Job Region: KwaZulu-Natal

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The successful incumbent will be responsible for work under the supervision of the QC Lab Technician in providing analytical service to the production and logistics departments at the BASF South Africa, Dispersion Plant at Umbogintwini Industrial Complex whilst complying to the site, BASF Safety, Environment, and Quality requirements.

Duties will include the following: 

Conducting rigorous testing of production samples to ensure quality and consistency
Maintaining a meticulous schedule for equipment service, internal verification and external calibration to uphold accuracy and precision
Efficiently managing laboratory consumables to avoid any disruptions in the testing process
Ensuring laboratory housekeeping to maintain a clean and organize work environment
Analyzing production results to identify trends and make suggestions for process improvements
Generating certificates of analysis (COA) and comprehensive logistics documentation to facilitate smooth operations
Adhering strictly to BASF’s Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) guidelines and Quality Management System (QMS) requirement.

WHAT YOU OFFER

Completion of S4 level theory in a National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry program
Demonstrating attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks
Exhibition of exceptional organizational details, effectively managing time, resources and priorities
Communication with clarity and professionalism, fostering collaborative relationships and facilitating smooth information exchange

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Responsibilities

We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior App Marketing Specialist to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

You Bring:

Digital Marketing 
Account management 
Media buying (online)
Google Analytics
Programmatic advertising 
App Marketing / AOS / MMP

A bonus to have:

Degree/Diploma in Marketing or Relevant Field 

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

App Marketing Leadership

Develop and lead end-to-end app marketing strategies across paid, organic, and partner channels.
Manage campaign setup, performance tracking, and optimization across platforms (app stores, display, programmatic, social, affiliate, and OEM).
Drive app visibility and installs through App Store Optimization (ASO), ensuring optimized titles, descriptions, creatives, and metadata.
Provide strategic direction and mentorship to junior app marketing team members.
Champion innovation by testing new ad formats, networks, and acquisition tactics.

Campaign Execution & Optimization

Plan, implement, and continuously optimize campaigns to meet and exceed KPI targets.
Own budget allocation and pacing, ensuring efficient use of spend and ROI improvement.
Analyze performance data and recommend actionable insights for better outcomes.
Manage campaign artwork sourcing, approvals, and placement across all digital touchpoints.
Lead implementation and maintenance of MMP tracking (AppsFlyer, Adjust, etc.) across campaigns.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, development, CRM, and analytics teams to align on goals and creative direction.
Maintain strong relationships with external media suppliers, agencies, and partners.
Present campaign performance insights, optimizations, and growth opportunities to management and key stakeholders.
Oversee the end-to-end contract, compliance, and payment process for all app-related campaigns.

Analytics & Reporting

Provide accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc performance reports.
Translate analytics into clear narratives and actionable recommendations for growth.
Ensure tracking accuracy and data integrity across all platforms.
Manage dashboards to monitor performance at product, channel, and partner level.

Growth & Innovation

Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in the mobile marketing ecosystem.
Identify new opportunities for app growth, partnerships, and audience expansion.
Support innovation through experimentation and data-driven testing.
Attend workshops, webinars, and events to enhance technical knowledge and strategic expertise.

People

Clear communicator.
Proactive.
Ready to be accountable.
Have a keen eye for detail.
Proven multi-tasking record.
Stress-tolerant and great at shifting priorities as demands change.
Analytical thinker
Comply with company policy and values. 
A team player with exceptional organizational and technical skills.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to cope with many projects at any given time.
Open-minded and willing to make changes swiftly.
High attention to detail.
Possess the confidence to explain and sell ideas to colleagues.
Strong personality.
Enthusiastic and a passion for what you do.
Natural leadership ability with proven track record.

Compliance, Risk, and Quality

Compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ensure insertion orders are reviewed and signed off on
Ensure contractual T’s & C’s are reviewed and approved
Ensure budgets are implemented across campaigns accordingly
Ensure artwork for time sensitive competitions or promotions are posted and removed on time
Ensure reporting is accurate and legible 
Ensure logical saving of all contract, artwork roll outs, campaigns, approvals etc.

Growth and New Markets/Products 

Maintains technical knowledge as well as builds new relationships by attending workshops and seminars
Keep abreast with competitor activity, market innovation, market trends, and customer trends. 
Ensure measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve the short term, medium term, and long-term goals. 
Product innovation, new service offerings to customers. 
Source new customers. 

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

Deep understanding of mobile marketing ecosystems, attribution, and measurement.
Expert knowledge of MMPs, app store analytics, and campaign optimization tools.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into strategy.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and performance-driven.
Natural leadership and mentoring ability.
Creative thinker with high attention to detail and executional excellence.

Apply Before12/02/2025

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Requirements

Requirements and Experience

Relevant qualification within a specialist area or equivalent NQF 7.
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
Experience in renal nursing is a strong recommendation.
Capacity to implement and maintain health practice standards required by accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
Strong interpersonal skills required.

Competencies

Excellence orientation (concern for a high quality of work)
Strong customer orientation
Team Player
Ethical behaviour (Honesty)
Leadership ability
Well organised

Key Performance Areas

To perform dialysis according to prescription in a safe manner and follow NRC’s internal policies and procedures.     
To provide optimal patient care per the nursing scope of practice and NRC’s clinical care pathways.
Manage and maintain all medical equipment following NRC’s technical policies and procedures.
Ensure that all NRC quality initiative programs are utilised for the patients under your management.
Ensure that all patient clinical records are maintained and updated according to the deadlines, policies and procedures, and NRC standards.
Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed in the unit, i.e. confirmation, billing, private patients, stock, waste, etc.
Responsible for leading the shift and supervising all subcategories on the floor daily.
Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way. 

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Your Tasks
S&OP

Steer cross-functional S&OP meetings
Ensure all stakeholders deliver required data (with underlying assumptions) on time
Deliver an aligned S&OP plan (Consensus forecast) with full visibility of risks & opportunities, supported by building blocks and clear underlying assumptions
Ensure S&OP is a decision-focused process, with clearly stated follow-up and action plans; document decisions

Demand planning

Reconcile demand forecast with the latest financial , sales and marketing plans , ensuring the demand forecasts is aligned and supports reaching the company /s sales objectives
As part of BAP (S&OE/S&OP) process, review the unconstrained demand plan with the COEs to identify capacity constraints and create and action plan to overcome potential issues ensuring maximisation of customer services at least costs
In scope : S&OP , Standard with manual Planning, promotion Planning , New Product Planning , Forecast Enrichments
Deliver the most accurate net demand , based on actual sales consumption , to provide to Supply Units information for the best decisions( DP PLIR)
Perform planning systems maintenance , including maintaining of planning master data, history corrections, product like profiles and phase in/phase outs

Ensure company can clearly distinguish between the plan/sales contribution of each forecasting process step by:

Statistical forecast , generated by the central team , is not to be overwritten
Enrichment of the statistical forecast > use available market/customer insights to enhance the accuracy/reliability of the forecast
New product planning >Demand planner is fully responsible for sales forecasting of New Products (Demand Analyst has no role) Challenge launch volumes, in each step of IIM process ,to achieve responsible 1st month pipeline fill vs expected monthly consumption and activation plans
VAS promotions & Promotion planning > use the planning system as designed , plan the promotions separately to be able to identify promo uplift in the total plan ,and challenge and adjust it when needed

VAS

Involvement in the development of promotions
Align with the Demand, Supply & cross-functional teams to ensure the on-time in-full and in-spec availability of repacked products, displays, giftpacks etc.
Manage and coordinate the necessary VAS repacking capacity, through collaboration with third-party co-packers
Monitor and manage stock of components at co-packers
Supplier (co-packer) management
Master data management (tbd which elements of the product/supplier master data) / Ensure excellent master data quality for all processes involved
Continuously challenge process efficiency and keep cost at the proper levels, jointly working with logistics providers to reduce VAS costs

Your Profile

Master’s degree in economics, engineering, international business, or a related field;
Proven experience of a minimum of 2-3 years in operational demand planning; FMCG as a plus;
Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting methods, SAP APO, and business analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Analysis for Office, PowerQuery) preferred;
Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and presentation skills;
Capability to work independently and to build and develop effective internal and external partnerships;
Ability to challenge existing work methods and display willingness to try new approaches while also being adaptable to change and open to feedback;
Strong ability to work effectively as part of a team, sharing knowledge and skills to achieve common goals;
Language: English is a must.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of this position is to assist members (clients) with legal advice and paralegal solutions to common problems within the parameters set by the Company and the Scorpion Legal Protection Membership Agreement.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Consulting with Members

Attending to clients and providing legal advice and assistance via telephone consultation

Customer Relation Service

Engaging customers with complex matters

Time Management

Attending to queries within a reasonable time frame

Liaison with Attorneys/Claims Dept.

Attend to appoint attorneys to represent clients on legal matters

Providing Feedback to Clients

Ensuring that clients receive regular updates and feedback on existing matters

Job Requirements
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Education Must have Matric (Grade 12); and Must have completed legal degree (LLB or B Proc, B Juris, BLC or B Com/BA Law)

Experience

At least two (2) years’ legal experience. Practice experience advantageous.
Customer service experience (must).
Experience in handling Labour and Court Process matters (must).

Other

Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Consumer Protection Act.
Must be computer literate; specifically proficient in MS Word and Outlook.  
Must be proficient in at least 3 Official Languages including IsiZulu and IsiXhosa.

General working conditions

Regular office environment and no health and safety risks involved.
No travel involved.  

PRE-REQUISITE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge Competencies

Professional knowledge  
Product knowledge

Skill Competencies

Analytical thinking ability
Conceptual thinking ability
Conveying information
Financial interpretation
Listening skills
Verbal & Written communication

Behavioural Competencies

Action orientation
Customer service orientation
Decisiveness
Information seeking
Integrity
Numerical orientation

Deadline:28th November,2025

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Job Description

Our client, a leading national retail group, is seeking experienced Store Admin Managers to oversee the financial and administrative operations of key, high-traffic retail outlets across Durban and Surrounding areas. Each successful candidate will take responsibility for one key branch, and multiple positions are available across the region
Durban and surrounds branches are located in Umhlanga, Durban Central, Scottburgh, Tongaat, Pinetown and Westville.
These roles are ideally suited to commercially minded professionals who thrive in a structured retail environment, ensuring operational accuracy, compliance, and profitability. To be considered, you must have at least 18 months of solid experience in the operational activities and behind-the-scenes administrative duties of a large, busy retail environment
You will be responsible for leading a team of 10-15 staff, guiding them to consistently adhere to all administrative processes and responsibilities, while supporting the achievement of sales targets across one or more of the following key product categories: food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, home care, or maintenance
The environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and performance-driven, providing an excellent platform for ambitious retail professionals to excel and advance their careers

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all store administration, reporting, and audit compliance
Oversee all cash office operations, including daily takings, banking, and float management in line with company procedures
Disseminate, collate, and report all relevant information between store and department managers in a manner that encourages strategic goal congruency
Monitor and reconcile transactions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal controls
Manage cashier performance, service levels, and overtime control
Investigate and resolve discrepancies, tender variances, and run-end reports
Maintain full accountability for cash handling, collections, and POS integrity
Manage all goods receiving, credits, and returns in compliance with SOPs
Ensure transaction accuracy and integrity across all incoming and outgoing stock
Monitor and verify all inventory-related documentation and reconciliations
Monitor and report on stock, shrinkage, and goods in transit
Ensure accurate capturing and integrity of transactions in SAP
Assist with store budgeting, expense control, and profitability tracking
Drive adherence to internal controls and company SOPs
Manage and facilitate human resource processes, submissions, and documentation for the entire business unit in compliance with standard operating procedures
Take total ownership of the workforce management system within the business units
This includes but not limited to master data management and transactional management
Support the Store Manager with financial reporting and audit readiness
Ensure that the store provides an above expectation customer service experience

Minimum Requirements/Non-Negotiable:

Must be a South African Citizen
Matric (essential)
Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
You will need to pass an MIE check, no criminal record and clear credit rating
Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
Must have a minimum of 18-months experience in a retail administrative team lead role
Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and adherence to processes
In-depth understanding of the operational functions of a large retail environment, encompassing stock management, cost control, and reporting
Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets and operational costs
Excellent leadership skills, problem-solving, and communication skills
Flexibility to work retail hours and travel as required

Advantageous Skills & Experience:

Tertiary qualificationsin finance or retail management will be highly advantageous
Experience with Excel, SAP, Unisolv,SuccessFactors or similar retail systems is preferred

Remuneration and Benefits:

CTC package- candidates with strong and relevant experience will be offered a competitive, negotiable package to incentivise a move
Comprehensive benefits, including medical aid and provident fund contributions
Staff discounts and performance-based incentives

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Description

We are hiring! 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.  
We are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Engineer: Utilities to manage the operations and maintenance of the Utilities and Services Department.   

As a Senior Engineer: Utilities you will be responsible for: 

Managing the Water/Effluent Treatment and Boilers operations, system and maintenance, railway operations, civil maintenance, scaffolding and workshop services
Actively driving the use of plant reliability monitoring techniques to ensure proactive maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime
Cost effective and reliable supply of Utilities – water, compressed air and steam availability for production, meeting demands for the mill
Leading and managing the maintenance and production teams
Safety, health, environmental and quality issues, including incident investigations
Short term planning as well as annual shut planning
Cost Control and Budget management 
Legal compliance to environmental standards, regulations and statutory requirements
Root cause failure analysis and close outs

What are we looking for?

BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical Engineering 
Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) 
5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a heavy industry/manufacturing environment
Experience in the operation of boilers and utilities is preferred
Strong Leadership experience
Excellent planning, organising and technical problem-solving skills
Ability to make smart decisions
Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry would be an advantage
Must be able to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment

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Job Purpose

To deliver training and interactive learning programmes that enable transfer of learning to employees in building capability in response to SARS business objectives and strategies, in order to continuously enhance the service delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant bachelor’s degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Income Tax (Taxation)/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Income Tax (Taxation and 5 -7 years’ experience in Income Tax/ Taxation Learning & Development and, Tax training facilitation within a revenue or compliance environment of which 2-3 years’ is at a functional specialist level

#Alternative

Matric (NQF 4) with a Skills Programme in Facilitation and 10 years’ experience in experience in Income Tax/ Taxation Learning & Development and, Tax training facilitation within a revenue or compliance environment of which 2-3 years’ is at a functional specialist level

Job Outputs:

Process

Conduct research to investigate areas of concern in order to resolve problems and identify solutions.
Execute and evaluate training to address identified needs.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. (I)
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.(I)
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. (I)
Accumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision-making purposes and the identification of improvement opportunities. (I)
Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. (I)
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
Accumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision-making purposes and the identification of improvement opportunities. (I)
Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. (I)
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.

Governance

Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation. (I)
Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.

People

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives. (I)
Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. (I)

Finance

Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. (I)

Behavioural competencies

People Skills (Proficiency level 2)
Efficiency improvement (Proficiency level 3)
Relationship Management and Networking (Proficiency level 2)
Knowledge of HR Policies and Procedures (Proficiency level 2)
Conceptual Ability (Proficiency level 2)
Organisational Awareness (Proficiency level 2)
Human Resource Consulting (Proficiency level 2)
Problem Solving and Analysis (Proficiency level 2)
Commitment to Continuous Learning (Proficiency level 2)
Fairness and Transparency (V) (Proficiency level 2)
Learning and Development Implementation (Proficiency level 3)
Reporting (Proficiency level 3)
Analytical Thinking (Proficiency level 2)
Attention to Detail (Proficiency level 2)
Functional Policies and Procedures (Proficiency level 3)
Honesty and Integrity (V) (Proficiency level 2)
Accountability (V) (Proficiency level 2)
Respect (V) (Proficiency level 2)
Business Knowledge (Proficiency level 3)
Training provision (Proficiency level 3)
Adult learning facilitation (Proficiency level 3)
GOC Confidential
Data Collection and Analysis (Proficiency level 3)

Technical competencies

Personal Income Tax, and Trust Knowledge
Adult Learning & Facilitation
Data Collection and Analysis
Efficiency Improvement
Functional Policies and Procedures
Human Resource Consulting
Knowledge of HR Policies & Procedures
Learning & Development Implementation
Reporting
Training Delivery/ Facilitation

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Main purpose of the position:

Responsible for generation and production of accurate and timely management reports, annual financial statements, and budgets. Analyse key financial information to optimize financial planning, assist management with financial decision-making and help develop and implement strategies to reduce businesses’ operational and production costs.

Key responsibilities:

Management Accounting and Reporting

Provide accurate and timely financial management accounts reports, balance sheet, cash flow statement and others finance reports within agreed timelines.
Reviewing of monthly Flash to ensure accuracy reports with commentaries
Review product pricing to ensure accuracy.
Review management reports and analysis of key trends.
Participate in all reviews of organisational financial performance and take actions for improvement where necessary.
Conducting in-depth financial analysis to guide decision-making processes, including cost and variance analysis.
Assisting in the development and execution of financial strategies to support the company’s growth objectives.
Reviewing and analysing cost reports for all plants
Working closely with the plant controllers to ensure accurate and effective cost accounting systems.
Liaising with other departments to understand and control production costs through monthly cost reviews.
Manage monthly forecasting process to ensure submission of timely and accurate profit/loss forecasts including commentary provision.
Coordinate with HODs for timely Preparation of Board pack, Quarterly review pack and other reports as and when required.
Support finance head for other financial decision-making matters.
Regularly conduct meetings with plant controllers for financial improvements
Assisting with the audit preparation work to allow for timely completion of the annual financial statements and corporation tax returns.

Budgetary & Controls

Timely and accurate preparation of annual budget. Co-ordination with other Finance Team on timely provision of data for budget preparation
Monthly analysis of actual and budgeted costs
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop financial forecasts and Annual business plans.
Liaise closely with budget owners to provide a comprehensive accounting support service, including the provision of financial information, analysis to budget owners and review of business cases.
Analyse variances and explore potential problems with budget owners, making recommendations and executing those recommendations.
Identifying opportunities for cost control and efficiency improvements to contribute to the company’s profitability.

ERP System Integrity and Audit Responsibilities

Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data within the ERP system (e.g., SAP).
Collaborate with the relevant Enterprise Business Analyst and finance teams to maintain robust internal controls within the ERP environment.
Identify and resolve discrepancies or anomalies in ERP-generated reports and financial records.
Participate as required in ERP upgrades and testing, to ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements.
Provide training and support to finance users on ERP functionalities and best practices.
Ensure ERP system processes comply with internal controls and audit requirements.
Identify and document ERP system risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Conduct periodic audits of ERP data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with financial policies.
Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.

Duties and Safeguard Applications

Prepare data request and attend to all queries resulting therefrom timeously
Attend ITAC reviews of data request

Statutory Data Requests

Completion of statutory data requests from Statistics SA or other related government departments

Technical advice to departments

To provide required information/reports to other departments as and when necessary
Provide proactive financial advice to management/finance team and budget owners, actively promoting improved financial awareness.
Ensure compliance with financial procedures and to ensure a sound system of financial controls.

Requirements
Qualifications required:

Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting or Equivalent
Professional registration: CA(SA) or CIMA

Experience required:

General work experience (years): 15 years
Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 10 years
Industry: Manufacturing

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