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Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland. We provide a range of services, from sheltered housing for the over 55’s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs.

Our aim is to be an employer of choice and to recruit employees who will embrace our vision and values and fulfil our performance standards within their role.

To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English, as evidenced by a relevant qualification, or experience of demonstrating literacy in English in an education or work environment.
• Basic numeracy skills, as evidenced by relevant qualification or use of numeracy in an education or work environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake training for the role
• Willingness to register with NISCC (Northern Ireland Social Care Council) as a requirement of the role
  
  

• Radius Housing, 3-7 Redburn Square, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HZ
• 0330 123 0888

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Non-profit Organizations

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Household Driver and General Support Assistant

Location: Cape Town (Atlantic Seaboard), South Africa

Overview:

A private family based in Cape Town is seeking a reliable, hands-on, and proactive individual to assist with household driving, vehicle and house maintenance, garden upkeep, and general household support / secondary office support including shopping, pickups and drop offs. This is a live-out position suited to someone who is flexible, trustworthy, and takes initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Household Driver Duties:

• Drive family members, pets, and other staff for errands, appointments, shopping, and school runs as needed.
• Must hold a valid South African driver’s license with a clean driving
• Flexibility to work on Saturdays and Sundays on an ad hoc basis is essential.

2. Vehicle Maintenance and Administration:

• Take responsibility for all household vehicles, including but not limited to:
  • Scheduling and transporting vehicles for regular service and
  • Monitoring general vehicle condition (tyres, batteries, oil, ).
  • Renewing vehicle licenses and ensuring compliance with all regulatory
  • Bi-weekly washing of all vehicles

3. Gardening and Pool Duties:

• Perform basic gardening and pool cleaning-related tasks, including lawn care, trimming, watering, weeding, and seasonal
• General knowledge of gardening tools and maintenance

4. Pet Care:

• Comfortable and confident with large
• Daily dog walking and basic pet supervision as
• Take pets to pet school, veterinarian, and look after pets when the family is away,

5. General Household Support:

• Undertake chores around the property / secondary property, such as:
  • Liaise with contractors
  • Cleaning windows
  • Washing windows - exterior
  • Assisting with overflow of general household cleaning when
  • Maintain property systems such as pool automation, air con, , and liaise with contractors where needed.
  • Other ad hoc tasks to support the smooth running of the household.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must speak conversational
• Valid SA driver’s license (Code B or above) and good knowledge of Cape Town
• Previous experience in a similar role (gardener, household assistant, driver, ).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual
• Comfortable working around animals, particularly
• Discreet, respectful, and able to maintain family
• Wear a supplied uniform daily

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, with flexibility for weekend work against overtime payment on an ad hoc basis.

Remuneration:

• Competitive salary based on experience, with overtime/weekend rates where applicable.

Job title : Consultant : Board Support (Assistant Company Secretary ) (Cape Town CBD)

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Description

Purpose of this role :

• To provide expert advocacy and assistance to client Boards, ensuring their Compliance and Governance and ensuring that client companies and Boards are compliant in terms of the relevant laws and regulations, supporting the promotion of business in order to achieve annual targets to support the organisation’s strategic objectives

Main duties and responsibilities :

Functional Management :

• Ensure compliance for clients of the provisions of Companies Act and rules made thereunder and other statutes and bylaws of the company
• Provide expert advocacy to clients on King IV best corporate governance practice
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action for clients
• Sort and file various documents and / or returns as required for clients under the provisions of the Companies Law
• Coordinate and facilitate accurate and timeous administration of client company records and registers including the lodgments of all documents with the CIPC and the maintenance and updating of the company’s registers
• Maintain books and registers of client companies as required under the provisions of the Companies Act
• Ensure that legal requirements of the allotment, issuance and transfer of share certificates have been complied with for clients
• Maintain relevant statutory books as and when required for clients
• Consult and liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as CIPC, Auditors and the Master of the High Court for clients
• Coordinate and deal with all correspondence between client companies and their Board, Shareholders and other 3rd parties
• Prepare board resolutions, taking minutes, lodging required forms and annual returns with CIPC for clients
• Prepare and organise agendas and papers for client company Board meetings, committees and annual general meetings (AGM’s)Ensure the distribution of client annual meeting work plans and meeting packs
• Advise and attend client meetings to ensure that the legal requirements are fulfilled and provide such information as required
• Prepare and follow-up on matters arising from the client meetings attended
• Prepare Board Evaluation Questionnaires tailored for specific clients
• Draft client Board Evaluation Reports for circulation
• Analyse and prepare client Focus Area Reports based on the Board Evaluation Outcome
• Review and draft Committee Charters as required for clients
• Prepare proposals to new prospective clients
• Prepare and follow up on engagements letters
• Analyse and respond timeously to emails from clients and relevant stakeholders
• Prepare Billing Sheet Schedule and Invoices as required
• Provide support and advocacy to Consultant : Board Support to ensure knowledge transfer
• Prepare and respond to Know Your Client Questionnaires
• Prepare and respond to Know Your Client Questionnaires

Risk and Compliance Management :

• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation
• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity

Stakeholder Management

• Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service
• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage Statucor’s reputation
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required
• Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impacted stakeholders
• Drive and manage the stakeholder communications with the selected stakeholders

Requirements :

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills :

Qualifications :

• Graduate CGISA or B-Degree in Law (LLB), or Paralegal
• Registered with Chartered Governance Institute of South Africa would be advantageous

Experience :

• Preference will be given to applicants with consulting Experience at board level
• 2-5 years as an assistant company secretary or company secretary
• Experience with Trust Property Control Act advantageous

Knowledge :

• Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
• JSE Listing Requirements advantageous
• Board Governance and Compliance Knowledge
• Company Secretarial protocols
• Business Acumen

Job Skills and Competencies :

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Conflict Resolutions
• Presentations
• Project Management
• Minute Taking
• Computer Literacy

BDO Core Competencies :

• Planning and Prioritising
• Resilience
• Detail Orientation
• Innovative Thinking
• Customer Centric
• Results Focused
• Quality Focused
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Impact and influence
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Assistant Company Secretary • Cape Town, ZA

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 08/26/2024

Centrax Systems is a provider of next-generation technology solutions and services that addresses customer challenges and empowers enterprises into the future and helping businesses stay ahead.

Provide technical support to end-users for the ERP system. Troubleshoot issues, provide solutions, and escalate problems as needed. Document support requests and resolutions.

1. Diploma or degree in Information Technology or related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in IT support, with a focus on ERP systems.
3. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
4. Experience with support ticketing systems.

Eunoia Lane is a highly regarded, leading provider of NDIS Support Coordination and Occupational Therapy services in the Northern Territory.

Eunoia Lane currently provides Support Coordination, Specialist Support Coordination, and Occupational Therapy services to clients living with disabilities or mental health diagnoses.

We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Our focus includes cultural awareness and safety, ongoing professional development, and quality improvement through evidence-based practices.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive Support Coordination Assistant/Administration Officer to join our team in Alice Springs.

About the position:

This role involves providing high-level administrative support to our Support Coordination Team and ensuring the smooth operation of daily office activities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, with excellent communication skills, able to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating self-discipline and effective time management.

The successful candidate will be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and show initiative while maintaining a positive attitude.

Applicants should have positive and contemporary values towards people with disabilities and be capable of engaging effectively with diverse cultures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Managing administrative requests and queries
• Organizing and booking remote and interstate travel
• Undertaking research projects as directed
• Performing data entry, documentation, printing, and filing
• Contributing to team meetings and discussions
• Maintaining accurate documentation, including meeting minutes
• Liaising with stakeholders, community services, government agencies, and service providers
• Undertaking further training and education

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an administrative role
• Current driver’s license and own vehicle
• Current Working with Children Card
• Current National Police Clearance
• NDIS Worker Screening

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role and wish to join our team, please APPLY today!

For more information, contact Deanne Kamid, People & Culture Manager, via (emailprotected)

We value diverse backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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Job Description

Provides advanced technical support remotely or physically to help end-users resolve issues with computer hardware and software by responding to inquiries and requests. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and addresses problems, and identifies and implements appropriate IT solutions to ensure proper functioning.

Area: IT Risk and Compliance

• Accountabilities include basic systems analysis, interpreting and executing test plans, and developing specifications.
• The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.
• Assists in solution construction, including programming, systems testing, and correction of program models.
• Interprets and executes test plans or assists in developing them with Systems Analysts, Senior Analysts, Programmers, or Business Analysts.
• Develops technical and program specifications, along with systems documentation.
• Responsible for basic systems analyst functions.
• May assist with analyzing system design requirements.
• Advises management on effective applications, maintenance, support, man-machine interface, and data management requirements.
• Provides sizing and scoping for development work.
• May lead small work initiatives.
• Mentors junior or new staff.
• Works under supervision.
• Performs morning system health checks and utilizes Dynatrace.
• Leads system implementations and disaster recovery tests.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of MS CRM, IBM, ODM Rules Engine, and Integration Interoperability.
• Basic SQL knowledge.
• Working experience with AWS.

Skills

Computer literacy, database administration, management systems, queries, data controls, document management, executing plans, expertise management, knowledge management, metadata management, object-oriented database systems, office systems, oral communication, policies & procedures, test case management.

Competencies

• Collaboration
• Effective communication
• Decision quality
• Accountability
• Managing complexity
• Optimizing work processes
• Planning and aligning
• Tech savviness

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advanced, or Occupational Certificate or equivalent.

Closing Date

26 August 2025, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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IT Support Specialist
Remote Position
Location: Cape Town
Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 Per Month

Company Overview :
Our client is a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for businesses. They specialize in helping companies migrate to cloud infrastructure, offering round-the-clock support and consultancy services.

Position Overview :
They are seeking an IT Support Specialist to join their technical support team, responsible for troubleshooting software issues, managing cloud platforms, and providing exceptional customer service to clients.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide remote technical support for cloud services and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, including network configuration problems.
• Assist clients in migrating to cloud platforms and provide ongoing support.
• Document issues and provide feedback for product improvement.

Qualifications :

• 1-2 years of IT support experience.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

WHY JOIN THE JSE? The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Application Support Specialist to join our team.

Job summary

The primary function of the Application Support Specialist is to provide 1st line operational technical support to JSE business critical applications to ensure that JSE Production systems execute accurately, timeously and within agreed SLAs. To deploy and support 3rd party and in-house developed technology capabilities within the Information Technology division. Engagement is expected with both internal and external stakeholders when required.

1. Manage vendors and cross functional teams to ensure that tasks are completed where there is a dependency.
2. Engage business users, development and task teams to ensure clarity regarding requirements in terms of data related issues, problem resolving initiatives etc. to ensure needs are met.

1. Focus on continuous improvement initiatives to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of all Production and Testing environments.
2. Support and monitor systems to ensure that JSE Production systems execute accurately, timeously and within agreed SLAs.
3. Apply cost effectiveness principles in everyday delivery to contribute to achievement of departmental financial targets.

1. Improve personal capability and professional growth in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management.
2. Be an effective team member encouraging teamwork and freely sharing knowledge.
3. Visibly live the JSE values contributing to the achievement of divisional objectives.
4. Manage self in terms of development, delivery and act as a self-starter.

1. Support implementation of business optimisation improvement through team engagement.
2. Encourage innovation, listen and act upon ideas from team and provided technical / expert contribution.
3. Drive the adoption of the JSE leadership brand.

1. Bsc Computer Science or Information Technology.
2. Certifications: MS SQL (including SSRS, SSAS and SSIS).
3. Minimum of 5 years in a specialist application support position.
4. Extensive experience in supporting core mission-critical systems.
5. Extensive experience in supporting multiple core-application landscape.
6. Working in a highly pressurised environment with an understanding of the nature of the systems being supported.

1. Implementing and supporting of the respective technologies – Microsoft, Linux, 3rd party applications.
2. Adapting behaviour to meet major changes at work.
3. Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Communicating complex information orally.
5. Conducting Business Impact Analysis.
6. Conducting root cause analysis.
7. Developing educational materials (e.g., training manuals, multimedia visual aids).
8. Evaluating information systems.
9. Interacting with external clients.
10. Managing work queues.
11. Monitoring adherence and compliance.
12. Preparing and delivering presentations.
13. Providing expert advice/opinion and technical support.