Receptionist/ Girl Friday
Location: Gauteng Meadowdale
Position: Temp with permanent option
Reports to: Office Manager
Salary: R10000 CTC
Application via Email: HR@Thecaretakers.co.za
Applications close 25 May 2025
Description:
Our company based in Meadowdale is looking for a professional, well-spoken Receptionist/ Girl Friday that can handle all tasks related to reception duties, general filling, office stock and giving support to the Admin Department. Person must be young energetic and have a lot of self-confidence as dealing with clients will be part of your normal day to day duties.
Brief overview of expected duties:
· MS Office Advanced, Sending & Receiving Emails
a. Responding to clients via Email and Whatsapp groups
b. Processing Costings from Excell into quotes on quickbooks)
c. Capturing and allocation of payments on systems.
d. Excell, Word and Outlook a must.
· Specific task that needs to be done daily:
a. Answering of calls, emails, and texts.
b. Multiple WhatsApp groups that need to be monitored.
c. Responding and corresponding with staff, clients, and suppliers.
d. Taking instruction and executing instructions fluently and effortlessly from management.
e. Stock takes on various vehicles and warehouse.
f. Ordering stock, allocating stock.
Minimum Requirements:
· Diploma or similar in office administration.
· Previous Office experience – proven track record will be essential.
· At least 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
· Must always be professional and well presented.
· Own Reliable Transport to report to office.
· Clear Criminal Record and No Pending Cases.
Specific Candidate Attributes:
· Ability to work with strict deadlines.
· Can work under severe pressure.
· Ability to work independently.
Ensure to Email your ID, Drivers Lic, Certificate, CV & Latest Payslip to HR@Thecaretakers.co.za with the subject heading “2025 Receptionist CV “
FlexiCare Estate Manager
Location: Gauteng JHB & PTA
Position: Permanent
Reports to: Operations Manager
Salary: R16, 000 – R18, 000 Dependent on Industry Experience
Application via Email: HR@Thecaretakers.co.za
Description:
Our company based in JHB is looking for a FlexiCare Mobile Estate manager with the relevant experience in the sectional title field as well as the HOA & trustee field. The successful candidate will be responsible for all day-to-day operations in running no less than 10 Residential estates remotely and industrial office parks.
A professional person, well presented and able to effectively deal with CRM and new business development and Key accounts will be preferential.
Brief overview of expected duties:
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Day to Day management of site operations.
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Manage tenant move in & move out.
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Managing compliance of buildings (Fire, Insurance, Gas, Safety)
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Detailed Graph & Excell reporting on a weekly basis.
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Inspecting projects and cleanliness of sites.
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General administration duties.
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Managing projects undertaken on sites.
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Preventative maintenance planning & reporting
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Managing SLA KPI’s.
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Water, Electricity meter readings.
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Managing Tenants, enforcing rules.
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Dealing with 24hr emergencies on site (Restaurants)
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Dealing with Trustee requests & partaking in meetings.
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Meeting with clients on request, during & after business hours.
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Staff management.
Minimum Requirements:
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Diploma or similar qualifications.
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Advanced Microsoft package Excel Word Email PowerPoint. (Will be tested)
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At least 5 years + in a similar position taking care of estates & complexes.
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Own reliable transport required.
Specific Candidate Attributes:
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Pro-active and innovative.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Ensure to Email your ID, Drivers Lic, CV & Latest Payslip to HR@Thecaretakers.co.za with the subject heading “Flexi 2025 CV “ making sure all the mentioned documentation is listed in your email, incomplete documentation will result in CV being excluded in process.
If you do not follow the application instructions your application will be deleted without review.
Property Maintenance Manager
Location: Gauteng JHB & PTA
Position: Permanent
Reports to: MD
Salary: Dependant on Industry Experience R25 000pm CTC
Application via Email: HR@Thecaretakers.co.za
Applications close 30th May 2025
Description:
Our company based in Meadowdale is looking for a maintenance manager to manage, grow and oversee our property maintenance division throughout the Gauteng region. This individual must be highly motivated with a very strong traceable background in the property maintenance Industry. This individual will have to create sales by doing site visits, identifying property maintenance issues, and then compiling reports, costings, and proposals with estimates to present to the client. Cold call sales, Tender Processes, Networking & Corporate invites. From 1st contact through to site establishment and handover to maintenance teams, allocating, delegating, and managing of maintenance work being undertaken by teams from start to final client sign-off of work project.
Brief overview of expected duties:
· Site visits & identifying property maintenance issues.
· Drafting of detailed reports on findings on site.
· Drafting of costings on projects (BOQ), calculating labour and all associated costs pertaining to project.
· Allocating project to correct teams to execute the project.
· Daily site visits to ensure Maintenance teams are delivering quality work on each project.
· Snag list (Punch List) compiling on projects.
· Attending Tender invites (Government & Corporate)
· Meeting with clients (During & After business hours)
· Identify areas to increase growth and profitability.
· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts and growth plans.
Minimum Requirements:
· Property Maintenance (Handyman minimum) or equivalent qualifications.
· Previous Maintenance experience – proven hands-on track record will be essential.
· At least 10 years’ experience in property maintenance in a similar position.
· Fully Bilingual.
· Excellent Verbal and Written communication
· Full competence in the use and application of the MS Office suite programs. (This will be tested)
· Must always be professional and well presented.
· Own Reliable Transport to report to office. Company vehicle only used during business hours.
· Clear Criminal Record and No Pending Cases.
Specific Candidate Attributes:
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Pro-active and innovative.
· Ability to work independently.
· Good planning and organisational skills.
Ensure to Email your ID, Drivers Lic, Diploma, CV & Latest Payslip to HR@Thecaretakers.co.za with the subject heading “Property Maintenance Manager CV “
Rental Agent Required for booming Estate Agency. Commission Based position. Own vehicle and laptop required. Full training provided
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Indian Cuisine Cook to join our guest house in Pretoria, Centurion, on a 3-to-6-month live-in contract. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for preparing all Indian meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—for guests and clients, while ensuring high standards of hospitality and customer care. Daily lunch meals must also be packaged and sent to clients punctually each afternoon.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook any Indian dish (vegetarian and non-vegetarian), including traditional and regional recipes.
- Manage daily meal services for in-house guests: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Package and dispatch lunch meals to clients on time every afternoon.
- Plan menus, manage inventory, and ensure the kitchen is fully stocked with required Indian ingredients.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
- Ensure guests and clients are well taken care of, providing friendly and attentive service.
- Adapt to special dietary requirements or preferences as needed.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Cook or Chef specializing in Indian cuisine.
- Ability to confidently cook a wide variety of Indian dishes independently.
- Must be able and willing to live on-site at the guest house in Centurion for the duration of the contract.
- Excellent time management and kitchen organization.
- Friendly, respectful, and customer-focused attitude.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Previous hospitality or guest house experience is a plus.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Sales & Procurement Representative in the Technical | Engineering Industry
- Relevant Qualifications in Sales | Procurement or Supply Chain is required
- Proficient in ERP & Advanced Excel is essential
- Experience in Procurement of Spares | Raw Materials & Components will be beneficial
- Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
- Contactable references and payslips required
- Basic Salary negotiable based on experience
- Benefits
- Must have a minimum of 8 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer in the Design | Fabrication & Detailing Industry
- BEng Mechanical | ECSA Professional Engineer Registration is required
- Proficient in Autodesk | Inventor | Vault | Fusion | ERP systems are essential
- Strong knowledge of Metallurgy | Materials | Tolerances will be beneficial
- Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
- Contactable references and payslips required
- Basic Salary of between R 70 000 and R 80 000 negotiable based on experience
- Benefits
- Must have experience of at least 10 years in making metal pressing tools
- The automotive industry background would be advantages.
- The job would be split between fitting and turning and toolmaking
- Ideal Candidate: Able to design and build a tool from scratch
Responsible for gathering time records from employees and calculating hours worked and pay received for each employee accurately. To ensure that time records are accurate and that any inconsistencies or errors are resolved. Prepare & manage the payroll processes of employees.
Qualifications
- Grade 12
- National Diploma in Payroll Administration OR relevant qualification,
- 3 years relevant payroll experience
- Sage 300 experience
Duties:
- Process & manage complete payroll function for all KZN payrolls – 122 employees
- Collating of payroll information & review for completeness, accuracy & integrity
- Capture all new employees, maintain accurate employee database relating to promotions, rate of pay changes, increases, departmental changes, etc
- Process all terminations, conduct reasonability checks on high leave balances before payout
- Calculate & capture all salary related information such as overtime, garnishees, loans, allowances, advances, commissions, IT88, etc timeously
- Flag employees on maternity leave. Reinstate all relevant earnings, benefits & deductions upon return
- Perform pay variance to review to ensure that all nil pay, short pay & negative pay have been adequately addressed & resolved
- Maintain ESS setup on Sage system. Ensure employees are correctly linked to ESS rules
- Check & print all payroll reports
- Eco Time – checking timesheets on a weekly basis & pick up any issues. Managing the system & ensuring all issues are resolved
KPI's
- Prepare & manage payroll processes of employees
- To ensure employees are paid accurately & on time
- Meet payroll deadlines
- To ensure accuracy in the payroll & that any inconsistencies or errors are resolved
The Secunda branch requires Code 14 Drivers who will be responsible for driving a variety of code 14 vehicles. Tasks include, amongst others:
- Responsible for the vehicle and load
- Daily inspection of the vehicle and to report all faults
- Loading and off-loading various material and equipment
- Ensure adherence to the Road Traffic Act
- Ensure the safety of other road users
- Abide by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act, company policies and the regulations of the road
QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE
- A minimum Grade 12 certificate
- Valid, unendorsed Code 14 license with valid PDP
- 3 years code 14 driving experience
- Hands on and practical approach to the job
- Experience driving vehicles with manual gearboxes
- Operating a Mounted Grab Crane will be an advantage.
- Experienced in reversing a draw-bar trailer required.
QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Effective communication skills – verbal and written
- Time management and organisational skills
- Display a professional work approach
- Excellent state of health
- Good customer service
- Sober habits and good health
We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.
Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.
Educational Qualifications:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP.
- At least 3 years of experience in an administrative role within Stores.
- Experience with computerized inventory control systems.
Primary Duties:
- Issue parts to Engineering and Plant departments as required.
- Conduct cycle counting and resolve any issues related to inventory accuracy.
- Order necessary materials to ensure supply levels are consistently met.
- Manage stock control, maintaining accuracy and organization at all times.
- Implement and uphold 5S standards to ensure effective storage and part organization.
- Maintain proper housekeeping within the warehouse.
- Process material transactions in SAP with precision.
- Oversee general inventory control activities such as inquiries, cycle counting, and inventory management.
- Handle high volumes of transactions under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Collaborate with Engineering and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with various departments.
- A tertiary education in industrial engineering or supply chain management.
- This is a role for somebody dynamic, energetic, self-driven, results-oriented, and above all who has a positive "can do" outlook with a clear focus on deliverables.
- Strong communication including writing reports and presenting.
- Must have excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of planning software. Sage x3 advantage.
- Managing the production plan to ensure a continues flow in the manufacturing process.
- Ensuring the smooth running of the production process by controlling and monitoring the raw materials and semifinished items.
- Ensuring that targeted milestones are met to support the companys strategic goals.
- Ensuring that all direct staff, products and warehouses comply with the companys iso as well as health and safety procedures and maintain a 5S environment.
- Taking full responsibility for the production plan of the factory, including planning and scheduling all products through the manufacturing process by updating the production plan.
- Creating, maintaining, reviewing, and administering manufacturing schedules and production plans.
- Developing the production schedule in line with the production forecast and kanban system.
- Liaising with managers and hods to discuss order progress and address arising issues.
- Administering and implementing production, planning, and control processes.
- Identifying the type and quantity of semi-finished and raw materials required; communicating with relevant departments accordingly.
- Communicating the production plan to the production team and customers.
- Driving continuous improvement of scheduling and sequencing processes.
- Controlling and monitoring raw material usage.
- Coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials.
- Reviewing and compiling reports on work progress, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
- Liaising with the warehouse to ensure timely production and preparation of semi-finished products in line with the plan.
- Managing and training direct reports to support staff development and create growth opportunities.
- Issuing and resolving any NCRs related to the planning department.
- Managing production and quality targets to ensure smooth production processes.
- Ensuring adherence to company policies and sops through the iso system.
- Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on factory-related processes, performance, and issues.
- Applying problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to identify root causes and take swift corrective action.
- Working closely with shift supervisors to ensure effective production.
- Participating in the companys continuous improvement plan to supp
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- Oversee daily workshop activities and technician support
- Troubleshoot, manage repairs, and conduct client site visits
- Handle team management, stock control, reporting, and safety compliance
- Maintain strong customer and supplier relationships
- Drive efficiency and continuous improvement
- 5+ years in a workshop management role
- Mechanical/technical background (Trade Test a plus)
- Proficient in ERP systems (Syspro preferred) and MS Excel
- Knowledge of OHSA standards
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience in automation, system installations, and technical training
Senior Financial & Management Accountant (Contract)
Area: Montaque Gardens, Cape Town
Employment Type Maternity Contract
Salary: Negotiable up to R75000 p/m
The candidate will be responsible for managing the financial and accounting operations. Will be responsible for budget planning, compliance and reporting whilst supporting the senior management team by offering insights and financial advice that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the company.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of monthly management results, forecasting, annual budgets, and Corporate financial reporting
- Provide hands on management and leadership support to the finance team.
- Provide analysis on financial, product, margin and profitability.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of financial models, management reports, and the budgeting and forecasting processes
- Lead change including re-engineering processes to optimise growth and performance across the business.
- Drive efficiencies through improving process and reporting standardisation.
- Partner with senior management and business stakeholders to drive financial performance.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations monthly and follow up reconciling items.
- Assist in development and implementation of SAP and other ERP systems and ensure the requirements of business are fully met.
- Preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and annual reports
- Assess Capex budgets vs actuals and optimize ROIC.
- Manage reporting accuracy and on-time submissions.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS as well group reporting standards.
- Review and assist with release of payments in line with finance timelines
- Front end support to users for Qlikview and liaise with consultant to assist with corrections and changes required to ensure accurate reporting
Essential Technical Competencies:
- Finance related degree with a professional qualification
- Bachelors degree in business or commerce
- Minimum of 10 years Commercial & Financial experience, ideally within Manufacturing or FMCG
- Previous Project Management and Business Analyst experience within a medium to large organisation
- Demonstrated experience in driving continuous improvement.
- Experience with Syspro, SAP, Excel, Essbase, and BI reporting.
- Experience in a manufacturing company will be beneficial.
Essential Personal Competencies:
- Able to communicate complex financial information to a broad audience - translating this into business insights.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management, and relationship building skills.
- Collaborative and team player wi
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Employer Description
Job Description
You will be responsible for the following:
- Performing regular maintenance on machinery, diagnosing and repairing any faults
- Interpreting diagrams, drawings, specifications, and plans
- Operating various machinery including lathes, mills
- Performing regular maintenance on machinery, diagnosing and repairing any faults
Qualifications
- Trade Tested Fitter and Turner
- Recognised apprenticeship
Skills
- Minimum of 5 years experience within the manufacturing environment.
- Experience in manually turning large, long shafts (up to 8M).
- Experience in interpreting drawings is required.
- Experience in fabricating and assembly of capital equipment.
- Welding experience would be advantage.
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- Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Project Administrator in the Manufacturing Industry
- Relevant Qualification in Project Management | Operations will be advantageous
- Proficiency in ERP Systems | MS Office | ISO 9001 Document Control is essential
- Experience in tracking BOM's | Job Instructions | Procurement | Milestone Tracking is beneficial
- Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
- Contactable references and payslips required
- Basic Salary negotiable based on experience
- Benefits
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