Job Region: KwaZulu-Natal

Job Advert Summary    

To provide scientific leadership, mentorship and support to multi-disciplinary teams in the laboratory environment at the Platform.

Qualifications

MSc Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Microbiology 
Preferred: PhD degree 

Work Exprerience

4 years’ experience in the relevant scientific field.  
Be registered with the relevant professional legislated regulatory body. i.e. HPCSA, SACNASP    

Duties and Responsibilities    
Finance

Give input to the formulation of the operational budget and monitor and track applicable spending.
Provide leadership with expenditure undertaken by the diagnostic section
Manage and monitor financial obligations that projects have to TIA (e.g. service fees, generation of service quotes, invoices etc)
Solicit additional funding through submission funding proposals

Stakeholder Relations Plans

Assume custodianship for linking the Platform and diagnostic section with relevant accreditation authority.
Manage effective internal and/or external Stakeholder relationships:
Deliver required service to the stakeholder on brief, time and with quality
Respond timeous to queries of the stakeholder
Maintain professional engagements and continuously exceed expectations

Internal Processes

Lead a multidisciplinary team in diagnostic section, to deliver on approved assignment and assays.
Provide project management and leadership on assigned projects including project costing
Provide critical input into the operational plan of the Platform with regards to the area of expertise, i.e. diagnostic sections.
Lead process of certifying the Diagnostic section in according to the relevant requirement i.e. SANAS. DoH etc
Develop research protocols and SOP for the laboratory with assistance from other Platform scientists
Ensure timeous and accurate reporting as per requirements to clients, funders, and other stakeholders. Prepare technical reports, summaries and protocols of the reports
Compile internal and external proposals with input from the Platform technical team & complete external project review forms
Ensure adherence to all legal compliance and business processes
Conduct a technical feasibility study and project definition meeting
Define a consolidated project plan with deliverables as identified in the project definition meeting
Source approved equipment and consumables and manage stock levels
Manage the lab equipment and oversee the general housekeeping of the laboratory.
Manage SLA’s and service received from providers.
Develop new products and processes at the Platform: Design experiments, analyses results and compile SOP’s and test methods in line with client needs and statutory requirements.
Trouble shoot experimental problems and find solutions
Draft and publish scientific and technical papers

Governance and Compliance

Ensure compliance with Legislation, e.g. PFMA and National Treasury Guidelines;
Ensure compliance to all relevant accounting Standards, Policies and Frameworks; and
Ensure Compliance with TIA Standard Operating Procedures
Be registered with the relevant professional legislated regulatory body. i.e. HPCSA, SACNASP

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Role Purpose 

The Systems Administrator ensures the stability, security, and efficiency of the company’s IT infrastructure. This role manages servers, networks, storage, endpoints, and business-critical applications, acting as the technical backbone of the IT department.  Working closely with managed service providers (MSPs), the Systems Administrator ensures business continuity across all locations. 

Key Responsibilities 

Infrastructure Management – Dell servers, Windows Server 2022, VMware, Hyper-V, Synology NAS.
Backup & Recovery – Veeam, patching, DR planning.
Network & Security – Meraki firewalls, HP InstantOn switches, Cambium Wi-Fi, VPNs, SOC & SIEM alerts, Datto EDR.
Endpoint & Device Management – PCs/laptops, Epson/Zebra/Lexmark/HP printers, barcode scanners, Sunmi & Zebra Android devices, POS peripherals.
Cloud & Collaboration – Microsoft 365 administration (Azure AD, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Platform).
Monitoring & Continuity – ERP, POS, ecommerce, and finance systems uptime.
Documentation & Governance – ITGlue, SharePoint, compliance support.
Support Coverage & Travel Requirement
Standby support: Participation in a scheduled standby roster for evenings and weekends.
Mandatory Saturdays: Two Saturdays per month (8:00am – 2:00pm, onsite) scheduled in advance by the Head of IT.
Travel: Required to travel to stores and offices within South Africa and neighbouring countries to provide onsite IT support, project implementations, and system upgrades.
These requirements are part of the role’s standard duties and are not eligible for overtime or additional allowance.   

Skills & Qualifications

5+ years in Systems Administration or IT Infrastructure.
Strong knowledge: Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD, VMware/Hyper-V.
Networking fundamentals (Meraki/HP switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi).
Veeam backup, endpoint and device support experience.
Familiarity with SOC/SIEM tools and IT security principles.
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel regularly for store/site support.

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Position Purpose

The provision of support services relating to operational applications, not limited to the terminal operating system (TOS).
Support may be provided both to users of the systems and to service delivery functions such as computer operations and help desk.
Support typically takes the form of investigating and resolving problems and  providing information about the systems and equipment. It includes the monitorin of their performances.

Position Outputs

Application Development Participate in the full development life cycle of business software including analysis, design, development, unit/load testing, deployment and maintenance of software system and implementation of business software for the enterprise, ensuring technical integrity and alignment with coding standards and principles. Provide 1st/2nd line support to TPT terminals utilizing the Terminal Operating (TOS) system for Bulk, Break-Bulk, Automotive and Containers commodities. Provide EDI support and general TOS support to TPT’s external clients such as Shipping lines, Clearing and Forwarding Agents, Original Equipment Manufacturer, etc. Training TOS users on existing and new GCOS functionalities. Monitoring all incoming HELPDESK calls to ensure that all issues are addressed. Interpret user requirements to define software solutions.
Pro-actively research technologies, developments, tool improvements and its processes as well as deployments to ensure increased productivity. Analysis of current applications; provide gap analysis and recommends a way forward on the to be nature of such applications. Design, develop and test the GCOS software application and all other integrating applications. Design and code new software functionality using code that is readable, maintainable, and re-usable. Contribute to user acceptance testing (UAT) and training material. Once the solution has been successfully tested, deliver the code into the applicable production environment.
Provide stakeholders with regular feedback on the technical design and timelines for solution. Help diagnose root causes of systems issues using problem-solving skills. Display and encourage an appreciation of teamwork and inclusivity. Apply accurate Programming, System Verification and Capacity Testing. Monitor performance of solutions and make recommendations to improve the performance and functionality of the solution. Log issues found in existing systems as internal change controls and ensure successful resolution of issues.
Business Intelligence and data analysis Responsible for gathering, analysing, and understanding business users’ data and analytics requirements and translating these requirements into analytics best practice technical solutions that meet the relevant business objectives. Extract data from various sources for the purposes of data profiling to create the technical BI requirements. Translate raw data into actionable recommendations and strategic insights that contribute to the overall success of the organization. Create and maintain data visualizations, reports, and dashboards to communicate complex data findings effectively.
Collaborate with departments to provide actionable insights, monitor KPIs, and drive data-informed decision-making. Delivering interactive presentations and generating reports for efficient data dissemination to a diverse audience. User Interface and user experience design . Apply user-centred design principles to enhance usability, accessibility, and overall user satisfaction. Perform user research and craft personas, user stories, and user flows. Develop wireframes, mock-ups, and high-fidelity prototypes to convey design concepts and solutions effectively.
Conduct usability audits to pinpoint areas for improvement. Provide first line and second line support for inhouse and third-party applications. To identify any product problems and possible new features for future developments. To be able to report and document any Bugs and/or Bug fixes experienced on software/hardware products. To provide software training on all products if required to do so daily. To assist in the implementation of Support Tools/Processes and the management thereof. Project documentation and administration Project administration of business intelligence, applications development and user interfaces and user experience related projects. Ensure that all applications related documentations are filed correctly and available when needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Driver’s license code 08 Travel as required and approved. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant IT Qualification (NQF 7) 3 -5 years proven experience in applications development, business intelligence, Applications Support, User Interface / User experience. Number of years with lower-level certificates/qualification Relevant NQF 5 (120 credits) Min 8 years experience relevant applications development, business intelligence, Applications Support, User Interface / User experience. Advantageous Visual Studio ASP.Net / MVC / IIS / VB.net / C# Microsoft SQL / JAVA Oracle Certification and/or APEX Certification. Basic HTML/CSS.

Competencies

Software Development Life Cycle Familiarity with application systems information management practices. Application systems maintenance and support Successfully developed and implemented new systems or system improvements Gained experience working with customers to develop solutions to complex business problems •Compiling the System Change Request document before changes get deployed to the Production environment. Updating the Technical Specification document. Application systems training Application systems analyses Project management

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Job Advert Summary    

Guided by its purpose to provide products for patients to alleviate pain and suffering and improve their quality of life, NBI’s vision is to be the leading African manufacturer and supplier of quality therapeutic proteins and diagnostic products.
National Bioproducts Institute NPC has a vacancy for the role of Apprentice: Instrumentation. The successful incumbent will be responsible for:
Supporting GMP compliant manufacture of pharmaceutical products by ensuring maximum online time of process Utility services supplied to Manufacturing.
Learning to perform routine maintenance on the machines.
Conducting daily checks on machines and their support services.
Evaluating and facilitate repairs of plant equipment and identify actions to prevent recurrences.
Assisting in projects associated with new plant and equipment.
Providing cross-functional support.
Creating spares inventory and help with spares stock take.
Making wiring diagrams
Completing training needs as laid by institution in order to obtain qualification.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

Minimum Requirements    

N6 or S4 electrical engineering (light current).

Duties & Responsibilities    

Learn the skills required to ensure continued operation of the plant equipment

Assist in performing routine checks of all equipment and systems for correct operation
Schedule maintenance activities as defined by the preventative maintenance plan
Facilitate the calibration of measuring and control instruments according to defined schedules and production requirements
Maintaining records and schedules for specified plant and equipment

Learn and facilitate repairs of plant equipment and identify actions to prevent recurrences

Learn to analyse problems and determining required maintenance /repair work to ensure continuity.
Liaise with third party contractors where repairs are not possible on site
Track and report on progress of repairs required

Maintenance

Co-ordinate maintenance activities on NBI equipment
Records keeping 

Stock Control

Learn routine stock take of spares

Commissioning unit operations

Ensure efficient delivery, on-time delivery of active raw materials.
Select transportation routes to maximise combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
Cold chain management of active raw materials

Support project work 

support capacity expansion projects (CAPEX)
support continuous process improvements
Supervision of t contractors
Implementation of SAP change notifications
Hands-on work

Core Competencies

Leading and Influencing Others
Managing Relationships
Personal Leadership
Business Impact
Ability and willingness to learn new things.
Problem solving and aligning of resources to needs.
Accepting accountability, clear decision making and communication.
Can both work independently and seek peer review when needed
Technical writing and good oral communication skills

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Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywood Group Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, The Hollywood Group has grown into a powerhouse operating across Africa, Mozambique and the United Kingdom.
Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywood, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
We have an amazing opportunity for Head of Maintenance & Facilities (KZN). Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Star?
The Head of Maintenance & Facilities (KZN) is responsible for leading, planning, and managing all maintenance and facilities activities across Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse, Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse, Summerveld Training Centre and Race Coast / Hollywoodbets KZN retail branches.
The role entails developing and implementing detailed operational maintenance plans, supervising Maintenance Managers, Assistant Managers, and in-house teams, and managing external contractors and service providers.
This includes ensuring all facilities are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulatory requirements, while providing input into long-term infrastructure and facilities planning aligned with company strategy.
The position also carries accountability for preventive maintenance planning, resource management, and cost control, including budgeting, expenditure review, and reporting.

You Bring:

5+ years’ experience in maintenance/facilities management in a multi-site environment
5+ years in a senior leadership role managing teams and contractors
Experience in budgeting, cost control, and vendor management
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, digital ecosystems, and customer-centric delivery models
Relevant technical qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities Management, or related field)
A Diploma / Degree in Facilities Management/ Project Management/ Business/ Related
Valid driver’s license

A Bonus To Have:

Exposure to racing, sporting, or hospitality facilities

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

Operational Planning & Execution

Create and implement maintenance and facilities plans in line with the company’s strategic objectives.
Provide input into long-term infrastructure and facilities planning.
Develop detailed operational maintenance schedules and preventive programmes to ensure efficiency and sustainability.

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise and coordinate Maintenance Managers, Assistant Managers, and in-house teams.
Provide training, mentoring, and skills development to staff.
Monitor team performance, providing feedback and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions where required.

Maintenance Operations

Oversee routine maintenance, repair, and installation of facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical).
Coordinate and prioritise work orders to ensure timely completion and minimal operational disruption.
Troubleshoot major issues and engage external contractors where specialist expertise is required.
Conduct monthly inspections and maintain a preventative maintenance checklist.

Equipment & Inventory Management

Ensure all tools and maintenance equipment are properly maintained and available for use.
Manage inventory of spare parts, materials, and supplies, ensuring cost-effective procurement and stock control.
Track and document the usage of maintenance supplies and stock to ensure accurate control and cost-effective resource management.

Health & Safety Compliance

Ensure all facilities and maintenance activities comply with company health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and implement corrective actions.
Lead safety training and awareness sessions for staff.
Collaborate with the company’s Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance across all sites.

Financial Management

Prepare and manage budgets for maintenance operations and projects.
Monitor expenditure, review costs, and provide monthly financial reports.
Manage service level agreements, ensuring annual reviews and adherence to performance standards.

Vendor & Contractor Management

Manage relationships with external contractors and service providers.
Screen and approve new sub-contractors for inclusion in the company database.
Oversee contractor performance, ensuring work meets agreed standards, budgets, and timelines.

Reporting & Administration

Compile weekly snag lists and reports for Executive Management.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
Submit regular updates on facilities performance, equipment status, and team outputs.

What you’ll bring to the Team:

Ability to lead diverse teams and drive accountability.
String knowledge of building systems, equipment, and preventive maintenance.
Skilled in budget preparation, cost management, and forecasting.
Strong written, verbal, and reporting skills.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement practical solutions.
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Closing Date 14 October 2025

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Purpose of the Role

To support the Digital, PR & Social Influence Manager in executing and optimizing Cleanipedia South Africa’s digital brand strategy. This role focuses on enhancing brand visibility, engagement, and performance across social platforms while maintaining consistency with global brand guidelines. In addition to growing and nurturing our online community.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Content & Campaign Execution

Assist in planning and executing social marketing campaigns
Coordinate content creation for Cleanipedia’s social channels, ensuring relevance to South African audiences.
Collaborate with content creators, copywriters, designers, and agencies to deliver engaging, localized content.

Social Media Management

Social campaign management and reporting of platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) with digital agency.
Managing our online community called Shine – consistently looking for up and coming content creators, managing and creating briefs from internal brand teams in order to ensure Cleanipedia and homecare brand visibility throughout the year.
Track performance metrics and suggest improvements based on engagement data.

Analytics & Reporting

Monitor KPIs such as traffic, engagement, conversion rates, cost per engagement and view through rates.
Prepare monthly performance reports and insights to inform strategy.
Use tools like Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite/Tiktok Creative Centre, and Meltwater to identify trends and opportunities.

Brand Consistency & Localization

Ensure all digital assets align with Cleanipedia’s global brand identity while being culturally relevant to South Africa.
Work with digital agency to translate global strategy to more localized approach for content execution and campaigns.

Project Coordination

Assist in managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for digital projects.
Liaise with internal teams (e.g., marketing, legal, product) and external partners (e.g., agencies, influencers).

Innovation & Trendspotting

Stay updated on digital trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity in the South African market.
Propose new ideas for content formats, platforms, and engagement strategies.
Use of tools – Meltwater and Sprinklr use beneficial.

Skills & Qualifications

Degree in Digital Marketing or related field.
1–3 years experience in digital marketing or brand management.
Strong understanding of South African digital landscape, consumer culture and content creators.
Proficiency in tools like Meltwater, Sprinklrr, Traackr, Tiktok creative centre, Google analytics are beneficial.
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

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What will you do?

Up for a new challenge, feel you can make a difference? The Claims Department is looking for enthusiastic Individual who would like to join the MiWay Claims Investigations Team in 2025 as, Claims Investigator based in Kwa-Zulu Natal.

What will make you successful in this role?

Minimum Qualification Required

Grade 12/Standard 10/NQF 4  
Tertiary qualification will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience

Minimum 3 years short-term claims insurance experience
Minimum 3 years Claims Investigations experience, more specifically Accident claims
Experience in Personal lines and commercial products essential.
Solid understanding of claims systems and claims procedures: inclusive of claims, investigations, and legal department processes

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to

Own vehicle and valid South African driver’s license.
Validating claims by meeting with clients, Brokers, SAPS officials, tracing witnesses compiling investigations report on the work done in line with Miway Claims Philosophy.
Managing validations of Accident claims and other skill sets when required.
Reaching company goals and targets set for the Commercial and Personal line Investigations department.
Administering assigned claims and set tasks.
Managing client and broker expectation. 
Knowledgeable on Broker procedures.
Maintaining set timelines on the processing of claims. 

Competencies Required

Must be highly proficient in dealing with clients at all levels
Thorough knowledge of claims investigation techniques 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail 
Strong administration skills
Self-motivated, inspire others 
Motivation and desire to excel
Problem solving skills and solution oriented 
Flexibility
Ability to multi-task and cope with pressure 
Ability to perform under pressure
Meeting deadlines
Proper time management
Commitment to personal and team goals
Professionalism
Ability to apply business rules and processes
Excellent interviewing skills
Provide technical guidance to team members

Deadline to apply: 16 October 2025

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Job Overview:

Are you a customer centric person, who will always put your customers first? Are you a natural-born salesperson, who has that magic touch? Well, if you answer is yes, then I am sure you will want to work for a great company with amazing benefits, then you should join our Customer Support Sales team.

Job Responsibilities:

Providing excellent customer service, with customers issue being resolved first time around.
Use your expert knowledge and brilliant communication skills to resolve a range of customer issues and queries.
Build rapport with customers, get to know their individual needs and put their interests first.
Excellent time management skills
Convert incoming customer service calls into sales.
Explain to customers the offer and the product benefits.
Conduct needs analysis, understanding the client’s requirements so you able to offer the customer the best product for them.
Building great rapport with your clients, to ensure there is a trust level built.
Act as a brand ambassador of our client

Job Required Requirements:

Grade 12 or a NQF 4 Equivalent
Outbound/ Inbound sales experience (local / international)
Minimum 12 months sales + 12 months customer service
Recent 1-year unbroken tenure
Resides within a 30 KM radius from the office.

Skills Required:

Excellent verbal communication

Soft Skills

Sales Ability (comfortable with handling objections, building rapport, needs analysis)
A solid background in targeted customer service.
A driven mindset and a love for hitting targets.
Attention to detail, so the conversation is correctly captured and actioned.
Customer centricity
Ability to multitask.

Preferred Skills:

Advanced sales/upselling or retentions experience.

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Responsibilities:

Perform analysis of client samples and intra-/inter-lab samples as required by ISO 17025, ensuring no deviations from accredited methods.
Timely and accurate capturing and processing of tests results.
Manage technical maintenance of methods, and research/evaluate new methods.
Ensure timely follow-up on client communications regarding analyses, promptly addressing any testing or result issues, and informing the Team Leader.

Requirements

At least 1-year relevant experience.
B.Sc. with microbiology as major subject 

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Job Purpose

Facilitate the retaining of policies through company approved retention strategies. Focus on maintaining customer relationships, meeting various KPIs and troubleshooting specific customer problems. Has a solid knowledge of products, their characteristics, and market. Focus on growth of brand and process alternative solutions to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

Customer Service

Provide a quality service to customers while identifying opportunities to secure new business or support retention. Responsibilities may include processing cases, dealing with complex queries and investigating and resolving customer problems.

Customer Needs Clarification

Set clear objectives for each call; use standard materials to make a presentation to the customer; and ask relevant questions to evaluate the customer’s level of interest and to identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation.

Sell Customer Propositions

Identify the products or services that best meet the customer’s stated needs, use personal expertise to propose quantities and product configurations, explain alternative solutions to the customer and influence the customer to retain their business.

Customer Management

Help manage customers by carrying out standard activities.

Operational Compliance

Develop knowledge and understanding of the organisation’s policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorisation when required from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Performance Management

Prioritise own workflow and ensure work is completed to the required standards of productivity, quality and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance and KPI’s.

Personal Capability Building

Keep abreast with current changes in internal policies and procedures. Develop capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
 

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