Openings at Core Group

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Manager to take ownership of financial reporting, team oversight, and commercial finance insights within the business.
• This role plays a critical part in reviewing and signing off on financial results, managing a small finance team, identifying anomalies, and acting as a key advisor to the business on financial performance and risk-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

Review and sign off on monthly financial results, including:

• Income Statement
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow
• Analyse budget vs actual performance and investigate variances and anomalies
• Act as the primary point of contact for interpreting financial results across the business
• Identify, assess, and resolve non-standard financial issues and risks
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to finance team members
• Manage and review team outputs to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Drive financial accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement in reporting processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide insights and improve decision-making
• Oversee inter-company accounting and foreign currency transactions

Requirements

• BCom + CTA qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ commercial experience in a finance role (Accountant / Senior Accountant / Financial Controller)
• Proven experience managing or supervising finance team members
• Exposure to foreign currencies and intercompany transactions (essential)
• Experience with Syspro (advantageous)
• CA(SA) qualification (beneficial)

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel and strong overall computer literacy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and strong discipline
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment
• Proactive, efficient, and solutions-driven
• Experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity and insights

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Position Overview

• As a Store-in-Store Consultant, you'll be the face of our brand, providing hands-on demonstrations of the latest Apple technology and services. Your proactive approach to customer engagement will drive sales and ensure unforgettable customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Showcase cutting-edge Apple products and services
• Proactively engage customers to understand their needs and preferences
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for seamless operations
• Uphold exceptional customer service standards
• Exceed store targets and contribute to efficient retail operations

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) Minimum requirement
• Minimum 3+ years of customer-facing retail experience (electronics preferred)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is advantageous
• Proficiency in POS systems, Syspro, and iOS is beneficial
• Strong understanding of retail operations and stock management principles
• Proven track record of exceeding targets and delivering results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset
• Good knowledge of public transport routes within the Northern Suburbs

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About the Role

• We’re looking for a high-potential HR Graduate to join our team in an HR Graduate role, supporting both Core Group and iStore.
• This is not a purely administrative role,  it’s a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure across multiple areas of HR in a fast-paced, high-performing business. You’ll work closely with the HR team and business stakeholders, getting involved in real work that supports how the business operates and grows.
• If you’re serious about building a career in HR and want exposure beyond just one area, this role will give you that foundation.

What You’ll Be Doing

General HR Exposure

• Gain exposure across key HR areas including recruitment, payroll support, employee relations, and learning & development
• Support ad hoc HR projects and broader team initiatives
• Assist in ensuring HR processes and policies are applied consistently across the business

Administration & Coordination

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Assist with employment contracts and HR documentation
• Coordinate interviews, meetings, and general HR logistics
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team

Reporting & Data Support

• Assist with HR reporting and dashboards
• Capture and update data (headcount, leave, employee movements, etc.)
• Ensure data accuracy across systems
• Use Excel and internal tools to track and manage HR information

Employee Experience & Recruitment Support

• Assist with interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Support recruitment and employer branding initiatives
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities and internal events
• Provide support across learning and development initiatives

Who We’re Looking For

• Completed degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Comfortable working on Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Willing to learn, take initiative, and get involved
• Professional, reliable, and able to handle confidential information
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

What Makes This Role Different

• Real exposure across the full HR function — not just admin
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-performance environment
• Involvement in meaningful HR work from day one
• A strong foundation to grow into generalist or specialist HR roles

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Role Purpose

• The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial information within the organisation. This role acts as the custodian of financial data within the processing and reporting systems, while providing meaningful analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
• The role also supports financial risk management, compliance, and governance across all financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the custodian of financial information recorded within the financial processing and reporting systems
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Assist in managing financial risks arising from various financial process flows
• Support compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks, including IFRS, Companies Act, internal audit requirements, and tax regulations
• Assist with audit processes (internal and external), ensuring all documentation is accurate and readily available
• Manage and review general ledger transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Handle forex transactions and reporting where applicable
• Maintain and account for inventory/stock within the business
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and continuously identify areas for process improvement

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a financial role
• Preferably in a similar accounting position or completion of audit articles
• Strong understanding of IFRS
• Experience with foreign exchange (forex) transactions
• Inventory/stock accounting experience
• Experience working on Syspro (advantageous)

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Advanced Excel and high-level computer literacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
• High level of discipline and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, efficient, and solutions-driven approach to work
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Behavioural Attributes

• High integrity and accountability
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Resilient and adaptable to change

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Position Overview

• As a Store-in-Store Consultant, you'll be the face of our brand, providing hands-on demonstrations of the latest Apple technology and services. Your proactive approach to customer engagement will drive sales and ensure unforgettable customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Showcase cutting-edge Apple products and services
• Proactively engage customers to understand their needs and preferences
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for seamless operations
• Uphold exceptional customer service standards
• Exceed store targets and contribute to efficient retail operations

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) Minimum requirement
• Minimum 1+ years of customer-facing retail experience (electronics preferred)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is advantageous
• Proficiency in POS systems, Syspro, and iOS is beneficial
• Strong understanding of retail operations and stock management principles
• Proven track record of exceeding targets and delivering results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset
• Good knowledge of public transport routes within the Northern Suburbs

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Job Description

• We are looking for a strong, hands-on recruiter to take ownership of hiring across our Africa region. 
• This role will support both corporate recruitment and  retail openings, working closely with Stakeholders to deliver against business hiring needs.
• You will need to be comfortable building pipelines from scratch, managing multiple roles across different markets, and operating in environments where talent can be difficult to find. 

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple African countries, covering both corporate and retail roles.
• Take full ownership of vacancies, ensuring roles are filled within agreed timelines and to the required quality standard.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines to support ongoing and future hiring needs.
• Plan and deliver recruitment for new store openings, ensuring roles are filled ahead of launch.
• Build bulk hiring pipelines and support structured interview days where required.
• Work closely with regional teams to ensure hiring plans are aligned to business timelines.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across different African markets.
• Use a mix of direct sourcing, referrals, agencies and existing networks to identify the right talent.
• Continuously build talent pools for repeat and hard-to-fill roles.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with regional managers and hiring teams across multiple countries.
• Provide clear updates on progress, challenges and timelines.
• Manage expectations and guide stakeholders on realistic hiring approaches within each market.

Process & Compliance

• Ensure all recruitment activity is aligned to internal processes and local requirements.
• Maintain accurate data and tracking on the ATS.
• Ensure all required checks and documentation are completed consistently.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience recruiting across Africa (outside of South Africa) 
• 3 to 6 years’ experience in recruitment
• Occasional Travel will be required.

Experience & Skills

• Experience recruiting for retail (high-volume) and/or corporate roles.
• Strong sourcing capability, particularly within emerging or hard-to-access markets.
• Ability to build pipelines from scratch and not rely purely on inbound applications.
• Comfortable managing multiple roles across different regions at the same time.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• An existing network across African talent markets would be a strong advantage.