Job Region: Gauteng

Job Description

Senior Executive Assistant – High-Level Support in Global Commodity Trading
We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Personal Assistant or equivalent professional based in Gauteng to deliver exceptional, high-level support to two Executive Directors based in London within a dynamic, multinational resources and mining environment.
This office-based role demands a proactive, technically proficient individual with Advanced Excel Expertise and a proven track record of managing complex executive needs across international time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced data handling and reporting using Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, data analysis, and visualization) – Non-Negotiable – will be tested
Comprehensive diary and schedule management for two senior directors, including coordination across multiple global time zones
Preparing professional presentations in PowerPoint and collating documents for high-stakes meetings
Organizing international travel, accommodations, visas, and logistics with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Tracking deadlines, reconciling expenses, and supporting ad-hoc strategic tasks, including occasional personal administration
Building and maintaining relationships with executives, stakeholders, and external partners in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting

Key Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ proven experience as an Executive Personal Assistant or similar, supporting at least two directors at C-suite or senior executive level
Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills for complex data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling
Strong PowerPoint proficiency for creating executive-level presentations
Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and ability to thrive in a constantly evolving, multinational environment
Excellent communication skills, with experience in cross-cultural and remote collaboration
Business acumen, preferably in resources, mining, or commodity trading sectors, with sharp attention to detail and a proactive mindset
If you are a seasoned, adaptable professional with the Excel mastery and executive support expertise to make a tangible impact at the highest levels, apply now to join a leading global organization!

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Role & Responsibilities:

The AIO’s work will involve the implementation of advisory mandates of a variety of types, and main tasks include support to business development, interactions with clients, hiring of consultants, preparing and potentially delivering presentations, elaboration of financial modeling, and overseeing technical due diligence. The AIO will participate in the transaction structuring and management of the bidding processes. Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
Contribute to origination and marketing activities across Southern Africa (SA), supporting marketing activity in assigned countries/sectors, and that may include the preparation of pitch books, and collaboration with IFC regional management and WBG teams to identify opportunities based on country strategies and market creation potential.
Support the development of client relationships, undertaking project scoping, as needed, to assess the feasibility of potential projects, and prepare commercial presentations, engage in mandate negotiation, etc., towards securing a strong portfolio.
Prepare/review memos and documentation for the project’s internal approval and consultant procurement processes, and manage the project budget.
Develop an understanding of the project-specific legal, regulatory, and/or financial impediments for private sector participation and, as appropriate, work closely with other parts of the WBG able to support regulatory framework development or enabling financing mechanisms.
Lead the day-to-day management of the project’s teams working on sell-side PPP mandates, including review of technical outputs, documentation, and financial models.
Develop transaction structure options for specific project(s), providing innovative solutions, and present the recommendations to IFC management and government clients.
Participate in meetings with government clients and investors supporting the project lead.
Support and manage the project(s) tendering process, including marketing activities, prequalification process, issuance of requests for proposals, selection, project award, and the final negotiation of project agreements leading to commercial closing.
Develop, coach, motivate, and manage junior members of the team.
Actively participate in the development and implementation of upstream activities in line with IFC 3.0 to create, deepen, and expand markets with the regional and global team from across IFC and the WBG.
If required, support the SA Hub Lead on developing the sub-regional strategy, origination activities, etc.
If required, support the Corporate Finance mandates, both in terms of origination and execution.
Assist in other projects or strategy-related activities as the need may arise.

Selection Criteria

Minimum Requirement: MBA or equivalent Post-Graduate degree in business, finance or economics and solid 6 years of experience gained either in project finance, corporate finance, M&A and privatizations, or private equity funds in infrastructure.
The candidate’s experience will be assessed regarding the level to which the candidate applies and will include:
Knowledge and experience in infrastructure transactions/PPPs advisory or project financing, preferably in Africa.
Experience in business development, particularly in the preparation of background research, commercial proposals, and concept notes to seek project mandate approval.
Demonstrate client relationship skills, track record, and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively.
Track record of contractual and/or financial closings of infrastructure transactions is preferred.
Demonstration of understanding of aspirations, needs, and constraints of government officials, project developers, investors, and technical and legal consultants in the infrastructure space in Africa is preferred.
Ability to manage teams, delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
Strong analytical and financial modeling in project finance, as well as structuring skills.

Demonstrated ability to:

Multitask and operate under pressure.
Independently develop financial models and sound financial analysis of the same.
Structure or restructure transactions to look for prudent and sustainable risk sharing among all parties.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, both in written and oral form.
Ability to operate in large, culturally diverse, and geographically dispersed teams.
Ability to interact with consultants, government officials, and investors.
Willingness and ability to travel on short notice and frequently, as required; and
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Portuguese or French is desirable

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worldbankgroup.csod.com

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Multi-Region Operations Manager Position is responsible for the achievement of Sales Growth on Last Year by providing outstanding Customer experience in all stores through:

Effective Store visits. Evaluate the performance of the Store Manager, utilising the reports available and set clear objectives to achieve Lovisa directives and benchmarks.
Ensure communication, through morning calls, written action plans, LOLA notices and one-on-one meetings is clear and consistent, with an aim to coach and develop your Team.
Recruit passionate and Customer focused Team to develop and succession plan through Lovisa.
Reduce unnecessary costs, through effective rostering – the right people at the right time.
Focus on reducing internal and external shrinkage by ensuring Store Managers and Team follow the Lovisa Security Manual and Loss Prevention best practise.

To be successful in this role you will have:

3 years or more experience in a management position within a Retail or Customer/Sales focused industry
Proven ability to multi-site manage in a fast paced, high volume environment
Demonstrated understanding of Customer experience and continually improving this to achieve results
Flexibility and desire to travel interstate and/or Internationally based on the needs of the business

Skills, knowledge and personal qualities required:

Personable, approachable and a great coach. Be there for your Team.
Time management. Meet all deadlines requested by your Team, Peers, Department Heads and Managers.
Attuned and committed to the Lovisa Culture Commitments and this is displayed at all times through leadership, behaviours, attitude and action

Contribution to the Group:

Has a positive can do attitude at all times, whilst listening, challenging and directing
Coachable in all aspects, flexible and proactive in style
Contributes positively and energetically to group meetings and Lovisa events
Provides an example for others to follow

Administration:

Ensure punctuality and accuracy of all paperwork. Ensure all Payroll requests for New Starters, changes to employment details and vacancy updates are returned within the set timeframes.
Rosters are completed in advance for all Stores/Team, minimum 2 weeks. Etivity Timesheet approvals are actioned daily and finalised by Tuesday AM of every week. Team Member availability is maintained at all times.
PAR’s and Coaching Logs to be completed on all Store Managers every month.
Complete all LOLA Induction Modules, Licenced to Recruit, remain abreast of all additional Training Modules and tools.
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures at all times and continually keep abreast of changes to these as they occur
To ensure holiday requests meet the blackout period criteria and do not impact on the company needs at that time.

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careers.lovisa.com

 

Purpose of the Job:

KPMG Services (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Business Architect (Manager) to work as part of our Management Consulting business unit with the advisory division. The candidate should demonstrate a rounded set of skills and experience in the business consulting domain with a focus on business architecture work.

Specialist Skills required:

The specific set of expertise required for this role include(s) business architecture and design skills. The related competencies for the successful candidate are made up of experience in:

Proficiency in business architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, BIZBOK® (from the Business Architecture Guild), or Zachman.
Strong capability modelling and business process design skills.
Familiarity with enterprise tools like ADOIT, ADONIS, CASEWISE, Sparx EA, Bizagi, or similar modelling tools.
Familiarity and experience modelling using latest ArchiMate notation
Ability to translate complex business concepts into structured models and visual diagrams.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Financial services / banking experience.

Key job duties or responsibilities:

Responsibilities will cover a wide variety of advisory tasks within the Management Consulting Advisory team. At the targeted level, specific focus is required on both client-facing and Internal responsibilities, these are not limited to – but should include:
Client-facing responsibilities:

Apply specialist skills and knowledge of current technologies, reference architectures, architecture frameworks, design patterns, and modelling techniques in delivery of specific client solutions and requirements,
Drive workshops, presentations and facilitation of topical session(s) at the client for the purpose of gathering pertinent client information related to business architecture work, well as milestone deliverables within project engagements (including but not limited to):
Develop and maintain business capability maps and value streams and other business architecture artefacts to represent enterprise functions.
Translate strategic goals into actionable business architecture frameworks and blueprints.
Identify and analyse business impacts, dependencies, and opportunities for digital or operational transformation.
Collaborate with IT, enterprise architects, solution architects, and project teams to ensure alignment between business needs and technology solutions.
Conduct gap analyses between current and target business states and recommend improvement initiatives.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops to define business architecture models, value chains, and process enhancements.
Support business case development and strategic planning initiatives.
Maintain business architecture documentation, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
Promote adoption of architecture standards and best practices across business units.

Internal responsibilities:

Mentor and guide allocated team counselees regarding performance and career development.
Develop a respected brand by means of contributing thought leadership write-ups and community participation.
Participate in the selling of the solution architecture offering by means of proposal building, and other recognised go-to-market approaches,
Identify and manage appropriate risks related to engaging teams and KPMG,
Assistance with project control (initiation, tracking, reporting, risk management, budget analysis)

Critical Interpersonal or Interactive skills:

Strong business acumen and analytical skills,
Ability to interact with varying levels of client management and adjust communication styles accordingly i.e. technical, financial, strategic, etc.,
Ability to build long lasting client relationships,
Results-oriented and positive attitude,
Leadership and Management skills,
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills,
Self-starter with the ability to drive solutions,
Ambitious, self-motivated, and energetic,
Ability to handle stress and delivery under pressure,
Ability to function in continuously changing environments.

Other Recommended Skills / Capabilities:

Consulting skills are a pre-requisite,
Strategic thinker and be aware of the big picture,
Should demonstrate a “Can do Attitude”,
Demonstrate innovation and creativity,
Strong technical abilities in the above-mentioned skillsets,
Programme / project management experience is an asset,
Facilitation and driving workshop experience,
Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or related field
Proven experience as a Business Architect or similar role.

Other relevant Qualifications / certifications beneficial:

Certified Business Architect® (CBA) – Business Architecture Guild
TOGAF® Certified – The Open Group
Lean Six Sigma – For process optimization
BPM Certification – If focused on process-driven architecture
CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) – IIBA
ArchiMate® Certified

Experience:

6 – 8 years of experience in business architecture, business analysis, strategy consulting, or enterprise architecture.
Deep understanding of business operating models, strategy development, and organizational design.
Financial services / banking experience beneficial

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Description

The Events Specialist will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing high-impact events that align with RMA business goals and brand. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and the ability to independently manage the full lifecycle of events, from concept through to execution and post-event analysis.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the financial services industry and a deep understanding of the nuances of delivering high-level client and industry events.

Key Responsibilities:

  Event Planning

Develop a comprehensive annual event calendar in alignment with marketing and business objectives.
Define event objectives, target audience, key messaging, and success metrics.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure events align with group wide priorities

Event Execution

Lead end-to-end event management, including budgeting, venue selection, vendor negotiations, logistics, speaker management, content development, and on-site execution.
Independently manage events ranging from executive roundtables, investor conferences, client appreciation events, roadshows, webinars, and trade shows.
Ensure all events are executed with excellence, on time, and within budget.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Liaise with key internal stakeholders including BMCE, business units, and senior leadership.
Manage third-party vendors, agencies, AV teams, designers, and other suppliers.
Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to optimise costs and ensure high-quality service delivery.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure all events are compliant with internal policies and industry regulations.
Mitigate potential risks associated with client-facing events through proper planning and documentation.

Post-Event Reporting

Measure event ROI through feedback, data analysis, and reporting on event performance.
Conduct post-event evaluations and provide actionable insights to improve future event strategies.

Marketing Integration

Collaborate with digital, brand, and communications teams to develop promotional materials, registration pages, email campaigns, and post-event content.
Ensure brand consistency and messaging across all event touchpoints.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

5–8+ years of proven event management experience, with at least 3 years in the financial services industry (e.g., banking, asset management, investment services, insurance).
Strong track record of managing events independently from ideation to execution.
Excellent project management and organisational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to engage with senior executives and manage high-stakes client-facing events.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Experience with virtual and hybrid event platforms
High attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical mindset; able to assess event performance and make data-driven recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field.

Key Attributes:

Self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving ability.
Highly professional and client-service oriented.
Flexible, agile, and calm under pressure.
Results-driven with a strategic mindset.

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What you will enjoy doing

You will plan and schedule work for both internal and external resources, that is maintenance and small projects
You will monitor all planned work to achieve the most efficient utilization and analyze equipment performance data and maintenance history to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Approve and monitor and ensure accurate feedback from mobile field services; manage the back office to manage service calls from customers and ensure accurate feedback from mobile field services
Continuously, you contribute to the improvement of work processes, always taking into account the specified time frame and ensure a smooth workflow by coordinating with maintenance teams and contractors
In addition, you comply with and enforce rules and regulations, taking into account laws and regulations, to promote safety, health, well-being and the environment
You will coordinate the procurement of necessary materials and tools; maintain parts inventory, ensuring critical spares are available

What makes you great

You possess a post-matric technical qualification, and you have at least 3 years of relevant experience
As an SAP Key User, you have problem-solving skills based on digital skills
Good IT skills where you know which (digital) knowledge/information can be found where and can contribute to the further digitalization of Linde 

Deadline:16th September,2025

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linde.csod.com

 

Purpose of Role:

To inspect the machined parts against the Technical or Engineering Drawings, perform in-process inspection in the machine shop.

Key Responsibilities:

Control the disposition of rejected parts through rework/repair process.
Perform quality control inspection of the manufactured castings and machined parts.
Resolve quality and technical problems through root cause analysis.
Control the process and all documentation related to non-conformances and concession.
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Grade 12 / Matric Certificate.
Qualified Artisan in Fitting and Turning.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Quality Control or related role.
At least 3 years’ hands-on experience with 3D measuring equipment.

End Date: September 17, 2025

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Processing Clerk 

Our client, based in Honeydew, Roodepoort, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Processing Clerk to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage invoicing and data capturing efficiently.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric.
1+ years administrative and processing experience.
Must have own vehicle and valid Driver’s License.
Previous experience working on ERP systems would be advantageous.
Must have previous experience working on MS Excel.

Roles and responsibilities:

Processing of all invoices.
Responsible for all data capturing.
Customer and client liaison.
Dealing with all invoicing certificates.

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