56 Jobs in Mthatha

Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to proactively assist the National Risk Manager to manage risk within the company.

Responsibilities:

Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct Monthly and Quarterly risk assessments on all departments' standard operating and administrative processes.
• Review processes and procedures in stores.
• After audits performed, draft a risk report of the company with recommendations based on findings.
• Monitor controls for stock management, IBT’s, sending and receiving stock, overseeing the resolution of issues between stores and the distribution centre and investigate any variances.
• Management of problematic/high-risk stores in allocated areas with internal audits and provide weekly feedback, report on risks and implementation of preventative measures.
• Review processes and procedures on ground level and ensure any loopholes that arise or are identified are eliminated.
• Drive implementation of new policies or procedures within allocated regions.
• Collate & submit monthly risk reports for allocated region.
• Attend annual regional stocktakes.
• Ensure that stocktake procedures are adhered to during the count by staff & third party.
• Investigate high-value stock loss identified after stock take was conducted.
• Ensure that stocktake documentation has been submitted & signed off at the Centre.
• Monitor the stock count controls (Departmental Counts) across allocated region.
• Manage and ensure that the Alarm, EAS & CCTV systems are maintained and functional.
• Combine a monthly Crime report for allocated region.
• Drive accountability with store management and staff.
• Identify and facilitate investigations within your area of responsibility.

Personnel:

• Facilitate training of staff and management regarding Risk related policies & procedures.
• Ensure that a Health and Safety team is in place at the store.
• Conduct Monthly meetings with area managers.
• Conduct Monthly feedback meeting with National Risk Manager.

General:

• Adhoc Risk related duties to attend to outside the scope of the Job spec.
• Extensive travel will be required to conduct store visits in allocated region.
• Ability to influence change in the organisation.

Qualifications:

• Matric Required
• Safety Management Diploma / SAMTRAC Certificate (advantageous)
• Emphasis will be placed on relevant working experience.

Will report directly to the National Risk Manager. The purpose of this role is to proactively assist the National Risk Manager in managing risk within the company. The risk officer needs to identify, evaluate, monitor, investigate, and aid the National Risk Manager to improve controls within the business to mitigate and eliminate any potential risk.

Internal Audit:
Conduct Monthly & Quarterly risk assessments on all departments' standard operating & administrative processes and procedures in stores.
After audits performed, draft a risk report of the company with recommendations based on findings.
Monitor controls for stock management, IBT’s, sending and receiving stock, overseeing the resolution of issues between stores and the distribution centre, and investigate any variances.
Management of problematic/high-risk stores in allocated areas with internal audits and provide weekly feedback, report on risks, and implementation of preventative measures.
Review processes and procedures on ground level and ensure any identified loopholes are eliminated.
Drive implementation of new policies or procedures within allocated regions.
Collate & submit monthly risk reports for allocated region.

Loss Prevention:
Attend annual regional stocktakes.
Ensure that stocktake procedures are adhered to during the count by staff & third party.
Investigate high-value stock loss identified after stock take was conducted.
Ensure that stocktake documentation has been submitted & signed off at the Centre.
Monitor the stock count controls (Departmental Counts) across allocated region.
Manage and ensure that the Alarm, EAS & CCTV systems are maintained and functional.
Combine a monthly Crime report for allocated region.
Drive accountability with store management & staff.
Identify and facilitate investigations within your area of responsibility.

Personnel:
Facilitate training of staff & management regarding Risk related policies & procedures.
Ensure that a Health & Safety team is in place at the store.
Conduct Monthly meetings with area managers.
Conduct Monthly feedback meetings with the National Risk Manager.

General:
Adhoc risk-related duties outside the scope of the job specification.
Extensive travel will be required to conduct store visits in allocated region.
Ability to influence change in the organization.
Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
Analytical thinking.
Big picture oriented.
Solid numerical and analytical skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office package.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Risk or Compliance related role (Retail experience would be an advantage).
Matric Required.
Safety Management Diploma / SAMTRAC Certificate (advantageous).
Emphasis will be placed on relevant working experience.

Market Related

Tanager is an international nonprofit that connects smallholder producers and private businesses to co-create new ways of realizing life-changing economic and social opportunities. Our process builds on years of technical expertise, on-the-ground presence and public/private partnerships to unite economic growth with social innovation. Together, we are ushering in an era of equitable market systems that combine profitability with the power to address urgent challenges in poverty, malnutrition, and gender inequity.

In 2022, Tanager partnered with the John Deere Foundation to pilot the Imbewu Farmer Development program that would transition smallholder maize farmers from subsistence farming to commercial production. Derived from the Zulu word for “seed,” Imbewu symbolizes growth and potential—values central to the program’s mission. Building on the success of the first program, Tanager and John Deere Foundation are proud to launch the second phase of Imbewu from November 2024 – October 2028. Imbewu II will expand efforts to improve smallholder farmers’ productivity , minimize post-harvest losses, and enhance overall profitability, driving sustainable agricultural development.

Imbewu II offers a continuum of services to support farmers as they progress from subsistence to commercial agriculture. Key components include digital extension, on-farm training through demonstration plots, improving access to finance and markets to maximize block farming initiatives, and more tailored support to commercial-level farmers. Across all activities, the program emphasizes climate-smart approaches, digital extension, gender and youth empowerment, farming as a business, and access to finance. Building on its initial work with 2,760 smallholder maize farmers, Imbewu II aims to support 6,576 farmers, increase yields by 37%, and increase incomes by 68%.

Pursuant to its mission, Tanager is seeking experienced and talented professionals for the position of Agribusiness Advisor (Agronomist) who can provide agronomic and enterprise development support to smallholders and lead farmers for the Imbewu Farmer Development project. This position will be the project point of contact with lead farmers, agriculture input providers, mechanization providers, maize storage facilities, and maize buyers, among others. This position will be based in Mthatha and report to the Imbewu Team Lead.

The term of the contract is annual with the possibility of extension based on a satisfactory performance review.

Project Management

• Manage a portfolio of project activities related to promoting economies of scale for maize smallholder farmers, improve the access to storage solutions and promote a vibrant ecosystem of small and medium enterprises (SME) associated to the maize production sector.
• Support and inform the co-creation process of project activities with local stakeholders.
• Provide timely and accurate technical information to ensure opportune procurement/grant process.
• Collect program data to enable fact-based donor reporting on the intervention’s results and impact
• Prepare activity and technical reports on monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually to the M&E Manager and Project Team Leader.

Technical Support

• Support the co-creation of innovative agricultural production activities with maize sector stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance to project stakeholders (lead farmers, smallholder farmers, agriculture input providers, mechanization providers, maize storage facilities, and maize buyers, among others) to ensure they follow good agricultural practice (GAP) standards and that they incorporate the provision of technical assistance in their business models as appropriate.
• Support the MEL team capturing key indicators and work with MEL manager to coordinate project data collection to enable fact-based donor reporting on the intervention’s results and impact.
• Conduct and/or facilitate the provision of business management training to SMEs.
• Work with the Team Leader to identify new project stakeholders (i.e., market system actors, lead farmers, smallholder farmers) and ensure their inclusion in the Imbewu project.
• Provide technical inputs to work-plan and technical deliverables.
• Contribute to team learning and knowledge sharing, including documenting best practices and compiling success stories from the field.

Conduct any other relevant activities related to project implementation as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor or Honors Degree in agricultural science, agribusiness, agricultural extension or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience in agricultural project implementation promoting smallholder farmers livelihoods
• Experience in the grain production sector will be considered as an added advantage.
• Experience working with an international or local NGO/NPO is desirable.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to communicate in local language i.e. Xhosa and Zulu will be an added advantage.

Skills and Capabilities

• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and Word and other communication tools (i.e., Teams, Zoom, SharePoint).
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English & Regional Language
• Willingness to travel within & outside the region as and when required.

Please submit your resume to by or before8 th December 2024. Please include the position title in the subject line of the mail. Please submit the resume and related application documents as a single attachment. Please include long-term employment history and any relevant short-term consulting work. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Tanager is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. Please be aware that Tanager does not charge any fee at any step of recruitment.

Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. Legal Aid SA is an accredited Top Employer SA for 10 consecutive years – a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.

The position is based in Mthatha .

1. Support the Local Office’s legal staff by providing paralegal services to persons qualifying for legal aid.
2. Identify and solve matters that are not of a litigious nature.
3. Identify cases of a litigious nature and handover.
4. Keep the client database up to date.
5. Conduct interviews with people applying for legal assistance.
6. Assist the client with the completion of forms.
7. Capturing of matters/file administration – provide assistance with legal admin functions.
8. Prisoner letter processing/dealing with correspondence/mail.
9. Dealing with e-mail correspondence/other Local Office’s requests.
10. Daily prison visits – consultation/documents to be signed such as affidavits/obtaining instructions on appeals/petitions.
11. Obtaining power of attorneys/LA1 – office work (fax/mail/scanning/telephone calls, etc.).
12. Obtaining power of attorneys for appeal/petition matters – visiting prisons (many new appeal matters quarterly to be attended to – to collate with appeal dates).
13. Matters search and attending to telephone queries.
14. Consulting walk-in clients.
15. Support function to HC Practitioners (copies/administration/binding of documents/office filing).
16. Filing of heads of argument.

1. Matric and one (1) year Paralegal qualification.
2. Ability to relate at all levels.
3. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
4. A valid unendorsed code 8 driver’s license is required.
5. Willingness to visit correctional facilities and to interact with inmates.

SALARY: LEVEL 6 R per annum plus benefits.

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 01 July 2019 , quoting the reference number MTHAT/PAR/14/06/2019 in the subject line to or apply online at .

Enquiries to Thenjiwe Magazi Tel:

Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Part-time opportunity:

• Part-time Financial Adviser
• Grade 12
• Currently in an existing role which he or she wants to retain, but supplement value proposition and/or income by offering financial advice
• Access to in-segment market and existing network
• DOFA/Fit & proper
• A valid Driver’s licence and own car
• A clear criminal and credit check
• Proven computer literacy and digital dexterity
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Sound planning and organising abilities
• Ability to collate, analyse and synthesize information
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Sound business acumen
• GRIT, resilience and tenacity to stay the course.
• Sales orientation

Skills

Competencies

Education

Closing Date

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, EC, Mthatha, Nelson Mandela Drive

To provide appropriate financial and estate planning advice to Private and Business Banking Clients (i.e., Private Banking Signature, Premium, Growth and Commercial Banking) in order to solve for their complex financial needs.

• NQF level 7Qualification (Advanced Diploma OR Degree)
• 120 credits or Qualification aligned with FAIS and FSCA requirements
• RE 5: Representatives

• 3-5years' experience in a sales environment, specifically intermediary services for banking and insurance categories.
• Understand Long Term insurance products
• Understand the banks products, processes and systems

• Manage the unbranded channel stores (NC/WH/AD’s/Informal stores) within a geographical location
• First line escalation from trade partners (customer queries) – ECLO
• Manage field marketing agency by ensuring operational compliance and excellence – retail pricing compliance, comparative pricing reporting, availability of stock, updated deals, campaigns & branding
• Achieving specific sales and customer service targets and objectives aligned to the unbranded regional strategy.
• Stakeholder relationships across national chains, wholesalers, alternative distributors and informal trade partners.
• Identify partnerships and collaborations to drive sales through brand and product awareness.
• Implement the distribution strategy within the Unbranded Channels space.
  
  
  

• To implement the Unbranded Channel strategy and roadmap, to ensure maximum sales return and exposure.
• Attention and focus to be given to unbranded channels including National Chains, Wholesalers, Alternative distributors, spazas, traders, street hawkers, etc., mainly within the informal market.
• Establish and maintain relationships with informal traders and spaza operators on behalf of Vodacom to enable improved understanding and establish greater understanding of evolving consumer trends and behaviours.
• Ensure implementation and success of new products and services and identify opportunities to drive product awareness.
• Measure, Analyse and Report on a monthly basis on key activities, findings, learnings and areas of improvement and identify opportunities to improve sales and service that will positively impacts revenues, market share and customer experience.
• Create a monthly call cycle that outlines the store visits of both NC and informal stores, including partnership meetings on a monthly basis.
• Accountable for Vodacom’s KPI’s (revenue, base, market share, usage) in the designated locations and geographies.
• Manage & maintain relationship with trade partners end to end as first point of call/escalation, hence driving the acquisition, retention, and customer experience targets.
• Identify strategic opportunities to maximize profitability for area of responsibility. Liaise with the regional marketing team to facilitate promotions, presence branding and recommend ATL marketing opportunities within the area under care.
• To drive gross adds and VABS efficiencies in the Unbranded channel.
• To identify and recruit new business partners as per channel strategy, in order to increase distribution coverage.
• Implement and manage recovery plans for underperforming towns and stores.
• Manage third party outsource relationships to deliver on the Vodacom KPIs as per SLAs and proactively manage the development and implementation of the sales strategy, projects and general management, e.g., MSI.
• Monitor competitor activities and ensure gap closure through the development of competitor activity plans.
• Knowledge transfer - impart Knowledge transfer, P&P, campaigns, deals, trade bulletins to store staff.
• Provide insights for effective analysing for improvement of TNPS across Retail touchpoints and ENPS for the Region
• Implement people transformation initiatives in third parties
  
  
  

• Matric / Grade 12, and
• 3 year commercial/marketing/sales diploma or degree (NQF 6 or higher) or SAQA accredited equivalent with
• 3-5 years relevant experience (essential)
• Relevant experience in small business development, marketing or sales
• Experience within Retail or Business environment with exposure to Projects implementation, monitoring, commercial & performance management, and stakeholder management (advantageous).
• Work experience in the telecommunications industry (advantageous)
• Driver’s License EBO – Essential
• Own vehicle (Essential)
  
  
  

• Sales Planning & Execution
• Sales & Distribution management
• Channel Marketing
• Performance Reporting
• Strategic Stakeholder and Business Relationship Management
• Commercial and business acumen
• Negotiation Skills
  
  
  

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies
  
  
  

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. We are looking for self-motivated and dynamic individuals who have a passionate entrepreneurial spirit to join one of Africa's leading insurance companies. The role at a glance is about championing our valued customers to achieve their lifetime goals by identifying their financial needs, providing sound financial advice, recommending and implementing "fit for purpose" financial plans and solutions.

• Responsible for the procurement of new business
• Expand sales of products and services with existing customers
• Work mainly on own leads

• Building Trust
• Consultative Selling
• Customer-Focused
• Customer Service
• Customer Understanding
• Direct Selling
• Identifying Sales Opportunities
• Oral Communications
• Probing Questions
• Qualifying Prospects
• Sales Data Management
• Sales Software
• Strategic Selling
• Strengthening Customer Relationships

• Action Oriented
• Balances Stakeholders
• Builds Networks
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

29 September 2025, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!

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 Matrolab is seeking to fulfil a key role in the Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Northwest, Free State Civil Engineering Laboratories. The role requires the incumbent to Perform business administrative duties to provide assistance to Industrial management, operations,technical staff and customers.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a person that is disciplined and treat colleagues and management with respect, deadline & revenue driven and possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career in delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives and ultimately ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, and any deviation is reported without delay.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager, you in the role, are expected to:

• A Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning the company equipment on a regularly basis and that all test equipment is cleaned after completion of any job.
• A Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning up the work area where the job was carried out and will make sure its free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tape, tins).
• A Materials Tester is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Materials Tester is responsible to orally report deviations, irregularities and non-conformances
• A Materials Tester is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• Be competent and able to perform all duties assigned in the Laboratory for the department he/she is applying for (soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, aggregate)
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Integrity & Code of Conduct.
• At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

Qualification and Experience

• Education : Grade 10 / NQF3 or an additional two years relevant experience for each year of schooling below grade 12
• Experience : Grade 10 and two years relevant experience / NQF3 and 2 years relevant experience or an additional 2 years relevant experience for each year of schooling below grade 10.
• Experience and competent to perform all assigned tasks in the relevant department (TMH 1 and SANS)
• Experience in a SANAS accredited lab - advantageious

Remuneration :

Full time position with competitive salary, training and development, internal promotions, travel and responsibilities, from time to time. SGS also offers a competitive and attractive benefits package.

Note:

All appoints are made inline with our employment equity plan.

Should you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please accept your application as unsuccessful.