56 Research Team Lead jobs in South Africa

As a Research Analyst in our World-Check team, you'll play a vital role in protecting the global financial system by identifying potential risks before they become threats. Your work will help clients comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce exposure to financial and reputational risks.

You'll join a multinational, multilingual team that values curiosity, precision, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to develop expertise in financial crime prevention while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Conduct in-depth research using reputable media, government, and regulatory sources to maintain accurate risk profiles in LSEG applications.
• Apply open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to gather and verify information on individuals and entities.
• Analyze data to identify potential risks such as money laundering, fraud, corruption, organized crime, and other financial crimes.
• Stay current with global regulations and internal guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with international teams on shared projects to deliver high-quality, timely insights.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proficiency in English and French (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Additional language skills
• Awareness of socio-political contexts relevant to your language expertise
• Familiarity with KYC/AML regulations or financial crime concepts

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global team making a real impact on financial crime prevention.
• Gain specialized knowledge in a growing industry with opportunities for career development.
• Work in a collaborative, multicultural environment that values continuous learning.

How to Prepare for the Interview

Even if you don't have direct experience in AML or KYC, you can prepare by:

• Reviewing key concepts in AML, KYC, and PEP screening
• Exploring World-Check and its role in risk management
• Reading about recent global financial crime cases

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a working culture that supports growth, balance, and purpose:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

A welcoming, inclusive culture backed by Employee Networks.

A competitive referral bonus program.

Access to private healthcare, wellness support, and pension contributions.

Professional development opportunities and learning resources.

Paid volunteer time to support causes that matter to you.

A team that values your input and supports your goals.

We believe diversity makes us stronger. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Please take a moment to read this

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carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained,

your rights and how to contact us as a data subject

.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

As a Research Analyst in our World-Check team, you'll play a vital role in protecting the global financial system by identifying potential risks before they become threats. Your work will help clients comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce exposure to financial and reputational risks.

You'll join a multinational, multilingual team that values curiosity, precision, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to develop expertise in financial crime prevention while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Conduct in-depth research using reputable media, government, and regulatory sources to maintain accurate risk profiles in LSEG applications.
• Apply open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to gather and verify information on individuals and entities.
• Analyze data to identify potential risks such as money laundering, fraud, corruption, organized crime, and other financial crimes.
• Stay current with global regulations and internal guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with international teams on shared projects to deliver high-quality, timely insights.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proficiency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Additional language skills
• Awareness of socio-political contexts relevant to your language expertise
• Familiarity with KYC/AML regulations or financial crime concepts

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global team making a real impact on financial crime prevention.
• Gain specialized knowledge in a growing industry with opportunities for career development.
• Work in a collaborative, multicultural environment that values continuous learning.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a working culture that supports growth, balance, and purpose:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

A welcoming, inclusive culture backed by Employee Networks.

A competitive referral bonus program.

Access to private healthcare, wellness support, and pension contributions.

Professional development opportunities and learning resources.

Paid volunteer time to support causes that matter to you.

A team that values your input and supports your goals.

We believe diversity makes us stronger. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you

How to Prepare for the Interview

Even if you don't have direct experience in AML or KYC, you can prepare by:

• Reviewing key concepts in AML, KYC, and PEP screening
• Exploring World-Check and its role in risk management
• Reading about recent global financial crime cases

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Please take a moment to read this

privacy notice

carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained,

your rights and how to contact us as a data subject

.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

About Us:
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

YOUR TOTAL REWARDS:

• Annual gross salary: 80,000 PLN,
• Language allowance: up to 8,600 PLN based on the level of language comprehension,
• Wellness allowance and Internet allowance,
• A range of additional benefits,

Role Description:
The job of a Research Analyst in World-Check is one where we appreciate language skills, journalistic approach, and critical thinking skill. Our core is to provide search and analysis through reputable sources related to publicly exposed persons (PEP), companies, and institutions. The information collected and analysed supports our clients align with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce financial or reputational risk of a missed investment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researching reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant data in Refinitiv applications
• Using open-source research methods to capture information in the public domain
• Identifying regulatory and financial risk such as money laundering, fraud, organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and corruption
• Becoming familiar and staying up to date with guidelines and regulations to ensure accuracy and high quality of delivered work
• Collaboration with globally based teams on shared projects

Candidate Profile / Key Skills:

• Fluency in English and Slovak
• Critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to details
• Organization skills
• Very good use of Microsoft Office applications
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Awareness of the socio-political context of the countries matching your language skills
• Know Your Customer / Anti-Money Laundering / Financial Crime knowledge and experience would be an advantage

How to get prepared for an interview?

Please do the research. Even if you don't have experience in any AML or KYC field, you can source plenty of available information and make your effort to understand the general purpose of this expanding industry. We recommend you look through information related to AML, KYC, PEP, Financial Crime, World-Check (a Refinitiv product).

YOUR PACKAGE WHEN JOINING GDYNIA TEAM:

• Bonus: bonus plan assigned to every position
• Wellbeing: monthly wellness and work-from-home allowance, and employee assistance program
• Lunch card: meal allowance on personal lunch card provided monthly
• Healthcare: private medical care with Medicover, premium package fully covered by employer and life insurance with Generali
• Future: corporate pension plan supported by Fidelity International offering additional 5% of base salary to invest in selected funds, and LSEG Employee Share Purchase plan available
• Reward and Recognition: additional awards and vouchers available for extra achievements
• Referral: Bonus between 8,000 to 10,000 PLN for successful recommendation of a new colleague
• Development: E-learning platforms access with a range of training and certified courses
• LSEG Products: availability to access to real-time economic data through our flagship Workspace platform
• Diversity: Inclusive culture built by colleagues from over 40 countries representing various age, gender, race, and beliefs
• Charity: 2 additional days off for voluntary jobs
• Office: brand new, sustainable office with cafeteria and chillout space. Location 3T Office, Gdynia is less than 200m to PKM station and a walking distance to SKM station. Underground car park with 122 spaces for LSEG employees
• Activities: sport teams and social events to join e.g. weekly yoga classes in the office
• Company events: Annual Summer and Winter Parties for colleagues and Family Day for employees with partners and children

Learn more about life and purpose of our company directly from the Gdynia colleagues' video:

Follow us on Facebook, Carers at LSEG Gdynia

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of
Integrity, Partnership
,
Excellence
and
Change
underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

Project Manager – Conferences

26,000–34,000 ZAR per month basic + bonus schemes

Global Insight Conferences (GIC) — a market-leading conference and exhibition company — is looking for an ambitious, hardworking and talented individual to join our growing team as a Project Manager / Conference Producer.

Who We Are

We don't just run business conferences; we set the standard. We produce high-quality, bespoke business conferences — live and virtual — in the UK and abroad. You'll join a passionate, friendly, driven team that invests in its people and rapidly develops them into market-leading professionals.

Who We're Looking For

You're already a strong, proactive conference producer with proven experience of researching, planning and delivering profitable events. We're committed to developing those who want to grow and become industry experts, so you'll have ample opportunity for career progression and management if you can bring:

• 2+ years' experience producing B2B events (conference experience is a big plus)
• Minimum grade B/6 in Maths & English Language at GCSE (or IB equivalent) plus a strong set of A Levels
• A pro-active, positive attitude with a passion for results and making things happen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (email campaigns and phone work are essential)
• Ambition, drive and passion, plus a calm but urgent approach to deadlines
• Commercial curiosity and a self-directing, tenacious work ethic

What You'll Be Doing

As a Conference Producer you'll be responsible for creating high-quality, profitable conferences from scratch — researching, planning, writing and briefing other departments to deliver an outstanding experience for delegates, speakers and sponsors. You'll handle:

• In-depth sales & telephone research
• Programme and commercial copywriting
• Speaker acquisition from top brands
• Project lifecycle and task prioritisation
• Quality and commercial success indicators for each event
• Excel and data planning/management
• LinkedIn strategy and ROI
• External stakeholder management (speakers/sponsors)
• Internal collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Topic generation and innovation

This role suits highly organised, commercially minded, high-energy self-starters with exceptional organisational, research, grammar and creative writing skills.

What's In It For You

We don't just hire you — we invest in you. Benefits include:

• Competitive salaries & bonus schemes regularly reviewed
• Remote work flexibility
• Referral scheme: know someone great? We'll pay you £500 for your recommendation
• Charity & environmental initiatives: nominate causes close to your heart for our quarterly donations
• Equal, inclusive & diverse culture: over 80% of our leadership team is female, and we employ above the national average rates of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds

Ready to Apply?

Re-read the job specification. Do you have the credentials, passion and drive?

You do? THEN APPLY NOW

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R26 000,00 - R34 000,00 per month

Experience:

• events production: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How you'll make an impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

• Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts in collaboration with project and finance managers.
• Monitor project costs, identify variances, and provide timely financial analysis.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, including profit and loss statements and cash flow forecasts.
• Track project billing, revenue recognition, and cost allocations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Participate in project kick-off sessions to confirm SLAs, purchase orders, and other contractual elements are in place.
• Liaise with procurement and stock teams to ensure materials align with approved rate cards and project needs.
• Ensure timely payment of subcontractors based on project milestones.
• Review project ageing with the PMO Finance Manager to confirm accuracy and validity.
• Reconcile contractor accounts and manage project retentions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing project documentation.
• Advise project teams on financial risks, opportunities, and cost optimisation.
• Assist in developing financial models for new projects or proposals.
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.

• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 35 years experience in project accounting, management accounting, or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Experience working in a project-based or engineering/construction environment will be advantageous.