Latest Openings at Kontak Recruitment

• A people-and-tech role split 50/50 between after-sales client care and user training across multiple software solutions.
• You’ll help existing clients get the best out of the systems, resolve day-to-day challenges, and ensure users feel confident long after go-live.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 or more years’ experience in a client support or training role, ideally software or SaaS
• Strong understanding of software applications (HR and Payroll specific prefered) and the ability to learn and demo products quickly
• Confident using CRM systems and common business software tools
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• Willing to travel to client sites throughout Gauteng (National and Sub-Saharan travel advantageous)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and able to train non-technical users
• Strong client care/ after-sales care experience
• Strong problem-solving ability with a client-first mindset
• Self-motivated, adaptable and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular on-site visits to existing clients to support adoption and ongoing usage
• Deliver structured onboarding and user training sessions, online and in-person
• Tailor training to each client’s environment and ensure users can confidently use the systems
• Provide advisory support on configuration, customisation and integration aligned to client needs
• Review client workflows and recommend practical improvements to drive better outcomes
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues and user queries, escalating complex cases where needed
• Build strong long-term client relationships through proactive check-ins, feedback gathering and support
• Keep accurate CRM notes on client interactions, training delivered and support activity
• Share recurring issues and client feedback internally to support ongoing product improvement

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• A well-established South African manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its in-house design department. With over four decades of manufacturing experience and a strong presence in both local and international markets, the company serves a wide range of industries, including mining, oil & gas, shipping, and rail maintenance.
• This role is ideally suited for a hands-on, practical-minded engineer who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle,  from new product design and development to supporting manufacturing, customers, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers broad exposure and clear long-term growth opportunities into senior design, R&D, or technical leadership roles.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–3 years’ relevant work experience; exposure to manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Solid understanding of fluid power systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and logic circuitry.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset with strong problem-solving ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components.
• Produce accurate 3D models, technical drawings, and design documentation using CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Maintain and update existing product designs, managing revisions and engineering change control.
• Support manufacturing teams by resolving technical issues and improving manufacturability, cost efficiency, and product quality.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and relevant industry standards.
• Perform testing, validation, and prototyping of new and existing designs.
• Provide technical support and training to customers and internal teams, locally and internationally.
• Participate in international travel as required for customer support, commissioning, or technical engagement.
   

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• A leading fiduciary firm specializing in managing trusts is expanding its office and is looking for an experienced Trust Officer / Fiduciary Specialist.
• If you have a strong background in trust administration, with a focus on maintaining and expanding fiduciary client relationships, this role is for you.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant graduate degree in Law, Accounting, Tax, or Financial Planning
• 2 or more years of experience as an independent Trust Officer
• Experience managing at least 60 trust clients
• Extensive knowledge of the Trust Property Control Act
• Thorough understanding of the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, and Estate Duty Act
• Experience in estate planning local and offshore an advantage
• Knowledge of exchange control matters an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and expand fiduciary client relationships.
• Interpret and apply the Trust Property Control Act.
• Administer trusts with accuracy and compliance.
• Provide expert advice on estate planning and tax regulations.
• Work closely with clients to ensure trust structures are optimized.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices.

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• Our client is an independent cross-border Financial Adviser authorised in the UK, South Africa, and the US, who is building a distributed, remote-first advisory business. This is the first hire into the business, and therefore a high-trust, high-responsibility role.
• The successful candidate will work closely with the Founder to support a small portfolio of high-net-worth clients, managing administration, systems, and client execution across UK-regulated platforms. This role is ideal for someone who values flexibility, ownership, and long-term growth over rigid hours or a traditional office environment.
• This is not a call-centre or volume-processing role. Accuracy, discretion, and judgement are critical.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Experience within a financial services environment (administration, operations, paraplanning, or similar)
• Exposure to regulated environments, compliance processes, and detailed documentation
• UK financial planning experience is advantageous but not essential, full training will be provided

Qualifications (Advantageous, not mandatory)

• CFP designation or currently studying toward CFP
• Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, or related qualification

Technical & Infrastructure Requirements

• Reliable, high-speed internet connection suitable for multiple systems and VoIP calls
• Secure, private home working environment (not shared or public internet)
• Ability to run multiple applications simultaneously
• Willingness to comply with strict data security and confidentiality protocols

Key Responsibilities

Core Administration & Operations

• End-to-end administrative support for a UK-focused financial planning practice
• Maintenance of UK CRM systems, including accurate record-keeping and regulatory documentation
• Preparation, processing, and follow-up of client instructions and financial transactions
• Liaison with UK providers, custodians, and third parties via phone and email
• Management of client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing service requirements

Client & Platform Support

• Access and administration of custodial and investment platforms (with trading permissions over time)
• Execution of fund switches, contributions, withdrawals, and portfolio-related instructions
• Handling sensitive, confidential financial and personal client data with discretion and care
• Acting as a professional point of contact for high-net-worth clients when required

Business Support & Growth

• Working in close partnership with the Founder to proactively resolve issues, not merely process tasks
• Identifying process improvements and contributing to more efficient systems as the business grows
• Potential to develop into a Paraplanner / Technical Support role over time, depending on experience and aptitude
• Supporting the future onboarding and training of junior administrative staff as the business scales

Working Style & Flexibility

• Fully remote role, based in South Africa
• Flexible working hours, with accountability measured on deliverables, not time logged
• Daily check-in via Teams to align priorities and progress
• Some availability during UK working hours is required for calls and provider interaction
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours where needed, balanced with personal commitments

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• This organisation operates a large, privately managed conservation reserve in South Africa, combining high-end hospitality with long-term environmental stewardship. Its work spans wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, scientific research, and responsible tourism, all supported by complex infrastructure in a remote, off-grid setting.
• The Head of Maintenance oversees all maintenance planning and delivery, ensuring buildings, utilities, fleet, and technical systems operate efficiently while supporting both guest comfort and long-term environmental priorities. The role combines strategic planning with operational involvement and requires someone comfortable living and working on-site in a remote setting.
• This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for the reliability, safety, and sustainability of infrastructure and technical systems across a large, remote hospitality and conservation environment.

Minimum Requirements
Essential

• Qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in a senior maintenance or engineering leadership role.
• Strong understanding of off-grid utilities and sustainable systems (solar, water treatment, waste management).
• Proven people leadership experience with technical teams.
• Solid planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to live on-site in a remote environment and provide out-of-hours support when required.

Desirable

• Experience in hospitality, eco-resorts, lodges, or remote operational environments.
• Familiarity with conservation-led or environmentally sensitive operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure and facilities
• Ensure all buildings, guest areas, staff accommodation, and communal facilities are well maintained through preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Oversee civil works, upgrades, and repairs in line with environmentally sensitive construction principles.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Utilities and technical systems
• Manage off-grid and hybrid power systems, including solar PV, generators, and battery storage.
• Oversee water infrastructure, including boreholes, purification, storage, and recycling systems.
• Maintain HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and core IT infrastructure.
• Fleet and equipment
• Ensure servicing and operational readiness of vehicles and heavy equipment, including 4x4s, tractors, and specialist machinery.
• Maintain tools, pumps, generators, and reserve-wide mechanical systems.
• Team leadership
• Lead, develop, and schedule a multidisciplinary maintenance team (electricians, plumbers, technicians, general maintenance staff).
• Set clear standards, manage performance, and ensure effective emergency response capability.
• Sustainability and conservation support
• Work closely with conservation and operations teams to reduce energy and water consumption.
• Monitor system performance and identify efficiency improvements aligned with sustainability goals.
• Budgeting and procurement
• Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget.
• Oversee procurement, stock control, and asset management, balancing cost, durability, and environmental impact.
• Health and safety
• Enforce occupational health and safety standards.
• Identify risks and implement preventative controls to protect staff, guests, and wildlife.