Openings at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• A fast-paced and professional financial services environment is looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support senior leadership. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage both professional and personal administrative responsibilities with discretion and efficiency.

DUTIES:

Executive Support

• Manage and maintain executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up action items
• Handle correspondence including emails, calls, and memos

Communication & Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact between the executive and stakeholders
• Screen and prioritise communication
• Coordinate meetings and ensure all logistics and materials are prepared

Administration

• Organise and maintain filing systems (digital and physical)
• Draft, proofread, and edit documents, presentations, and reports

Travel & Logistics

• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries
• Manage expense claims, reconciliations, and budget tracking

Personal Support

• Assist with personal administrative tasks and commitments where required
• Run errands and support ad hoc requests

Project & Task Management

• Assist with project coordination and execution
• Conduct research and compile reports
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and outstanding tasks

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or similar role
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively

ATTRIBUTES:

• Highly organised and proactive
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional and discreet
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A dynamic and growing financial services company based in Sandton is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the full finance function.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making.

DUTIES:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports
• Manage monthly reporting cycles including P&L and balance sheet

Variance & Financial Analysis

• Perform variance analysis (budget vs actual)
• Provide insights to support business decision-making

Compliance & Reconciliations

• Handle VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Perform balance sheet and intercompany loan reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with SARS and CIPC requirements

Cashflow & Forecasting

• Manage cashflow and prepare forecasts
• Monitor financial performance and liquidity

Operational Finance

• Oversee payroll processing
• Manage supplier accounts and accounts payable

Audit & Year-End

• Assist with audit preparation and year-end processes

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant financial qualification
• Experience in a Financial Accountant role
• Strong experience with Xero and Dext (essential)
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards)
• Solid understanding of SARS and CIPC requirements

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong organisational and time management skills

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A cutting-edge Software Tech company seeks a solutions-driven Scrum Master with a solid understanding of Software Development to join its team. Using Agile methodology, you will plan, manage and deliver solutions, train and mentor Scrum teams while scheduling and facilitating Scrum events, meetings and decision-making processes.
• The applicant must cultivate an agile mindset by driving a thought process that involves understanding, collaboration, learning and staying flexible. The ideal candidate must have a Scrum Master Certification with excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

DUTIES:

• Use Agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions.
• Train, mentor, and support Scrum teams to follow Agile values, principles, and practices.
• Help teams to determine and manage tasks, issues, risks, and action items.
• Schedule and facilitate Scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes.
• Monitor progress and performance, help teams to make improvements.
• Ensure the proper use of collaborative processes and remove impediments for the Scrum team.
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.
• Work with Product Owners to handle backlogs and new requests.
• Guide Development teams to higher Scrum maturity.
• Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Scrum Master Certification (Mandatory).
• Relevant Bachelor's Degree (Advantage).
• Basic understanding of Software Development.
• Excellent communication and servant leadership skills.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution ability.
• Efficient organizational skills.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A dynamic provider of Integrated Security Solutions urgently seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Software Developer (C#, SQL) with 10+ years’ demonstratable experience in Software Development with a preference for high scalability projects.
• You will be required to identify the functional and technical requirements as communicated by business in order to design, develop and implement software solutions for clients.
• You will also oversee all aspects of development, which will cover writing code, analysing of data and solution support and where appropriate, delegate and manage tasks assigned to Senior Software Devs. As part of the Project Management team, you will also provide input for project planning and scheduling.

DUTIES:

• Participate in the design and planning phase of new projects / initiatives that require the development of new and /or enhancement of existing software solutions.
• Create and implement solution design plans and establish a set of standards to be followed for the solution.
• Perform and complete coding assignments according to requirements and within allocated timeframes.
• Review legacy implementations, debug and update the code with the aim of improving and optimizing existing software solutions.
• Manage, guide and delegate appropriate coding tasks to Junior Developers.
• Perform component Integration Testing before the developed solution is handed over to the QA team for user acceptance testing.
• Perform independent code reviews of work for adherence to accepted standards, accuracy, and functionality.
• You will be expected to keep abreast of the latest industry trends and technological developments.
• Actively contributes to an effective and efficient working environment aligned to corporate culture.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Matric / Grade 12 National Certificate.
• Computer Science, Information Systems, OR any other relevant IT qualification.

Experience/Skills –

• 10+ Years demonstratable experience in Software Development, preference for high scalability projects.
• Proven working knowledge of cloud-based technologies, infrastructure designs and implementations, preference for GCP.
• Proven and strong working knowledge of common programming languages, particularly C# and SQL.
• In-depth understanding of Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP and API design for extensibility and portability.
• Experience with Scrum / Agile development methodologies.

Advantageous –

• Exposure to app and web development and user interfaces.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Naturally empathetic and patient person.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Energetic with a positive attitude.
• Professional maturity and deadline driven.
• Problem-solving and analytics skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Desire to work in an agile and high-pressure development environment.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A highly structured & process driven Business Unit Administrator is sought by a strong technical Network Specialist to provide structured financial and administrative support to its Digital Business Solution division based in Durban.
• The role focuses on financial controls, reporting accuracy, governance compliance, and comprehensive administrative coordination. The position supports operational efficiency, financial discipline and providing management with information to support decision-making in an enterprise environment.
• The successful incumbent must have Matric/Grade 12, 4-7 years’ experience in a Finance/Operations Administration role within a large enterprise including financial reporting, reconciliations, and expense processing.

DUTIES:

Financial & Operational Administration -

• Support monthly financial processes including cost tracking, accruals, and expense monitoring.
• Assist with income and expense variance analysis.
• Process purchase orders and internal cost allocations in accordance with finance policies, ensuring intercompany billing, and all processing is done timeously and accurately, checking input and output.
• Ensure accurate financial records applicable to this role like gross profit reports, reconciliations of costs and billing, and supporting documentation including contract management.
• Support audit preparation and ensure compliance with internal financial controls.
• Track operational costs against approved budgets and flag variances.
• Initiate the process for all customer and supplier financial transactions.

Business Unit Administration & Governance -

• Maintain structured document management systems for financial, contractual, and governance records.
• Coordinate internal meetings, prepare agendas, and record action items and minutes where needed.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise governance frameworks, policies, and approval processes.
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews.

Travel & Executive Support Management -

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, visas, and car hire.
• Manage Business Unit travel bookings in line with enterprise travel policies and cost controls.
• Prepare travel cost estimates and secure pre-approvals.
• Track travel expenditure and reconcile travel-related expenses.
• Maintain travel records and ensure accurate cost allocation.

Reporting & Data Management -

• Compile monthly financial and operational reports for management.
• Maintain trackers for expenses, travel expenditure, budgets, and approvals.
• Ensure data integrity across finance and reporting systems.
• Identify inefficiencies in administrative and financial processes and recommend improvements.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Matric Grade 12 (Compulsory).
• Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience/Skills –

• 4-7 Years’ experience in a Finance/Operations Administration role within a large enterprise.
• Experience in ICT, technology, or professional services environments preferred.
• 98% Accuracy in financial reporting, reconciliations, and expense processing.
• Zero material audit findings related to Business Unit administration.
• Timely month-end support aligned to finance close calendars.

Advantageous –

• Experience working on Sage X3.

ATTRIBUTES:

• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong planning, organisation, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, corporate environment.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Proactive identification and escalation of cost overruns.
• Travel spends maintained within approved budgets and policy thresholds.
• Calm and dependable under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Comfortable supporting senior leadership.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A highly self-motivated, detail-oriented Quality Assurance Test Analyst who is keenly interested in testing and quality is wanted by a rapidly growing UK-based Next-gen Telco/VoIP Provider.
• Joining the Development QA team, you will collaborate on the analysis, design, development & testing of the company's internal and customer-facing systems.
• You will also plan, coordinate, and execute both Integration and Regression Test activities while performing QA of released code to the UAT environment.
• Applicants will need Software Quality Assurance experience including preparing, executing, and closing Manual Test activities, preparation and delivery of QA test activities and test plans & a solid understanding of processes such as TDD and BDD. You also have to be proficient with tools such as Jira and Confluence.

DUTIES:

• Interface with Business Analysts and the Development team.
• Collaborate on the analysis, design, development and testing of the company's internal and customer-facing systems.
• Analyse business and technical needs to develop effective test strategies.
• Develop testing plans, create and execute functional and non-functional test cases.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute both Integration and Regression Test activities.
• Perform QA of released code to the UAT environment, demo results to project stakeholders, and monitor new releases on the live system.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Software Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience in preparing, executing, and closing Manual Test activities.
• Preparation and delivery of QA test activities and test plans.
• Experience working in a Scrum team.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Jira QA tools.
• Understanding of Development processes such as TDD and BDD.
• Understanding the role of testing in Continuous Integration.

Desired –

• ISTQB Certification.
• Experience with UI automation tools (e.g., Playwright/Cypress).
• Experience with API Testing tools (Postman / REST-assured / JMeter).
• Experience with CI/CD and git.
• SQL knowledge.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Working in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and tasks while working remotely.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• Our client is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Operations Executive – Gaming, Hospitality & Entertainment to lead the strategic and operational direction of a large-scale, integrated complex.
• This executive role carries full accountability for Gaming, Hotel Operations, Conferencing, and Entertainment, ensuring a seamless, world-class guest experience while driving sustainable revenue growth and profitability.
• Gaming operations sit at the core of the business, and this role requires a strong leader who can leverage performance insights, customer strategy, and operational excellence to maximise returns and enhance competitive positioning.
• You will play a pivotal role in shaping business strategy, leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering exceptional experiences across all customer touchpoints.

DUTIES:

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Performance

• Define and execute the overall operational strategy aligned to Group objectives and long-term growth
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance across Gaming, Hospitality, and Entertainment
• Translate market trends, customer insights, and business intelligence into actionable strategies
• Identify and unlock new revenue streams, partnerships, and commercial opportunities

Gaming & VIP Performance

• Optimise gaming floor performance through product mix, customer segmentation, and loyalty strategies
• Oversee VIP and premium player strategy, ensuring strong acquisition, retention, and revenue contribution
• Ensure full compliance with gaming regulations, licence conditions, and internal controls
• Leverage performance data to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency

Operational Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end operations across casino, hotel, conferencing, and entertainment functions
• Implement performance-driven operating models to enhance service quality and efficiency
• Ensure delivery of a consistent, high-quality guest experience across all divisions
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to strengthen market competitiveness

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop diverse, multi-functional leadership teams, fostering a high-performance culture
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, unions, customers, and executive stakeholders
• Champion transformation and B-BBEE initiatives, including governance and reporting structures
• Promote collaboration and alignment across all business units

Financial Management

• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial planning across multiple divisions
• Drive cost optimisation and operational efficiencies while maintaining service excellence
• Ensure sound financial governance and accountability

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar executive leadership role within a complex, multi-business environment
• Proven track record of driving commercial performance and operational excellence at scale
• Deep understanding of gaming operations, revenue optimisation, and regulatory environments
• Strong experience in strategic leadership, financial management, and operational transformation
• Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement capability
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large-scale budgets and P&L responsibility

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Gaming Management, or a related field
• Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous

Operational Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel when required
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Comfortable working in a smoking environment
• Will be required to obtain a Gaming Licence

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ENVIRONMENT:

• An award-winning hospitality and entertainment company which operates properties located across South Africa and Botswana, is seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Gaming Operations & VIP Experience Manager to lead and optimise their gaming operations across Slots, Table Games, and VIP Services.
• This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving gaming revenue performance, operational excellence, and premium guest engagement.
• The successful candidate will oversee the full gaming floor while ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience for both general and high-value players.
• You will play a pivotal role in shaping player experience strategies, strengthening VIP relationships, and delivering measurable business impact within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

DUTIES:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end gaming operations, including Slots, Table Games, and VIP Services
• Drive gaming revenue growth and floor performance through strategic and operational initiatives
• Ensure the gaming floor operates with high service standards, efficiency, and operational integrity
• Oversee and enhance the VIP player experience, ensuring personalised and premium service delivery
• Develop and implement VIP acquisition, retention, and loyalty strategies aligned to business objectives
• Monitor and analyse gaming performance metrics, implementing improvements to optimise revenue and productivity
• Ensure full compliance with gaming regulations, licence conditions, and internal control standards
• Collaborate with Marketing, Hospitality, and Entertainment teams to enhance guest experience and increase visitation
• Lead, coach, and develop gaming leadership teams, fostering a high-performance culture
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure cost-effective operations
• Maintain and grow a robust database of premium players, ensuring accurate tracking and engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-value guests and key stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in casino operations, including exposure to VIP services and customer relationship management
• At least 10 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within a gaming or hospitality environment
• Strong understanding of casino operations, player value management, and loyalty programmes
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth, operational performance, and service excellence
• Experience engaging with high-net-worth individuals and premium clientele
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisational and analytical capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Comfortable working in a smoking environment
• Will be required to obtain a Gaming Licence

Qualifications

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Management, or a related field.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• Our client is seeking an experienced and highly professional VIP Customer Experience Manager to lead their premium guest engagement strategy within their casino environment.
• This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering a world-class, personalised experience to high-value players, while driving customer acquisition, retention, and revenue growth.
• The successful candidate will combine relationship management expertise, commercial insight, and operational leadership to elevate their VIP offering and ensure an exceptional, discreet, and memorable experience for their most valued guests.

DUTIES:

• Develop and execute a VIP customer experience strategy focused on acquisition, retention, and revenue optimisation
• Build, manage, and continuously enhance the VIP player database and segmentation strategy
• Drive loyalty initiatives and value propositions to maintain a competitive and premium offering
• Lead, mentor, and manage the VIP Hosts and Guest Relations team, ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Collaborate with Gaming, Marketing, Hotel, and Food & Beverage teams to deliver a seamless, integrated guest experience
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with high-net-worth individuals and premium clientele
• Oversee VIP budgets, reinvestment strategies, and profitability metrics
• Monitor and report on VIP performance, including revenue, ROI, and player activity
• Ensure full compliance with gaming regulations, company policies, and brand standards
• Oversee VIP guest arrivals and ensure personalised hosting experiences
• Manage host allocations, player portfolios, and operational planning, including leave coverage
• Work closely with the promotions team to align VIP engagement with campaigns and events

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 6–8 years’ experience in casino operations, VIP services, or high-end customer relationship management
• At least 5 years’ experience in a leadership or managerial role
• Strong understanding of casino operations, player value management, and loyalty programmes
• Proven experience engaging with high-net-worth individuals and premium clients
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and reporting capabilities with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Comfortable working in a smoking environment
• Will be required to obtain a Gaming Licence

Qualifications

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Management, Marketing, or a related field

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ENVIRONMENT:

• Our client is seeking a seasoned and commercially driven Regional Operations Manager – Multi-Property Portfolio to lead and optimise performance across a portfolio of hotel and casino properties in South Africa and Botswana.
• This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, revenue growth, and brand consistency across multiple sites.
• You will provide strategic oversight to property leadership teams, ensuring alignment with Group objectives while maintaining the highest standards of guest experience, compliance, and profitability.
• The role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a complex, multi-site environment, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on operational leadership.

DUTIES:

Portfolio Leadership & Performance

• Provide strategic and operational oversight across 8 properties, ensuring consistent delivery of brand standards and guest experience excellence
• Lead and manage the performance of General Operations Managers, driving accountability, development, and high performance
• Embed Group strategy at property level, ensuring alignment with commercial, operational, and governance frameworks
• Drive operational efficiency and consistency across all business functions

Commercial & Financial Management

• Drive revenue optimisation strategies across gaming, hospitality, conferencing, and entertainment
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance across the portfolio
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement initiatives to improve profitability and operational performance
• Identify opportunities for growth, expansion, and operational improvement

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with gaming regulations, hospitality legislation, and licensing requirements across South Africa and Botswana
• Maintain strong oversight of risk, audit, and internal control frameworks
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and labour regulations across all properties

Guest Experience & Brand Standards

• Drive consistent delivery of a high-quality, differentiated guest experience across all properties
• Oversee guest satisfaction, reputation management, and quality assurance frameworks
• Implement strategies to enhance customer loyalty and repeat business

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build and lead high-performing teams, with a focus on succession planning, leadership development, and transformation initiatives
• Act as a senior representative of the Group, managing relationships with regulators, government bodies, shareholders, and key stakeholders
• Foster strong collaboration between Head Office and property-level leadership teams

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years’ senior leadership experience within hotel, casino, gaming, or integrated resort operations
• Proven track record of managing multi-property or regional operations
• Strong experience in driving operational strategy, revenue growth, and service excellence
• Experience operating across multiple regulatory environments (cross-border experience advantageous)
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, geographically dispersed teams
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with regulators and government bodies

Qualifications

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Management, Marketing, or a related field

Operational Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel when required
• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Comfortable working in a smoking environment
• Will be required to obtain a Gaming Licence