154 Assistance jobs in South Africa

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Maintenance Assistance to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment's, follow maintenance schedules, attend to breakdowns and upheld safety standards.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and repair all equipment at the Geochem Laboratories.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Be compliant to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Carries out routine services on equipments.
• Carries out conveyor belts repairs and or replacements by mechanical splicing, replacement of idler rollers and scrapers.
• Carries out routine services on oil and air filters, suctions system, crushing and other systems in plant.
• Caries out services and repairs on furnaces, crushers, pulverizes and general facility.
• Manufactures parts and tools through use of basic hand tools and simple turning.
• Performs messenger/driver duties; collects and delivers tools and equipment for the department.
• Assists in Mechanical and Electrical on major jobs’ repair and services as and required.
• Cleans and keeps work areas clean.
• Being able to locate plant problems and resolve effectively to avoid losses and trips.
• Being available for emergency call outs and weekend
• Working long hours when required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric with Maths & Science

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of the facilities’ machines and equipment.
• General hand tools and basic equipment use.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Team cooperation and commitment
• Writing and reading skills in English
• Procedural awareness and understanding.
• Achievement of work targets
• Cooperation and compliance with instructions
• General Conduct
• Safety adherence

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performing auction checks on salvage vehicles.
• Checks includes to ascertain if vehicle is a starter or non-starter. If non-starter, be able to check why vehicle is unable to start.
• Perform basic checks on salvage vehicle such as ODO meter reading, VIN and engine number checks.
• Send daily report on a vehicles checks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have knowledge of vehicles. Not required to be a qualified Mechanic.
• Matric.
• Live in the Middelburg or surrounding areas.
• Experience in the vehicle auctioneering industry will be an advantage.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistance Restaurant Manager to assist the Restaurant Manager in daily operations. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, managing inventory, ensuring quality of service, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the Hospitality sector, specifically in Food and Beverage. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential for this role.

POSITION INFO :

Key Responsibilities :

Operational Support

• Assist in managing the day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service during all shifts.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to maintain efficient food and beverage delivery.
• Ensure all areas of the restaurant are clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Supervise the opening and closing procedures of the restaurant.

Guest Service

• Welcome and engage with guests to ensure exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Handle guest complaints and feedback professionally and promptly, escalating as needed.
• Monitor service quality and ensure adherence to hotel brand standards.

Team Supervision

• Support with scheduling, training, and supervising front-of-house staff.
• Provide hands-on guidance and leadership during peak service hours.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff members to ensure consistency in service.
• Promote teamwork and a positive working environment.
• Help monitor daily sales and ensure correct handling of cash and payments.
• Assist in inventory control, stock ordering, and waste management.
• Support the Restaurant Manager with monthly reporting and budget tracking.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, food safety, hygiene, and licensing laws.
• Maintain health and safety standards, including completing daily checklists and inspections.
• Attend mandatory training and ensure team members complete required certifications.

Promotions & Events

• Assist in coordinating special promotions, events, and menu launches.
• Support marketing initiatives to drive guest engagement and increase revenue.

Qualifications :

• Diploma or certificate in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Sound knowledge of food and beverage operations.
• Proficiency with POS systems and restaurant management software.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays

Restaurant Manager • Capetown, South Africa

• Assist in managing the day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service during all shifts.

• Coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to maintain efficient food and beverage delivery.

• Ensure all areas of the restaurant are clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations.

• Supervise the opening and closing procedures of the restaurant.

• Welcome and engage with guests to ensure exceptional service and satisfaction.

• Handle guest complaints and feedback professionally and promptly, escalating as needed.

• Monitor service quality and ensure adherence to hotel brand standards.

• Support with scheduling, training, and supervising front-of-house staff.

• Provide hands-on guidance and leadership during peak service hours.

• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff members to ensure consistency in service.

• Promote teamwork and a positive working environment.

• Help monitor daily sales and ensure correct handling of cash and payments.

• Assist in inventory control, stock ordering, and waste management.

• Support the Restaurant Manager with monthly reporting and budget tracking.

• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, food safety, hygiene, and licensing laws.

• Maintain health and safety standards, including completing daily checklists and inspections.

• Attend mandatory training and ensure team members complete required certifications.

• Assist in coordinating special promotions, events, and menu launches.

• Support marketing initiatives to drive guest engagement and increase revenue.

• Diploma or certificate in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.

• Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or hospitality setting.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

• Sound knowledge of food and beverage operations.

• Proficiency with POS systems and restaurant management software.

• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update corporate records, including minutes, registers, and shareholder records.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of statutory documents.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors.
• Organize and coordinate board meetings and shareholder meetings.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance matters.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a company secretarial role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Tax administration experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and company secretarial software.

• Email your comprehensive CV to .
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update corporate records, including minutes, registers, and shareholder records.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of statutory documents.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors.
• Organize and coordinate board meetings and shareholder meetings.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance matters.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a company secretarial role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Tax administration experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and company secretarial software.

• Email your comprehensive CV to .
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

Tulane International seeks a Technical Assistance & Data Management Director.

The Technical Assistance and Data Management Director will contribute to Tulane International’s successful execution of the “Protecting Highly Vulnerable Children – Research, Monitoring and Quality Improvement Activity.” Work will encompass providing technical leadership for the development of standardized monitoring systems and associated guidance and trainings for South African PEPFAR-funded implementing partners providing community-based programming for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and DREAMS programming (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe) for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). The candidate will also contribute to Tulane’s leadership in this sphere through strategic relationship development with local and international stakeholders and publications in peer-reviewed journals and other fora. High levels of technical expertise, longstanding experience with PEPFAR global monitoring and evaluation guidance for OVC & AGYW, and outstanding leadership and communication skills are required.

Location: Position can be based in Cape Town or Durban. Relocation costs are not offered.

Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter describing their appropriateness for the position to.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master-level or higher training in public health, informatics, public policy, social or behavioral science or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience working in one or more areas of public health, such as HIV and AIDS (including OVC), child health or survival, or monitoring and evaluation.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a technical advisory role for large-scale family and community-based programs.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience serving in a technical advisory role for a PEPFAR-funded activity, with a focus on improving the wellbeing of OVC and HIV prevention among AGYW and data management.
• Demonstrated role in strengthening coordination and linkages between clinical and community stakeholders, and operationalizing integrated service delivery models.
• Demonstrated experience applying PEPFAR technical guidance for performance and outcome monitoring, reporting and data management.
• Experience collaborating closely with USG donors, local programme and research implementing partners.
• Experience with applied monitoring and evaluation, including routine program monitoring systems, longitudinal surveys, operations research, and qualitative research.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

• Expert knowledge of USAID guidelines, recommendations, standards and requirements for HIV-related programs implemented by community-based partners.
• Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate on peer-reviewed academic journal publications as well as ‘gray’ literature.
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and work independently in order to meet deadlines under pressure while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to provide project administrative leadership including successful proposal writing, planning and budgeting, subcontract/scope of work development, and presenting at professional meetings and trainings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and effectively coordinate with a range of stakeholders including government, community and other civil society organizations, and the private sector.
• Advanced command of database management programs.