Vacancies at The Talent Expert

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• In this role, you’ll be at the core of operational excellence, handling various responsibilities crucial to supporting the CEO’s office.
• You’ll need to understand how different systems and processes interconnect within your specialized department, offering valuable insights for improving efficiency, compliance, and suggesting solutions to the relevant stakeholders.
• Cost reduction will be a key focus, along with providing expert support to specific projects using robust project management principles.
• Your tasks will involve overseeing multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met, and meticulously tracking progress.
• Effective communication, managing correspondence, and handling confidential information will be vital, serving as a bridge between the CEO and other departments.
• Additionally, you’ll need to be prepared to step in for the CEO when necessary, anticipate their needs, and report on performance measures.
• This role demands a versatile skill set, combining strategic thinking, strong communication, and a sharp eye for detail.

What you’ll need

• This is a highly technical role, you will be supporting all executive decisions and be strategically involved so you need to be a qualified CA(SA), LLB is highly advantages as you will be dealing with complex contracts.
• You need to have no less than 5 years’ experience gained at a senior level in private equity where you have gained experience as an Executive Associate doing project management, legal contracts and financial analysis.

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What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• Reporting directly into the young and dynamic Sales Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with both customers and suppliers with the ultimate goal to maximise long-term sales and profit margins.
• This exciting role will see you growing the business in the Food and Personal Care sector selling high quality products.
• This is a very hands on role and differs to “generic” sales roles in that you’ll be identifying clients and products, conducting sales visits, getting involved in lab-scale tests and production trials.
• You’ll develop long term client relationships and this role will really see you taking 360 degree responsibility.
• Which means you’ll get involved in providing samples to clients, getting the product approved, going through the full quote process, getting rates from suppliers and dealing with logistics. So you’ll be in control of the full sales cycle.

What you’ll need

• Looking for a true hunter by nature.
• A matric qualification plus a min of 2 years’ experience in an external sales position selling tangible products.
•  It would be great if you have experience selling food ingredients and personal care products to manufacturers but as long as it’s a tangible product and you’ve got a history of success in meeting and exceeding targets.
• You’ll need to have your own car and driver’s license.
• You’ll need to work well under pressure, be process driven and have strong follow up and follow through.

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What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• In this role, you’ll be managing legal and transactional aspects for new private equity funds, encompassing tasks such as creating presentations and marketing materials.
• You will also be conducting extensive research on markets, industries, and investment opportunities, performing due diligence, financial modelling, and valuations.
• This role also involves contributing to Investment Memorandums, supporting capital-raising activities while managing compliance and legal procedures, aiding in investment decisions, collaborating with portfolio companies on strategy and capital allocation, addressing ad hoc requests for the investment team, and playing a pivotal supporting role to the CEO within the group.

What you’ll need

• To qualify for this opportunity you need to be a qualified CA(SA) with no less than 2 years post articles experience gained in private equity, corporate finance, or investment banking.
• You need to have gained experience in legal contracts, financial analysis, and due diligence in investments.
• Your top academics will set you apart from the rest.

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What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• In this role, you will have a wide range of responsibilities that will keep you on your toes.
• Starting with providing active support to the HSE Manager, ensuring the enforcement of the HSE Plan on site. Reviewing and verifying DSTIs, acting as OHS, and guiding contractors to comply with the project’s EMPrs.
• Monitor and control contractors’ adherence to the Project Schedule and milestone dates and collecting daily diaries to monitor progress will be required of you.
• Bring QA/QC support and involve ensuring the correct design implementation, supporting the EPC Engineer.
• Interact with stakeholders and effectively communicate company values and objectives on-site, fulfil reporting obligations, and manage interactions with various parties involved in the project.
• All of this will be reported directly to the Site Construction Manager daily or weekly.

 What you’ll need

• You should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical site or construction operations, with at least 2 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. A BTech or BSc (Diploma minimum) in Electrical Engineering is required, with substantial exposure to these fields over the years.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of regulations, experience in managing multiple projects, proactive and intercultural competence and enjoy site.

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What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• In this role, you will be entrusted with a diverse range of responsibilities that will keep you engaged and proactive:
• Actively support the HSE and review and validate DSTIs, act as OHS, and guide contractors in adhering to the project’s EMPrs.
• Monitor and oversee contractors’ on-site activities and performance within the scope of work, ensuring compliance with contracts, employer’s requirements, and industry best practices.
• Provide QA/QC support, which entails ensuring accurate design implementation, and assisting the EPC Engineer with on-site engineering.
• Collaborate with the Project Scheduler and Commercial team to measure progress review documents and interact with stakeholders to effectively convey company values and objectives on-site.

What you’ll need

• To excel in this role, you should possess a minimum of 5 years experience in the mechanical site or construction operations, with at least 2 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. A BTech or BSc (Diploma minimum) in Mechanical Engineering is required, with substantial exposure to these fields over the years.
• Additionally, you should demonstrate a thorough understanding of regulations, experience in managing multiple projects, and proactive and intercultural competence along with being a major team player and enjoy site.

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What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

In this role, you will have a wide range of responsibilities such as:

• Provide active support to the HSE Manager, ensuring the enforcement of the HSE Plan on site.
• Review and verify DSTIs, act as OHS, and guide contractors to comply with the project’s EMPrs.
• Monitor and control contractors’ site activities and performance for the scope of work, ensuring compliance with contracts, employer’s requirements, and industry best practices.
• Adherence to the Project Schedule and milestone dates and collecting daily diaries to monitor progress will be required of you.
• QA/QC support will involve ensuring correct design implementation, supporting the EPC Engineer with on-site engineering designs, attending witness and hold points, and site acceptance tests.
• You will also assist in document review processes and technical acceptance procedures.
• Help support the Project Scheduler and Commercial team with progress measurements and document reviews, interact with stakeholders, effectively communicate company values and objectives on-site, fulfil reporting obligations, and manage interactions with various parties involved in the project
• . All of this will be reported directly to the Site Construction Manager daily or weekly.

What you’ll need

• In order to be ready to take on the challenges of this role, you will need to have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the electrical site construction space with a minimum of 2 years in the renewable sector.
• You need to hold a BTech or BSc (Diploma minimum) in Electrical Engineering and be comfortable with your exposure to those fields over the years.
• Along with that, our client would like to see a thorough understanding of regulations, multiple project execution, and overall proactivity and intercultural competence.

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What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• Reporting directly to a dynamic Sales Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with both customers and suppliers with the ultimate goal to maximize long-term sales and profit margins.
• You will be involved with various sectors of the business such as Food, Pharma and Sports Nutrition selling high quality ingredients.
• You will also be responsible for managing the sample process (arranging samples for customers, arranging courier delivery, following-up on progress etc.).
• You’ll be joining a dynamic group of young ladies in the Sales department.

What you’ll need

• We’d ideally like you to have a tertiary qualification in Food Science, nutrition / Consumer Science or similar but we’d also consider a matric with at least 2 years sales administration / internal sales experience.
• Your communication and admin skills need to be exceptionally strong.
• You would need to be process and systems driven in order to succeed in this role as the company is driven by procedure and high quality communication to their clients.
• You’ll need to be a natural when it comes to customer service – following up, ensuring you get back to customer’s quickly.
• You’ll also be required to have your own car and driver’s license, this is non negotiable.
• So, if you’re eager to learn and put effort in to succeeding in a fast paced environment then this could be for you!

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What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• We’re looking for a financial guru to take the reins!
• You’ll manage day to day accounting operations like a pro, you’ll guide budgeting and financial forecasting, craft precise monthly management accounts and ensure on time tax filings.
• You’ll ace the annual audit process, uphold financial transaction quality, keep lenders in the loop, stay compliant with financial laws and build robust processes for efficiency.
• The finance function is being outsourced, this is a newly created role which has come from company growth. There is a need to be able to action matters quicker hence we need someone inhouse. We’re looking for someone that would be eager to law the foundations, put the processes and systems in place. You’ll be able to outsource some work should you need to, the goal would be to work towards building your finance team within the company. It is a flat structure though so we’re looking for someone who’s happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in, no job being too big or small.
• The company has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and we need a team player that’s eager to work in an ever changing and diversifying environment and put the correct procedures in place. So to take the business to the next level!

What you’ll need

• We’re looking for a young CA (SA) that’s either newly qualified or about 2 year’s post articles experience.  
• You’ll need strong accounting experience and skills, be a master of accounting principles and procedures and an expert in crafting financial statements.
• Annual audit process – you’ve got this! You have strong accounting software and admin skills.
• If you have high accountability, not afraid to get stuck in and are open for a challenge, then this is for you!

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What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• In this role, you’ll spearhead projects in new market segments while ensuring alignment with key performance indicators.
• Building and maintaining robust relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors and partners will be a priority.
• You’ll be responsible for growing the existing customer base and identifying and developing new prospective clients.
• Additionally, providing technical support during lab-scale tests, accurate market information reporting and maintaining consistent communication with suppliers on sales projects are essential aspects of this position.
• You’ll do quite a bit of travelling to visit farmers and mines in SA.
• Reporting directly into the General Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key customers and suppliers with the ultimate goal to build up sales and profit margins in this new division.
• This exciting role will see you growing the business in the agricultural and mining sector selling high quality products.

What you’ll need

• We’re looking for a combination of a hunter profile and a relationship builder.
• A matric qualification plus a min of at least 5 years’ experience in an external sales position selling agricultural related products / animal feed to farmers or mining, will see you qualify for this role.
• A degree in fields related to animal nutrition, food or chemicals would provide significant advantages.
• Alternatively, if you have technical sales experience selling products related to food or chemicals we can consider.
• We’re looking for someone with project management experience as well.
• You’ll need to be fluent in Afrikaans, proficient in MS Office with your own reliable transport.
• You’ll need to be happy with travelling for business.
• We’re looking for an energetic, passionate ‘go getter’ that is driven by success and driving great relationships.

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What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

• You will support established Wealth Managers with all the technical administration that needs to be done to help them prepare for client meetings.
• This includes presentations, ensuring all FICA documents are up to date, facilitating any transfers, changes or withdrawals.
• The role has potential to become more technical as you develop in the role. And if you are studying financial planning there are opportunities for you to move into other areas of the business.

What you’ll need

• Yes you’ll be an all-rounder and you’ll be supporting in various areas of the business but this is a technical industry so you need to have gained experience in financial planning ideally doing all the relevant technical administration and support.
• A qualification in financial planning is highly advantageous.