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ENVIRONMENT:

• MITIGATE risk on projects as your embedded developer skillset is sought to be the next C/C-++ Software Engineer wanted by a leading provider of Electronic Systems to join its team.
• This role will be primarily focused on the taking products through the RTCA 178C software development process, i.e. planning, establishment of requirements, design, development, verification and validation together with project maintenance and wrap-up.
• The ideal candidate will require a BEng Computer Engineer or BSc equivalent Degree with 5 years Software Development experience including C/C++ development.
• You will also need experience of a Safety Critical Software Environment, Requirement Analysis and Writing and Embedded Operation Systems. Any experience within a Military environment will prove beneficial.

DUTIES:

• Analyse system level requirements and translate into software high level requirements.
• Write test cases to evaluate high level software requirements.
• Write/Review other traditional V Model (RTCA 178C) documentation.
• Develop software source code (embedded and application level).
• Verification and validation of software functionality.
• Participate in software integration activities including defect investigation and resolution.
• Perform technical leadership for small SCRUM-based team.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• BEng (Computer Engineering) or BSc equivalent.

Experience/Skills –

• 5 Years Software Development.
• C/C++ Software Development.
• Safety Critical Software Environment.
• Requirement Analysis and Writing.
• Embedded Operation Systems.
• Experience in Military environment (advantageous).

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ENVIRONMENT:

• Our client is a mission-driven conservation organisation focused on the management and rehabilitation of protected areas across Africa. They are currently seeking a Technology Enterprise Architect which will be a pivotal role focused on designing and implementing integrated, scalable technology systems to support data-driven decision-making across diverse and remote operational environments.
• The organisation manages numerous protected areas across multiple countries, relying on a complex hybrid-hosted technology model that includes offline systems and varied connectivity challenges.
• The architect will ensure the alignment of technology strategy with conservation objectives, enabling unified data access and system interoperability across ecological, social, financial, and management platforms.

DUTIES

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture processes, including system maintenance, conformance management, and security oversight.
• Implement and manage data governance, loss prevention, and compliance frameworks across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Design and document system integrations, data flows, and architecture diagrams covering logical, physical, and virtual views.
• Establish monitoring, change control, disaster recovery, and redundancy protocols for all critical platforms.
• Collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure clear ownership, system stability, and effective data pipeline management.
• Develop and enforce network standards, security configurations, and accessibility protocols for WAN, VPN, LAN, and offline systems.
• Review and optimize data engineering pipelines, error management procedures, and API integrations.
• Produce technical documentation, including system roadmaps, operational procedures, and architecture standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• TOGAF certification is mandatory; a BSc in Computer Science is advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect in an organisation of comparable scale, with 3–5 years of hands-on Microsoft Azure expertise.
• Microsoft Azure certifications required: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500, AZ-400 (AZ-204 optional). Additional certifications such as DP-203 or DP-300 are beneficial.
• Demonstrated portfolio of work across Data, Applications, Business, and Technology architecture domains.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders, lead initiatives, and produce comprehensive technical documentation (e.g., BRS, FRS, TDD, SDK, DRP, BCP).
• Strong experience with APIs, data integration, cloud-based data storage, and scripting (e.g., Python, SQL).
• Practical knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance tools, and unified data platforms such as Microsoft Purview.

ATTRIBUTES

• Deep passion for conservation, sustainability, and environmental protection.
• Solution-oriented with a proactive and resilient mindset, capable of adapting to challenging and dynamic operational conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply innovative approaches to complex system integration challenges.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, documentation, and knowledge sharing within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• Our client is a mission-driven conservation organisation focused on the management and rehabilitation of protected areas across Africa.
• The role is for a Technology Systems Administrator, responsible for the day-to-day administration, technical support, and maintenance of core business systems.
• This position requires a technically skilled individual who can ensure system stability, security, and performance across various platforms, while serving as a key liaison between technical teams, super users, and external vendors.
• Fluency in English and ideally French and Portuguese.

DUTIES

• Provide daily technical support, diagnose and resolve issues, and manage a support mailbox.
• Perform system health checks, monitor performance, and manage user permissions and security controls.
• Coordinate with super users, system owners, and vendors to troubleshoot and implement solutions.
• Ensure data integrity through regular backups, database management, and participation in disaster recovery planning.
• Maintain detailed system documentation, procedures, and configurations.
• Automate repetitive administrative tasks and monitor scheduled jobs.
• Report on service level agreements (SLAs) and system status to the Business Systems Operations Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant software field, with necessary platform certifications.
• Proven technical expertise in core business systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, BI).
• Strong analytical understanding of systems and architecture.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French or Portuguese is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
• A valid driver's license.
• High attention to detail, a structured work ethic, and the ability to work under pressure.

ATTRIBUTES

• Technologically savvy, self-motivated, and a quick learner.
• A team player with strong personal integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• A passion for wildlife and conservation is beneficial.
• It will be an advantage being able to speak French and/ or Portuguese.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A well-established Telecommunications and Office Automation group is looking for a motivated Telesales Consultant to drive sales across its connectivity, PBX, voice, and office technology solutions.
• This role is focused on outbound telesales, client engagement, and opportunity generation, supporting a broader sales ecosystem. The role suits someone energetic, target-driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced sales environment.

DUTIES

• Contact existing clients to upsell connectivity, PBX, voice, printers, and office solutions.
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound telesales.
• Qualify prospects and identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities.
• Book appointments and hand over qualified leads to the external sales team.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reporting.
• Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly telesales targets.
• Build strong client relationships through professional engagement.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1–3 years’ experience in telesales, inside sales, or call-centre sales.
• Exposure to telecommunications, connectivity, PBX, or office automation products.
• Strong persuasion, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Comfortable working in a hunter/farmer sales model.
• Excellent time management and resilience under pressure.

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ENVIRONMENT

• A dynamic and fast-growing Telecommunications and Technology Solutions group is seeking a driven Telesales Consultant to support its cybersecurity offering.
• This role focuses on selling firewall, endpoint protection, and related security solutions to both new and existing clients, working closely with technical and external sales teams to qualify opportunities and drive pipeline growth.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive sales professional who enjoys high-volume outreach, consultative selling, and working with well-known security brands in a structured telesales environment.

DUTIES

• Proactively contact existing and prospective clients to promote firewall and endpoint security solutions.
• Qualify leads and identify client needs related to cybersecurity and network protection.
• Introduce and sell Sophos firewall and security products (or similar).
• Generate and nurture sales opportunities for the external sales team.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline updates, and follow-ups.
• Meet and exceed agreed telesales targets and KPIs.
• Keep up to date with product offerings and cybersecurity trends.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1–3 years’ experience in telesales or inside sales.
• Exposure to IT, cybersecurity, connectivity, or telecoms solutions.
• Experience selling firewalls, endpoint protection, or Sophos products is highly advantageous.
• Confident phone manner with strong objection-handling skills.
• Hunter mentality with the ability to manage both new and existing client outreach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A leading school supplies provider, having recently enhanced their go-to-market strategy, is expanding their Telesales team to strengthen customer relationships and increase trading profit across their mid-tier customer segment.
• The Telesales Consultant will manage a dedicated portfolio of clients, ensuring consistent monthly engagement while driving growth through increased product category adoption and support of supplier-led campaigns.
• This role is ideal for a proactive, target-driven individual with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service over the phone.

DUTIES:

• Manage a fixed customer portfolio, ensuring each client is contacted at least once per month as part of a structured call cycle.
• Follow the regional sales plan and call objectives, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and category-specific focus areas.
• Grow basket value through cross-selling and activation of additional product categories within existing accounts.
• Proactively participate in supplier activations, introducing clients to new products, seasonal promotions, and campaigns.
• Complete outbound calls daily to meet activity and performance targets, contributing to individual and team KPIs.
• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring stock availability or offering alternatives when necessary.
• Handle customer queries professionally, resolve complaints, and manage backorder communications transparently.
• Follow up on quotes to close sales and increase conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate client records, including call outcomes, preferences, and pricing agreements.
• Reactivate dormant or underperforming accounts within the portfolio.
• Assist with credit note requests and ensure compliance with internal procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge and Systems:

• Familiarity with pricing structures, including contract pricing, buyouts, and mark-up calculations.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably AXAPTA.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM tools for tracking and planning.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2–3 years of telesales or internal sales experience with a proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Experience managing a customer portfolio is highly beneficial.
• Matric (Grade 12) is essential.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong sales ability with a focus on value growth and account retention.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in capturing customer requirements.
• Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Professional telephone etiquette and objection-handling capabilities.
• Customer-focused with a problem-solving mindset.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• Founded in 2020, our client is dedicated to offering comprehensive IT, analytic, and software support services to the fresh produce industry. The Services Consultant role is designed to serve as a customer champion, providing a holistic range of services to clients.
• This includes addressing day-to-day support queries, offering strategic workflow advisory, overseeing system champion responsibilities such as development staging and implementation work, as well as facilitating reporting and BI requirements for the clients.
• Preferred qualifications for this role include a one-year IT qualification and/or a business qualification, while an additional advantage would be a background in the fruit industry.

DUTIES:

• Provide technical guidance to clients on system/workflow best practices.
• Assist staff with troubleshooting client-specific logs.
• Handle and escalate customer requests, complaints and feedback and provide appropriate solutions.
• Follow up with clients to ensure the resolution of issues in a timely manner.
• Keep accurate records of customer interactions.
• Follow communication procedures. guidelines and policies outlined by the company.
• Accurately translate client requirements into usable specifications for the Development team, by mapping out applicable business processes to be absorbed into the systems.
• Ensure that support logs are accurate and thoroughly documented.
• Instil a sense of confidence in clients that a high level of service will always be delivered.
• Support the Team Leader to ensure that all log inquiries/requests are followed up and that the company produces a high-quality of service delivery.
• Take responsibility for the timely communication, to the team lead, of any risks and issues as they develop.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong technology inclination.
• Intensive troubleshooting knowledge.

Experience:

• One-year IT qualification and/or business qualification.
• A background in the fruit industry is a plus.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• Ability to work accurately and be detailed orientated.
• Must thrive in a team environment and have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent task and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Be able to go the extra mile to assist clients.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• Our client is a prominent provider of IT, analytics, and software support services tailored exclusively for the fresh produce industry. They are currently in search of a highly skilled Intermediate Software Developer to join their team of experts.
• This role will be an integral part of their expanding development team, collaborating closely with designers, client-facing team members, and frequently engaging with clients.
• The ideal candidate should hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science and possess a minimum of 3 - 5 years of pertinent experience as a software developer, utilizing either Delphi or C# and Microsoft SQL.

DUTIES:

• Design, development, and internal testing of existing and new products according to the company’s prescribed standards.
• Take full responsibility for completing the required task in the given time.
• Ongoing documentation on specifications and integration thereof.
• Verify that all requirements have been correctly and fully implemented to the agreed specification.
• Verify that all functional requirements continue to function through any change.
• Investigations into incidents or bugs.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members.
• Support the internal and client-facing teams.
• Provide work estimates based on analysed business and technical requirements.
• Design and develop highly scalable, reliable, secure, and fault-tolerant systems end-to-end.
• Produce good quality code and comment code properly.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science.

Experience/Skills -

• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience as a Software Developer using either Delphi or C# and Microsoft SQL.
• A deep understanding of relational database concepts and proficiency in writing complex SQL queries.
• Good understanding of data integrity and security best practices.
• Delivering on requirements on-time and to specification with a high level of quality.
• Sound knowledge of OO design principles and patterns.
• Have had exposure to the full Software Development Lifecycle.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Capable of problem-solving independently.
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure.
• Must be a keen knowledge seeker who shares acquired knowledge across teams.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A dynamic Creative Powerhouse seeks a senior & highly connected agency sales professional to be its next Agency Sales Director / Partnerships Manager whose primary mission will be to open, build, and monetise strategic relationships with South Africa’s leading advertising and media agencies.
• This is a Hunter-style role focused on proactively engaging agencies, unlocking briefs, positioning the business offering as a strategic channel, and driving revenue through agency-led campaigns.
• You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership in shaping pitches, structuring proposals, and converting agency relationships into long-term revenue streams.
• The successful incumbent must have at least 5–8 years’ experience selling media, advertising, or marketing solutions into agencies, have strong existing relationships within South African advertising and media agencies with a proven track record of generating revenue through agency channels.

DUTIES:

• Proactively identify, engage, and build senior-level relationships within advertising and media agencies across South Africa.
• Leverage existing agency contacts while continuously opening new agency relationships.
• Secure meetings, opportunities, and campaign briefs from agencies.
• Lead agency-facing sales conversations, including in-person meetings, presentations, and commercial negotiations.
• Work closely with internal Creative, Operations, and Leadership teams to tailor compelling, agency-ready proposals.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director on key pitches, pricing strategies, and deal structures.
• Maintain a healthy, accurate pipeline of agency opportunities within the CRM.
• Attend industry events, agency functions, and networking opportunities to continuously expand relationships.
• Actively manage agency relationships to drive repeat briefs, renewals, and long-term partnerships.

KPIs & Success Metrics:

• Number of active agency relationships onboarded.
• Number of qualified briefs received from agencies.
• Pipeline value and revenue influenced through agency channels.
• Number of live campaigns launched via agency partners.
• Consistency of agency engagement and repeat business.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience selling media, advertising, or marketing solutions into agencies.
• Strong existing relationships within South African advertising and media agencies.
• Proven track record of generating revenue through agency channels.
• Deep understanding of agency structures, decision-making dynamics, and commercial pressures.
• Experience presenting to senior agency stakeholders including Business Directors, Client Service Directors, Strategy Directors, and Media Leads.
• Comfortable working in a consultative, solutions-based sales environment.
• Strong presentation and pitch skills.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation ability.
• Confident, polished communicator.
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and performance-driven.
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically.
• True go-getter with a Hunter mindset.
• Resilient, confident, and thick-skinned.
• Naturally relationship-oriented but commercially firm.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability.