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• Looking for an experienced Fleet Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day management of our heavy vehicle transport operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the people who manage our trucks - including Fleet Controllers and drivers - ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and efficiency across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• 2 x 12 hours shifts. 1 x day shift 07:00 to 19:00; 1 x night shift 19:00 to 07:00; 1 x Off.
• 3 x 8-hour shifts with 2 x 12-hour shifts over weekends. One employee off every weekend.
• Lead and manage Fleet Controllers, drivers, and related operational staff.
• Oversee route planning, scheduling, and fleet utilization to maximize productivity.
• Ensure full compliance with road transport legislation, RTMS, and safety standards.
• Monitor fleet performance, fuel consumption, and vehicle uptime.
• Coordinate maintenance, servicing schedules, and breakdown resolution.
• Drive a strong safety and compliance culture across all transport operations.
• Compile and present operational reports to senior management.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a transport/logistics supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing staff who oversee heavy vehicle operations.
• Hands-on experience with PBS (Performance-Based Standards) vehicles is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of transport regulations and fleet management systems.
• Matric essential; relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Transport Management, or Operations advantageous.

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• Seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the strategic and operational performance of a heavy vehicle transport division. The role oversees fleet management, operational teams, compliance, safety, efficiency, and profitability, with full accountability for the performance of the business unit and reporting to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall transport and fleet operation, aligning performance with business objectives.
• Manage and develop Fleet Supervisors, Controllers and driver teams.
• Optimize route planning, scheduling, fleet utilization and turnaround times.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, RTMS and safety standards.
• Drive fleet performance across uptime, fuel efficiency, maintenance costs and profitability.
• Manage departmental budgets, cost controls and financial performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and SLA performance.
• Lead recruitment, performance management and staff development.
• Prepare and present operational and financial reports to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities for fleet growth, process improvement and technology adoption.

Experience Required

• 8–10 years’ transport/logistics experience, including 3–5 years in senior management.
• Proven leadership of multi-level teams within heavy vehicle transport operations.
• Strong commercial, budgeting and cost-management skills.
• Sound knowledge of road transport legislation, RTMS and safety compliance.
• PBS vehicle operations experience advantageous.
• Experience with fleet management and telematics systems.
• Strong client and SLA management experience.
• Matric essential; relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license.
   

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• Urgently seeking a skilled General Turner / Machinist to join our busy workshop team in Montague Gardens, Cape Town

Responsibilities:

• Operate lathes, milling machines, CNC machinery, and other workshop equipment
• Work on CNC lathes and mills (but not limited to these machines)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Perform measurements and calculations accurately
• Assist in Precision engineering and steel component manufacturing
• Assist with general workshop and manufacturing tasks
• Produce quality work efficiently and to precise tolerances

Requirements:

• Experience in turning / machining
• Ability to operate CNC and conventional machinery
• Strong attention to detail
• Good mathematical and measurement skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
   

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• We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage the full bookkeeping and accounting function across multiple companies and trusts.

Requirements:

• Proven Pastel experience
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, especially Excel
• Solid bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Experience with SARS and VAT submissions
• Accounting qualification advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Cashbook processing and bank reconciliations
• General ledger and loan account reconciliations
• Supplier payments and bank account management
• Property budgets, rental schedules and reporting
• Preparing audit files and liaising with auditors
• Insurance administration and claims
• Reporting to the Group CFO and Property Manager

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Accurate and highly organized
• Trustworthy and discreet
• Able to meet deadlines and work independently
• Confident communicating financial information

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• Relocation Benefit: Private one-bedroom cottage may be available for a suitable candidate relocating to Hermanus. This is optional and separate from the salary.
• We are looking for a mature, reliable, detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to join a professional, fast-paced team that would be reporting to the current Accountant.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar accounting role is required.
• 2–3 years’ bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Strong accuracy, organization and attention to detail.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Good Excel skills; Sage experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Applicants must be comfortable working in a strictly smoke-free environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier invoices, debtors & creditors.
• Bank reconciliations and petty cash.
• Accurate financial capturing and record keeping.
• Assist with month-end processes.
• Filing and general administration.
• Work independently and take initiative.

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• Seeking an experienced Fleet Controller to manage the day-to-day coordination of our heavy vehicle fleet. The successful candidate will be the operational backbone of our transport function, ensuring vehicles and drivers are deployed efficiently, safely, and in line with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• 2 x 12 hours shifts. 1 x day shift 07:00 to 19:00; 1 x night shift 19:00 to 07:00; 1 x Off.
• 3 x 8-hour shifts with 2 x 12-hour shifts over weekends. One employee off every weekend.
• Monitor and track all vehicle and driver movements using fleet management and telematics systems.
• Plan and coordinate daily transport schedules, routes, and load allocations.
• Ensure vehicle compliance with all regulatory, safety, and maintenance requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, clients, and workshop personnel to resolve operational issues timeously.
• Monitor fuel usage, driver performance, and trip documentation.
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly fleet performance reports.
• Manage vehicle documentation, permits, and licensing compliance.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Fleet Controller in the road freight/logistics industry.
• Experience working with PBS vehicles is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency with fleet tracking/telematics systems (e.g. Mix Telematics, Optix, Vantage or similar).
• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Matric essential; relevant qualification advantageous.

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• An opportunity is available for an experienced Plant Manager to take overall responsibility for the management and performance of a 24/7 water treatment plant in Evander, Mpumalanga.
• This is a senior operational role suited to a technically strong manager with extensive experience in water treatment operations, including Reverse Osmosis and membrane technologies, combined with proven capability in people management, plant performance, financial control, contract management and Health & Safety.
• The successful candidate will assume overall accountability for the site, ensuring that the plant operates safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual, operational and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the water treatment plant.
• Lead, manage and support the plant operations team.
• Coordinate and oversee plant maintenance activities.
• Manage stock levels, chemical requirements and chemical ordering.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries and related site requirements.
• Manage invoices, operational expenditure and site costs.
• Apply sound technical knowledge of water treatment processes, including Reverse Osmosis and membrane technology, to plant operations.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and operational performance.
• Prepare comprehensive operational and performance reports.
• Manage contractual obligations and ensure compliance with agreed contractual terms.
• Manage and maintain site Health & Safety standards and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable operational processes, regulations and safety standards.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational planning.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with the client and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure effective management of a plant operating on a 24/7 basis.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering; OR
• Postgraduate qualification in Environmental Science.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in water treatment operations.
• At least 3 years' management experience.
• Proven experience managing a 24/7 water treatment operation.
• Strong knowledge of water treatment processes, regulations and safety standards.
• Sound technical understanding of Reverse Osmosis and membrane technology.
• Proven experience in contract management.
• Proven experience in financial and cost management.
• Strong understanding of management principles, including:
• Planning
• Budgeting
• Resource management
• Own reliable vehicle.
• Valid driver's license.

Key Competencies 

• Strong leadership and staff management ability.
• Self-motivated, driven and confident.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Innovative and solution-orientated approach.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of site performance.
• Strong team player with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.

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• A well-established business operating within a technical service and equipment environment is seeking an experienced and highly organised Technical Coordinator to support a busy Technical Department.
• This is an administration-heavy coordination role requiring someone who thrives on structure, accurate information, follow-ups and keeping multiple technical jobs moving simultaneously. You will work closely with the Technical Lead and technicians to ensure service calls are scheduled efficiently, job information is complete, customers are kept informed and completed work progresses promptly to invoicing.
• The successful candidate does not need to be a technician, but should be comfortable working in a technical, service, maintenance or operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily scheduling and dispatch of technicians.
• Capture service calls and job information accurately.
• Ensure technicians receive all necessary information before attending customer sites.
• Track jobs from initial booking through to completion, invoicing and closure.
• Monitor job progress and follow up continuously on outstanding work.
• Follow up on quotations, parts, documentation, customer information and other job-related requirements.
• Confirm that customer sites are ready before technicians are dispatched.
• Maintain accurate job records, supporting documentation and technician information.
• Coordinate the progress and movement of equipment and repairs through the workshop.
• Liaise between technicians, customers and internal departments.
• Monitor technician hours, job progress and outstanding work.
• Ensure completed job cards and supporting documentation are accurate and complete.
• Prepare operational reports relating to technician activity, outstanding jobs and service performance.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks and recurring operational issues and escalate these proactively.
• Ensure completed jobs are administratively ready for invoicing as quickly as possible.
• Maintain organised records and ensure outstanding matters are followed through to resolution.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a strong administrative or coordination role.
• Excellent organisational, planning and follow-up ability.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs, technicians, deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable liaising with technicians, customers and internal departments.
• Good computer literacy and experience working with computerised administrative or job-management systems.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to outstanding matters.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience within a technical service, maintenance, field service, workshop, engineering, logistics or operational environment would be highly advantageous.
• Previous experience coordinating technicians, installers, service teams or field staff would be a strong advantage.

The Ideal Candidate

• You are an administrator first and foremost.
• You enjoy systems, schedules, checklists, accurate records and knowing exactly where every outstanding job stands. You are persistent with follow-ups, comfortable juggling competing priorities and able to keep technicians and jobs organised without losing sight of the detail.

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• An established business within the long-distance transport and logistics sector is seeking a reliable, accurate and highly organised POD Administrator to join its team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.
• This position is ideal for an experienced administrator who understands the importance of accurate Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation, enjoys working in a busy transport environment and is confident following up with drivers, customers and internal teams.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, checking, capturing, tracking and filing POD documentation, ensuring that all delivery records are complete and readily available for invoicing and operational purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, check, capture and process Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation.
• Capture signed delivery notes, waybills, trip sheets and other transport-related documentation.
• Match PODs to the correct deliveries, invoices, trips and customer records.
• Monitor outstanding PODs and follow up until all required documentation has been received.
• Follow up with drivers regarding missing, incomplete or incorrect POD documentation.
• Investigate missing signatures, documentation discrepancies and delivery queries.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal departments regarding POD-related matters.
• Ensure accurate data capturing and record keeping.
• Maintain organised and accessible physical and electronic filing systems.
• Ensure POD documentation is properly filed and easily retrievable.
• Assist in resolving delivery and documentation queries.
• Provide general administrative support to the transport and logistics team as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in POD administration, transport administration, logistics administration or a closely related role.
• Previous exposure to the transport or logistics industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience within long-distance transport will be advantageous.
• Strong administrative and organisational ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good computer literacy and data-capturing skills.
• Comfortable working with high volumes of documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to speak and read Afrikaans would be advantageous.
• Confident when following up with drivers and customers regarding outstanding documentation.
• Reliable, responsible and consistent work ethic.
• Mature and professional approach.
• Sober habits.
• Must be available to start immediately.
• Must have reliable own transport OR reside very close to Rivergate/Parklands.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is a mature, dependable and organised administrator who takes pride in getting the detail right.
• You should understand that complete and accurate POD documentation is critical within a transport operation and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven logistics environment.

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• An established UK-based security company is seeking a Call Centre Administrator to join their professional office in Langebaan. The ideal candidate will handle UK customer queries and administrative tasks with efficiency and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle calls and customer interactions with professionalism and empathy.
• Manage and update CRM systems accurately.
• Provide administrative support to the UK operations team.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Deliver excellent customer service and support.

Requirements:

• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Previous experience in a call centre or administrative environment.
• Strong multitasking and organisational skills.
• Experience with CRM systems beneficial.
• Positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.