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Payments strategy & integration lead

About the role Our client is looking for a senior payments specialist to shape strategy, drive bank and scheme engagements, and ensure their payments architecture is scalable, compliant, and commercially sound. Payments here are not just a feature — they are the infrastructure that enables thousands of entrep ...

Lead kubernetes devops engineer

Job Summary Lead the agile solution design, deployment & ongoing optimization & evolution of enterprise wide technology products and services (full stack engineering & ownership / control) in low complexity environments. Job Description Product & Service Direction Setting, Solution Design & Performance ...

Data intelligence lead, fintech

Optasia is a fully-integrated B2 B2 X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer expe ...

Paid media lead (accounts)

ABOUT US Hyperion Dev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of ’coding bootcamps’ in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch Universit ...

Strategic partnerships & affinities lead

About The Company When 1 Life launched in 2006, we shook up the insurance industry with our fresh, customer-focused approach – offering affordable, simple and convenient insurance products direct to South Africans. We have evolved over the years from being a direct life insurer to becoming a multi‑distributio ...

Lead product engineer (gpa)

Reference: JHB -ME-1 The Lead Product Engineer (GPA) will be responsible for building high performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. This includes applying critical thinking, design thinking, and problem-solving skills in an agile team environment to solve complex technical problems (Front End, Bac ...

Portfolio lead rsa ports

Company : Worley Consulting Primary Location ZAF-GT-Johannesburg Job Infrastructure Consultants Schedule Full-time Employment Type : Employee Job Posting Mar 24, 2026 Unposting Date Apr 23, 2026 Building on our past. Ready for the future ...

Quality assurance lead (sap)

Job Description The Quality Assurance Lead will be responsible for establishing, managing, and leading end-to-end Quality Assurance (QA) practices across a large-scale SAP landscape. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the successful upgrade from SAP ECC to S/4 HANA, including additional system enhanc ...

Technical documentation & training lead

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is seeking a Technical Writer to provide support for technical procedures and training materials related to the National Spherical Torus experiment Upgrade (NSTX-U). The role involves coordinating with technical experts, writing clear documentation, and developin ...

Experimental devices group lead

Provide technical expertise and managerial leadership for all systems assigned to the Experimental Devices Group. These include the core systems for magnetized plasma research devices (vacuum vessel and pumping, magnets, fueling systems, wall conditioning systems) and the physical environment surrounding them ...

Technical lead: electrical engineer

Technical Lead: Electrical Engineering An Agritalent client, a leading agribusiness, seeks a Technical Lead: Electrical Engineering. Duties & Responsibilities Electrical System Design and Implementation Conducting feasibility studies and analysing electrical requirements for agricultural projects. Desig ...

It operations team lead

POSITION OVERVIEW MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (Xaa S) cloud te ...

Fraud & aml operations lead

About Paystack Over the past nine years, Paystack has established itself as a pioneer in African fintech with a mission to help merchants get paid by anyone, anywhere in the world. Processing over $300 million in monthly transactions, our modern payments infrastructure supports tens of thousands of notable co ...

Lpg technical integrity lead

TOTAL Deutschland Gmb H is looking for a Technical Integrity Manager in South Africa to implement the Group's technological risk management policy. You will manage HSE risks and provide HSSE support while ensuring the integrity of all company assets. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineer ...

Senior copywriter – editorial lead

Position: Senior Copywriter – Editorial Lead About the Role Join a leading tech company specializing in content automation. We seek a highly experienced copywriter with a strong background in English-language publications. In this individual contributor role, you will oversee final content reviews, ensuri ...

Quality assurance lead (sap)

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 02/09/2026 The Quality Assurance Lead will be responsible for establishing, managing, and leading end-to-end Quality Assurance (QA) practices across a large-scale SAP landscape. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the successful upgrade from SAP ECC to S/4 ...

Climate finance & growth lead

Sayari Earth in Mossel Bay is looking for a Finance and Innovation Lead to enhance our investment pipeline and carbon credit sales initiatives. This pivotal role requires a commercial mindset, excellent communication skills, and 3-5 years of experience in related fields. Your responsibilities include ...

Project lead northern cape

Introduction Our client, a large international mining house based in the Northern Cape, is currently embarking on a large-scale flagship project. They have the perfect opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer with a GCC Mines & Works and extensive experience on mineral processing plants. Duties & Resp ...

Team lead: security engineer

Job category: Network Administration and Security Location: Randburg Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes Introduction Tracker is seeking an individual to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable ...

Ecosystem and platform lead

About the job Ecosystem and Platform Lead Matric (Grade 12) Bachelors degree (minimum) with Honours or Masters preferred Proven track record of managing important enterprise software partnerships Wide range of Technology platform certificates such as; Salesforce, Adobe, Google, Microsoft etc Excellent at buildin ...

Group lead ai engineer

Group Lead – Artificial Intelligence Engineering Location: Cape Town, South Africa Scope: Global technology initiatives across multiple international markets A rare opportunity to shape the future of AI in a global consumer brand Imagine working somewhere where innovation isn’t a bu ...

Software development technical lead

About the job Software Development Technical Lead Duties and responsibilities: Provide technical leadership to the team through collaboration sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives. Ensure checked in code is reviewed to ensure standards are met and the code base is sound. Ensure that all technical solutio ...

Bond store operations lead

Ensure bar packing is done timeously and accurately as per client specification and request. Manage the Bar Packing Team. Ensure that all shipments received is checkedin and reported on the relevant systems. Work closely with the managing agents toensure effective running of the Bond Store. Ensure that managemen ...

Technical lead south africa

Where the job is based: S tellenbosch , South Africa Who we are: Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv South Africa, we're not just another tech company. We’re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilis ...

Financial controller & automation lead

On Line Personnel is seeking an experienced Financial Manager in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The candidate will take ownership of the financial administration, focusing on debtors management, cash flow discipline, and process automation. Responsibilities include managing accounts receivable, overseeing financial con ...

Business intelligence team lead

Job Description A leading manufacturing company specializing in materials packaging is currently seeking a Business Intelligence Team Lead. As a Business Intelligence Team Lead, you will be responsible for developing, refining, and optimizing data extraction processes, analyzing and resolving technical issues ...

Site quality manager/lead

Roles and Responsibilities Provide estimates for proposals for Site Quality activities during the Pursuit phase Provide input relating to Site Quality into the engagement setup and delivery processes Perform site quality planning Prepare and ensure approval of the Site Project Quality Plan, in consultation with ...

Edata supplier engagement lead

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with Gf K, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the ...

Supply chain process lead

Qualifications Possession of Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering 10 years of Industrial Engineering experience within a warehouse setting Demonstrated proficiency in Project Management Familiarity with retail operations is advantageous Exposure and familiarity in Lean or Six Sigma methodology will be an a ...

Ai engineering team lead

The Team Lead, Engineering leads a cross‑functional team of 6‑10 professionals, combining hands‑on development with strategic oversight. Responsibilities Serve as a technical leader, combining hands‑on development with strategic oversight. Design, code, and deliver high‑quality, scalable applications us ...

It service delivery lead

IT Service Delivery Lead | Johannesburg | Permanent Drive the performance and reliability of critical IT services in a fast-paced, enterprise environment. Take ownership of service delivery excellence while shaping continuous improvement across multiple technology domains. This role is responsible fo ...

Growth & performance marketing lead

Travel Lab Global AB is seeking a Growth & Performance Marketing Manager based in Cape Town. In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing the paid media ecosystem, driving sustainable growth, and optimizing campaigns across platforms such as Google, Meta, and Tik Tok. The ideal can ...

Process engineering lead (wastewater)

Process Engineering Lead (Wastewater) Location: Cape Town, South Africa Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Published: 5 days ago Introduction: A Water Treatment company based in the Cape Town region has a vacancy for a Process Engineering Lead (Wastewater). A BSc/BEng/Masters in Chemical/Water ...

Senior sox engagement lead

JOB PURPOSE The SOX Senior Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing SOX engagements within the Business Risk Services division. The role focuses on providing assurance & advisory services to listed and multinational clients requiring compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX), particularly Sections ...

Insurance growth & strategy lead

Woolworths Financial Services is seeking a Commercial Lead, Insurance in Cape Town. This role focuses on implementing the Insurance product strategy to boost revenue growth while managing relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years in financial services with a strong focus ...

Process lead cape town

Wastewater Process Lead A dynamic and growing Water & Wastewater Treatment company with offices in Cape Town is looking for a Wastewater Process Lead. Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree of Engineering (B. Eng) – or equivalent in Process Engineering (Chemical Engineering). A Masters in Water Quality ...

Dba tech lead (durban)

DBA Tech Lead One of our clients Development Teams has a spot for a Database Administrator Technical Lead . You will report to the Team Lead, and work in close collaboration, planning, designing, and executing technical solutions and improvements within the respective software development Team. Requirement ...

Portfolio & fund administration lead

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of every ...

Engagement lead, incident response

WHO WE ARE The cyber sector is always evolving, and our Advisory, Testing, Incident Response and Forensics practices are in more demand than ever. We’re building a team to meet this challenge. We’re quick to respond, innovate, and improve. We don’t get too hung up on hierarchy or bureaucracy. If your ideas ar ...

Bi tech lead (hybrid)

POSITION: BI Tech Lead - (Hybrid) LOCATION: Bellville REPORTING TO: Head of Tech Innovation 1. Role Purpose The BI Tech Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and evolution of the organization’s data and analytics capability. This role will establish a scalable data foundat ...

Patient communications operations lead

Medipost in Pretoria is seeking an Operations Manager to enhance customer service across its operations. The successful candidate will manage the Patient Communication Department and ensure compliance with performance metrics while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Candidates must possess a diploma ...

Lead design engineer centurion

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Reference: Pta -EP-2 Lead Mechanical Design Engineer required with at least 10 years experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a lead/managerial role. Ability to manage Mechanical design engineers and act as a mentor is essential. Candidates must hold a B Eng. Degree or ...

Outbound sales delivery lead

We’re looking for an Outbound Sales Delivery Lead to manage the end-to-end delivery of B2 B outbound campaigns across multiple client accounts. This is an operational delivery role, not a sales role. You won’t be selling. You’ll be managing the people, process, and data that produce pipeline for our ...

Civil engineering lead (utilities)

Our client in the Utilities industry is looking to hire a Civil Engineering Lead. Duties and Requirements ECSA registered professional engineer (Pr Eng) a specific requirement Very strong experience in civil engineering and vast design exposure (7 years minimum experience in design and engineering and m ...

Wfs digital operations lead

Woolworths Financial Services | Full time WFS Digital Operations Lead Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 02/24/2026 Woolworths Financial Services, or WFS as it is better known, is a Joint Venture with Absa Bank, that supports the Woolworths retailbusiness by providing in-storecredit inthe f ...

Senior project delivery lead

Senior Officer Project Delivery Management Our client is recruiting for a Senior Officer Project Delivery Management, reporting to the Senior Manager: Pogramme Delivery Management, the successful incumbent is accountable to provide both technical and administrative support service to the overall Programme Del ...

Senior enterprise integration lead

Key Responsibilities Integration scope, dependencies, and technical approach are defined, agreed, and signed off. Solution design and delivery are aligned with enterprise architecture standards and nonfunctional requirements (security, scalability, performance). Delivery risks/issues are proactively identified, ...

Civil/structural revit lead

The Civil/Structural Revit Lead will be responsible for leading and supporting the organisation’s Revit production environment with a strong focus on structural engineering delivery. This includes overseeing the setup, development, and maintenance of Revit frameworks, templates, families, macros, and modellin ...

Customer services team lead

Overview Customer Service Team Leader Premium Lifestyle & Homeware Brand Lead with heart. Serve with excellence. Inspire through quality. A well-established, design-driven South African lifestyle and homeware brand is looking for an experienced Customer Service Team Leader to manage and insp ...

Guest house operations lead

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 12/05/2026 Salary Will be discussed during interview City Cape Town Province Western Cape Country South Africa Postal Code 7625 Job Description Cape Joy is looking for a Guest House Operations Lead , a go-getter who will run daily operations, cook breakfast, mainta ...

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