34 Early Career jobs in South Africa

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Assistant Practitioner will guide and encourage the all-round growth and development of children according to the Centre's educational goals and each leaner's needs to provide quality care that meets the needs of children and their families.

Assist in Programme Development and Implementation:

• Assist in good planning and implementation learning experiences and an environment which meets the needs and interests of children in all developmental areas.
• Assist in arrangement of trips and outings of educational value for the children on a regular basis with parents' permission.

Assist in Administration:

• Be accountable and keep records of all monies received by you.
• Keep an updated and systematic filing system of all required records by the Centre.
• Keep all registers and records up to Centre's Policies and principles.

Communication:

• Ensure parents' concerns are handled with care resolved accordingly in time.
• Ensure team work and corporation is well maintained within colleagues.
• Maintain good relationships with all stakeholders.

Health and Safety:

• Perform health and safety assessment checklist regularly.
• Update incident or injury forms.
• Disinfecting and cleaning space.
• Monitoring the hygiene of the mask, washing hands and maintain social distance.

Qualification and Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Teaching tertiary qualification – minimum NQF level 4.
• Minimum 2 years' experience.

Required Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Multi task.
• Prioritize workload.
• Meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Accountability.
• Fluent in at least two languages.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Passion for community work and love for children.
• Time Management.
• Relationship Building.
• Professional Building.
• Public Speaking.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to function in challenging Multi-faceted NGO environment.

Afrika Tikkun is an equal opportunity employer. Afrika Tikkun is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from designated groups to apply.

Key Role:

The incumbent in this position will fulfil the role of an Assistant Consultant in the Geochem Team and will be focused on contaminated land and other projects related to geochemistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support on delivery of projects including proposal writing, fieldwork, technical reporting, client engagement, project financial management and Quality Assurance.
• Projects will largely focus on the Contaminated Land discipline ranging from Phase I and Phase II investigations to remediation. The incumbent may also be involved in a range of broader geoscience projects such as environmental monitoring and geochemical assessments.
• Engagement and collaboration with colleagues to ensure first-class project delivery to a range of clients.
• Undertaking of all required project and staff administrative functions in accordance with the company procedures and timetables e.g. project financial reporting and forecasting, invoicing, assisting with the debt management process, expenses and timesheet submissions.

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• BSc (Honours) in geological sciences or related topic. (Geology – UKZN) -
• Minimum of 1st year chemistry and mathematics/statistics in degree.
• Valid driver's licence.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

• Technical knowledge in geosciences discipline.
• Critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Technical writing and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel and balance time between office-based activities and fieldworks.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work both individually as well as part of a broader team

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

LearningMate is seeking an Educational Content Reviewer to create educational material for a college- level early childhood education course focused on infant and toddler care. This role will have you collaborating with an experienced team to review educational content. The educational content will be delivered through an asynchronous distance learning model. Content must be written in such a way that it is clear, engaging, and accessible to all types of learners.

Examples of Project Tasks:

• Provide a copy of your resume or CV
• Follow Client guidelines when reviewing content
• Revise content as needed
• Use provided templates properly to ensure consistency
• Write scenarios, case studies, and other items as needed to support assessments as needed
• Write assessment items using a variety of question types as needed

Requirements:

• Strong command of both written and verbal English
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Experience writing content for online courses
• Familiarity with educational theories, such as situated learning theory, adult learning theory, and the universal design for learning theory.

Preferred Qualifications (not mandatory):

• Teaching experience
• Assessment writing experience
• Experience working in the field

Location:KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

Date: 8 Sept 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

OUR SCHOOL:

The pristine Reddam House Ballito campus is situated in the heart of Ballito, boasting a prime, easily accessible location. Reddam House Ballito offers a holistic, innovative educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence. We offer an internationally renowned curriculum, including a broad range of academic, cultural and sporting activities. The ethos of the school is underpinned by a nurturing philosophy and positive outlook. We believe true excellence in education, is driven by a powerful, passionate team of exceptional teachers. We provide premium education from Nest to Grade 12 to families living in the leafy suburbs of Ballito, Zimbali & Umhlali.

ROLE SUMMARY:

To adopt a holistic view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them. To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and present interesting and exciting lessons
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
• Behave in a professional manner regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students' homework
• Evaluate, reflect on, and refine teaching practice
• Be willing to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development
• Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week
• Produce resources of a high standard for students
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours
• Show loyalty to all facets of Reddford House
• Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head
• Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation
• Write report comments
• The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head determine.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
• Adaptable teaching style incorporating feedback
• A depth of understanding in the relevant subject area
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness
• Excellent preparation and planning
• Assessment of student outcomes and feedback to enhance performance
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfar
• A minimum of 2 years' experience with students
• Degree/Diploma in appropriate subject
• Certified Teaching Status / SACE.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN

AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAILAND AND VIETNAM.

Job Description

About Role:

The LEAD program is an accelerated growth career program that takes two years on average and emphasizes your experience in leadership and career development. The program has a comprehensive framework, depending on your chosen field, that covers on-the-job training through sub-functional and cross-functional rotations, stretch assignments and learning and training. When you embark on your journey with us, you will participate in two-week onboarding programs to learn about the company and all important areas of the organization.

You will also be guided by various managers at different stages of the project and coached by a mentor who is usually a leader of the organization. Towards the end of the journey, you will be assessed on your overall performance and provided a job placement opportunity if you are performing well. You will also pair with a buddy who is a program associate to support each other throughout the journey.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for agile problem solvers who enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative manufacturing environment to be our next Operations LEAD Associate. LEAD Associates receive in-depth exposure to multiple areas/divisions of our business. Our program is flexible and passionate about the development needs of our associates alongside the needs of the business.

We are considering individuals who are passionate about working in Operations, actively engagaing and leading projects that aim to improve
Productivity, Efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives
.

The Associate could work in the following areas:

• Process and Quality Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Enterprise Lean Sigma

What you will be doing:

The primary roles and responsibilities of this Early Careers Program Associate will be:

• Learning and implementng the Lean and Six Sigma principles across Operations in South Africa by leading and conducting problem solving effort and propose resolutions utilizing these fundamental tools.
• Process Improvement: Initiate and support new equipment and process upgrades to minimize scrap, increase productivity and improve quality while assuring improvements are sustained.
• Quality (Continuoes Improvement) : Plan, develop, enhance and implement control systems to ensure product, material, process and procedural compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain Performance Standards: Provide on-machine expertise to operators and other staff personnel to ensure manufacturing capability and capacity are meeting delivery and performance targets.
• Project Management: Develop project timelines, assign responsibilities, and drive execution of tasks to deliver goals.

What sets us apart:

Avery Dennison's LEAD Program is unlike any other with its emphasis on networking, community and support. From Day 1, networking is encouraged, promoted and expected within the program. As you are on-boarded with other LEAD associates from the various tracks, you quickly develop a community with new, current, and recently graduated associates all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.

What we offer in the LEAD Program:

LEAD has one single objective i.e. Build leaders at every level to lead Avery Dennison's business and

market expansion journey. Based on the 6-month reviews and an overall review before you graduate from

the program, with excellent performance, you will have the opportunity to land a permanent role with us.

Qualifications

Qualifications

We are looking for ambitious and intelligent young talents who graduate recently or with less than two years of professional experience.

You will need to demonstrate:

● Embrace Challenges: You thrive on the impossible, turning hurdles into opportunities.

● Unleash Innovation: Innovation is your playground, where unconventional ideas come to life.

● Mind sponge for Knowledge: A quick absorber, dissecting problems with original solutions.

● Fueled by Determination: Challenges fuel your drive, overcoming odds with unwavering resolve.

● Team Dynamo: Collaboration ignites your energy, amplifying strength within teams.

● Influential Aura: Your credibility inspires and guides and your ability to get along with others builds.

Values you will be assessed for:

● Integrity

● Courage

● Diversity

● Innovation

● Teamwork

Essential skills and requirements:

● Bachelor's Degree majoring in Industrial Engineering, Operations and Production Management or a related field

● Computer Proficiency (MS Office, G Suite)

● Written / Spoken English Communication

Additional Information

The stipend being offered for the LEAD Program will be R18,000.00 per month.

The stipend above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries may vary within the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's relevant skills, experience, education and training as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time.

Please note that if you have not heard from the HR Department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

The purpose of the Administrator role is to provide support to the specific People function Portfolio by completing accurate and timeous administrative inputs, checks and document management / filing services to ensure that all People activities are recorded and traceable. The role also renders additional ad hoc support services as required within the function.

The purpose of the Administrator role is to provide support to the specific People function Portfolio by completing accurate and timeous administrative inputs, checks and document management / filing services to ensure that all People activities are recorded and traceable. The role also renders additional ad hoc support services as required within the function.

Providing administrative support across relevant People functions according to People policies and procedures generally but also more specifically in the People function the portfolio delivers administrative services to.

Supporting the graduate and youth Recruitment Consultants to implement the Graduate and bursary programmes

Assisting with all programmes administrative co-ordination including hosting of career fairs / days and other events

Collating and facilitating performance and other feedback to/ from and on learners and perform basic analysis

Escalating concerns or challenges immediately to ensure an efficient flow of work is maintained.

Co-ordinating the resolution of queries related to the relevant People function, often communicating on behalf of others and delivering messages to third parties.

Executing and monitoring deliverables in line with procedures as well as compiling and updating documents where required.

Capturing, loading and processing relevant documents on relevant systems.

Maintaining filing and recording all required administration on systems for reference and auditing purposes.

Making use of official templates and systems for correspondence, memos and related administrative activities.

Updating and maintaining People data in accordance with data standards to ensure data accuracy

Conducting general office and/or functional specific administration.

Capturing and managing orders in the relevant systems where relevant within the function.

Receiving stationery and supplying stationery as per order within the People function and as relevant.

Maintaining stock levels and timeously place orders as required and relevant within the function.

Liaising with external third parties if required in terms of the People processes within functional area.

Ongoing screening of incoming correspondence and addressing according to level of priority for and within the relevant People function. Participating in projects and other adhoc activities like orientating new gaduates/learners within the first week of joining, compiling lists of stakeholders etc.

Ensuring work is completed according to the sequence required and agreed prioritisation.

People (Self, Team & Organisational)

Participating in, and aligning with the People team to deliver solutions and services to the business.

Participating in various team activities that foster an innovative, agile and employee centric culture where employees are supported, empowered and valued.

Participating in various team activities that foster a wellness culture to ensure that the team team mentally, physically and emotionally feels supported.

Participating in the enablement of a culture of open and transparent communication within the team.

Financial, Reporting & BI

Ensuring accuracy in data input and relevant reports as applicable to the functional area.

Using official data sources to inform administrative outputs.

Assisting with compiling basic reports for input to broader People requirements.

Consolidating basic costs or data as required by the functional area. Governance & Compliance

Ensuring compliance with relevant labour relations frameworks and legislation.

Adhering to legislative as required by the functional role.

Ensuring compliance to organisational and legislative governance frameworks and standards including the H&S requirements and POPI Act.

Managing the identification and mitigation of functional team and administrative risks. Future-Fit

Participating in the integration and effective flow of work with other service areas and business.

Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in administrative delivery services.

Suggesting or sharing ideas related to relevant administrative functional technology requirements where required.

Diploma in Administration or equivalent - (beneficial).

Grade 12, National Senior Certificate - (essential).

Experience within the FMCG, retail sector or similar - (preferred)

+1 year in an administrative role with exposure to the specific functional area (portfolio) you are applying to (refer below for ten portfolios) - (essential)

At Behaviour Connect, we specialise in holistic, evidence-based treatment programs designed to nurture positive learning experiences and boost growth and confidence, for children and families with and at risk of develepmental disabilities and delays. Our integrated approach extends across one-on-one sessions, community settings, and school environments.

Our mission is to enhance the well-being of both children and their families, fostering development and active participation. We firmly believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our dedicated staff, families, children, and fellow professionals. By bringing diverse backgrounds together, we create a dynamic environment for sharing knowledge and skills, empowering our staff and families to thrive

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm, Graduate

Contract length: 12 months

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Language:

• Afrikaans and English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person