Latest Vacancies at ManpowerGroup South Africa

Description

• Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very collaborative environment.

What you would do as their Test Automation Engineer

You will be working as part of the agile firmware development team, focusing on Continuous Integration and Deployment of the embedded devices.
Your daily tasks may include:

• Design and maintain automated tests for new and existing products
• Integrate hardware into the build pipelines for automated testing
• Help ensure we maintain high standards of testing and release
• Optimise testing
• Upgrading the systems

As a Scrum Team Member, you will participate in Scrum activities like stand-up, grooming, and retrospective & demo meetings.
You will regularly be in touch with the stakeholders, discussing technical aspects & requirements.
Requirements:

• Development of systematic and effective test plans to ensure quality and robustness of failsafe embedded controls software.
• Strong programming skills with the ability to write test scripts using C#/Python/Groovy/Java/Bash
• Experience with Agile Scrum development, continuous development, and continuous integration environments.
• Experience with software lifecycle management, including version control, build processes, release management, use of tools like Jira.
• Demonstrated application of test automation tools and processes.
• Contribute independently as well as in a (global) team environment
• Experience with testing on embedded systems
• B.Sc. in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 3-5 years of industrial experience or
• M.Sc. in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 1-2 years of industrial experience (also acquired in internship or co-op)

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Job Description

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team.  You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is development of the Biometrics product line. You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with other teams to ensure successful delivery of products.
• Participate in security reviews with the team helping to identify problem areas.
• Assist in finding solutions to the identified problems.
• Participate in preparing, reviewing, and completing project documentation.
• Writing good, maintainable code.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills in English (they work with a lot of people outside of South Africa)
• BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of practical engineering
• Expert in C/C++
• Proficient in developing for embedded Linux
• Comfortable working at a hardware driver level (GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI)
• Ability to analyze a problem and determine the best steps to solve it. Comfortable working with in-circuit emulators, GNU toolchains, gdb and cmake
• Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycles
• Experience Cryptographic Standards
• Proficient in Rust programming language
• Experience with QA processes
• Experience setting up and utilizing virtual machines
• Familiarity with cyber security related tools and testing methodologies
• Familiarity with Yocto/Openembedded Linux

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Job Description

• FMCG concern is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the supplier base and inventory accuracy for the Group (Approximately 10 Key Supplier, 40 secondary supplier). The successful person will need to have very strong negotiating skills, administration skills and able run an extremely busy desk.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Diploma in Purchasing and Business Management (3 year Diploma certificate level)
• Leadership Management Certificate
• 5 Years plus with in-house training in a Food Manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the basics of purchasing within inbound logistics functions, with a view to optimising purchasing in terms of quality, price, supply efficiency, security and customer service.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic controlling procedures required to optimise materials management, Knowledge of the Packaging/Converter Industry, Knowledge of commodity / market trends of Raw Materials locally and global, Knowledge and understanding of MRP systems, Emotional Intelligence
• Computer Literate – specifically SAP, CSB, EXCEL, WORD
• Must have worked in a SAP / MRP driven environment
• Business knowledge

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liasing with and managing a portfolio of clients
• Preparation of management information and financial statements
• Processing of data
• Reconciliations
• Tax calculations
• Completion of tax and tax returns for Individuals, Trusts, Closed Corporations and Companies
• Drafting of Financial Statements
• Perform general accounting functions
• Completion of IT12/14 forms
• Completion of VAT returns

Requirements:

• SAIPA qualified preferred
• 4-5 Years post articles experience advantages
• Good administrative and communication skills
• Relevant tax and tax experience will be advantageous
• Must be computer literate - good knowledge of Pastel, Ms Word and Excel
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary
• Must have own transport with valid driver’s license
• Good working knowledge of IFRS and IFRS for SME
• Extensive CaseWare experience
• Need to be fluent in Afrikaans

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Key Performance Outputs: 
Main Portfolio:

• Attend to all client queries (revision/ renewals, rate negotiations with 
• insurers, amendments, cancellations, unpaid premiums)
• Do up and cross-selling of products
• Attend to audit lists regarding information captured into the system
• Minimize cancellations through regular and proactive dealings with clients
• Assist clients with claims-related problems and report all deviations to management
• Service Clients in accordance with the clients Minimum Commercial Service Standards

Growth and profitability:

• Retain, Develop, and Grow existing clients.
• Provide after-sales service for new business
• Identify opportunities for up/cross-selling and write additional business

Client liaison:

• Regular Networking 
• Identify opportunities and implement marketing and promotional activities
• Build relationships through regular contact, identifying critical decision makers with all stakeholders (client, insurers, etc) 
• Client Communication - Keep clients informed of developments in the industry and market

Client Service administration:

• Adhere to FAIS requirements and set company procedures
• Ensure that policies and endorsements are loaded onto the system
• Ensure that claims are registered and follow up until claim is finalized. 
• Maintain renewal lists and ensure that renewal schedules are sent to clients
• Responsible for proactive underwriting
• Business administration - new, amendments, additions, renewals
• Ensure all communication with the client is in accordance with FAIS minimum standards 
• General correspondence and e-mails to clients according to company standards
• Compile and submit reports on time to line manager as per set standard
• Accurate and Prompt Partner registration and ensure that payments are made

Perform credit control:

• Ensure that debit order information is updated and liaise with the bank
• Collect money from clients electronically (where applicable)
• Advise relevant parties of unpaid items

Context: 

• Financial Services Sector
• South African Regulatory framework of Insurance / brokerage industry
• Competitive environment
• Customer Focus
• Service Excellence
• Target-driven environment

Customers:

• External Clients
• Suppliers (Insurers)
• Internal customers: internal divisions and departments

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
  Level 4 FETC in Short-term Insurance
• Higher Certificate in Insurance 
• Post matric qualification is an advantage (BCom Risk/Accounting, BBA)
• Passed RE Qualification

Experience:

• Account Executive
• Minimum 7 years short term insurance with 3 of the 7 years in a commercial account servicing and sales capacity. 
• Experience working in a Brokerage.

Skills:

• Business Acumen (understand the economic environment & identify viable financial opportunities)
• Broking skills – medium to large commercial accounts
• Influencing and negotiation
• Computer Literacy
• Communication
• Delegation
• Analytical Ability
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Decision making
• Time management
• Report Writing
• Selling
• Ability to manage own work and outputs

Knowledge:

• Insurance and brokerage industry and environment
• Knowledge of specialist liability is an advantage
• Commercial insurance knowledge to at least an intermediate level on all Commercial classes. 
• Legal requirements of the insurance industry
• Marketing and sales principles
• Knowledge of products and services
• Knowledge of underwriting criteria

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Description

The main purpose of the role is to fabricate, fit, and assemble the structural components of various mechanical systems. The fitter's responsibilities include keeping accurate records of all 
maintenance work done, repairing malfunctioning mechanical systems, and evening out any rough spots on the fabricated components using grinders, hand files, and scrapers. You should also be able to collaborate with other Fitters on large-scale 
projects.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing the blueprints for mechanical systems 
  to determine the specifications of the components to be constructed.
• Constructing structural components from raw 
  materials.
• Using welding equipment to fuse structural 
  components.
• Inspecting fabricated components to ensure that 
  they are the correct size.
• Utilizing shears, power saws, cutting torches, and 
  chipper knives to cut structural components as 
  needed.
• Creating a suitable maintenance schedule and 
  performing system maintenance accordingly
• Conducting diagnostic testing on malfunctioning 
  systems to determine the root cause of the malfunction.
• Replacing damaged or defective structural components as needed.
• Conduct job cards as per standard to ensure correct correct spare parts used and time spent on 
  the job
• Adhering to all work-site safety rules and regulations

Requirements:

• Appropriate state certification.
• Proven experience working as a fitter.
• Sound knowledge of local and state building codes.
• The ability to use hand and power tools.
• The ability to interpret blueprints for mechanical systems.
• The ability to concentrate for extended periods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional welding and mechanical skills.
• Start with a fixed term contact of about 3 months with the possibility to go perm depending on work performance.

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Job Description
Multinational enterprise software company is seeking a QC Tester to join their team for a 6 month contract.  The QC testing services required is to ensure the application meets quality standards and performs as expected in production. The testing will be conducted to identify defects, validate functionality, and ensure the application meets the specified requirements.

Scope of Work
Testing Scope

• Testing Types: Functional, Integration, Regression, Performance, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Environment: Staging and Production Environments

Testing Tasks

Test Preparation:

• Develop and document a comprehensive test strategy and test plan.
• Create detailed test cases and test scripts based on application requirements and design specifications.
• Review and validate test cases with stakeholders.

Test Execution:

• Execute test cases for functional and non-functional requirements.
• Perform automated and manual testing as required.
• Log and categorize defects, track their resolution, and verify fixes.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure new changes do not affect existing functionalities.

Test Reporting:

• Prepare and deliver test execution reports, including pass/fail status and defect summaries.
• Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders and teams.
• Generate a final test report with a comprehensive overview of testing activities, results, and recommendations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with development teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to address defects and ensure effective resolution.
• Participate in meetings to discuss test results, progress, and any issues encountered.

Deliverables

• Test Strategy Document: A detailed outline of the testing approach, objectives, and scope.
• Test Plan: A complete plan including test cases, test scripts, and testing schedules.
• Test Execution Reports: Reports detailing the results of executed tests, including pass/fail outcomes.
• Defect Logs: Comprehensive logs of identified defects, their status, and resolution progress.
• Final Test Report: A final summary of the testing process, including overall quality assessment, test results, and any recommendations.

Assumptions

• The application will be stable and available for testing on the agreed-upon start date.
• Access to the necessary test environments and resources will be provided.
• Requirements and design documents will be complete and available before the start of the test planning phase.

Constraints

• Availability of test environments and test data may affect testing schedules.
• Changes in project scope or requirements may impact test coverage and timelines.

Roles and Responsibilities

• QC Tester – Responsible for executing test cases, documenting results, managing defects, and providing feedback on quality.
• Development Team:   – Responsible for defect resolution and providing support during the testing phase.
• Project Manager:   – Oversees the testing process, ensures alignment with project goals, and manages communication with stakeholders.

Acceptance Criteria

• All critical and major defects must be resolved to the satisfaction of stakeholders before the application is approved for production.
• Test cases must comprehensively cover all functional and non-functional requirements.
• Documentation, including test cases, reports, and defect logs, must be complete and delivered on schedule

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Description 

Our client based in Port Elizabeth is eagerly seeking a Tax Compliance Supervisor on a permanent basis to join their team. The main purpose of this role will be to assist with the supervision of the tax department staff as well as advising staff on tax compliance-related issues.

The Tax Compliance Supervisor duties will include:

• Assist tax manager and compliance officers with the completion of complex Income Tax Returns.
• Assist with the monitoring of the whole dispute resolution process, including drafting objections, appeals, complaints and the Tax Ombud complaints.
• Consulting and advising clients with basic tax queries.
• Assist with the preparation and review of complex tax calculations and returns on behalf of clients (companies and individuals).
• Assist the tax manager with the initial completion of SARS response letters and ensure that all deadlines are adhered to.
• Responsible for communicating the refund list to the partners.
• Oversee the administration of SARS-related documentation received, i.e., assessments and other SARS notifications.
• Assist and advise compliance officers of matters relating to the completion of returns and tax administration.
• Provisional tax runs monthly and SARS Provisional Tax queries.
• Ensure the delivery of documents, returns, and payments to SARS at the end of each month.
• Assist with resolving any disputes on assessments and accounts from SARS, relating to Income Tax.
• SARS visits for updating of banking details and taxpayer particulars and other queries.
• Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
• Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm’s HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.

The successful candidate will have:

• Grade 12 with accounting as a subject.
• Tax or other relevant qualifications with a decent track record of work experience (5 years).
• Experience in a tax environment is essential as well as tax income knowledge.
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight: Manage accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and maintain accurate financial records.
• Payroll Management: Supervise payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Administrative Leadership: Oversee front desk operations, resident services, and administrative support.
• Team Coordination: Lead recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting; or a similar relevant qualification
• Certifications: Relevant accounting certifications (e.g., ACCA).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in finance or related roles with leadership experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities; proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Job Description

Our client is seeking a Facilities Lead to manage a Luxury Retirement Resort with 6 apartment buildings, clubhouse, indoor pool, massage rooms, entertainment spaces. restaurant, library and lounges.
Some construction background is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee CAPEX projects, ensuring adherence to plans, budgets and timelines. Conduct quality checks and maintain stakeholder communication.
• Maintenance Oversight: Manage all maintenance operations, including inspections, preventative maintenance and energy efficiency initiatives. Implement a 10-year maintenance plan.
• Vendor Management: Select, manage, and evaluate vendors. Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with quality and budget standards.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures, maintain records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Health and Safety: Ensure safety compliance, conduct audits, and maintain safety equipment. Lead the Health and Safety Committee.
• Communications: Maintain open communication with bodies corporate, residents, staff and contractors. Educate on energy conservation and sustainable practices.
• People Management: Coordinate daily activities of maintenance staff, lead recruitment, design training programmes and manage performance evaluations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities and Assets Management or a related field, or a relevant qualification or a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Certifications: Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facilities Management Professional (FMP).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in facilities and construction management with leadership experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in Facility Management Software and Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge of maintenance planning, excellent problem-solving, 
  decision-making, and communication skills