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We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Pharmacy Assistant to join our pharmacy team. If you are a responsible person with excellent communication skills and eager to provide a positive experience for patients, then this position might be right for you.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring quality customer service, providing information and advice on medicines
• Preparation and correct management of medical prescriptions
• Maintaining the stock of medicines and other pharmaceutical products
• Effective collaboration with pharmacists and medical staff
• Maintaining cleanliness and order in the pharmacy.
  
  
  

• Diploma of Pharmacy Assistant
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Previous experience in a similar position is an advantage
• Good knowledge of operating pharmacy equipment.
  
  
  

About Sable International

Sable International offers innovative professional services to international citizens. We create tailor-made solutions to meet the accounting, wealth, financial, currency, and nationality needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing solutions that suit our clients’ unique individual circumstances; our employees are key in achieving this goal.

The staff in our Cape Town, Durban, London, Melbourne, and Portugal offices are passionate about their areas of expertise and take pride in helping our clients achieve their goals. As a result, we have an energised and fun company culture, something that sets us apart from other professional services firms.

Job Overview

Are you energetic, ambitious, and looking to develop your career? Our Study Abroad department is looking to add an Admin Assistant to their team. We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where we achieve our business objectives and have fun doing it.

This role acts as a vital link between our finance and advisory teams, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent handling of student payments, invoicing, and financial queries. You’ll be responsible for coordinating financial processes related to student enrolments, maintaining up-to-date financial records, and supporting advisers with finance-related tasks to enhance the student experience and support operational efficiency.

You’re Perfect For This Position If You

• Have previous experience in an administrative support or bookkeeping role.
• Are familiar with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Have experience with document management and maintaining accurate records.
• Are comfortable with online portal access and troubleshooting.
• Are reliable and able to work independently.
• Have strong organisational and time management skills.
• Are proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Your Role And Responsibilities

Among other tasks, your main responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring commission payments and ensuring they are received on time.
• Reconciling commission payments with sales records and agreements.
• Following up with partner universities to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Acting as a point of contact between the finance department, sales team, and partner universities.
• Monitoring the YUDO inbox for any finance-related matters.
• Coordinating with partner universities to clarify commission-related queries.
• Generating detailed reports on commission payments and outstanding balances.
• Maintaining accurate records of all payments, agreements, and correspondence.
• Managing and processing all client invoicing.
• Preparing invoices and sending them to clients for commission payments.
• Verifying payment receipts and updating internal records accordingly.
• Ensuring commission payments comply with company policies and contractual obligations.
• Addressing any issues related to payment terms and conditions.
• Managing and processing staff commissions.
• Maintaining accuracy and integrity of student enrolment data.
• Capturing all income streams into CRM.
• Collaborating with CRM development to automate role-related processes and integrate CRM with Xero.

Annually Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

Are you a highly organized and professional individual with exceptional multitasking skills? We are seeking a Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to four directors within our dynamic firm. This role requires discretion, accuracy, and strong administrative expertise.

• Grade 12
• Secretarial Diploma OR 5 years’ proven secretarial experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with GreatSoft (advantageous)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced typing and document preparation skills
• Strong organizational and diary management abilities
• Professional client service and telephone etiquette
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Basic accounting knowledge (advantageous)

• Draft, type, and format client correspondence, invoices, credit notes, and statements
• Handle debtors’ reconciliations and maintain updated debtor age analysis
• Filing and document management on CDM
• Manage client queries (telephonic and in-person)
• Prepare and issue EME certificates, minutes, resolutions, and compliance documents
• Maintain client databases and financial trackers
• Follow up on outstanding signed documentation (engagement letters, tax returns, financials)
• Prepare quotes, valuations (when required), and various onboarding documents for new clients
• Support with trust administration and financial statement management
• Ensure compliance with firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM) , policies, and professional codes of conduct

• Grade 12
• Secretarial Diploma OR 5 years’ proven secretarial experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with GreatSoft (advantageous)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced typing and document preparation skills
• Strong organizational and diary management abilities
• Professional client service and telephone etiquette
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Basic accounting knowledge (advantageous)

• Manage directors’ diaries, emails, incoming/outgoing correspondence
• Draft, type, and format client correspondence, invoices, credit notes, and statements
• Handle debtors’ reconciliations and maintain updated debtor age analysis
• Filing and document management on CDM
• Manage client queries (telephonic and in-person)
• Prepare and issue EME certificates, minutes, resolutions, and compliance documents
• Maintain client databases and financial trackers
• Follow up on outstanding signed documentation (engagement letters, tax returns, financials)
• Prepare quotes, valuations (when required), and various onboarding documents for new clients
• Support with trust administration and financial statement management
• Ensure compliance with firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM) , policies, and professional codes of conduct

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Office Assistant to join our team. If you are an organized person, attentive to detail and with excellent communication skills, this position could be right for you.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the efficient management of internal and external correspondence and communications
• Organizing meetings and appointments
• Maintaining and updating databases and archiving systems
• Ensuring the supply of office supplies and other necessities
• Close collaboration with colleagues from various departments to ensure the smooth running of daily activities
• Ensuring an orderly and efficient work environment.
  
  
  

• Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and orientation towards results
• Good organization and time management skills
• Solid knowledge of PC operation (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint).
  

We are seeking a care assistant who is able to provide the highest possible level of care to our residents during the night. An ability to ensure residents dignity and individuality is maintained at all times is essential, as well as excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team. Previous experience of care of older people is preferred but not essential as training will be given. For more information call or whatsapp .

Main responsibilities:

Assisting residents with personal care and continence needs

Closely monitoring residents during the night and undertaking regular checks

Supporting residents with eating and drinking

Ensuring the home and equipment is safe clean and tidy at all times

Completing accurate care records and reporting any changes in the residents to the person in charge

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At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment.

We’re looking for Assistant: Nursing to help maintain a healthy workforce, support employee safety and productivity, and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.

As an Assistant: Nursing, you will be responsible for:

• Scheduling medical examinations, gathering patient history, and conducting basic health observations (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, weight, urine, height).
• Performing HCT counselling and testing, as well as audiometry, vision, and lung function assessments (after certification and training).
• Ensuring accurate and confidential medical record-keeping in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Educating employees on proper medication use, diet, and holistic health management.
• Coordinating appointments, referrals, and liaising with external healthcare providers.
• Participating in health and safety committees and conducting regular plant inspections to identify and mitigate health risks.
• Supporting substance abuse monitoring, follow-up care, and assisting with wound and medical waste management.

What are we looking for?

• Certificate in Audiometry and Spirometry
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council or Health Professions Council
• HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) certificate
• Three years’ experience in Occupational Health or a related industry
• Basic computer skills

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative, and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

Requirements :

• 5+ years of financial experience.
• Own transport.
• Grade 12 qualification.
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans; additional languages are beneficial.

Responsibilities :

• Working knowledge of financial and accounting concepts.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to reconcile accounts.
• Willing to work overtime if required.

Salary : R14 000 - R16 000 CTC

Includes death and disability cover.

• You will be required to work throughout the Warehouse sections which are Receiving, Picking,
• Stock Control/Inventory Management, Dispatch, Returns and Replenishment.
• Duties will include to Receive, pick, control inventory, replenish and or dispatch items for orders
• and quality check content against order documentation for quantity correctness as well as quality
• Compare reference numbers and report errors in logbook and provide feedback to supervisor.
• Prepare packages for shrink wrapping where required and ensure breakable items are correctly
• Use the correct size of packaging material based on the size and contents of the package.
• Place label correctly on the outside of packaging.
• Identify and report any incorrect picking mistakes and or packaging of parcels.
• Clean and conduct basic maintenance of machinery used in packing, replenishing packing
• materials as required and alerting supervisor to any problems with machinery.
• Comply with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean workstation.
• Assist colleagues with workload when required or work in other sections as and when required.
• Participate in stock-takes and ensure that you contribute towards stock accuracy through cycle
• Ensure that orders allocated onto your scanner are fully picked and packed properly according to
• Forklift driving when applicable.
• Achieve daily, weekly monthly targets as set out on KPI’s.
  
  

• Matric Certificate
• 1-2 years’ experience in warehousing stores environment
• A forklift driving license is an advantage
• Must be able to work overtime if needed
• Skills and competencies
• Attention to detail
• Efficient and deadline driven
• Able to work under pressure
• Team player
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy packages repeatedly
  
  

The assistant accountant is responsible for completing bookkeeping, clerical, and accounting tasks for a company.

• Monitor and review day-to-day accounting systems/transactions: General Ledger, Creditors, Intercompany, Inventory & Cost of Sales
• Provide accurate monthly analysis of costs of sales with comparisons to prior year, budget, and forecast
• Ensure complete and accurate processing in GL via journals and maintain at reporting intervals
• Compile accurate General Ledger reconciliations
• Review Accounts Payable age analysis and ensure timely payments to suppliers; manage relationship with Group Financial Shared Services
• Prepare for year-end and coordinate Year-end Audit deliverables

• Perform monthly intercompany reporting
• Reconcile Intercompany Suppliers and Loan accounts accurately
• Review and sign off intercompany confirmations after reconciliation
• Prepare intercompany schedules for submission to Group

• Meet reporting requirements by compiling monthly reports and detailed analyses
• Analyze other costs of sales and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare reports on purchase orders, FSSC queries, GRIR review, AP aged items, and management accounts

• Monitor and implement internal controls
• Ensure compliance with internal control processes and perform JSE control testing, including trade payables and lease liabilities
• Enhance procurement behavior and compliance; act as first-line approver for POs with control checks

• B. Comm (Accounting) Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in FMCG environment
• Proficient in SAP (FI, CO, MM, PS)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Action-oriented, team player, with strong interpersonal skills
• Integrity and excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong numerical reasoning, analytical thinking, quality focus, and planning skills