Various Job Opportunities at Kontak Recruitment

We are looking for a dedicated and meticulous Junior Accountant to support our client's finance department under the supervision of the Senior Accountant. 

• This role is ideal for someone eager to develop their accounting skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. The Junior Accountant will assist with reconciliations, invoice processing, payroll management, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good numeracy and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and eager to take on new challenges.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting
• Three years of previous experience
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, Pastel, or similar is advantageous.
• Understanding of financial principles and willingness to learn more complex accounting rules.

Duties: 

• Assist with bank, customer, supplier, and stock reconciliations.
• Help in preparing and managing the fixed assets register.
• Support the generation of customer invoices and management accounts.
• Assist in processing payroll, fringe benefits, and allowances.
• Aid in filing statutory returns, including PAYE, VAT, and UIF.
• Respond to internal and external queries under the guidance of the Senior Accountant.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all professional standards and ethics.
• Participate in client liaison and maintain professional client relationships.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry and financial record-keeping.
• Support the Senior Accountant in identifying revenue-generating opportunities and improving operational efficiencies.

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As the Logistics Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in streamlining operational and transportation processes. If you are an organized professional with a knack for efficient and optimized logistics, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Logistics Coordinator or similar role in logistics and supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of logistics processes, transportation modes, and supply chain management principles.
• Proficiency in using logistics software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Effective communication skills to interact with diverse teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Duties: 

• Manage the entire order fulfilment cycle to ensure deadlines are met efficiently.
• Oversee transportation arrangements and continuously review and negotiate costs and rates to minimize expenses.
• Streamline transportation and logistics processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient office operations.
• Handle operational tasks by scheduling, assigning projects, and expediting work results to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain polite and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage supply inventory, anticipate supply needs, place and expedite orders to maintain essential stock levels.

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An IoT Service Provider is in search of a Hardware and Device Specialist knowledgeable in communication devices, specifically modems, routers, and related networking equipment, with a focus on the company's diverse range of devices, including OpenWRT-based and single-use Android devices. Expertise in Linux is essential, encompassing proficiency in operating systems, commands, file systems, and basic administration tasks.

You should excel in remote troubleshooting using SSH access and possess strong skills in debugging BASH shell scripts. The Specialist's role is pivotal in ensuring the functionality, reliability, and security of the company's devices, necessitating a deep understanding of hardware architecture, networking topologies, and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies

As part of their responsibilities, the Hardware and Device Specialist collaborates closely with sales and solutions teams to match devices to customer needs, and plays a crucial role in maintaining device integrity through remote troubleshooting and continuous adaptation to technological advancements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information technology, electronic engineering, or a related discipline can be advantageous.
• In-depth understanding of network hardware devices and peripheral technology.
• GSM networking experience and skills (Added Advantage)
• Proficiency in operating systems, especially those commonly used in the industry i.e., Linux and OpenWRT
• Knowledge in SSH access and possess strong skills in debugging BASH shell scripts
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve hardware and device issues efficiently.
• Deep functional understanding of networking concepts and configurations.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, as hardware and device specialists often interact with end-users to craft solutions, track performance and diagnose and resolve issues.
• Ability to document hardware configurations, issues, and solutions for reference and knowledge sharing.
• The IT field is dynamic, and hardware and device specialists should stay informed about the latest technologies, updates, and industry best practices.
• The ability to analyse complex hardware and device issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Work effectively within a team, especially when collaborating with network specialists, software developers, or other IT professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Device Selection and Configuration:

• Serve as the authority on device selection and its subsequent configuration, collaborating with sales and solutions teams to match devices to customer needs
• Provide deep understanding of device functionality and capabilities to ensure correct device fit for specific customer requirements
• Assist in defining necessary customizations on a per customer basis

Maintenance and Upgrades:

• Identify and execute remote maintenance and upgrade campaigns in response to bug fixes, security improvements, or functional upgrades

Troubleshooting:

• Identify and resolve hardware-related issues, including diagnosing problems, replacing faulty components, and addressing compatibility issues
• Collaborate with network engineers to troubleshoot and resolve networking and communications issues

Compatibility Testing:

• Ensure compatibility of new hardware devices with existing systems and software
• Test different configurations to optimize performance

Security Measures:

• Implement and maintain security measures for hardware components to protect against physical threats, unauthorized access, or data breaches

Documentation:

• Maintain detailed records of hardware configurations, installations, and maintenance activities for troubleshooting and planning future upgrades

Vendor Relations:

• Work closely with hardware vendors to stay updated on latest technologies, product releases, and support options
• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers and vendors to enhance the company's device offering

User Support:

• Provide Tier-2 support to end-users for hardware-related issues, ensuring smooth operation

Network Integration:

• Collaborate with network specialists to ensure proper integration of hardware components into the company's and customers' network infrastructure

Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor device performance to identify potential issues or areas for improvement, utilizing monitoring tools and performance analysis

Compliance:

• Ensure devices comply with industry regulations, standards, and company policies

Sales Support:

• Work closely with sales team on solutions architect basis, participating in customer-facing meetings to ensure technology solutions meet stakeholder needs

Integration Team Oversight:

• Provide technical oversight for integration team, ensuring seamless integration of hardware components into overall system architecture
• Offer technical guidance, oversee quality assurance, and resolve integration challenges

Problem Resolution:

• Serve as subject matter expert to diagnose and resolve technical issues during integration process, providing troubleshooting assistance and recommending solutions

Performance Optimization:

• Collaborate with integration team to optimize hardware performance within system architecture, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and scalability

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Work closely with integration team members to ensure hardware components integrate seamlessly with other system elements, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and communication

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

• Document key decisions, configurations, and lessons learned to facilitate knowledge sharing within integration team and across organization, contributing to creation of integration guides and troubleshooting procedures

Organizational Leadership:

• Hold technical responsibility for support and integration teams, providing mentorship and guidance
• Evaluate team performance, provide feedback, and support professional development initiatives
• Foster collaborative work environment, setting expectations and delegating responsibilities to ensure alignment with project goals and tasks

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An IoT Service Provoder is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Business Analyst to join our team.

As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with their development and marketing teams to bring much-needed business context to the development process, and engineering, design, and systems thinking insights to their broader business teams.

You will be responsible for analyzing business data, defining business requirements, and providing strategic guidance on product development

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience working with mobile applications or other software products
• Familiarity with user-cantered design principles and design thinking methodologies
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and processes
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA or Trello
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or similar role
• Experience working in a cross-functional development environment
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to think critically
• Curious
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Understanding of software development principles and processes
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies
• Passion for technology and willingness to dive deep into the product

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize business requirements for new product features and enhancements
• Work closely with developers to ensure that requirements are clearly understood and implemented accurately
• Work closely with business, sales, and marketing to ensure opportunities are realized, and customer requirements are sane, in line with our product vision, and implementable
• Analyze business data and provide insights and recommendations to improve our product, marketing, and sales strategies
• Help define product positioning, target market, and customer personas
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, feature backlogs, and user stories
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between business, engineering, design, product, and marketing teams
• Participate in product demos, user acceptance testing, and other product-related activities as needed
• Engage with project managers and help prioritize effort and opportunity

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Job Description 

A pioneering IoT-adjacent firm, specializing in professional connectivity solutions for enterprise IoT players is looking for a Team Lead to join their Team.

Focus is on scalable managed edge-to-core-and-back (E2CnB) connectivity, streamlining operations for IoT businesses.

Offerings include business-aware digital twins, consulting, and custom software for seamless integration and efficiency improvement.

With a collaborative approach, products are developed and maintained alongside clients, ensuring reliability and continuity. Leveraging Python, Django, Node.js, and more, solutions are robust and innovative.

The Team Lead Systems and Architecture role is critical in designing and maintaining the backend infrastructure, driving secure and efficient IoT integration for enterprise clients

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Not essential but would be an added Advantage)
• 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with some specific expertise in at least some stack technologies
• Experienced in designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices that are well-documented and a pleasure to use.
• MQTT used heavily - Be familiar with IoT concepts and technologies and have a passion for contributing to innovative IoT solutions
• Experience with database design, optimization, and query performance tuning
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies - although they don't strictly adhere to the letter of the Agile law
• Their system are complex and distributed
• Be able to comfortably troubleshoot, bug-hunt and solve problems in such an environment. Sometimes under pressure.
• Pace is important - Somewhere between "bored to tears" and "breakneck speed" is where they want to work. But at times, the situation requires immediate
• urgency. The team can adapt to this, and you should be able to
• They are collaborative, you should be able to communicate effectively with the team and the business
• As a senior, they require you to mentor junior engineers -Help them along their career with technical input like code reviews, design, and best practice guidance. But also
• build them as individuals with wisdom and kindness

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fully understand, own, improve and scale Company's back-end services
• Collaborate with sysadmin and network engineers to improve resilience and service availability
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps teams, and product managers to develop and deploy high-quality, reliable, and secure connectivity solutions
• Create and maintain APIs and integration points that facilitate seamless client-system interoperability
• Assist Company's system reliability engineers in building effective monitoring and alerting for our system
• Contribute to developing business-aware digital twins that provide valuable insights and integration capabilities for clients' IoT ecosystems
• Drive the architecture, technical decisions, and deployment strategies for IoT solutions, ensuring they align with industry best practices and company's goals
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and participate in technical discussions to uphold a high code quality and system performance standard
• Stay abreast of industry trends, and help company understand the impact and appropriate response to these
• Help Company evaluate and adopt those technologies that move us forward in a future-fit way