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This is an incredible opportunity for a junior-intermediate Site Reliability Engineer to join South Africas leading payments fintech companies, gaining exposure to world-class engineering practices. This Intermediate Site Reliability Engineer role is Cape Town-based with a CTC of up to R840K per annum. As an Intermediate Site Reliability Engineer, you will build and improve the reliability, observability, and automation capabilities behind large-scale cloud-native payment systems processing millions of financial transactions daily. You will work closely with engineering teams to improve deployment safety, monitoring, alerting, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure reliability across AWS-based environments. You will gain hands-on exposure to modern SRE practices across AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Loki, and distributed systems reliability while accelerating your engineering growth through real ownership, modern tooling, and complex large-scale technical challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Automation Test Engineer to become the technical lead responsible for defining automation architecture and quality engineering standards across one of South Africa's leading payments fintechs. You'll take ownership of test automation strategy across multiple products, designing scalable frameworks, driving AI-assisted testing initiatives, and improving the reliability of real-time payment systems processing millions of transactions. Based in Cape Town, paying up to R1.5M R1.6M per annum. THE COMPANY This organisation is a leading South African fintech enabling businesses and consumers to move money faster, more reliably, and at scale. Its payment platform supports a wide range of commercial use cases, helping merchants collect, send, and manage payments as part of their day-to-day operations. Processing high volumes of transactions every day, the business plays a critical role in South Africas digital payments ecosystem, where reliability, speed, and trust are fundamental to its success. THE ROLE As the Senior Automation Engineer, you will take ownership of the organisation's automation capability across multiple products and payment platforms. You will design and build scalable UI and API automation frameworks using Playwright, integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, and establish engineering practices that improve release confidence and delivery quality. Working closely with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams, you will ensure testing and automation are considered early in the development lifecycle and embedded throughout the software delivery process. A key focus of the role is advancing the organisation's automation capability through AI-assisted testing, intelligent regression optimisation, contract testing, automation observability, and integration testing across distributed systems. You will also contribute to automation strategy, mentor engineers, and help establish quality engineering standards across the technology team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-volume payment systems while defining how automation and quality engineering are implemented within one of South Africa's leading fintech businesses. THE REQUIREMENTS 8+ years' experience in Automation Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation Strong experience designing and building automation frameworks from scratch Hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and API automation Strong programming skills in C#, Java, or Python Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitHub Actions, or similar) Experience testing APIs, microservices, and distributed systems Experience with contract testing and integration testing practices Exposure to fintech, banking, payments, or transactional systems Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes

As a Software Engineer specialising in Application Security, you will build the platforms, tooling, and automation that help keep millions of payment transactions secure every day. You'll develop secure-by-default Java libraries for authentication, encryption, and logging, build tooling that identifies security risks before code reaches production, integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, and automate vulnerability remediation across engineering environments. You'll work closely with Software Engineers, Platform Engineers, DevOps teams, and Security stakeholders to ensure that secure software development is the easiest path for engineering teams across the business. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strong backend or platform engineer to specialise in security engineering.

This is a strong opportunity for a procurement professional focused on end-to-end sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimisation within a high-performing Big 4 advisory environment. The CTC for this Procurement Manager Sourcing & Supplier Management position is up to R1,4 million per annum This Procurement Manager Sourcing & Supplier Management can be based out of Johannesburg or Cape Town. As a Procurement Manager within the sourcing and supplier management team, you will deliver end-to-end sourcing engagements that help organisations optimise supplier spend and improve procurement outcomes. You will manage multiple sourcing initiatives across categories, leading RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, conducting supplier evaluations, and driving commercial negotiations through to contract award and implementation. You will work closely with internal and client stakeholders across finance, operations, and technical teams to ensure procurement activities are aligned to business objectives and deliver measurable cost savings. This role offers exposure to client-facing delivery within a consulting environment, supporting procurement transformation initiatives while remaining hands-on in sourcing execution, supplier performance management, and contract lifecycle oversight.

As Director of Programme Management, you will play a key role in building and scaling the Urban Solutions practice while playing a key role in the delivery of major public sector infrastructure programmes across rail, roads, and municipal development, with budgets in excess of R1bn. You will advise clients on complex infrastructure programmes involving multiple stakeholders, significant capital investment, and challenging delivery environments. The role focuses on establishing and growing a programme management advisory capability within the infrastructure sector, supporting clients with programme governance, implementation advisory, and delivery assurance on large-scale initiatives. Working closely with public sector and infrastructure clients, you will help design effective programme structures, governance models, and delivery approaches to support successful infrastructure delivery. You will also contribute to the growth of the practice by developing programme delivery capabilities, leading complex client engagements, and supporting large-scale advisory opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Director, Senior Manager, or experienced Transport Economist to lead economic analysis and strategic planning for major infrastructure projects while helping grow the Transport Economics practice within a global Big 4 consulting firm. This Director of Transport Economics role can be based in Johannesburg (first choice), Cape Town, or Durban. The CTC for this Director of Transport Economics role is up to R2.5 million per year. As the Director of Transport Economics, you will be responsible for leading the economic analysis and strategic planning for transport-related infrastructure projects (rail, roads, municipal developments, etc.). You will develop and expand departmental capabilities in project evaluation, prioritisation, business case development, cost-benefit analysis, wider economic benefit analysis, and economic strategy. You will lead expert teams delivering complex engagements while acting as the lead consulting SME within the business on the economic viability and impact of transport infrastructure projects. This role also involves providing strategic advisory to project teams and clients, as well as supporting business development, thought leadership, and client engagement to secure new infrastructure opportunities.

As a Full Stack C# Software Developer, youll work across both the asset management and fixed income teams, building and supporting the systems that underpin real investment decisions. Youll become a trusted technical owner within the business, working closely with fund managers, analysts, traders, and operations teams. This is a hands-on role focused on real-world systems, not abstract features. Youll gain exposure to asset management workflows, fixed income trading, regulatory reporting, portfolio systems, and data architecture, giving you strong domain depth and long-term career leverage. Your work will span .Net backend services, Angular front ends, automated integrations, data pipelines, and reporting, as well as diagnosing production issues. Youll have ownership, influence architectural decisions, and play a key role in improving how technology supports the investment platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious IT Project Manager – ready to lead Enterprise Technology Transformation in EdTech & Digital Services. As an IT Project Manager, you will join the Technology Services leadership team in this respected, fast-evolving higher-education institution.This is a rare opportunity to own and deliver a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives that enable digital transformation, improve services, and support long-term institutional growth.Youll sit at the centre of strategy, delivery, governance and stakeholder leadership – driving complex infrastructure and systems projects from concept to completion. THE COMPANY: Within the EdTech sector, this progressive PRIVATE TERTIARY EDUCATION COLLEGE has 4,000 students nationally across four physical campuses in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban as well as a substantial Online campus. With a 27-year track-record, they have provided rigorous academic and accredited qualifications respected the world over. They use a variety of software solutions as well as internally developed systems and integrations across their operation; including, marketing, student recruitment, finance, administration, human resources, academics and teaching and learning. They are currently involved in a major revamp and upgrade of all technology and digital systems and this PROJECT MANAGEMENT role will be instrumental in driving this transformation. THE ROLE: As an IT PROJECT MANAGER you will join the Technology Services leadership team in this respected, fast-evolving higher-education institution. This is a rare opportunity to own and deliver a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives that enable digital transformation, improve services, and support long-term institutional growth. Youll sit at the centre of strategy, delivery, governance and stakeholder leadership – driving complex infrastructure and systems projects from concept to completion. As IT Project Manager, you will: Own the full project lifecycle – initiation, planning, delivery, governance and closure. Lead enterprise IT projects (R2m+ budgets) across infrastructure and systems. Build and manage high-performing cross-functional teams and vendors. Drive governance, risk management, change control and stakeholder engagement. Deliver projects that enable institutional strategy and measurable business value. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN IN THIS ROLE: Lead strategic, high-visibility projects aligned to executive priorities. Deliver programmes that directly support education, research and student success. Work across infrastructure, systems, cloud and enterprise platforms. Influence senior stakeholders including CIO and executive sponsors. Join a stable, purpose-driven organisation with long-term investment in technology. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 5+ years IT Project Management experience in large / complex environments. Proven delivery of enterprise ICT projects (hardware and systems) with R2m+ budgets. Aspirations for leadership experience managing teams and third-party partners. Excellent stakeholder, governance and communication skills. Degree in IT / Business (or equivalent) plus Project Management certification (PMP / Prince2 / Agile preferred) Good knowledge of PMBOK, Agile (SAFe) and SDLC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Operations Manager to step into a senior position as 2IC to the Head of Operations within an international venture capital and private equity advisory firm with over £350 million in assets under management. An international venture capital and private equity advisory firm is looking to appoint a Senior Operations Manager to sit directly alongside the Head of Operations in its Cape Town office. This is a high-visibility role within a lean, growing platform advising multiple offshore private equity funds across the UK and Guernsey. You will operate as second-in-command to the Head of Operations, taking ownership of the financial and operational engine behind the funds and advisory entity. This is not a corporate, siloed finance role. You will have direct visibility into how the entire platform operates, from capital flows and investor reporting to carried interest mechanics, audits and regulatory filings, ensuring it runs accurately, efficiently and with full commercial integrity. Manage monthly and quarterly fund deliverables: NAV validation, trial balance review and capital account reconciliations Lead drawdown and distribution workflows: contribution calculations, investor notices and capital tracking Produce management accounts for the advisory group, including intercompany and related-party reconciliations Oversee investor reporting cycles: carried interest accruals, NAV build-ups and statement generation Coordinate audit processes across fund and advisory entities, ensuring ledger-to-report alignment and audit pack completeness Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will serve as second-in-command, with the opportunity to grow into a key stakeholder as the firm expands.

As a Senior Software Developer your role will incorporate all aspects of developing and managing applications, databases and software solutions. You will collaborate with other Senior Engineers and Data Scientists to implement systems. This is a real opportunity to work on an exciting Graph Intelligence platform. The role involves: Ideating software solutions. Designing server-side and client-side architecture. Building the front-end of applications using visually appealing design. Develop databases and applications. Write effective APIs. Test software. Create security and data protection settings. Manage and technically lead client solutions.

As a Lead AI Engineer you will: Act as a hands-on builder and technical lead for AI-powered products and features, from idea to production, owning the most complex work, making key architectural choices, and ensuring production reliability across teams. Combine software engineering, data engineering, and machine learning/LLM skills to deliver solutions, from prototype to production-ready. Work closely with business stakeholders to frame problems, define success metrics, and iterate quickly, while leading scope, prioritisation, and trade-offs across multiple initiatives and ensuring you can speak their language. Work closely with the Digital and Data teams, as well as with your colleagues in the AI team, acting as the primary technical point of contact for one or more domains (for example CRM and personalisation, operations optimisation, or digital coaching). Use Virgin Actives data and AI platforms and selected partners to create reusable components and patterns. Own the AI roadmap for at least one domain, in partnership with business and product leaders, ensuring that initiatives are sequenced and resourced to deliver meaningful impact. Follow our AI Governance & Privacy framework, ensuring solutions are ethical, compliant, and safe for members and colleagues. Stay on top of the latest developments in AI, to the extent to which they can benefit our work, present or future, at Virgin Active. Mentor and guide other engineers and data scientists through pairing, code reviews, and technical direction; help define and enforce engineering standards for AI delivery across the team. You may come from a software engineering background with strong ML skills, or from a data science background with strong engineering skills: what matters is that you are already operating at a senior level and are comfortable leading others while owning an AI products lifecycle end-to-end.