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One of our public sector clients are in need of an experienced Finance individual to join their team in the Eastern Cape. 

Key qualifications and experience:

Matric

Degree - Financial Management / Public Finance / Economics

5 years’ experience at middle or senior management level in Finance environment

Applicants should have obtained pre-entry Nyukela Certificate (certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service from the National School of Government)

Clear credit and criminal record

Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront

Key skills:

Project management

Financial acumen

Budget and resource management 

Strategic

Leadership

Collaboration

Change management

Stakeholder management 

Decision making

Excellent English communication - verbal and written

Negotiation

Conflict management

Presentation

Report writing

Asset and risk management

Computer literate - MS Projects, Excel, POWER BI / Tableau 

Key performance areas:  

Monitor and report on the financial and non-financial performance - quarterly performance reports

Oversee the analysis and monitor the implementation of strategic objectives and targets in departments’ Annual Performance Plan

Risk management

Budget management - BAS

Variance analysis 

Asset management

Supply chain compliance

Responsible for smooth operations of the unit 

Draft and implement service delivery improvement programme 

Staff development / training 

Cashflow projections

Department strategic plan analysis 

Provide EXCO with recommendations regarding departmental roll over requests of conditional grant and equitable share 

• Upkeep of SES Stakeholder (internal emergency teams/structures, saps, fire department, hospitals) information on the applicable platforms/domains (Outlook, SMS, WhatsApp)
• Update and revise all control room and communication documents, systems, processes and templates (SDS’s, contact information, checklists, posting sheets, site maps, operating procedures)
• Maintain the relevance and functionality of all audio, video, communication and notification systems (alarms, CCTV, SMS, radio GPS) contacting the relevant parties in time to do repairs when the systems are off
• Comprehensive and accurate recording of all audio, video, communication and notification information (sending out the correct information on the SMS system, telephone information to be correct and the information recorded in the OB to always be clear professional)
• Timely initiation of the appropriate notification and response protocols (When to send what and how, not to confuse the reader or supply information not needed to act)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Develop and facilitate the implementation of the strategy and annual operational plan for the Division that supports strategic direction of the C-BRTA.
• Oversee the Road Transport Inspectorate operations, including business and staff performance.
• Oversee execution of law enforcement interventions on all cross border corridors.
• Provide leadership on the Profiling capability and development of business intelligence in law enforcement.
• Oversee the management of functional skills development and external activities coordination.
• Manage the 8 regional offices of the C-BRTA throughout RSA.
• Provide advise to the CEO, the regulatory committee and the Board on matters related to Road Transport Inspectorate.
• Facilitate compliance with corporate governance principles, and ensure the development and implementation of policies.
• Provide regional leadership on regional integrated law enforcement initiatives.
• Ensure that the Divisional plan correlates with the approved operating budget and ensure successful execution thereof; and
• Prudently manage the organisation’s resources within budget guidelines and relevant legislation.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business planning principles
• CBRTA Act
•  National Road Traffic Act
• Criminal Procedures Act
• Investigative principles
• Law enforcement process
• CBRTA Regulatory Procedures & Processes
• Cross-border agreements
•  Stakeholder Management Principles

Formal Qualifications:

• Degree or NQF level 7 qualification in Law Enforcement or Traffic Policing or related discipline
• Post-graduate qualification at NQF level 8 in Business Administration or related discipline will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 10 years experience in road transport law enforcement
• 5 years experience at Senior Management level in law enforcement, stakeholder management and road transport environment
• Extensive, up to date knowledge of Traffic management, C-BRTAct, applicable transport legislation in the SADC region

BENEFITS:

Employer offers an all-inclusive remuneration package of R3,035,038 p.a.

< >Closing Date: 23 August 2025.

C-BRTA reserves the right not to appoint.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a reference, security clearance and criminal records check. Should you not hear from the C-BRTA 21 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of this position. Candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.

In order to consider any application for employment, the Agency will have to process your personal information.

Our client is committed to building a financial system that works for all, this includes consumers, merchants, banks, regulators and law enforcement. Fraud and identity are unfortunately still significant challenges for everyone involved in payments and commerce. Our client is committed to combatting this and is building both tools and capabilities to improve its abilities in this space. The Law Enforcement Community (LEC) does a great deal to support the victims of crime and seek out the perpetrators, so our client is looking to build a strong connection with LEC.

Role overview

The Law Enforcement Liaison Officer serves as our client’s dedicated point of contact with South African law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities. The Law Enforcement Liaison Officer will ensure timely, lawful and secure cooperation in matters involving criminal investigations on a part-time basis. They will help safeguard our client’s staff, operations, customers, and reputation by mitigating risk and enabling constructive, coordinated engagement with law enforcement bodies, including the SAPS, Hawks and NPA.

Job Type : Full time / Permanent

Location : South Africa

Workplace : Remote

Requirements

• Former SAPS officer with experience in financial and cybercrime investigations.
• Proven experience working with or within South African law enforcement and intelligence bodies.
• Strong knowledge of South African legal frameworks around criminal procedure, digital evidence, data privacy, and financial crime.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Willing to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

Our client is committed to building a financial system that works for all, this includes consumers, merchants, banks, regulators and law enforcement. Fraud and identity are unfortunately still significant challenges for everyone involved in payments and commerce. Our client is committed to combatting this and is building both tools and capabilities to improve its abilities in this space. The Law Enforcement Community (LEC) does a great deal to support the victims of crime and seek out the perpetrators, so our client is looking to build a strong connection with LEC.

Role overview

The Law Enforcement Liaison Officer serves as our client’s dedicated point of contact with South African law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities. The Law Enforcement Liaison Officer will ensure timely, lawful and secure cooperation in matters involving criminal investigations on a part-time basis. They will help safeguard our client’s staff, operations, customers, and reputation by mitigating risk and enabling constructive, coordinated engagement with law enforcement bodies, including the SAPS, Hawks and NPA.

Job Type: Full time/Permanent

Location: South Africa

Workplace: Hybrid

Requirements

• Former SAPS officer with experience in financial and cybercrime investigations.
• Proven experience working with or within South African law enforcement and intelligence bodies.
• Strong knowledge of South African legal frameworks around criminal procedure, digital evidence, data privacy, and financial crime.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Willing to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Law Enforcement Interface: Act as the liaison between our client and law enforcement officers in relation to enquiries, requests and investigations relating to our client’s services, systems, or users.
• Incident Response: Work with internal teams (e.g. Fraud and Legal) to assist with responses to enquiries from law enforcement officials.
• External Relationship Management: Build and maintain trusted working relationships with SAPS, Hawks, NPA, SAPS’ Computer Crime Unit, and any other relevant entities.
• Training and Awareness: Educate our client’s teams on procedures for dealing with law enforcement, thresholds for cooperation, and privacy/security implications.
• Threat Intelligence: Report intelligence on relevant crime trends, fraud typologies, and emerging threats to our client’s Fraud Team.
• Policy Development: Help refine internal protocols for handling external law enforcement engagement.

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STA Personnel Solutions in South Africa is a global BPO call center company partnering with a private medical transportation company specializing in behavioral health transport in the United States.

We are seeking a fast-paced, detail-oriented Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Controller to join our high-performance team. This role is not a traditional dispatcher role—you won't be taking calls. Instead, you will focus on bidding for ambulance runs in real time and coordinating with crews to ensure each job is completed efficiently. Think of it as EMS meets air traffic control—every second counts.

• Working Hours: EST hours, Monday - Friday
• Work Environment: Remote role for South African citizens only
• Internet Requirements: Fixed fiber line with minimum 25 Mbps upload/download speed and wired Ethernet connection
• Power Backup: Reliable power backup required to handle load shedding and outages

• Prior experience in EMS dispatch, operations coordination, or logistics (preferred)
• Exceptional speed, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure
• Strong computer navigation skills, including MS Office and Outlook
• Organized and resilient—able to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Communication skills are less critical than precision, reaction time, and follow-through

• Monitor and bid on live ambulance runs within 5 seconds to maximize dispatches
• Calculate ETA and crew availability in real time
• Coordinate with EMS crews to ensure successful execution of runs
• Maintain detailed records of bids and calls

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Customer Service
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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Our client is committed to building a financial system that works for all, this includes consumers, merchants, banks, regulators and law enforcement. Fraud and identity are unfortunately still significant challenges for everyone involved in payments and commerce. Our client is committed to combatting this and is building both tools and capabilities to improve its abilities in this space. The Law Enforcement Community (LEC) does a great deal to support the victims of crime and seek out the perpetrators, so our client is looking to build a strong connection with LEC.

Role overview

The Law Enforcement Liaison Officer serves as our client’s dedicated point of contact with South African law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities. The Law Enforcement Liaison Officer will ensure timely, lawful and secure cooperation in matters involving criminal investigations on a part-time basis. They will help safeguard our client’s staff, operations, customers, and reputation by mitigating risk and enabling constructive, coordinated engagement with law enforcement bodies, including the SAPS, Hawks and NPA.

Job Type: Full time/Permanent

Location: South Africa

Workplace: Hybrid

Requirements

• Former SAPS officer with experience in financial and cybercrime investigations.
• Proven experience working with or within South African law enforcement and intelligence bodies.
• Strong knowledge of South African legal frameworks around criminal procedure, digital evidence, data privacy, and financial crime.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Willing to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Law Enforcement Interface: Act as the liaison between our client and law enforcement officers in relation to enquiries, requests and investigations relating to our client’s services, systems, or users.
• Incident Response: Work with internal teams (e.g. Fraud and Legal) to assist with responses to enquiries from law enforcement officials.
• External Relationship Management: Build and maintain trusted working relationships with SAPS, Hawks, NPA, SAPS’ Computer Crime Unit, and any other relevant entities.
• Training and Awareness: Educate our client’s teams on procedures for dealing with law enforcement, thresholds for cooperation, and privacy/security implications.
• Threat Intelligence: Report intelligence on relevant crime trends, fraud typologies, and emerging threats to our client’s Fraud Team.
• Policy Development: Help refine internal protocols for handling external law enforcement engagement.

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• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Construction Safety Officer specifically on roads construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience in managing HSE on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
  
  

• Construction
• Construction
  
  

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Construction Safety Officer specifically on roads construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience in managing HSE on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
  
  

• Must be registered as a Construction Health and Safety Officer (CHSO) or Construction Health and Safety Manager (CHSM) with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related Built Environment field.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) are highly advantageous.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
  
  

• Technical Safety Knowledge: In-depth understanding of construction safety legislation, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation, and specific hazards related to road construction.
• Auditing & Monitoring: Strong skills in conducting safety audits, identifying non-compliance, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Communication & Training: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey safety information, conduct training, and liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex safety issues and develop practical, compliant, and sustainable solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in record-keeping, report preparation, and ensuring adherence to safety specifications.
• Proactive & Organized: Ability to anticipate risks, plan effectively, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic site environment.
• Leadership & Influence: Strong ability to lead safety initiatives, influence site teams, and ensure adherence to standards without direct authority.
• Ethical Conduct: Unwavering commitment to ethical practices, worker safety, and environmental protection.
  
  

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Construction

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• Monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory, ISO, and legal requirements across all sites.
• Ensure the implementation of HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) policies, procedures, standards, and systems on each shift.
• Support the achievement of annual targets set by the Compliance Section KPIs.
• Implement audits, checks, and inspections to ensure compliance with OHS Act deliverables on a regular basis (weekly / monthly).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OSH Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy) in the workplace.
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance by sending samples, reports, and inspections to relevant authorities (e.g., water samples, meter readings).

Health & Safety Management

• Provide SHEE (Safety, Health, Environment, and Environment) consulting services and advice to the manufacturing plant.
• Participate in investigations and reporting of incidents in the workplace, and devise and implement preventative strategies.
• Conduct regular HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments), environmental assessments, and update SWPs and SOPs.
• Assist with annual SHEE inductions for all employees and provide incidental training throughout the year.
• Develop and participate in new safety programs to continuously improve SHEE standards.
• Lead by example in maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and create safety bulletins, toolbox talks, etc., to raise awareness.
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards to reduce the likelihood of incidents.
• Perform regular inspections of equipment (e.g., ladders, racks, forklifts, PPE, machinery) and address safety concerns.
• Manage contractor Health and Safety file readiness and drive compliance.
• Issue work permits to staff and contractors as necessary.
• Ensure implementation of the Environmental Management System in compliance with legislation and ISO standards.
• Conduct monthly environmental assessments and work with relevant managers to address any findings and implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain an audit matrix with scheduled internal audits, report on findings, and monitor improvements.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and injuries, and attend relevant training as required.
• Support the energy efficiency plan by driving initiatives to reduce energy consumption.
• Promote energy-saving awareness by implementing schedules for turning off unused equipment, investing in energy-efficient solutions, and fixing air leaks.
• Install energy-saving equipment such as light sensors and lamps.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation, standards, and legal requirements by validating risk assessments during HSE inspections.
• Review and ensure risk assessments are completed for all contractor jobs prior to commencement of work.
• Conduct job hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA), and improve processes to mitigate hazards.
• Identify risks in tasks, score hazards, and implement necessary controls to reduce significant risks.

People Management

• Support people management initiatives to ensure timely access to information, document storage, and meeting SHEEQ deadlines.
• Coordinate activities to ensure compliance with ISO standards and SharePoint management for documentation.
• Track the performance of all SHEEQ-related targets and deadlines.
• Manage the consolidated HSE Plant training plan, ensuring proper execution and documentation.
• Attend daily production QSB meetings to provide SHEE-related information and participate in strategic team meetings.
• Assist with daily administration functions and ensure continuous improvement in SHE culture.
• Perform any other duties as required by the SHEEQ Manager or Duty Manager.

Job Specifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma in Safety Management (preferred) or equivalent
• SAMTRAC or similar safety qualification
• Knowledge of OHS Act, ISO standards, Environmental, Noise & Energy regulations

Advantageous :

• Tertiary studies in SHE (Safety, Health, Environmental) Management or equivalent
• Additional training or work experience in OHS Act, ISO, Environmental, and Energy Management

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing or related field.

Advantageous :

• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility, especially in an environment similar to the client's operations.

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