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Data Modeller (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R850000 – R900000 per year 
Location: Johannesburg, Sandton
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #SM51691
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

There is an exciting opportunity with a Sandton based Investment banking environment! Our client is looking for two (2) data modellers to join their team.

You will design and maintain optimal data models/structures at both an enterprise and system / application level that meet the business and architectural objectives of the organisation.

Apply now and become a part of fast paced environment. 

Requirements: 

  • EE Candidates only
  • Three years IT related experience with two years+ in a Data Modelling role
  • Togaf or Dama certified
  • DMBOK
  • Able to demonstrate practical experience in relational and dimensional modelling techniques as well as leading teams of data modellers
  • Has demonstrable experience in developing custom data models as well as data modelling utilising Industry data models such as IFW BFMDW
  • Experience in model management
  • Experience in compiling and monitoring standards and developing/maturing a data modelling practice
  • OO modelling experience also an advantage
  • Experience using Infosphere Data Architect or any other Data Modelling Tool 

Technical / professional knowledge: 

  • Data Analysis & Inference
  • Data Modelling
  • Data Warehouse Layers
  • Using SQL in Database
  • Data and business requirements Gathering
  • Data Modelling Tools
  • Industry Model Understanding
  • Agile Concepts
  • DevOps Tooling and methodologies
  • Data Architecture Management
  • Banking Product Knowledge
  • Data Governance
  • Data Integration 

Reference Number for this position is SM51691 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a cost to company salary up to R900,000 per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Sifiso Mthombeni on az.oc.egrem-e@mosifis or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. 

E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency with a wide range of positions available. We offer our technical skilled candidates  options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the top companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions. 

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Posted on 01 Dec 16:04

Financial Advisor – Richmond & PMB Central (Umgungundlovu)

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Remuneration: R7500 per month Basic plus commission 
Benefits: Medical Aid Insurance
Location: Pietermaritzburg, Richmond
Education level: Matric
Job level: Junior/Mid
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Richmond/PMB
Company: Metropolitan

Job description

Job description:

Metropolitan is now recruiting for financial advisors in the Richmond & PMB Central region!

All you need to do, is email your CV if you meet the following requirements:

  • Passed matric
  • Sales experience
  • Smartphone
  • Clear criminal record
  • Clear ITC 

Please write FA – Richmond or FA – PMB Central on the subject line when you apply

We look forward to hearing from you asap.

NB: Only emailed CVs will be accepted.

Requirements

Requirements

  • Computer skills
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Negotiation and influencing skills

Posted on 01 Dec 13:41

Head of Digital (Houghton)

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Remuneration: R45000 – R50000 per month Negotiable depending on experience 
Location: Houghton
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #BG#HeadofDigital#JHB
Company: Cardilogix

Job description

We are hiring a head of digital for a leading agency.  

Seven+ years’ experience essential. 

  • Manage the online planning process and provide recommendations. 
  • Daily management of paid search plans.
  • Build a PPC strategy for a variety of client accounts.
  • Oversee keyword analysis; keyword list building, campaign bid management and optimisation using client preferred tracking tools and ad copy testing.
  • Conduct Google Analytics metrics analysis to measure user engagement and campaign performance post-click.

Major responsibilities:

  • SEO, SEM, and PPC
  • Digital marketing
  • Social media marketing
  • DoubleClick
  • Affiliate marketing
  • Email and mobile marketing 
  • Digital strategy
  • Programmatic
  • Brand strategy
  • Project management
  • Google Display, Search, Shopping, Mobile, Video, AdWords and Analytics

Requirements

  • Contactable references a must
  • Stable track record with qualifications to match a must

Posted on 01 Dec 11:58

Mid-Weight Graphic Designer (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: Cost to company 
Location: Johannesburg, Bryanston
Job level: Mid
Type: Contract
Reference: #Designer
Company: Soul Providers Collective

Job description

We are looking for a talented designer with digital experience (min four years) to join our creative agency. You must be an illustrator at your core, have strong motion graphics and video editing experience and want to apply your artistic flair to brands. Art direction is a plus. 

Duties to include

  • Receive briefs and analyse requirements, resources, the time required.
  • Research and understand the client’s marketing strategy and corporate identity in order to create unique designs that answer client briefs and communication objectives.
  • Develop design concepts and direction for marketing materials, campaigns and multiple projects i.e. determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to use.
  • Acting as quality control, review and suggest edits for all material and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Obtains client approval by presenting final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations; and responds to client commentary and requests.
  • Assist the Creative Director with shoot production.
  • Meet SPC work standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards.
  • Identifies work process improvements.
  • Stay abreast of the latest design trends. This will require continued research of marketing trends and strategies and the technologies used in ad practices. 

Requirements

  • Strong motion graphics
  • Strong illustration
  • Must be a master using Adobe apps 
  • Have a highly editorial eye for photography and layout
  • Planning and organising/time management essential 
  • Be on top of design trends
  • Must be able to work under pressure and deliver under quick turnaround times

Posted on 01 Dec 10:59

Senior Java Developer (Stellenbosch)

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Remuneration: R1000000 – R1200000 per year 
Location: Stellenbosch
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Type: Contract
Reference: #ZH51655
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Awesome opportunity available in a multinational team of expert developers creating next generation software systems!! The team is looking for a senior Java developer where you will be developing mobile-enabled, cloud-hosted, enterprise software for customers across Africa. 

If you are looking to join a home-grown African company delivering value to the people of Africa, APPLY NOW!! 

The technology environment: 

  • Ten years overall experience in information technology.
  • Ten+ years’ experience in full stack development.
  • Java EE (Enterprise Edition) 8
  • EJB, JMS, JDBC, JNDI
  • Glassfish 4.1.1 and 5
  • Git and SVN (SVN being phased out)
  • PostgreSQL 9.6 (to be upgraded soon)
  • Ubuntu
  • Benefits
  • Working remotely up to three days a week
  • Unlimited filter coffee
  • Early bird free parking 

Reference number for this position is ZH51655 which is a contract position based in Stellenbosch offering a perm rate of up to R1.2m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Zara on az.oc.egrem-e@haraz or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. 

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. 

Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

Posted on 01 Dec 09:41

Editor-In-Chief (Cape Town)

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Location: Cape Town
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Company: Machine_

Job description

Full-time position for an editor-in-chief: digitally savvy editor and content marketing strategist

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate editor-in-chief to work on one of our financial services clients. This is a contract position, based in Cape Town, that requires a senior person with a strong editorial background, and a wealth of experience in the realm of digital.

Requirements

  • Strong editorial and communications background across multiple platforms
  • Ability to multitask and plan across a range of projects.
  • Solid time management skills are essential.
  • Ability to work independently and make things happen.
  • Ability to bring creative thinking to a range of different marketing and content opportunities. Need to think out of the box!
  • Very strong English language writing and editing skills.
  • Ability to be firm in one’s beliefs on what makes great content.
  • People person, with good problem-solving skills and the ability to represent the agency in front of clients.
  • Be a strong leadership figure.
  • Confident reporting and presenting to key clients.
  • Comfortable tackling a range of content pillars, including content for clients in: financial services, FMCG, alcohol and more
  • Well-versed in digital content marketing best-practice and strategy, from mainstream social media channels and websites to digital magazines, WhatsApp and more.
  • Strong journalistic network of content writers, creators and producers for commissioning work.
  • Be fundamentally passionate about the power of content and content marketing, be excited by delivering great work to clients, and be willing to go above and beyond, outside of the 9-to-5.
  • Creatively minded and able to assist with creative direction on shoots.

This is a BBEEE-preference position, reporting into the Chief Content Officer. The position is based in our Cape Town office and is a full-time position.

Company Description

Machine_ is a TTL creative agency with strong digital roots and is home to over 75 adventurous minds in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. It is the agency’s mission to help brands find creative solutions to new challenges in a hyper-connected world, whilst at the same time building solid, long-term relationships with our clients.

Machine_’s mantra, Never Afraid, underpins our values of doing the right thing, being curious, solution orientated and at its core ‘getting things done!’. Living this mantra daily helps grow our clients’ businesses and these are the values we look for when recruiting new talent. The right personality is just as important as the right experience. We’re here to work hard and have fun.

Job details – roles and responsibilities

Content planning, creation, editing and management

  • In collaboration with client, plot monthly communication schedule (promotional mailers, newsletters, SMSs, web banners, social media posts).
  • Plan related content to support the monthly planning (write or commission, edit).
  • Commission writers and maintain a good freelance base of expert writers to contribute as needed.
  • Write copy as required for the elements (or brief junior writer to write as required).
  • Brief the communication elements into design studio and manage the process, with guidance for creative look and feel.
  • Conceptualise and write copy for communication elements as required by the client.
  • Strong writing skills to ensure style is consistent and that complicated topics are clearly explained to the member.
  • Ability to plan and edit content to take it to the next level, including turning articles into infographics, generating increasingly interactive and personalised content (like quizzes, gamification etc.)
  • Strong understanding of Google and Facebook analytics; able to compile reports on content performance for clients and present these to key stakeholders monthly.
  • Manage content budgets and timings, with the support of client service team.

Strategy

  • Lead content marketing strategy for clients across digital platforms and channels.
  • Take briefs from clients or potential clients, perform content audits and reviews and provide content marketing strategy, across print and digital.
  • Support teams in pitches by providing strategic content thinking for a variety of potential clients.
  • Constantly review the content marketing strategy you are implementing with your clients and optimise for best results; ensure all content produced is insights-led and performance-based.
  • Advise on content marketing and digital content best practice, for both in-house team and clients.

Relationship and network

  • Grow meaningful, trust-based relationships with clients to ensure long-lasting business agreements that deliver on client needs.
  • Manage client relationships and place the client at the heart of your work.
  • Identify new business opportunities and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to allow for business growth.
  • Build trust-filled relationships within your team and among your peers at the agency so that you are both a pleasure to work with, and you enjoy working with those around you.
  • Manage any junior staff members allocated to your team, including mentoring their professional growth and becoming invested in their future at the agency.

Posted on 01 Dec 09:37

Production Line Manager (Nelspruit)

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Location: Nelspruit
Type: Permanent
Company: Nomad Now

Job description

Our Nomad Now client, a holding company of a diverse group of agricultural companies, is seeking a production line manager with at least one year of packhouse experience.

Requirements

  • At least one year of packhouse experience
  • Production experience
  • Knowledge of PPECB standards
  • Matric certificate
  • Computer literacy

Responsibilities:

  • Manage production input and outputs, mainly from control room to palletising
  • Coordinate packing programmes and packing instruction
  • Enforce Food Safety Management Systems procedures
  • Ensure staff always adhere to rules and regulations
  • Escalate any production problems timeously to limit impact on production

To apply for the role, create a profile here http://my.nomadnow.co/bizcommunitysignup. Nomad Now works on a relevance-based matching system. This means, if you match the job requirements, you will be invited to apply for the position. Ensure your Nomad Now profile includes keywords in this job advert.

Posted on 01 Dec 07:28

Technical/Sales Manager (Nelspruit)

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Location: Nelspruit
Type: Permanent
Company: Nomad Now

Job description

Our Nomad Now client, a holding company of a diverse group of agricultural companies, is seeking a technical and sales manager with at least three years’ experience in an agriculture or nursery business.

Requirements

  • Three years’ experience in an agriculture/nursery business
  • Bachelor’s degree in science/horticulture or a different relevant qualification
  • Competent on Outlook, Excel and Word
  • Driving licence

Responsibilities:

  • Present strategic research projects oversee the implementation of research and development, report R&D findings and monitor markets in terms of opportunities in Africa and information gathered across sectors
  • Manage and monitor production activities, personnel, and product and service quality and standards
  • Evaluate operations for improvements and efficiencies and maintain a safe and environmentally friendly working environment
  • Develop a working knowledge of the various crops and ensure client satisfaction
  • Engage in workshops, symposia, marketing and sales travelling programmes
  • Be responsible for the upkeep of records and various monthly reports, and good communication with internal and external customers
  • Manage budgets

To apply for the role, create a profile here http://my.nomadnow.co/bizcommunitysignup. Nomad Now works on a relevance-based matching system. This means, if you match the job requirements, you will be invited to apply for the position. Ensure your Nomad Now profile includes keywords in this job advert.

Posted on 01 Dec 07:27

Internship (Springs)

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Location: Springs, Selcourt, Springs
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Junior/Mid
Type: 12
Reference: #AIB Internship 2021
Company: African Independent Brokers

Job description

DESCRIPTION
Company is looking for qualified interns who are hungry to kick start their career in the financial and short-term Insurance industry to join our winning team of Sales Consultants. These interns should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment and will finish the internship in (12 months) having gained broad experience in various aspects of Sales & marketing.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

  • Call prospective customers and provide them with information on what the company is all about and the services provided.
  • Up-sell and cross-sell new products or services to existing customers
  • Ensure that appropriate information is available of the product or service being endorsed.
  • Follow up on customers who have shown interest in a particular product
  • Devise sales and marketing strategies aimed at fulfilling targeted goals
  • Ensure customer loyalty by providing exceptional customer services
  • Maintaining existing business and creating new business opportunities and continuously building good relationships with dealers.
  • Cold calling and onboarding of prospective clients or partners
  • Partner and Client Relations Management. 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Diploma /Degree in Marketing and Sales , Business Management or related field
  • Sales Consulting in a call Centre environment would be an added advantage coupled with excellent attitude to serve clients

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Computer literate (Good with Excel and Word)
  • Flexible and able to Adjust to change quickly

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Approach work strategically
  • Meet deadlines Sales & Targets
  • Customer oriented
  • Team player
  • Self-Driven and disciplined
  • Well mannered
  • Willing to learn 

Note: Candidates need to reside in the East Rand

Posted on 30 Nov 13:38

Content Specialist (Hoedspruit)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: Hoedspruit
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #BWcontent
Company: GVI

Location: Hoedspruit (or within one-hour drive) 
Reports to: Director of Marketing
Type of Role: Permanent, full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Are you exceptionally talented at writing, editing and creating content, while also passionate about South African wildlife? Do you live in the Hoedspruit area? This is the dream role for someone who is passionate about content creation of the African bush!

About the Role

We are seeking a content specialist, writer and editor to help drive forward the growth of Bushwise, GVI’s sister company, through content creation that creates engagement and ultimate leads to response. This exciting role will be in charge of capturing or creating, editing and publishing inspirational and engaging content for Bushwise, the most comprehensive, accredited Field Guide Training Provider in South Africa. You’re likely to visit the beautiful Bushwise campus in Hoedspruit multiple times a week, and produce content across all Bushwise channels, including but not limited to social media, YouTube, email, blog, paid media and the website. 

Responsibilities

  • Planning, managing, writing and implementing the content calendar for all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
  • Community management across all social media platforms 
  • Planning, managing, writing, editing and implementing the content calendar for blog, in liaison with the Bushwise field team. 
  • Planning, managing, writing and implementing the content calendar for email marketing
  • Creating or adapting auto-email remarketing templates
  • Writing ad copy across all paid channels including Google Search, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
  • Writing and editing web copy that engages and converts across the entirety of each site
  • Managing the creation of and rolling out promotions across all marketing touchpoints
  • Setting up and running a successful YouTube channel, using content collected and edited from the Bushwise campus 
  • Streaming and posting live or edited content from the Bushwise campus and surrounding areas 
  • Driving a structured and ongoing process of gaining reviews from students across all programs 
  • Gaining high-quality content from students on campus, such as photos, videos and testimonials
  • Keeping all third party website content updated, such as that on Go Abroad or Go Overseas.
  • Writing copy and organising production for ad hoc items such as sales resources, brochures, posters and other printed or digital materials

Requirements:

  • BA/BS or equivalent working experience in a marketing or communications related space
  • Video editing skills 
  • Experience with WordPress
  • Attention to detail, impressive organisational skills, a structured thinker and the ability to juggle multiple projects
  • Strategic and creative thinker 

Beneficial skills

  • Knowledge of or experience in the lodge industry or field guiding sector

To apply

If you match the above requirements, please email your CV, along with a short motivation as to why this is the perfect role for you, to recruitment@gviworld.com. Please also include the subject line “Application for Bushwise Content Specialist” in your email application.

Please note: applications without both a CV and a motivation will not be reviewed.

Company Description

GVI and Bushwise are sister companies working together, therefore this role will work with both teams. For more info on Bushwise, visit https://www.bushwise.co.za/.

Posted on 30 Nov 13:30