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Content Producer – Sports (Cape Town)

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Independent Media is one of South Africa’s leading print media production companies. Our stable of fine, quality publications include 18 of the country’s most prominent newspapers with The Star in Johannesburg,Cape Times and Cape Argus in Cape Town and The Mercury in Durban firmly entrenched in millions of households throughout South Africans.

Quality Controller (Grabouw)

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Vacancy

Quality Controller

The successful person will be part of the Technical Team and report to the Quality Control Manager.

Responsibilities:

Key Areas of Responsibilities will include the following but not be limited to:

Quality Control Checks

  • Assist in the checking of critical control points, temperature, chlorine etc.
  • Monitoring of quality standards according to product specifications in packing (cut-ups, fillets, whole birds, price marking, dispatch), and all other processes in the entire factory.
  • Assist in meat examining and rejection of diseased birds and portions (De-feathering and Evisceration).
  • Assist in pre-ops inspection after night cleaning.
  • Housekeeping (internal auditing) of all areas in and around the factory. 

Quality Control Document Management System

  • Recording and reporting on all critical control points, temperature, chlorine etc.
  • Complete all the relevant quality related documentation for all checks conducted.

We offer a competitive salary with benefits. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Company’s EE Policy.

Interested applicants should forward their CV’s to: e-mail address target=”_blank on or before 26 February 2021. Please clearly specify the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you have not been contacted within 1 month, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum grade 10.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong and confident individual who has the ability to challenge and question quality standards.
  • Disciplined, honest and reliable individual.
  • Enthusiastic and energetic individual.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Ability to be a team player.

Posted on 12 Feb 13:12

Call Centre Consultant (Remote working conditions)

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Remuneration: negotiable Cost to company 
Benefits: Discussed in the interview
Location: Remote working conditions
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #CC Consultant
Company: Private Property South Africa

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

As a Call Centre Consultant, your number one job is to help us become #1 in the industry by focusing on providing an exceptional service to our customers. You will be the first point of contact for all our customers and responsible for addressing and resolving all inquiries and complaints via phone, email and live chat. With your experience, you competently advise, help and direct our customers. Every interaction with the customer should include our secret recipe to success: Customer Obsession.

The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about providing exceptional customer service and has a natural aptitude to working in a technical environment. In this role, you will help improve the experience customer have with our online business and so computer literacy and exposure to the technical support function are core skills required for the success of this role. The environment is best suited to the individual who is determined to succeed, excited to grow and is able to work well in a pressurized and fast paced environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Call Resolutions and Escalations

  • Resolves product or service issues by clarifying the customer’s complaint, determining the cause of the problem, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem, expediting correction or adjustment, and following up to ensure resolution.
  • Uses knowledge, skills and experience within the customer experience environment to handle difficult customers and make sure that each customer has an excellent customer experience with our business.
  • Identifies opportunities to attract potential customers by answering product and service questions.

Information Management

  • Keeps detailed records of customer complaints that enable the organization to analyse problems and find ways to prevent potential re-occurrences that may taint the customer journey lifecycle.
  • Maintains customer records by obtaining and updating customer account information such as name, address, phone number, and payment method.
  • Ensures that customer information is obtained, stored and distributes in adherence with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
  • Uses the CRM system to help the business recognise the value of our customers and enable stronger, more meaningful customer relationships. The better you understand your customers, the more responsive you can be to their needs. With our focus on customer obsession, you will be expected to prioritize the customer relationship at all times.

Relationship Management

  • Engages in more meaningful customer relationships by taking the time to learn more about our customers’ needs and behaviours in order to develop stronger relationships with them.
  • Assist the businesses to gain an insight into the behaviour of our customers and modify business operations to ensure that customers are served in the best possible way.

Working Conditions

  • Extended working hours where applicable
  • Works remotely

Company Description

An inspiring culture and organisation to be a part of.
At Private Property, our values define our culture. These values form the core of who we are as people and inform how we operate our business.

Our culture is built on the following values: Service. Collaboration. Innovation. Agility. Grit.
These values give us purpose and direction as we strive to achieve great things together.

Our teams
We invest in our people and help them to grow with us. We are proud of the calibre of our people and are successful because of t

Requirements:
What you Need to Succeed :Qualifications, Experience & Aptitude

  • Minimum Degree qualification or relevant Diploma in Marketing, Business Management
  • Minimum 3 years working in a call centre environment
  • Experience working remotely is a huge advantage but not necessary
  • Industry experience is a huge advantage but not necessary
  • Experience working in a Digital marketing or e-commerce environment is a huge advantage but not necessary
  • You will work remotely, and the company will provide you with the tools you need. As a remote worker, you will need a conducive workspace and a secure internet line (non -negotiable)
  • The ideal candidate communicates effectively, is committed to solving customer problems
  • We are searching for a reliable, dependable self-starter who is excited about personal and professional development. This role will offer you the opportunity to grow, excel and own your space – we seek to attract someone who is excited about the prospect of continuous growth and development and helping us make a difference in the Property Sector
  • Demonstrated strong prioritization and time management skills as well as problem solving skills
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to integrate information from multiple sources quickly and accurately

Please include certificates in line with minimum requirements listed above.

Posted on 12 Feb 12:49

Digital Producer (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: Basic salary 
Benefits: Medical Aid
Location: Johannesburg, Bryanston
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid/Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #DP/JHB
Company: Ogilvy Cape Town

Job description

A digital producer generally has a background in project management, experience with a hybrid role (client service and production) or pure play expertise. Skills relating to organisation, communication and attention to detail are a must. A keen interest, fast learning and passionate energy for learning new technologies and thinking “outside the box”.

  • From the initial brief, the DP is fully accountable for defining and managing project scope; risk assessment, deliverables, schedules, budgets and the assignment of both internal and external resources accordingly to meet the established criteria.
  • Ongoing collaboration with the delivery managers and client service teams is expected to ensure processes are followed and delivery from beginning to end-product on time and within budget.
  • DP must be able to coordinate a full-service directive from brief creation, scope, finances and full management of the project.
  • Must have a keen sense of creative and development technologies and be able to serve in an advisory capacity to non-digital departments on digital asks
  • Ensure all stakeholders are onboard at the project kickstart and strong communication skills to manage the product delivery.

Requirements

  • Good experience in a similar role within an integrated agency model.
  • Creative and development technical knowledge are preferred.
  • Proven knowledge and significant track record of managing projects both on and offline using standard.
  • A track record for connecting to and delivering against client business objectives.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Have a good understanding of digital industry development standards and quality control.

Posted on 12 Feb 12:11

PR Business Director – Corporate (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: negotiable 
Location: Johannesburg, Bryanston
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #PRBD003
Company: Ogilvy South Africa

The role of Business Director is a senior management position at Ogilvy Public Relations. The Business Director of the Corporate Practice holds responsibility and accountability for the full business function of their practice or unit as well as contributes towards decision making across the entire agency.

The Business Director of the Corporate Practice is responsible for the following core functions:

 Management functions

  • Developing a strategy for the practice
  • Day to day running of the practice
  • Management reporting
  • Member of the Management Council and participation in management activities

Financial functions

  • Budgets and forecasts for the unit
  • Control of monthly billings
  • Management of debtors
  • Management of client contracts

 Staff/HR functions

  • Management of all staff functions in the unit
  • Approval and management of leave, expenses and claims
  • Management of appraisals and performance issues
  • Management of all new hires and related documentation

 New Business Development

  • Development of a new business strategy
  • Ongoing identification and targeting of business opportunities
  • Assisting and leading teams on new business

The Business Director of the Corporate Practice will be appraised annually according the following areas of competency:

Competency area – Professional Skills

  • Has and applies specialized industry expertise to client work
  • Has established media, professional, industry, consumer and other relevant contacts
  • Builds effective productive account teams
  • Anticipates client needs and problems and develops creative and effective solutions
  • Is responsible for the overall development of programmes bases on team input
  • Has strong presentation skills and the ability to apply them in a range of presentation settings
  • Leverages talents of colleagues in own problem solving
  • Builds and develops agency and client accounts and resources
  • Continually seeks new ways to learn and improve
  • Demonstrates an outstanding degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all written work\

Competency area – Account Management and Business Development

  • Sets and manages client expectations
  • Provides leadership in growing existing accounts and anticipates and leads in the resolution of emerging account problems
  • Identifies and pursues opportunities for developing new business within and across company offices and practice areas
  • Delivers strong analyses strategy and concepts to new programme development and ensures that the team contributes quality ideas and recommendations for new/expanded programmes and proposals
  • Develops presentations for clients relative to programmes
  • Ensures team is informed about, and involved in, projects and has knowledge of cases, products, services and the application of resources and technology to client work
  • Is an effective planner of media relations strategies, large-scale events and other elements of account/project activity
  • Familiar with Ogilvy products and O-village databases

Competency area – People Management and Interpersonal Skills

  • Is responsible for hiring, assessment and career development activities (where appropriate with senior managers)
  • Works with management to identify and address supervisory training, leadership and career development needs and opportunities within the team or practice group and helps to ensure that those needs are met
  • Manages staff to maximise productivity and individual, team and financial performance
  • Identifies strengths and weaknesses of direct reports and team members, providing guidance and counseling on job performance and career development as appropriate
  • Manages timely performance reviews for direct reports
  • Delegates effectively
  • Routinely seeks and shares information with colleagues
  • Assists peers in problem solving
  • Develops and implements solutions when required

Competency area – Financial/Administrative

  • Contributes to forecasting and projections
  • Develops accurate budget and monitors them effectively
  • Oversees timely development and distribution of bills and activity reports
  • Follows up with clients on collections and other financial and administrative details
  • Is aware and understands contractual agreements and their impact on agency procedures
  • Ensures that staff complete and submit their timesheets on time
  • Completes own timesheets and submits them on time

Posted on 12 Feb 12:08

Financial Controller (Johannesburg)

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We’re recruitment experts who specialise in digital. With over 15 years experience ,Here’s what we offer. FAST, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Speed is everything in this business, which is why work around the clock to get results fast. A UNIQUE DIGITAL FOCUS We’re passionate about digital and uniquely focused on helping the industry grow. From Client Service to Paid Media, SEO, Marketing, and more, we’ve got it covered. NATIONAL NETWORK With contacts across the South Africa and some obroad, we have the ability to find work placements and opportunities irrespective of location. IMPROVISED SOLUTIONS Whether it’s immersing ourselves in company culture or hot desking at clients to find them the perfect candidate, we pull out all the stops.

Data Quality Officer (Mahikeng)

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Remuneration: R16500 per month Basic salary 
Benefits: Discovery Life Cover
Location: Mahikeng
Job level: Junior/Mid
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Reference: #DQO/NW120221
Company: Community Media Trust

Job description

CMT seeks to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Data Quality Officer (DQO) to be based in NW, Mahikeng. The position would suit somebody who lives in/around Mahikeng. The primary purpose of this position is to provide efficient data management support for the implementation of monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities. The DQO will report to the Senior M&E Officer. Salary commensurate with experience. 

Key duties and responsibilities (may include but are not limited to)

  1. Data management and reporting
  2. Data Publication
  3. Training, mentoring and coaching data capturers

 To apply:When applying please quote the correct reference number DQO/NW120221 in the subject line to the attention HR Assistant at target=”_blank
Only online applications with the correct attachments will be accepted – should you not quote the correct reference number; your application will not be viewed.

CMT is committed to equity in our employment practices. It is with intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. CMT reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

Closing date: 26 February 2021 (12:00 PM)

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. If you do not receive a response within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. CMT reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification.

Company Description

Community Media Trust (CMT) is a South African NGO focusing on communication in the fields of basic human rights. CMT aims to empower individuals and communities, encouraging them to take part in managing and improving their own lives, promoting healthy and health-seeking behaviour and basic human rights. It does this through media and outreach programmes that provide scientific information in a format that is easy to understand.
Please visit our website to find out more about CMT – www.cmt.org.za

Requirements

  • Two years’ experience in HIV and AIDS or Public Health field;
  • Two years’ experience working on monitoring, evaluation and reporting in PEPFAR funded projects;
  • Two years’ experience in data verification/ quality assurance
  • Two to three years’ experience implementing data intensive programs and designing monitoring and evaluation tools;
  • Computer Literacy – Advanced level in MS Excel, MS Access and MS Word.
  • Technical, professional knowledge and expertise
  • Valid code 8 driver’s license with driving experience

 Personal attributes

  • Innovative thinking                                                                              
  • Good Communication skills                                                              
  • High level of attention to detail                                                      
  • Customer centric focused                                                                  
  • Problem solving skills
  • Self-Reliance
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Integrity
  • Compassion

Posted on 12 Feb 10:12

Data Quality Officer (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R16500 per month Basic salary 
Benefits: Discovery Life Cover
Location: Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni
Job level: Junior/Mid
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Reference: #DQO/GP120221
Company: Community Media Trust

Job description

CMT seeks to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Data Quality Officer (DQO) to be based in GP, Ekurhuleni. The position would suit somebody who lives in/around Ekurhuleni. The primary purpose of this position is to provide efficient data management support for the implementation of monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities. The DQO will report to the Senior M&E Officer. Salary commensurate with experience. 

Key duties and responsibilities (may include but are not limited to)

  1. Data management and reporting
  2. Data Publication
  3. Training, mentoring and coaching data capturers

To apply:When applying please quote the correct reference number DQO/GP120221 in the subject line to the attention HR Assistant at az.gro.tmc@tnemtiurcer
Only online applications with the correct attachments will be accepted – should you not quote the correct reference number; your application will not be viewed.
CMT is committed to equity in our employment practices. It is with intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives.
CMT reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

Closing date: 26 February 2021 (12:00 PM)
Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. If you do not receive a response within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. CMT reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification.

Company Description

Community Media Trust (CMT) is a South African NGO focusing on communication in the fields of basic human rights. CMT aims to empower individuals and communities, encouraging them to take part in managing and improving their own lives, promoting healthy and health-seeking behaviour and basic human rights. It does this through media and outreach programmes that provide scientific information in a format that is easy to understand.
Please visit our website to find out more about CMT – www.cmt.org.za

Requirements

  • Two years’ experience in HIV and AIDS or Public Health field;
  • Two years’ experience working on monitoring, evaluation and reporting in PEPFAR funded projects;
  • Two years’ experience in data verification/ quality assurance
  • Two to three years’ experience implementing data intensive programs and designing monitoring and evaluation tools;
  • Computer Literacy – advanced level in MS Excel, MS Access and MS Word.
  • Technical, professional knowledge and expertise
  • Valid code 8 driver’s license with driving experience

 Personal attributes

  • Innovative thinking                                                                              
  • Good communication skills                                                              
  • High level of attention to detail                                                      
  • Customer centric focused                                                                  
  • Problem solving skills
  • Self-reliance
  • Stress tolerance
  • Integrity
  • Compassion

Posted on 12 Feb 10:11

Mid-Level Digital Designer/Website Designer (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: negotiable Negotiable depending on experience 
Location: Johannesburg, Constantia Kloof
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Temporary
Reference: #PB01
Company: Point.b Digital Agency

Job description

Point.b Digital Agency, an internet media and digital marketing company focused on providing online services to small and medium enterprises, is looking for a mid-level digital designer/website designer to join our team.

If you are energetic with a passion for web design and digital media, please apply now!

General requirements:

  •  Self-starter, must be able to manage their own workload
  •  Deadline driven
  •  Must be available to work overtime when required
  •  Good sense of humour – don’t take yourself too seriously
  •  Must be able to work in a diverse open plan environment
  •  Be able to focus on multiple projects simultaneously
  •  Fast Learner
  •  Work well under pressure
  •  Take pride in their work
  •  Good administrative skills
  •  Own Transport

Preference will be given to suitably qualified designated candidates. 

Send CV and online portfolio.  No CV’s will be accepted without a portfolio.

Portfolio to be:

Either online link(s) or PDF no larger than 5MB to include reference to work done and currently live.

If we don’t respond to you within two weeks, consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Requirements

  •  Relevant tertiary qualification (N-dip/Degree  from a respectable design institution)
  •  Three+ years experience
  •  Using appropriate underlying technologies for website functionality
    • Full Adobe Suite competence  
    • HTML/CSS 
    • WordPress
    • Woo Commerce
  •  Translating needs of clients and users into concepts
    • Must be able to follow client brief as well as take direction from creative head 
    • Must understand how to translate brief requirements to project
  •  Turning brand into graphics, colours, layout and fonts
    • Must understand CI requirements and limitations
    • Must know how to use initiative to create interesting and modern designs while staying within brand and CI guidelines
  •  Presenting content
  •  Good Social and public speaking skills as well as customer relations skills
  •  Designing to search engine optimisation and rankings
  •  Must know how to design for digital advertising platforms such as Social media and GDN. 
  •  Exceptional creativity and design skills
  •  Remarkable online portfolio – to be sent with CV 
  •  A test will be given to shortlisted candidates

Posted on 12 Feb 09:59

Billing Manager (Cape Town)

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Location: Cape Town
Job level: Mid/Senior
Type: Permanent
Company: Outsourcery

Location: Remote opportunity/work from home
Job type: Permanent, full time.
Desired start date: As soon as possible
Direct reports: One                          1
Working hours: Nine hours per day, Monday-Friday.
Compensation: R35,000 – 50,000 per month, subject to experience.

About AVirtual and Outsourcery

AVirtual is the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing outsourcing provider for SMEs, providing growing businesses with high-quality marketing, administration and finance services at manageable cost, through Outsourcery, it’s partner organisation based in Cape Town.

Outsourcery has a startup culture within a well-established business. It’s a results-oriented organisation, and a strict meritocracy. Promotion is from within whenever possible, and based entirely on performance. It’s a fun place to work, with a work-hard-play-harder culture, while bring family-friendly and committed to work-life balance.

Be Brave.Work+Life. Grow.

What You’ll Be Up To

Billing Management:

You will be responsible for leading and planning the billing operations and will be responsible for enforcing and streamlining billing policies and procedures.

  • Overall management of invoicing / billing cycle.
  • Ensuring all invoicing is processed timeously and accurately.
  • Perform accounting procedures where required.
  • Resolve any queries and process issues related to billing.
  • Review, create and implement best billing practices and procedures.

 General:

  • Identification, investigating and solving of all system and process related issues affecting invoicing.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources (HR), Sales and Finance teams.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and company policies.
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports.

 Why You’re Going to Love Working Here:

  • A flexible, friendly and personable team.
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities to help you succeed and develop your career.
  • Being part of a great company culture.
  • Remote work, virtual position
  • We are one of the fast growing companies in the UK and South Africa (if not the fastest). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience and help scale an international company.

What We’re Looking for in You:

  • High integrity and able to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.
  • Exceptional, effective business professional communication.
  • Incredible attention to detail, analytical
  • Comfortable working across different currencies.
  • Has experience managing the full billing cycle and able to create relevant systems and processes to ensure that the system is efficient.
  • Positive attitude and team player.
  • You should be extremely self-sufficient and able to make decisions on your own.
  • You should be comfortable around technology and willing and able to quickly learn new applications and software. Familiar with accounting software, payroll systems and extremely competent with MS Excel.

Requirements:

  • Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.
  • Minimum five years’ experience working in a similar role.
  • Relevant Accounting/Bookkeeping qualification.
  • Working PC/laptop.
  • Secure and reliable internet connection.

 Please submit your CV and cover letter to az.oc.yrecruostuo@sreerac.

Posted on 12 Feb 09:11