procurement and Safety Coordinator to support operational efficiency across procurement, warehouse control, health and safety compliance, and administration. This role is responsible for coordinating the sourcing and purchasing of materials, monitoring stock levels, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring warehouse controls are effectively implemented. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting workplace health and safety initiatives, maintaining compliance records, conducting routine inspections, and providing administrative support to various departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric or NQF Level 4 qualification
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a procurement and administrative role
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or similar operational environment preferred
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate advantageous
- Strong planning, coordination, and organisational skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong communication and supplier relationship management skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Experience monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishment processes advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities:
Procurement Coordination
- Source quotations from approved suppliers
- Process purchase orders and coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials
- Maintain accurate supplier records and procurement documentation
- Monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment orders
- Liaise with suppliers regarding order queries, shortages, delays, and delivery schedules
- Maintain an up-to-date supplier database across multiple regions
Warehouse Control and Inventory Management
- Implement and maintain warehouse control procedures
- Conduct routine warehouse inspections and checklist audits
- Perform stock counts and reconciliations to ensure inventory accuracy
- Coordinate incoming stock and monitor job-specific inventory requirements
- Ensure warehouse safety, housekeeping, and security standards are maintained
- Investigate and report stock discrepancies or operational issues
Health and Safety Support
- Conduct regular health and safety inspections within the factory environment
- Prepare health and safety documentation and requirements for onsite installations
- Maintain safety records, inspection reports, and incident logs
- Manage and replenish first aid kits across factory, vehicle, and site locations
- Coordinate the distribution and usage of PPE
- Ensure minimum health and safety standards are consistently maintained
- Assist with the implementation of safety procedures and compliance programmes
- Support safety awareness initiatives and employee training activities
Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to management as required
- Prepare and maintain production-related reports, schedules, and compliance documentation
- Update and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and filing systems
- Assist with tracking operational metrics and reporting requirements
- Manage procurement, safety, and production-related correspondence
- Assist with travel arrangements, purchase requisitions, and general office administration tasks
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- A well-established manufacturing-focused organisation is looking for a Junior Sales Consultant to support client service, quotations, invoicing, and sales administration activities. This role serves as a key link between clients and internal departments, ensuring accurate processing of sales information, effective communication, and exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will assist with preparing quotations, managing client records, following up on sales opportunities, and supporting management in achieving sales objectives while maintaining strong client relationships
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Diploma or Certificate in Sales, Marketing, or Business Administration advantageous
- 1–2 years' experience in a sales, customer service, or client-facing role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience using accounting software advantageous
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Professional and confident approach to client interaction
- Experience within manufacturing, advertising, signage, or a related industry advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities:
Sales and Client Service
- Communicate professionally with clients via phone, email, and in person
- Obtain and interpret client requirements and project briefs
- Build and maintain positive client relationships
- Provide support throughout the sales process to ensure client satisfaction
Quotations and Invoicing
- Prepare and issue accurate quotations
- Follow up on outstanding quotations
- Convert approved quotations into invoices using company systems
- Ensure all sales documentation is processed accurately and timeously
Sales Administration
- Maintain accurate client and sales records
- Update company systems with relevant customer information
- Assist with sales reporting and administrative duties
- Ensure documentation is organised and readily accessible
Internal Coordination
- Liaise with production, finance, and management teams to ensure smooth workflow
- Assist in resolving client queries and operational issues
- Support management with general sales and customer service activities
- Contribute to achieving departmental sales objectives and service standard
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- Seeking a driven and results-oriented External Sales Representative to grow market share and develop new business within a defined territory.
- This role is suited to a proactive sales professional who enjoys building long-term client relationships while identifying new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing an existing customer base, generating new business, achieving sales targets, and providing exceptional customer service throughout the sales process.
- The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, commercially driven, and comfortable managing their own sales territory while maintaining a structured and disciplined approach to planning, administration, and customer engagement.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Sales and/or Marketing qualification advantageous
- Minimum 2–3 years' external sales experience
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and growing new business
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Computer literate (MS Office)
- Own reliable vehicle (essential)
- Valid driver's licence (essential)
- Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory effectively
Duties and Responsibilities:
Sales & Business Development
- Identify and secure new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
- Develop and grow existing customer accounts while building long-term client relationships.
- Conduct client visits, needs analyses, and sales presentations.
- Achieve monthly sales targets and business growth objectives.
Account Management
- Maintain regular contact with existing customers to maximise retention and identify growth opportunities.
- Provide ongoing customer support and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Follow up on customer queries and resolve issues professionally and timeously.
Territory Management
- Plan and manage daily and monthly sales activities to maximise productivity.
- Maintain an organised sales diary and schedule customer visits effectively.
- Monitor market activity and identify opportunities to expand the customer base.
Sales Administration & Reporting
- Prepare quotations and ensure accurate completion of sales documentation.
- Maintain accurate customer records and sales pipeline information.
- Submit required sales reports and commission documentation within agreed deadlines.
Customer Service & After-Sales Support
- Follow up on installations and service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Build lasting customer relationships through proactive communication and ongoing support.
- Represent the business professionally and promote the company's products and services within the market.
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- Seeking a motivated and customer-focused Internal Sales Representative to drive sales growth, manage customer relationships, and provide exceptional service within a busy branch environment.
- This role is suited to a sales-driven professional who enjoys engaging with customers, identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts, and generating new business. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer enquiries, preparing quotations, processing sales orders, and ensuring excellent customer service from initial enquiry through to delivery.
- The ideal candidate will be organised, target-driven, and able to balance sales generation with accurate administration and relationship management.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Sales or Marketing qualification advantageous
- Minimum 3 years' experience in an internal sales or telesales environment
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Computer literate with experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced sales environment
Duties and Responsibilities:
Internal Sales & Business Development
- Generate sales through proactive customer engagement and relationship building.
- Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts while securing new business.
- Promote products and services to customers within the assigned market sectors.
- Achieve monthly sales and gross profit targets.
Customer Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
- Respond to customer enquiries promptly and professionally.
- Provide excellent customer service while identifying opportunities to increase sales.
- Follow up on quotations, orders, deliveries, and customer queries.
Quotations & Sales Administration
- Prepare accurate quotations and process customer orders.
- Generate invoices and ensure all sales documentation is completed accurately.
- Maintain organised customer records and update CRM information.
- Ensure all paperwork and sales administration is completed timeously.
Planning & Reporting
- Plan daily sales activities to maximise customer engagement and productivity.
- Maintain accurate sales records and pipeline information.
- Monitor progress against sales targets and provide regular updates where required.
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- A well-established short-term insurance brokerage is seeking a Junior Domestic and Commercial Underwriter to join its Pretoria-based team. This role is responsible for managing the underwriting process across both personal and commercial insurance portfolios, ensuring accurate policy administration, obtaining and negotiating quotations from insurers, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting clients with their insurance needs, processing policy transactions, and building strong relationships with insurers while delivering a high standard of professional service
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- RE5 Qualification (Essential)
- NQF Level 4 Full Qualification in Short-Term Insurance (Essential)
- Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Domestic and Commercial Underwriting
- Experience handling both personal and commercial lines insurance policies
- Sound knowledge of short-term insurance products and underwriting principles
- Experience obtaining and comparing quotations from multiple insurers
- Strong understanding of FAIS, FICA, and relevant insurance legislation
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Underwrite domestic and commercial insurance risks in line with insurer guidelines
- Obtain, analyse, and compare quotations from various insurers
- Prepare and issue quotations, policy schedules, endorsements, and supporting documentation
- Process new business, renewals, cancellations, and policy amendments
- Review risk information and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Liaise with insurers regarding underwriting requirements, quotations, and policy changes
- Assist clients with policy queries and provide professional underwriting support
- Ensure all underwriting activities are completed within required turnaround times
- Maintain accurate client records and policy documentation
- Monitor policy renewals and ensure timely follow-up with clients and insurers
- Follow up on outstanding information and underwriting requirements
- Ensure compliance with FAIS, FICA, insurer mandates, and internal procedures
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, insurers, and service providers
- Assist with general underwriting administration and reporting requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve client coverage and retention
- Keep up to date with insurer products, industry developments, and regulatory changes
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- Seeking an experienced and results-driven Site Manager to oversee residential construction projects from planning through to successful completion.
- This role is suited to a strong construction professional with extensive residential building experience who can effectively manage site operations, subcontractors, budgets, programmes, and quality standards while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.
- The successful candidate will provide leadership on site, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and ensure the highest standards of workmanship, compliance, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Travel is required directly to allocated project sites.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc Degree or National Diploma in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, or related qualification
- Minimum 10 years' experience within the construction industry
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Senior Foreman or Site Manager
- Proven residential construction experience (essential)
- Commercial construction experience advantageous
- Civil and road construction experience will not be considered
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site operations, and programme management
- Experience managing subcontractors, labour, plant, and material resources
- Strong budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting experience
- Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and construction compliance
- Excellent leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
Duties and Responsibilities:
Site & Project Management
- Manage day-to-day site operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and according to programme.
- Coordinate construction activities, subcontractors, labour, plant, and material resources.
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required to meet programme deadlines.
Commercial & Financial Management
- Manage site budgets, cost reporting, reconciliations, and expenditure.
- Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Ensure financial performance aligns with project objectives.
Quality, Compliance & Safety
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality throughout all phases of construction.
- Ensure compliance with company quality standards, building regulations, and contractual specifications.
- Enforce Health & Safety, environmental, and site security requirements at all times.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Chair site meetings, record progress, and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
- Resolve site-related issues proactively while maintaining positive client relationships.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage site teams to ensure high performance and accountability.
- Coordinate subcontractors and labour teams to maximise productivity and maintain project schedules.
- Promote a professional, safety-focused, and collaborative site culture.
Reporting & Administration
- Prepare regular progress reports, site documentation, and project updates.
- Maintain accurate records relating to site activities, quality inspections, compliance, and project performance.
- Ensure all site administration is completed accurately and within required timeframes.
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- A well-established company is looking for a Digital Marketing Specialist to drive its digital presence and customer engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing social media, creating engaging content, implementing digital marketing campaigns, utilising AI-powered marketing tools, and developing strategies to strengthen customer relationships, increase brand awareness, and reconnect with existing and previous customers. The ideal candidate will be creative, proactive, and passionate about using digital platforms to support business growth
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Relevant qualification in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years' experience in digital marketing
- Proven experience managing social media platforms and digital campaigns
- Experience with Facebook, WhatsApp Business, and other digital marketing channels
- Exposure to AI-powered marketing platforms and automation tools
- Strong content creation and copywriting skills
- Understanding of digital marketing analytics and reporting
- Ability to engage with customers and build strong relationships
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, energetic, and able to work independently
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement digital marketing strategies aligned with business objectives
- Manage and grow the company's social media presence across relevant platforms
- Create engaging digital content for marketing campaigns and customer communications
- Utilise AI-powered marketing tools to improve campaign effectiveness and efficiency
- Drive customer engagement through digital channels and online communities
- Develop initiatives to reconnect with existing and previous clients
- Manage Facebook, WhatsApp Business, and other customer communication platforms
- Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reporting and insights
- Identify new digital marketing opportunities and emerging industry trends
- Support brand awareness and lead generation initiatives
- Coordinate promotional campaigns, customer displays, and marketing activities
- Maintain and enhance the company's online presence and reputation
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging
- Continuously improve marketing processes and customer engagement strategies
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