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At PKF Octagon, our People & Culture Team is the heartbeat of our firm, driving initiatives that foster a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as a strategic advisor and collaborator, aligning HR practices with business goals to support our firm's growth and uphold our commitment to excellence and innovation. This role is pivotal in building an engaged, powerhouse workforce and leadership pipeline as well as building culture through embedding the consistent experience of innovative and sticky People strategies and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance Management

• Lead the implementation and continuous refinement of performance management systems and practices that promote accountability and growth.
  • Annual performance management processes
  • 360-degree reviews
  • Probation reviews
  • Performance improvement processes
• Build leadership capabilities and support professional development by facilitating, coaching and training through various mechanisms.

Strategic Workforce Planning

• Support the development of KPIs, OKRs, Job descriptions and role design as needed
• Collaborate with leadership to identify critical skills and roles and develop succession plans to ensure business continuity.
  • Host Talent Reviews - 9 box model applications
  • Report on critical skills shortages
  • Build workforce plans to inform promotion cycles (Staff and Managers)
• Embed development and career plans for top talent to ensure retention of talent and leadership pipeline
• Lead the implementation of the annual manager promotion process, providing structure, supporting Partners in decision making, meeting timelines and process requirements, extending offers and managing compliance with documentation, contracting etc.
• Analyse workforce data to inform strategic planning and address talent gaps proactively.
• Support Recruitment through job spec design, competencies and skills mapping etc.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Serve as culture role model and trusted advisor to employees and managers
• Create, embed and manage processes and practices that enhance employee effectiveness and experience
  • Onboarding, Offboarding, Alumni (employee lifecycle)
  • Induction (trainees and experienced hires)
• Champion initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, aligning these efforts with the firm’s cultural values.
  • Culture activations
  • Employee Listening strategies
  • People practices and policies
• Collaborate with leadership to embed a vibrant, inclusive workplace culture that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Design and implement programs to celebrate employee achievements and milestones.
  • Board exams celebrations and acknowledgeme
    
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Credit Manager is responsible for the overall applications Commercial Banking and Transformation (CBT) assigned to their defined region as it relates to credit assessment function and credit risk management of new business, existing business and restructured accounts.

Manage the end to end credit process of Commercial Banking and Transformation (CBT) Banking clients in order to provide sustainable financing to clients.

Collectively approve loans and credit limits under delegated authority within the Regional Credit Committee (RCC), and review transactions for recommendation within delegated authority mandate.

Review and present proposal to Credit Investment Committee (CIC) and full board.

Find innovative credit solutions for Commercial Banking and Transformation (CBT) clients in order to ensure that credit risks in this target market are adequately assessed, mitigated and controlled.

Co-ordinate Regional Credit Committee (RCC), Provincial Credit Committee (PCC) and Pricing Committee meetings;

Manage committee processes and adherence to set policies, and act as an information and reference point for the Chairman and other committee members.

Manage, control and authorise tasks performed by the Credit Analysts and Credit Administrators.

Effectively liaise and communicate with the relevant stakeholders within the orginisation to action performance gaps and variances in the credit proposals.

Actively provide input in the review and or improvement of the Credit Policy and Procedures in order to enhance and ensure that the legal and business requirements are met.

Key Performance Areas

1. Quality Credit Assessment and Credit Risk Management

• Ensure that all relevant information and documentation has been received from the relevant stakeholders and has all credit related matters addressed.
• Assess business and financial risk by analysing financial statements of applicants
• Research and assess the industry in which the business is associated and assess the potential risk of granting the loan
• Provide technical support to the Credit Analysts & the relevant stakeholders with respect to new loan applications
• Review credit applications for re-advancement of loans taking into consideration past operational and financial performance of applicants.
• Identify any deviation from the Account Management Policy and take remedial action.

1. Collective mandate to approve loans and credit limits under delegated authority

• Compulsory attendance of meetings by the Credit Manager as a voting member
• Consider and recommend applications that are mandated to committee for approval, in instances where there is an exception to the approved credit policies
• Ensure a uniform application of credit policies a
  
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Key Responsibilities:

• HR Leadership & Support: Oversee and guide the HR Administrator. Provide support in strategic HR planning and build strong relationships with managers.

• Recruitment & Onboarding:

  • Ensure compliance with employment equity and recruitment policies.

  • Manage job advertising, candidate interviews, psychometric assessments, and contracts.

  • Oversee onboarding and induction processes.

• Performance Management:

  • Train and assist managers in implementing performance appraisals.

  • Track and monitor appraisals, promotions, and performance gaps.

• Exit Management:

  • Conduct exit interviews and manage termination documentation.

  • Advise payroll on departures.

• Training & Development:

  • Submit training reports to relevant SETAs.

  • Manage training records and discretionary grant applications.

  • Conduct skills needs analyses.

• Employment Equity:

  • Ensure EE compliance, reporting, and committee meetings.

  • Maintain accurate EE records and plans.

  
  
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Overview:

The Talent & Organisational Development Specialist leads the execution of all talent management, talent development and performance management interventions within the People & Culture function. This includes but is not limited to processes that govern the following: talent identification, succession planning, leadership assessment and development, and performance reviews. The role focuses on identifying ways that support the P&C strategy to drive a high performing culture that attracts and retains talent by making use of data-driven insights.

Reporting to the Head of Talent & Acquisition, the role is a key contributor in supporting the employment equity priorities through implementation of our organisational development plans. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of external best-practices and talent management strategies combined with a track record of leading action plans.

Responsibilities:

• Talent Identification and Assessment
  • Design and implement psychometric assessments, 360-degree feedback, and exit interviews
  • Implement fit-for-purpose assessment models and frameworks to align and enable the talent strategy and business need
  • Utilise talent intelligence analytics to derive workforce insights
  • Develop post-assessment action plans to support career development

• Talent Management & Development
  • Implement a talent management framework that ensures alignment with business objectives
  • Lead annual talent reviews and succession planning initiatives
  • Analyse data to identify and recommend talent retention strategies to reduce turnover and retain high performers
  • Collaborate with Learning & Development to establish career development pathways

• Performance Management
  • Lead the implementation of performance management systems aligned with business strategy
  • Ensure continuous feedback mechanisms and performance appraisal processes are in place
  • Utilise data analytics to report on performance trends and make strategic recommendations

Requirements:

• Honours degree in Organisational and/or Industrial Psychology
• Registered Psychometrist
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in Organisational Development, Talent & Performance Management
• Strong project management and proven stakeholder management capability
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills at various organisational levels

Shape the strategy. Lead the commercial edge.
This is a strategic finance leadership role for a commercially astute executive with deep experience in the Telecommunications, Internet Service Provider, or Data Centre sectors. If you thrive at the intersection of pricing, partnerships, and performance—and want to lead a high-value business unit with over 2 billion in turnover—this is your next career move.

About the Role
You’ll drive financial and commercial outcomes across a fast-scaling infrastructure business. This is not a traditional reporting finance role—it requires a hands-on leader who partners closely with executive leadership, supports M&A activity, and manages large-scale system transitions. You’ll report to the South African CFO and partner directly with the MD of the business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and commercial structuring

• Oversee pricing, deal modelling, scenario and sensitivity analysis

• Act as a commercial advisor on vendor negotiations and client SLA structuring

• Manage finance operations across African entities (no travel required)

• Direct a system migration from Oracle to SAP

• Support potential disposals and broader M&A activity

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of 16+ finance professionals

• Ensure governance, risk, compliance, and financial performance reporting

What You Bring

• Strong financial leadership experience within Telco, ISP, or related infrastructure sectors

• Deep commercial acumen and a proven track record in pricing and deal support

• Exposure to M&A, systems migration, and strategic planning

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Were seeking a skilled Accountant to join a finance team in the bio-refinery sector. This dual-role position combines general accounting duties with payroll processing, supporting both finance and HR operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle monthly financial closings, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Track production costs, raw materials, and capital/project expenditures.
• Manage fixed assets and support audits (GAAP/IFRS compliance).
• Process payroll, maintain records, and ensure compliance with tax and labor laws.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate and confidential compensation data.

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance (CPA/CMA a plus).
• 3+ years of accounting experience; 1 year in payroll.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial finance.
• Proficiency in Sage Cloud Accounting & Payroll and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of payroll legislation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both financial and operational teams in a hands-on, impactful environment.

• Preparing annual Financial Statements in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Processing journals, managing general ledger entries, and assisting with financial reporting for multiple funds.
• Overseeing VAT and Tax processes, including preparation and submission of relevant returns.
• Compiling SARB reports for funds and providing audit support to ensure successful fund audits.

• BCom degree.
• Completed SAIPA articles.
• Strong academic record with solid accounting principles knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.

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Hiring: Systems Engineer – Azure & Windows Server Environments – Rosebank

Our client is seeking a skilled and solutions-driven Systems Engineer to support and evolve their rapidly growing data and infrastructure environment. This role is ideal for a candidate with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure and Windows Server ecosystems, with a proactive mindset and strong troubleshooting capabilities across hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer, you will:

• Provide Tier 1 and 2 support across infrastructure and core business systems

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure services (e.g., Azure AD, VMs, Storage, NSGs)

• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)

• Monitor system performance and resolve infrastructure and connectivity issues

• Automate administrative tasks and diagnostics using PowerShell

• Handle service tickets via Jira or equivalent ITSM platform

• Support user issues via Microsoft Teams and phone in a clear, user-friendly manner

• Ensure SLA compliance for support and escalation

• Collaborate with dev and infra teams to resolve complex issues

• Maintain documentation, procedures, and contribute to the knowledge base

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years in a systems support, infrastructure, or technical operations role

• Deep familiarity with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud solutions

• Hands-on experience with Windows Server setup, administration, and patching

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