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We're hiring a Business Manager to join an elite international team supporting high-profile clients across entertainment, sport, and media.

This is your chance to work for a global advisory firm, without leaving Cape Town. From our Southern Suburbs offices, you'll collaborate daily with our London team and service an exclusive international client base. If you're highly organised, detail-focused, and love the idea of working behind the scenes of global stardom, keep reading.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the day-to-day finances for high-profile clients in the entertainment industry
• Liaising confidently with agents, lawyers, managers, and clients across different time zones
• Preparing financial reports, reconciling statements, and overseeing VAT and PAYE matters
• Working with platforms like Xero, Sage, and online banking tools
• Providing discreet, top-tier service that aligns with the fast-paced nature of our clients' industries
• Supporting our London-based team with cross-border financial needs

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) plus completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
• +-2 years' post articles experience
• Solid knowledge and experience in UK indirect taxes (VAT/PAYE)
• Preferable Diploma or post grad in Taxation
• Previous experience working with high net worth client is highly beneficial
• Experience working with external accountants are preferred
• A strong communicator who can confidently engage with senior stakeholders

What's in it for you:

• Work with a global team and renowned international clients
• Opportunities for professional development and cross-border experience
• Supportive team environment with formal and engaging training
• Competitive salary and generous leave (28 days including public holidays)

Ready to level up your career on a global stage-without leaving Cape Town?
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Remote Recruitment is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Operations Manager to oversee and enhance our operational capabilities. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that our business operations run smoothly and efficiently, while aligning with our strategic growth objectives.

Your expertise in operations management will help us to build robust operational processes, improve productivity, and enhance the overall delivery of our recruitment services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational activities and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Develop, implement, and optimize standard operating procedures to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and enhance service delivery.
• Analyze performance metrics and operational data to inform strategic decisions and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Oversee project management initiatives to ensure timely and successful execution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the team.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in business operations management or a related field, preferably in the recruitment industry.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience in managing and developing teams.
• Proficiency in project management and process optimization methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to leverage data for decision-making.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams and with stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Experience with operational tools and software that enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing work environment.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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• Focus on new business developments in level 1 and 2 required logistics services in Southern Africa
• Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients/suppliers, including regular visits.
• Strategic planning for business growth, setting goals and creating plans to achieve them.
• Negotiating new contracts (Customers, suppliers).
• Financial Management: Overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Operations Management: Supervising marketers’ compliance, risk mitigation and technology innovation
• Reporting and Analysis: Providing regular reports to higher management or company executives on key performance metrics and overall business performance.
• Understand the running cost of a vehicle to determine CPK’s.
• Keep track of the monthly and yearly budgets.
• Understand the running cost of a vehicle to determine CPK’s.
• Analyse commodity trends and adapt to market fluctuations.
• Keep track of the daily and monthly budgets.
• Adding new clients and transporters to our existing book.
• Strategic planning for business growth.
• Recruiting and managing staff to ensure a skilled and motivated workforce. You'll also be responsible for performance evaluations, setting goals, and fostering a positive work environment

• The suitable candidate should have at least 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the road transport industry.
• The successful candidate will have a relevant Degree in logistics, sales or business management.
• Experience with building a stable customer base is essential.
• The responsibilities require strong leadership, organisational skills, and a deep understanding of the transportation industry and its challenges.
• Effective communication and decision-making are also critical for success as a Commercial Business Manager in the transport business.

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My client, a transport and logistics company is seeking to employ a Commercial Business Manager with 5 years' experience in the transport industry. A relevant Degree in logistics, sales or business management essential.

Responsibilities

• Focus on new business developments in level 1 and 2 required logistics services in Southern Africa
• Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients/suppliers, including regular visits.
• Strategic planning for business growth, setting goals and creating plans to achieve them.
• Negotiating new contracts (Customers, suppliers).
• Financial Management: Overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Operations Management: Supervising marketers’ compliance, risk mitigation and technology innovation
• Reporting and Analysis: Providing regular reports to higher management or company executives on key performance metrics and overall business performance.
• Understand the running cost of a vehicle to determine CPK’s.
• Keep track of the monthly and yearly budgets.
• Manage volume contracts allocated to the company
• Understand the running cost of a vehicle to determine CPK’s.
• Analyse commodity trends and adapt to market fluctuations.
• Keep track of the daily and monthly budgets.
• Adding new clients and transporters to existing book.
• Strategic planning for business growth.

• Ability to form and build customer relationships and provide excellent service.
• Ability to negotiate and close sales.
• Ability to work in and manage a team.
• Analytical ability.
• Prepared to solve problems after hours.
• Prepared to travel.

Daily end-to-end running of the ETF's business. This includes launching the initial ETFs planned and liaising with all parties to ensure their regulatory adherence and optimal launch. Responsible for maximizing the business value of the product and ensuring the product roadmap is agreed and administered over time. Ultimate responsibility for the delivery of the product from creation, P&L, administration, reporting, and project management.

Responsible for the business tasks for ETFs, including:

1. Manage the end-to-end running of ETF Manco Business (operations and investments of a fund).
2. Work with group trading, operations, and asset management teams to ensure the smooth running of the ETFs and the Manco.
3. Collaborate with the group finance function to ensure smooth running of the ETFs and the Manco finances, accounting, audits, and tax matters.
4. Work with all outsourced service providers to ensure performance within SLA set.
5. Provide financial and commercial oversight, tracking and monitoring against targets - P&L, capital adequacy, cash flow management, setting and comparing fees to ensure competitiveness and market relevance.
6. Engage with shareholders and manage suppliers including Trustee and Sponsor, regulators (FSCA and SARB), exchanges (JSE), Market makers, Investment manager, Administrator, local and international transfer secretaries and custodians, Auditor, Index calculating agent (if applicable), and Investors.
7. Work on product and business strategy and market positioning with the Grow Team and MD on Product Design. Collaborate with the marketing team for market research and attracting new and retaining existing assets under management in the ETFs.
8. Manage fund fact sheets, MDD (minimum disclosure document), website, and any other required investor communication such as SENS (stock exchange news service) announcements via the exchange.
9. Drive new listings allocation process with all stakeholders and suppliers like trustees, sponsors, regulators, exchange, market makers, and administrators.
10. Ensure governance by holding regular board meetings, preparing packs, constructive engagement, and obtaining necessary approvals while adhering to documented policies and procedures.
11. Ensure compliance of Manco and funds with all required rules and regulations (with support from internal and external compliance).

You are likely to be a good fit for this role if you have:

1. ETF knowledge and experience (essential).
2. Unit Trust Collective Investment Schemes knowledge and industry experience (beneficial).
3. Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
4. Linked Investment Service Provider knowledge (essential).
5. Good understanding of market liquidity and risks.
6. Automation and Operational knowledge of ETFs encouraged.
7. BCom with specialization in Investment, Financial Management or Economics or equivalent Finance or Management Degree.
8. CFA or MBA (beneficial).
9. 5-10 years post-degree experience (beneficial).

R900 - R1 million CTC.

Our client in the Insurance / Financial Services industry is currently looking to employ a New Business Manager based in Bryanston (Johannesburg).
A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.

Requirements:

• Completed tertiary qualification.
• Preferably Honours in: Commerce or Finance / BSc Mathematics or Statistics / CIMA or similar.
• Adept at Excel.
• High level of process improvement and data analytics skills.
• Leadership / people management skills necessary and previous experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in sales, customer service or operations is an advantage.

• Net movement of book.
• Daily consistency of reaching sales targets.
• Conversion rate.
• The performance of the supervisors that report to you.

• Ensure that your team achieves set sales targets and maintains quality standards by monitoring and course correcting daily performance.
• Provide effective leadership with a desired outcome of creating a team that commits to the overall vision of the company.
• Facilitate team meetings that nurture collective problem solving through active debate.
• Manage the performance of the supervisors that report to you.
• Contribute strategically through data analytics, scorecard projects and insightful planning.
• Identification and implementation of process improvement concepts.
• Continuously support and guide supervisors.
• Motivate and inspire team members to create consistent performance.
• Manage the performance and disciplinary process, if necessary.

Monthly

This position, reports to the Head of New Business Unit and is based at our offices in Bryanston. The successful individual will be required to manage a team of 2 supervisors and 20 sales professionals. The role is team-focused and requires active coaching and development of sales professionals.

• Ensure that your team achieves set sales targets and maintains quality standards by monitoring and course correcting daily performance
• Provide effective leadership with a desired outcome of creating a team that commits to the overall vision of the company
• Facilitate team meetings that nurture collective problem-solving through active debate.
• Manage the performance of the supervisors that report to you
• Identification and implementation of process improvement concepts
• Provide quantitative insights from the environment using generated data and the assessment of effective calls
• Continuously support and guide supervisors
• Motivate and inspire team members to achieve consistent performance
• Manage the performance and disciplinary process, if necessary

The successful individual will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Team Player
• Target Driven
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong data analytic skills with a high level of process improvement skills

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