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Our Client in Stellenbosch in the Financial Services industry, has a permanent role available for a Managing Editor: Publications (midlevel to senior), with extensive practical experience in the Financial Services Industry to manage its publications. The candidate should ideally possess a talent for storytelling. Outstanding literacy skills, exemplary writing (grammar, punctuation, and editing) and clear reporting abilities are a must. The incumbent will need to refine and clarify sometimes complex issues, including legislation, product information and other industry related matters to its audience of Financial Services Professionals.

Main Responsibilities

The role will involve, but is not limited, to the following:

1. Produce meaningful content by staying abreast of industry developments through research and communication with the market;
2. Administering the day-to-day operations of Company Publications*;
3. Generating story ideas;
4. Planning, assigning and editing of content;
5. Managing editorial calendars;
6. Writing, copying and monitoring and/or editing social media posts;
7. Setting questions for CPD purposes;
8. Assisting with and editing of company literature (e.g., product / service brochures).

* The publications primary to the role –

• Company delivers 2 weekly newsletters to a distribution list of +- 37 000 subscribers
  • Investment Indicators (Mondays)
  • Company Monitor (Thursdays)
• Company online traffic
  • Users: ±44 000 users pm
  • Pageviews: ±225 000 pm
• Company Compliance Brief (bi-weekly)
• Self-Comply (Monthly)
• Newsletter (Monthly)
• Company Internal Newsletter (Weekly)

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Degree in Multimedia Communications and/or related qualification
• Language skills: Advanced Business English
• Experience: At least 5 years’ experience working in journalism or content writing in financial services (compulsory)

Specific Professional Competencies

• Excellent communication and written skills
• Excellent writing, grammar, proof-reading and editing skills
• Attention to detail
• Organised and process driven
• Flexible
• Enthusiastic
• Team player who is results orientated
• Self-starter
• Trustworthy and accountable
• Solid presentation skills

Our Client in the Financial Industry in Stellenbosch, has a vacancy for a Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist (intermediate to senior) - permanent and office based role.

Open to all ethnicities with a valid South African ID.

Role Description:  The role requires the individual to structure and analyse data for the purpose of producing reports and to develop and implement suitable BI solutions, in collaboration with internal stakeholders within the Group of Companies.

The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job Specification

• Standardise data collection and interpretation within the Group
• Make recommendations towards application analysis and data modelling designs
• Generate reports and provide Management with recommendation on data analysis findings
• Create and maintain reporting and data structures to various Business Units
• Collaborate with Management and Business Unit heads on BI needs and solutions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for continuous improvement and automation initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strategies to optimise business and financial performance
• Create an internal awareness culture by providing guidance and direction on the use of data reporting, the application of BI systems and data collection processes
• Provide guidance to employees at all levels on how to make optimal use of data

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years working experience in the field of business intelligence and business analysis
• Knowledge in the technical aspects of business intelligence, including data modelling and data management
• Intermediate to advanced expertise in the Microsoft BI solutions offerings
• Formal university qualification, relevant technical qualification, BI or SQL qualifications will be an advantage

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of the financial services field is an advantage
• Knowledge of semantic models / layers
• Knowledge of designing frameworks and data structures for reporting and analysis
• Proficient in the use of query and reporting analysis tools
• Intermediate VBA, Python or equivalent coding skills
• Advanced Power BI skills
• Advanced Excel skills (Up to date with latest developments)
• Intermediate M-Query (Power Query)
• Beginner Power Pivot
• Intermediate T-SQL
• Beginner/Intermediate Power Automate
• Intermediate SSIS (SQL Server integration services)
• Intermediate SSAS (SQL Server analysis services)
• Intermediate/Advanced DAX
• Intermediate knowledge of best practice and reporting database architecture
• Beginner/Intermediate SQL server administration skills (SSMS – SQL Server management services)

Specific Professional Competencies

• Strong business acumen and the understanding of consumer behaviour, trends, etc.
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Adhering to principles and values
• Planning and organizing
• Decision making and initiating action
• Formulating and editing
• Networking skills
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Adapting and responding to change
• Learning and researching
• Working with people

This is an office based role.

We are looking for a qualified Embedded Software Developer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, with at least 2 years relevant experience. 

Requirements:

•  Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science degree
• At least 2 years of experience in embedded software development
• C# / C++ experience
• Experience in designing and testing electronic hardware

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and can comfortably communicate and collaborate with team members in USA, Canada, Taiwan and Europe
• Ability to achieve goals while working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Must possess proficiency in writing embedded software in C/C++
• Eagerness to learn, ability to self-start and seek opportunities to improve processes
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in designing and testing electronic hardware.
• The following would be highly advantageous:

• • Familiarity with version control tools (e.g. Git) and Continuous Integration
  • Knowledge and experience with radar signal processing and algorithm development
  • Knowledge of communications protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN, and the ability to test and debug these using tools such as logic analysers
  • Knowledge of wireless communications, including Bluetooth, Wi-fi and ANT+
  • Experience with ARM processors and assembly language
  • Knowledge of Agile (Scrum) software development methodology
  • A personal passion for fitness, health and wellness

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and test software modules using C/C++ in an embedded environment
• Find the technical root cause of a variety of problems, and provide reliable solutions using sound problem-solving techniques
• Demonstrate the ability to complete well defined complex tasks and/or projects
• Contribute towards software requirements, architecture, detailed design and test plans
• Participate in peer reviews in the areas of software designs, algorithm designs and software development
• Offer process improvement suggestions
• Exemplify the Company’s mission of creating superior products that are essential to our customers' lives, and take ownership in contributing to the Company’s image and culture
• Contribute to PC tools development using C#
• Contribute to radar algorithm development and optimisation using MATLAB
• Help drive exploration into new technologies and technical research
• Be required to travel to the USA, Canada and Taiwan, when needed

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Our client, a property management company, is looking to hire an Accounts Assistant in the Stellenbosch area.

Job Brief:

• The successful candidate will be working with a team of Service Charge Account Managers, Credit Controllers, Accounts Administrators and Property Managers and will be reporting to the Head of Service Charge Accounts.

• The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the property industry and have good knowledge of service charge accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare trial balances.
• Prepare annual leasehold accounts and company accounts in accordance with ACCA and ICAEW guidelines.
• Liaison with external accountants and auditors when required to go through the auditing processes.
• Communicating with teams of property managers on a daily basis to ensure correct costs.
• Allocation and handling financial queries.
• Managing year end surplus / deficit charges onto lessee accounts.
• Bank accounts reconciliation.
• Sending out service charge and ground demands.
• Monitoring and corresponding with accounts payable / receivable regarding supplier invoices and incoming cheques.
• Monitor and manage unpaid supplier invoices previously held on the system due to no funds.
• Assist in Credit Controller in arrears chasing.
• Producing draft budgets for the period (including 10 Year Plan) and processing approved budgets.
• Suppliers invoices processing.
• Setting up new properties on the system and liaise with external managing agent regarding any requested information.

Requirements:

• Educated to a Degree level.
• Good knowledge of property accounting systems as well as advanced MS Excel and Word skills.
• Property accounting background.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Area: Stellenbosch area.

Working Hours: 09:00 to 18:00 Monday – Friday.

Salary range from R16 000 – R18 000 per month (depending on experience).

Contract – Permanent.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Our client, a property management company in London, is looking to hire a Assistant Accountant to be based in the Stellenbosch area.

Job Description:

• Your duties include assisting the Head of Finance to prepare accurate invoice processing, recording payments and settling queries with creditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce quarterly invoices on Xero for management fees, company secretarial fees, leasehold accounts, bank charges and credit control admin charges.
• Conduct weekly credit control for outstanding payments.
• Liaise with Property Managers and service charge team regarding any queries or payment discrepancies.
• Carry out weekly reconciliation of business accounts and general client accounts.
• Proof check all supplier invoices details are uploaded on Xero and processed for payment.

Requirements:

• Educated to a Financial Degree level.
• 2 Years’ working experience essential in a similar position.
• Good knowledge of property accounting systems.
• Advanced MS Excel and Word skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Working Hours: 09:00 to 18:00 Monday – Friday

Salary Range: R30 000 per month.

Area: Stellenbosch area.

Permanent position.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Our client is looking to hire a Senior Service Charge Accountant who is looking for career development alongside their finance team based in London. The candidate should ideally be based in the Stellenbosch area. 

Our client manages over 400 residential and commercial blocks across London and continues to expand as a result of recommendations from clients and lessees who are happy with the attention, they receive from our management team. Our client also offers a property management service for landlords who let their property.

Their unique combination of experience has allowed them to put in place quality control systems of the highest standard. This makes them swift, flexible, and responsive, allowing them to absorb new instructions of any size with ease, so that their clients can be confident their buildings are managed with the utmost professionalism from day one.

The successful candidate will be working with a team of Service Charge Account Managers, Credit Controllers, Accounts Administrators and Property Managers and will be reporting to the Head of Service Charge Accounts.

To this end, the ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the property industry and have good knowledge of service charge accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare trial balances.
• Prepare annual leasehold accounts and company accounts in accordance with ACCA and ICAEW guidelines.
• Liaison with external Accountants and Auditors when required to go through the auditing processes.
• Liaison with clients.
• Communicating with teams of Property Managers on a daily basis to ensure correct costs allocation and handling financial queries.
• Managing year end surplus / deficit charges onto lessee accounts.
• Bank accounts reconciliation.
• Sending out service charge and ground demands.
• Monitoring and corresponding with Accounts Payable / Receivable regarding supplier invoices and incoming cheques.
• Monitor and manage unpaid supplier invoices previously held on the system due to no funds.
• Assist in Credit Controller in arrears chasing.
• Producing draft budgets for the period (including 10-year plan) and processing approved budgets.
• Suppliers invoices processing.

Requirements:

• Educated to a Degree Level and possession of a professional qualification (SAICA or equivalent).
• Experience managing a team.
• Strong communication and technical skills.
• Good knowledge of property accounting systems as well as advanced MS Excel and Word Skills.
• Ideally 5 years post qualification property accounting background / experience.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and attention to details.

Working hours: 09:00 to 18:00 – Monday – Friday

Salary ranges from R300,000 to R324,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract – Permanent

Remote work.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Software Engineer – South Africa

Our client is a full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague,

Netherlands and more recently Cape Town, South Africa.

They are looking to employ a Software Engineer to join their office in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.

Our client strategizes, designs, and develop digital solutions for the private and public sector. Their international team of over 100 professionals work across both locations delivering exceptional solutions.

Why work for them?

The successful candidate will work with high profile clients and manage challenging impactful projects, as well as have the opportunity to work within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

Our client offers on the job project experience, training and encourages knowledge sharing amongst colleagues, including client academy days, time to spend for yourself as well as time to develop your work-related initiatives.

Job purpose:

• Reporting directly to the Head of Software Engineering.
• You will code with inspiration and clarity, driving quality of delivery and encouraging team involvement.
• You will explore and learn about new technologies and influence the organisation to help them reach the right choices.

Responsibilities and contributions:

• Make a significant contribution to the technical design, testing, implementation, and delivery of web applications.
• Share your enthusiasm for continuous delivery and agile best practices.
• Communicate with our clients throughout the development process.
• Day to day hands-on coding.
• Transform our clients with effective technical end-to-end delivery.
• Keep learning, continuously bringing new understanding to the team.
• Our client is maturing rapidly, and they need you to help them develop and grow.

Knowledge and experience:

• Extensive working knowledge of a good variety of full stack delivery technologies, such as Java, Spring, Node.JS and experience with React, Angular, Terraform and Docker.
• Understanding of OO design principles.
• Excellent understanding of BDD, TDD and SOLID.
• Love clean code.
• Extensive experience with web application development and deployment.
• At least 3 years proven relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Location: Stellenbosch area – Cape Town.

Salary offered: Market related salary.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful if you do not receive any feedback within one month.

QA Engineer – South Africa

Our client is a full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague,

Netherlands and more recently Cape Town, South Africa.

They are looking to employ a QA Engineer to join their office in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.

Our client strategizes, designs, and develop digital solutions for the private and public sector. Their international team of over 100 professionals work across both locations delivering exceptional solutions.

The QA Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the quality of delivery within the team (and offer support to other teams when required) and will do so in close collaboration with the developers, designers, clients, and others.

Responsibilities:

• Champion the quality of the delivered work of the cross-functional development team.
• Working with stakeholders to create requirements, negotiate acceptance criteria, and verify completion.
• Keep in close contact with customers and anyone else who is involved in the process.
• Get issues resolved and moved on by providing technical input when required.
• Define and execute automated functional, compliance, accessibility and performance test plans and strategies.
• Provide automated QA in the CI / CD pipeline.
• Drive and implement best and emerging QA practices.
• Problem solving with the team.
• Effectively capturing issues, you discover.

Requirements:

• Working experience in an agile environment including methods like Scrum.
• More than 5 years working experience in testing with web-based applications.
• Experience with browser compatibility testing.
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle.
• Knowledge of QA automation tools like Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber and Robot required.
• Certification of ISTQB, ISEB and / or TMAP would be great.
• Experience with the version control system GIT.
• Experience with performance / load testing is required.
• Experience with security testing is an advantage.
• The ability and willingness to travel on occasion.
• You are independent, communicative, flexible and you can prioritise.
• Great team spirit! Most of the time, that is...

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Location: Stellenbosch area – Cape Town.

Salary offered: Market related salary.

Please apply online if you meet all the requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful if you do not receive any feedback within one month.