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Our Head of IT: Infrastructure & Cloud Services exisitsto enable and enhance IT capability to deliver on the group’s current requirements and future strategy.

You’ll be working with the teams in Technology to ensure that infrastructure is available to run the services that have been developed/selected.

Your Areas of Responsibility:

Strategy Development:

• Translate business strategy into tactical IT strategies to address key business requirements, drive capability and produce delivery roadmaps & associated domain architecture.
• Contribute to the development of the IT divisional strategy.

Service Delivery & Project Execution

• Plan, implement & evaluate IT service delivery and project execution in a specific area(s) of the business to align with the standard service management matrix (incl. SLAs).
• Continuously drive IT capability to deliver on group strategic intent.
• Contribute IT expertise & advice to influence discussions and decision-making within the group and respond to internal client requests.

Financial Management

• Develop departmental budget and monitor/control spend in order to deliver strategy. Collaborate with other IT executives to ensure financial feasibility where there are departmental/project overlaps - where the primary financial responsibility sits in another department, there is always a secondary responsibility to deliver within budget.

Risk Management

• Keep abreast of legislative requirements and best practices (e.g. RICA, POPI, ECT act) to highlight risks to the business and ensure compliance at all times.
• Track, monitor and manage IT audits and risk management across the respective portfolios

Team Management

• Ensure that the workload within the team is distributed fairly and in line with the team's priorities and skills to deliver on departmental KPI's / targets. Keep abreast of talent pool to contribute to the recruitment of top talent.
• Drive succession, training and development within the team to ensure resource capability and business continuity.

Vendor Management

• Manage related IT vendors and contractors, including activities such as selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, controlling costs, reducing vendor-related risks and ensuring service delivery.

Security Management

• Ensure that, at all times, the technology landscape within the realm of control is secure and, as far as possible, safe from any external hacking or phishing attacks that could cause reputational damage and or information leakage.

Cloud and On Prem Compute / Hypervisor/ Storage / Backup & DR/ Database Support

• Deploy and maintain the cloud center of excellence and infrastructure strategy for the group through IT operations support and service delivery.
• Operate an innovative and effective multi-skilled support team that delivers excellence in their field.

Facilities Support

• Management of IT production and DR facilities for the group entailing cost control, best environment / location / connectivity and redundancy of these facilities

Networks

• Operate and maintain an optimal WAN/LAN network infrastructure that provides the group with cost effective, highly available, best in class networking services.

What are our minimum requirements to apply?

• A completed degree in IT or Business Management, or similar relevant field
• You have 15-20 years IT Enterprise infrastructure experience AND 10-15 years in an IT management role. Retail experience advantageous.
• You have extensive knowledge in running infrastructure teams including hardware, networking, cloud, security and operational support.
• You have extensive knowledge of a large-scale ICT environment that have a wide range of different technologies.

Our ideal person will also have the following key attributes:

Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; organization and time-management skills; effective negotiation and vendor management skills; proactive problem solver with the ability to think ‘out of the box’; attention to detail.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

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Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage full design aspects for Mechanical Services across a range of building services projects including HVAC, Fire, Wet Services, Vertical Transport, Med Gas, BMS, etc.
• Analysing project requirements in the context of various codes and standard and develop conceptual designs through to a set of construction information.
• Directing a small team to ensure compliant designs are delivered to agreed programmes.
• Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces.
• Develop scripts and add-ins to automate repetitive design aspects and/or to check various design compliance aspects (Preferable).
• Representation at client and professional meetings and being able to present work and engage in technical conversations.
• Maintaining accountability for resourcing, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance, scope management and keeping the client informed on project progress.
• Establish new client relationships and maintain existing client relationships.
  
  
  

• Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum requirements: Active professional registration with a certified engineering body
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience as a Mechanical (HVAC, Fire, Wets, VT, BMS, Med Gas) Engineer within the Built Environment. (Healthcare experience will be highly advantageous).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing multiple teams over multiple deliveries.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience mentored and developed junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of local, international codes and standards, preferably including those applicable to South Africa and the Middle East.
• Strong technical and view of building services, focusing mainly on Mechanical.
• Strong proficiency in chilled water system design.
• Strong proficiency in Revit would be an advantage working on your projects.
• Strong proficiency in IES & HAP and mechanical simulation software is highly advantageous.
• Being confident, a team player, approachable.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Design Services

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Sales Director (Processed Meats Industry)

Recruiter:
Carlysle Human Capital

Job Ref:
DBN000896/AD

Date posted:
Monday, May 26, 2025

Location:
Durban, South Africa

Salary:
Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client , a proudly South African meat processing business with a solid reputation for consistency, is looking for a seasoned Sales Director to join their Management Team. They specialize in creating high-quality ready-to-eat meat products that cater to a wide range of consumer tastes and preferences.

With roots tracing back to 1960, they bring decades of expertise in both retail and manufacturing . This family-run business is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of customers. Their products include processed meats such as Viennas, Frankfurters, Russian Sausages, and Bangers, as well as deli loaves, polonies, sandwich hams, and a range of sliced products.

POSITION INFO:
Your previous retailer/buyer sales and brand management experience and proven track record as a business development specialist, as well as your expertise in managing a team of sales professionals , qualify you to apply.

If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of the EXCO and to take your career to the next level by making this portfolio your own, then this is the role for you! You will be responsible for business development, managing, and improving upon and growing the existing sales force (6 sales professionals and 1 marketing professional), as well as establishing a formal sales strategy, structure, and processes.

The role is based in Springfield, Durban, and reports to the CEO. 35% of their business is KZN-based, and the purpose of this role is to grow sales inside and outside of KZN as part of their growth strategy. 60% of their sales are to the retail industry, with a vast untapped market in the tier 2 (informal) sector from an expansion perspective.

Main Purpose of the role:

• Increase business development efforts to drive sales to enable the factory to operate at full capacity.
• Improve sales force performance and build a strong sales presence.
• Establish the foundational building blocks for current and future growth, including formalizing sales strategies and processes to significantly expand the national presence.
• Oversee brand development and marketing initiatives.

Requirements:

• Proven success in business development and brand management, ideally in the meat industry, with processed meats being a first choice.
• Existing or previous relationships with retailers to leverage.
• Strong team management skills, including the ability to counsel, guide, mentor, discipline, and motivate a sales team.
• High energy, fast-moving, and hungry for success, with a drive to increase profitability.
• Persuasive and credible, with exceptional negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify new business ideas and market gaps and to sell them internally.

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career : Working with a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees as individuals in more than 30 countries? On a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? If you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance :

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Strategically lead the Regional Business Development Managers (of Food & Beverage) in a dotted-line reporting structure and develop the business development strategy for the Food & Beverage industry
• Oversee global revenue and profit margins for this sector
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, including volume, assessable market, and target customer identification on a global, regional, and local scale
• Develop and manage a three-year business plan for the Food & Beverage industry
• Facilitate global knowledge transfer and best practices across this industry
• Ensure global alignment across regional Food & Beverage business development teams
• Join customer visits and lead projects with strategic important customers
• Identify and address gaps in the market portfolio and conduct competitor analysis together with the Head of Portfolio Management Food & Beverage

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in food technology, or related field; a Master's degree is preferred
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or marketing at a managerial level
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams. Lead by example not top down (dotted lines)
• Familiarity with the Food & Beverage market and ability to adapt to fast-changing environments
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders and regional teams
• Ability to travel as needed (30%)

BURKERT CULTURE :

• Burkert employees enjoy an inclusive environment that's open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development. Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life.

Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online application form.

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• To change peoples, lives for the better through wellness, through delivering on OUR PROMISE, which is to welcome and know our members. Be the host whilst owning every interaction and make the member experience memorable
• To drive a social wellness club by having a natural service orientation with a deep passion for wellness and desire to make a positive difference every day
• The Club Experience Manager is a dynamic and customer experienced focused person who will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional experience at Virgin Active. The role involves leading customer experiences, executing strategies that will enhance members satisfaction, and leading a team dedicated to providing outstanding service.
  
  

• Monitor and enhance all aspects of the member experience, ensuring they meet established business standards.
• Analysing member feedback and ensuring corrective action plans are put in place to enhance member experience
• Address member feedback proactively to continuously improve service delivery, actively managing complaints and resolutions times in club.
• Manage access and usage of the facilities in all areas
  
  

• Be the custodian of escalated member queries and complaints, and ensure that queries and complaints are dealt with effectively and timeously, keeping in mind Our Promise pillar of "own every interaction"
• Facilitate effective communication channels for member inquiries and concerns.
• Ensure collaboration across all functions within the club and regional support teams to ensure effective resolution of delivery of club experience expectations.
  
  

• Implement the established wellness philosophy and ensure all member experiences reflect this vision.
• Communicate the importance of wellness to both staff and members, promoting a culture of health and vitality.
  
  

• Oversee the maintenance and presentation of physical spaces and facilities, ensuring they are welcoming and conducive to wellness activities.
• Collaborate with facilities management to address any issues affecting member experience.
  
  

• Execute wellness programs, events, and initiatives that engage members and promote healthy lifestyles whilst ensuring this drives member retention.
• Collaborate with facilities management to address any issues affecting member experience.
  
  

• Encourage social interaction among members to build a strong community within the club.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships with local wellness organizations to enhance member offerings.
  
  

• Monitor Service delivery through setting performance standards.
• Track member satisfaction and engagement metrics, using data to inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Report regularly on the success of implemented initiatives to leadership.
  
  

• Recruit, develop and foster a culture of community and service by ensuring everyone has exceptional service and hosting skills.
• Onboarding and retention of people.
• Create an engaging and inspiring environment by living our People Promise (Be Yourself, Go Together, Work Hard, & Dream Big) as a leader.
  
  

• Matricgrade 12 qualification
• Qualification in sports management, health and wellness, business administration or related field advantageous
• Minimum of 2-4 years in a management role with the health and fitness industry or customer focused environment
• Proven experience in digital engagement platforms
• Proven experience in managing member experiences, activations and events
• Background in wellness programs, community engagement or similar initiatives
• VASA Product Academy or Product Qualification
• Proactive Solution orientation
• Train the Trainer VASA
  
  

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation
  
  

• Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
• The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
• The ability to be agile.
• The ability to be collaborative.
• High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

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Career Growth : Be supported in your career growth through our Brightness of Future pathways within our global organisation.

Celebrate Success : Embrace our famous company culture at Reward & Recognition events throughout the year, including our annual 'Global Gathering' (pack your bags for Lisbon !).

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What It Takes To Be Part Of Our Team Travel Expert : You're the go-to person in your circle for travel recommendations, tips, and tricks.

Innovative Thinker : You seek out new ways to build on your success and think outside the box to find the best travel solutions for your customers.

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Trusted Advisor : Be someone your customers can trust and share their excitement with, showing them you take your business seriously but not yourself.

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A leading CX provider, unrivalled in developing and training its people to be the best they can be. This investment in people ensures longest staff retention possible enabling them to best serve client's customer service needs.

This leaders main function is to manage a team of Planners and Resource schedulers. Reporting to the Finance Director this extremely varied role will be to support and develop your team, ensuring that business strategies and processes are aligned utilising best practice to provide accurate and commercially viable resource models. To identify key initiatives and process changes to continually improve the efficiency and performance of the function. Working with the Senior Operations Team and other Department heads you will be responsible for forecasting, planning and scheduling across both customer service and sales teams to ensure the delivery of service excellence across all channels.

You will use short and long-term forecasting models, adherence and rostering patterns to support and review analysis trends. You will be required to use this information to recommend solutions to optimise effectiveness across all channels. Gathering robust data, you will take a proactive approach to identifying skills gaps and providing solutions.

Working collaboratively with the Operational Teams you will ensure all Service Level KPIs and other key operational targets are achieved across the business.

This roll will be accountable for the direction and development of the planning function, developing your own model for the planning department and recommending to the business the strategy for how this is taken forward to ensure that our approach is forward thinking and innovative delivering a first-class service to our clients and customers.

Key stakeholder relationships in this role will be our Senior Operations Team in order to create an effective operational planning relationship and support Directors and Managers across the business with accurate information that to facilitate the correct decisions for our people and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and Lead a high performing planning team that delivers excellent outcomes for the business.
• Build strong planning to planning relationships with all clients.
• Develop resource forecasting models, ensuring that all resource planning forecasts, scenario's and recommendations are based on sound commercial basis, ensuring resources are utilised effectively
• Analyse future demand and supply forecasts for all clients liaising with relevant departments to ensure that we have enough resource to achieve SLAs
• Work collaboratively with the Operational Management Teams to plan the daily workflow to ensure all operational SLAs are achieved
• Managing holidays and shrinkage in line with forecasts.
• Working with the Operational Management Team to authorise offline activity
• Making appropriate plans for expected changes in profile and workloads. Investigating potential scenarios and finding solutions to challenges
• Offer daily operational support across all channels, drive operational excellence and efficiency improvements
• Work with the Senior Operational Team to shape, define and deliver customer service KPIs around productivity and proactively report and review performance
• Work with the Senior Operational Team to identify operational, financial and process efficiency's. Produce FTE modelling solutions to drive the most cost effective and efficient solutions for the business
• Seek opportunities to improve MI, technologies, workforce management tools and roster management
• Continually monitor and propose effective shift patterns to match business requirements, optimising the performance of all Operational Teams and maximising agent satisfaction by providing flexible options
• Monitoring and reporting on forecast accuracy, trends and utilisation
• Provide information, analysis and advice on headcount and pipeline
• Providing daily, weekly and monthly reports to the Leadership Team as required
• Ad-hoc duties and projects as required

Key Requirements

Professional Experience :

• Essential- 3+ year minimum experience in managing a team
• Proven experience in a Resource & Planning environment
• Desired- Professional qualification in Resource Planning
• Previous experience of being in a similar role (essential)
• Previous experience of forecasting for a multi-channel customer service function, forecasting demand for voice, email, chat and back office tasks (essential)
• BPO experience ( preferred but not essential)
• Experience of forecasting and scheduling for complex operations
• Proven experience of designing and implementing contact centre resource models, impact assessments and scenarios to influence and communicate
• Advanced use of MS Office suite packages (particularly Microsoft excel)
• Self-motivated and performance driven with the ability to manage and prioritise a heavy workload
• Excellent communication, ability to work well with a wide range of people
• Experience with workforce management system IEX Totalview (NICE) experience preferred but not essential
• Ability to develop resourcing strategies used to deliver client requirements
• Previous experience of working in a fast paced, cross-functional group
• Ability to challenge and question trends to address issues and identify opportunities for financial growth
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, communication, management and organisational skills
• Awareness of commercial models employed within the accounts and the impacts of their teams decisions on financial performance.

Judgement & Decision Making

• Ability to make key decisions that impact resource
• Ability to problem solve and come up with solutions
• Ability to identify when and how to escalate
• Understand when and who should be challenged when there are issues
• Must be able to intuitively execute resource planning strategies

We’re on the hunt for a talented Creative Director with deep expertise in the retail industry, someone who can seamlessly blend bold creativity with strategic thinking.

This role calls for an exceptional eye for design, a strong sense of visual storytelling, and a natural flair for art direction. We’re looking for a visionary leader who can inspire, guide, and mentor a creative team to consistently produce outstanding work.

Equally important, this person should be confident in client-facing environments and contribute meaningfully to the commercial side of the business.

The position is based in Durban, and we’re looking for someone who is either already based there or open to relocating.

We’d love to hear from you.

Location : Durban

Salary : R100 000

Working Model : Full time in office

At PeoplePartners we are on a mission to transform the way businesses build andretain highperforming teams. As a leading outsourced talent solutionsprovider we partner with global clients to deliver strategic staffing andrecruitment solutions. Our clientcentric approach is what makes us different we dont just fill roles we create success stories! Learn more at .

Job Overview

Are youpassionate about client success retention and revenue growth Do you thrivein a role that blends relationship management business development andproblemsolving If so this role is perfect for you! We arelooking for a Success Partner to join our Durbanbased team and manage ourAustralian client base . Reporting to the Head of Sales (South Africa) you willplay a pivotal role in :

• Driving organic growth throughproactive client engagement.
• Ensuring high client retentionby addressing challenges before they escalate.
• Increasing client replacementtowards attrition to sustain and grow revenue.

Job Description

As one of the Success Partners part of your responsibilities will include :

• Client Onboarding & Success Management Guide clients throughonboarding ensuring they have the best experience with PeoplePartners from dayone.
• Regular Client Engagement Conduct catchups audits and strategysessions to identify challenges and opportunities.
• Proactive ProblemSolving Hear the whispers before thescreams act on early signs of dissatisfaction to prevent churn.
• Revenue Growth & Upselling Identify opportunities for clientsto expand their teams through referrals reengagement and crossdepartmentstaffing.
• Client Advocacy & Feedback Drive a high Net Promoter Score(NPS) by delivering exceptional service and ensuring continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Matric Bachelor degree in Business Development or a relatedfield.
• At least 3 years of experience in client relationship managementaccount management or business development (ideally in BPO staffing ortalent solutions).
• A selfmotivated adaptable mindset with a passion for clientsuccess.
• Strong ability to drive growth and retention through high levels ofcustomer service.
• Proficiency in ProblemCentric Selling : Expertise in identifyingclient needs and pain points through detailed discovery processes.
• Track Record in Upselling : Demonstrated ability to leverage clientinsights to craft solutions that enhance client value and boost revenue.
• Exceptional Communication Skills : Superior verbal andwritten communication abilities crucial for negotiations and highleveldealings.
• Exceptional problemsolving and negotiation skills.
• Techsavvy and able to analyze data to inform client strategies.
• Availability to work overnight hours 12 : 00 AM 09 : 00 AM SAST) toalign with our APAC / AU client base.
• Experienceworking with an AU / APAC client base.
• Background insales talent acquisition or HR consulting.
• Familiaritywith CRM tools and customer success metrics (e.g. organic growth targetsattrition rates).
• Onsite setup
• Companyprovided equipment
• 21 Leave Credits
• Birthday Gift
• Loyalty Gift
• Christmas Gift
• WorkLife Balance
• Active employee engagements physically such as Christmas Party & Team Building and virtual events such as townhall with prizes.

Key Skills

Collection,Customer Service,C,Communication,Dcom,AC Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1