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SUMMARY:

Our client in the software sector is seeking a highly skilled Program Director on a contract duration of 6 months.

Program Director

Recruiter:

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000683/Tshid

Date posted:

Friday, July 4, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client in the software sector is seeking a highly skilled Program Director on a contract duration of 6 months.

POSITION INFO:

Job Summary:

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing and coordinating a portfolio of projects and initiatives aligned with the organization’s strategic goals. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing program budgets and timelines, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and driving successful delivery of program objectives. The Program Director plays a critical leadership role in ensuring consistency, communication, and alignment across projects while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in program or project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional programs in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in budgeting, resource planning, and risk management.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or PRINCE2 are an advantage.
  
  

• Strategic thinking with the ability to balance short-term priorities and long-term goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments.
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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The Commercial Legal Advisor at our client's advertising company will be responsible for overseeing contract drafting, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and managing zoning matters in various localities. The role involves providing legal support and guidance to ensure that all business activities are conducted within the legal framework.

Responsibilities :

• Draft and review commercial contracts with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and laws in all business operations.
• Research and interpret zoning regulations in different localities to support business activities.
• Provide legal advice on a wide range of commercial and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address legal concerns and mitigate risks.

Qualifications :

• Law degree from a recognized institution.
• Admitted Attorney
• At least 3 years PQE
• Proven experience in commercial law and contract drafting.
• Knowledge of local regulations and zoning laws.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Job title : Divisional Manager (Advocacy)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : July 23, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Accountabilities :

The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include :

• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy Development, Policy Advocacy and Policy Analysis
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• People and Operational Management
• Legislative and Regulatory Impact Assessment
• Public Sector and Private Sector Interface

Requirements

• A minimum of a relevant Master’s Degree in Economics, Law or equivalent.
• Preference will be given to candidates with executive leadership training and experience in competition law, economic policy, or stakeholder relations.
• A minimum of 10 years related working experience with 6 years' experience working at executive management level.
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to the formulation and development of public policy (e.g., white papers, policy submissions, legislative inputs).
• Track record in stakeholder engagement and in managing complex multi-stakeholder projects (e.g., cross-sector initiatives, inter-agency collaborations).
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and negotiating at an executive level with public and private sector stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in leading high-level strategic stakeholder engagements with policymakers, regulatory authorities, business leaders, and international organisations.
• Experience in leading or overseeing screening or case classification processes in a regulatory or enforcement environment will be a strong advantage.

Other considerations and added advantage :

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.
• International and Multilateral Experience – experience representing institutions in global policy discussions (e.g. AU, SADC, OECD)
• Extensive experience in implementing transformation projects – the role requires a candidate who has designed and implemented policies driving market transformation, particularly projects promoting the entry and growth of SMMEs in markets and supporting growth and participation of firms owned by HDPs.

Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead enterprise-wide cyber security efforts. In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for driving the Group’s information security strategy, ensuring the protection of AVBOB’s digital assets, systems, and data. You will play a critical part in upholding regulatory compliance, managing cyber risk, and strengthening our reputation as a trusted service provider.

You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package. You will be working for an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

Responsibilities include :

Develop and execute AVBOB’s information security strategy aligned with business goals and digital innovation.

Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, balancing innovation and cyber risk.

Drive secure adoption of technologies including cloud, AI, and data analytics.

Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats (e.g., ransomware, data breaches, insider threats).

Lead security assessments, technology deployments, and compliance audits.

Collaborate with ICT, PMO, and Group Risk to manage enterprise-wide security initiatives.

Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and industry standards (NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS).

Minimise legal, reputational, and financial risk through proactive governance.

Develop and enforce AVBOB’s Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP).

Oversee disaster recovery and continuity planning.

Lead security audits, assessments, and real-time threat investigations.

Implement training programs to build cybersecurity awareness across all departments.

Foster a culture of shared responsibility and high performance within the security function.

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Job title : Director : Strategy and Planning

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : July 25, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants should be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences / Economics / Development Planning / Communication.
• A postgraduate qualification will serve as an advantage.
• Five (5) years’ experience at middle / senior management level with extensive experience in strategic planning for government and / or entities.
• Ability to communicate excellently across all levels of employees in the department

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the development of the department’s Five-year Strategic Plan – which includes market research and competitive analysis, analysis of industry trends and emerging opportunities and forecast; conduct annual reviews of the department’s strategic plan progress and advise amendments; institutionalise strategy development practices and ensure the development of functional strategies in line with best practice; develop and maintain departmental norms and standards and a uniform framework for planning; oversee the participation of the department in national planning processes; coordinate the process of cascading the departmental planning and alignment to the Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE); scan and align positioning of the department to national imperatives; coordinate planning workshops; compilation of the departmental situational analysis and develop annual and strategic performance plans.
• Facilitate Branch planning workshops; develop and submit the strategy and annual performance plans; coordinate the development of Branch Annual Operational Plans (AOPs); conduct the annual review of the Service Delivery Model (SDM) and refine the department’s operating model aligned to the strategy.
• Develop service standards and charter. Review standard operating procedures of all branches. Manage the directorate’s budget. Ensure that the directorate complies with relevant Public Service legal / regulatory requirements and / or guidelines.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) for staff in the directorate.
• Ensure that the directorate’s AOP is developed and monitored. Ensure management of directorate’s operational risks.

Job Advertisement : Principal Structural Engineer

Cape Town / Pretoria Office

Department : Structures

Contract Type : Permanent

We are seeking a Principal Engineer who is the highest-ranking technical expert, responsible for driving innovation, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. This role oversees critical projects, ensures technical excellence, and contributes to the long-term vision of the company.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY .

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement engineering strategies that align with organizational objectives.
• Drive innovation by researching and integrating cutting-edge technologies and methods.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance project outcomes.

Technical Authority

• Provide final approval on designs, methodologies, and project solutions.
• Act as the technical advisor for the organization, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Establish and maintain best practices, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Project Oversight

• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of high-value, complex projects.
• Monitor project portfolios, ensuring alignment with budgets, timelines, and objectives.
• Resolve escalated technical challenges and risks with creative, high-impact solutions.

Organizational Development

• Mentor engineers and contribute to leadership training programs.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across departments.
• Represent the organization at conferences, industry panels, and client meetings.

EDUCATION, LANGUAGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• ECSA Professional Registration

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 15 + years of experience with demonstrated leadership in engineering roles.
• Recognized expertise in a specific discipline, with published work or industry contributions.

Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities.

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Matrocast is seeking to fill the position of Senior Material Testers on various sites in the Gauteng and other regions.

The ideal candidate for this position will be reliable, honest, hardworking, and competent in all civil engineering laboratory tests with an appetite to grow within the industry.

• A Senior Materials Tester is responsible for supervising and/or carrying out and taking responsibility for testing for all tests that the employee is deemed competent for, strictly in accordance with prescribed methods.
• A Senior Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning up the site or workshop after tasks are completed or at the end of the day, whichever comes first.
• A Senior Materials Tester must adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• A Senior Materials Tester is responsible for orally reporting any deviations, irregularities, and non-conformances.
• A Senior Materials Tester must perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• A Senior Materials Tester is responsible for performing all field and laboratory work including sampling, calculations, and performing test methods accurately.
• Complete timesheets accurately on a daily basis.
• Ensure discipline within his/her assigned department.

• Sampling and preparation experience advantageous.
• Administration experience will be advantageous.
• Fieldwork (densities, layer/stockpile sampling, manufacture and handle concrete cubes, DCP, Ring and Ball test (road surfaces), Sand Patch, On Site Viscosity tests, Sampling of Asphalt and Bitumen).
• Competent and qualified to do all tests in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete/aggregate.
• Do all calculations in full related to the tests mentioned above.
• Control laboratory activities such as quality control under supervision.
• Physically able and willing to work with, move, and pick up samples as required.

Grade 12 / NQF4 or an additional three years relevant experience for each year of schooling below grade 12.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.

• Language: Proficiency in English (Read, write, speak).
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must be competent and comfortable with the SANS and THM 1 test methods.
• Driver's License for Field Work positions.

Remuneration: Positions are project linked and we offer a market-related remuneration package with attractive benefits.

Note: All appointments are made in line with our employment equity plan.

Apply only when your profile and skills match the requirements as stated above.

Purpose of the Job:

The General Manager: Strategy will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Executive Committee acting as an internal consultant to shape, align and drive the strategic direction of Postbank. The role is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of the bank's long-term strategy in alignment with national development objectives, financial inclusion mandates, and Postbank's transformation into a fully-fledged, sustainable, digital-first state bank.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Advisory

• Lead the development and periodic review of the bank’s corporate strategy, annual business/performance plans and transformation roadmap.
• Act as an internal consultant across business units, advising on strategic alignment, performance optimisation, and innovation.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with Exco and Board Committees, including scenario planning and strategy refreshes.
• Translate strategic intent into actionable and measurable plans and initiatives.

Execution Oversight and Performance Monitoring

• Drive the execution of the strategy across the business through full integration with the Project Management Office (PMO) in alignment with the Corporate Plan and Annual Performance Plan.
• Work with business units to cascade strategic priorities and ensure alignment in operational plans and KPIs.
• Monitor implementation progress of key strategic initiatives, identifying risks and recommending course corrections.
• Lead the development and reporting of performance dashboards for executive and board use.

Research, Policy and Environmental Scanning

• Lead environmental scanning and strategic research on market trends, policy changes, competitor activity, and socioeconomic shifts.
• Develop strategic insights and policy recommendations that support Postbank’s public development finance and financial inclusion role.

Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment

• Support the CEO and EXCO in engagements with shareholders and stakeholders (e.g. National Treasury, DCDT, Parliament), regulators (e.g. Prudential Authority), and key partners.
• Prepare strategic content for presentations, submissions, and oversight reports to government and parliamentary bodies.

Special Projects and Thought Leadership

• Drive and/or support high-priority strategic projects, including market entry, partnerships, product expansion, and digital transformation.
• Provide thought leadership on topics such as financial inclusion, digital banking models, ESG strategy, and public sector innovation.

Team Management

• Lead, motivate, guide and manage the team to create an enabling environment to achieve strategic objectives through a culture of performance excellence that promotes teamwork, collaboration, professional development and growth.
• Manage performance of direct reports, ensuring agreement of annual goals, measuring performance against agreed goals and dealing with non-performance accordingly. Talent management of direct reports including career development/pathing for all staff and succession planning for key positions

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• Relevant Post Graduate qualification in business administration/strategic management (NQF Level 9), e.g. MBA/MBL
• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategy development and execution, preferably in financial services or banking
• Proven track record in leading strategic projects and advising executive leadership
• Experience in working with or within state-owned enterprises or regulated environments is highly advantageous

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Strategy development, planning and execution
• Commercial awareness, including market and competitor analysis
• Strategic process enhancement
• Change management
• Change Management Methodologies
• Organisational development, management techniques and good business practices
• Financial Management
• Value Chain Management
• Risk and Compliance management
• Relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Banks Act
• Postbank Act
• Companies Act
• King IV etc

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent consulting, facilitation, and communication skills
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of the South African financial services landscape and policy environment
• Project management and change management expertise
• High level of integrity, discretion, and emotional intelligence
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Mission-driven and committed to public service
• Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Results-driven with a focus on impact

Closing date: 22 July 2025

Disclaimers:

The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the bank’s employment equity plans, we encourage and welcome applications from diverse groups from the South African Employee active population. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.

POPIA provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.

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A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the St. Louis, MO area is seeking a Principal Automation / Controls Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of automation and electrical control systems that support pharmaceutical production processes—including sterile and highly regulated environments.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in manufacturing controls engineering, be well-versed in regulated environments such as cGMP or FDA-regulated industries, and demonstrate strong technical leadership within cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of control systems across manufacturing operations.

• Execute capital projects, including scope development, equipment upgrades, control system design, installation, and commissioning.

• Support and troubleshoot existing automation infrastructure, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and related instrumentation.

• Collaborate with departments such as Operations, Project Management, Quality, and EH&S to align engineering efforts with site objectives.

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance strategies for automation systems.

• Identify system improvements and ensure implementation aligns with compliance standards and business priorities.

• Conduct field inspections and oversee system integrations, including electrical panel builds and hardware installation.

• Contribute to the planning and execution of capital budgets, including vendor coordination and estimating labor/materials.

• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, cGMP, ISO, NRC).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field highly .

• Minimum of 8 years of automation/controls engineering experience in manufacturing.

• Strong working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI platforms, and industrial automation systems.

• Experience with robotics, vision systems, and industrial sensors.

• Proven ability to manage automation capital projects from design through implementation.

• Experience supporting systems in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar).

• Familiarity with Computer System Validation, change control processes, and project documentation requirements.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• : Experience with 480V/110V power distribution, Building Management Systems (BMS), security/access control systems.

• : Understanding of network protocols (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet) and SQL database reporting.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• FDA Regulations
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• Programming Machine Vision Systems
• PLC Wiring Experience
• SQL Administration Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)
• Vision System
• HMI
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot