National & International Recruitment · Durban, KZN

We place people where they belong.

Placement Services Recruitment has spent over a decade matching scarce skills with the companies that need them — across a wide range of industries, in South Africa and internationally. Fewer, better-fit placements, every time.

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Placement Services Recruitment team collaborating
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Team discussing a shortlist

Our Mission

To connect exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities through professional recruitment solutions, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to service excellence.

Our Vision

To be the recruitment partner of choice, recognised for delivering quality talent, building lasting relationships, and helping businesses grow through exceptional people.

About Us

Founded in 2015, built on trusted partnerships.

Placement Services Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is a specialist recruitment agency based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, providing tailored staffing solutions to businesses across South Africa and internationally.

We partner with organisations of all sizes to source exceptional talent for permanent, contract, executive, and remote positions across a wide range of industries. Our recruitment process is built on understanding each client's unique business needs, company culture, and long-term hiring goals, enabling us to deliver candidates who are both technically qualified and the right cultural fit.

With a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and personalised service, we build lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. From sourcing and screening to interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding support, we are dedicated to making every placement a long-term success.

10+
Years in Business
95%
Client Retention Rate
What We Do

Industries we specialise in

Information Technology

iGaming

Office Support & Admin

Manufacturing & Engineering

Fashion Retail

Sales & Marketing

Logistics & Supply Chain

Finance & Executive

How It Works

Simple process. No surprises.

From your first call to a placed hire, here's exactly how we operate.

01

Discovery Call

We learn your role, culture, and what the right person actually looks like for your team.

02

Market Mapping

We map your industry and competitors to identify exactly who we should be approaching.

03

Direct Outreach

We approach passive candidates who match your brief, people not actively job searching.

04

Vetted Shortlist

You receive a shortlist of qualified, interested candidates. No noise. No wasted interviews.

05

You Make the Hire

You interview, select, and hire. We stay close through offer and onboarding to keep things moving.

06

Replacement Guarantee

If the hire doesn't work out within the guarantee period, we replace them at no additional cost.

For Employers

Need to fill a vacancy?

Let our experienced recruitment consultants help you find the right person — quickly, professionally, and efficiently. Contact us today to discuss your hiring requirements.

Prefer email? vacancy@placementservices.co.za  ·  +27 61 023 6946

Our Commitment

We don't simply fill vacancies — we build lasting partnerships by delivering candidates who have the skills, experience, and cultural fit to make a meaningful impact on your business. Placement Services Recruitment is dedicated to helping businesses attract, hire, and retain the talent they need to succeed.

Why Choose Placement Services Recruitment?

  • The right talent. The right fit. Every time.
  • Specialist recruiters with extensive experience across multiple industries
  • Permanent and remote recruitment solutions tailored to your business needs
  • Thorough candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference and background verification
  • Access to an extensive network of pre-screened professionals and passive talent
  • Fast turnaround times without compromising on quality
  • Personalised recruitment solutions — not a one-size-fits-all approach
  • Over a decade of successfully connecting businesses with exceptional talent
  • Recruitment expertise across IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Administration, Retail, and Executive Search
  • A dedicated recruitment partner committed to building long-term client relationships
Meet The Team

The people behind your placements

Adrian Naidoo

Adrian Naidoo

Chief Talent Officer

Current Vacancies

Find your next role

A snapshot of roles we're actively recruiting for. New vacancies are added regularly — get in touch to submit your CV even if you don't see a perfect match below.

Area Manager – Fashion Retail

Permanent
Western Cape  ·  Fashion / Clothing Retail

Oversee multiple stores across the Western Cape for a leading fashion retail brand, driving sales, profitability, operational excellence, and high-performing teams.

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A leading fashion retail brand is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Area Manager to oversee multiple stores across the Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales and profitability, ensuring operational excellence, managing store performance, developing high-performing teams, controlling costs, and maintaining strong retail standards across all stores.

Requirements
  • 3–5 years' experience in an Area Manager / Multi-Store Management role
  • Clothing/Fashion Retail experience is essential
  • Strong commercial and business acumen
  • Proven ability to drive sales and achieve targets
  • Excellent leadership, people management and communication skills
  • Strong operational and financial understanding
  • Valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver's licence
  • Own reliable vehicle
  • Willingness to travel extensively between stores
  • Based in or willing to work across the Western Cape
Key Responsibilities
  • Drive sales, profitability and store performance
  • Monitor and improve store KPIs
  • Lead, coach and develop Store Managers and retail teams
  • Ensure operational and merchandising standards are maintained
  • Manage staffing, productivity and performance
  • Control costs and minimise losses
  • Implement company strategies and retail initiatives
  • Conduct regular store visits and performance reviews

Location: Western Cape
Industry: Fashion / Clothing Retail
Employment Type: Permanent

Please forward your updated CV/resume in MS Word format with your application.

Please note: If no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Executive Chef – Luxury Hotel

Permanent
Johannesburg  ·  Luxury Hospitality / Hotels

Lead culinary operations at a prestigious five-star luxury hotel, providing strategic and hands-on leadership across restaurant operations, private dining, breakfast and banqueting.

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A prestigious five-star luxury hotel is seeking an experienced, creative and commercially driven Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall culinary direction, operational performance and profitability of the hotel's kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across restaurant operations, private dining, special dining experiences, breakfast and banqueting, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, creativity and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide overall culinary leadership and direction across all kitchen operations
  • Lead, train, develop and motivate Sous Chefs, supervisors and culinary teams
  • Develop innovative, creative and commercially viable menus
  • Manage menu engineering and ensure accurate food costing
  • Take ownership of food-cost performance, portion control, purchasing, stock variances and wastage
  • Work closely with the Purchasing department to ensure quality products and value for money
  • Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, portioning and service
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, sanitation, health and safety requirements
  • Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling and labour productivity
  • Develop team members through coaching, mentoring and structured skills development
  • Participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and performance management
  • Handle guest feedback and concerns relating to food and kitchen operations
  • Work closely with Food & Beverage and Front Office teams to accommodate guest requirements and dietary needs
  • Monitor operational performance against budgets, forecasts and agreed objectives
  • Contribute to F&B initiatives, promotions, events and unique culinary experiences
  • Ensure exceptional standards are maintained during high-volume breakfast services, banqueting and special events
  • Maintain strong operational controls and ensure efficient use of kitchen resources
  • Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure all equipment is properly maintained and operational
  • Ensure effective stock management and minimise food wastage and stock losses
  • Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment at all times
  • Ensure kitchen operations consistently meet the hotel's quality and service standards
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant formal Culinary, Hospitality or Food Service qualification, or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum 2 years' experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef or similar senior culinary management position
  • Experience within a five-star hotel, luxury hospitality environment or high-end restaurant is strongly preferred
  • Proven experience managing high-volume breakfast and banqueting operations, restaurants and private dining
  • Strong experience in food-cost management, menu costing, stock control, purchasing and wastage reduction
  • Proven ability to lead, coach and develop culinary teams
  • Experience in menu development and creating commercially viable culinary concepts
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards
Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership within a five-star hospitality environment, a genuine passion for culinary excellence, exceptional guest service and a strong commitment to people development.

Strong commercial judgement, communication, organisational skills, creativity and attention to detail are essential. The candidate must be comfortable leading a diverse culinary team within a fast-paced, high-volume operation and have the ability to balance culinary creativity with sound financial and operational management.

Industry: Luxury Hospitality / Hotels
Position: Executive Chef
Employment Type: Permanent

Please forward your updated CV/resume in MS Word format with your application.

Please note: If no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Restaurant Manager – Luxury Hotel

Permanent
South Africa  ·  Luxury Hospitality / Hotels

Oversee the day-to-day operations of a restaurant at a prestigious 4/5-star luxury hotel, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational standards and a high-performing service team.

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A prestigious 4/5-star luxury hotel is seeking an experienced and service-driven Restaurant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences, maintaining operational standards, managing costs and developing a high-performing service team.

Requirements
  • Hotel School Diploma or equivalent qualification
  • Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality will be an advantage
  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant Manager within a 4/5-star hotel, luxury restaurant or hospitality environment
  • Excellent computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel and Micros POS
  • Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, food and beverage costings and budgeting
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
  • HR knowledge, including disciplinary processes
  • Strong staff training, coaching and development skills
  • Proven ability to maintain exceptional service standards
  • Knowledge of relevant health, safety and liquor legislation
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and service areas
  • Ensure consistently high levels of guest satisfaction and personalised service
  • Lead, manage, train and develop the restaurant team
  • Manage staff scheduling and rostering within budget
  • Monitor restaurant revenue, expenditure and operating costs
  • Review daily revenue reports and address discrepancies
  • Maintain knowledge of food and beverage costings and pricing
  • Ensure menus and wine lists are updated when required
  • Ensure the restaurant, bar and service areas are fully stocked and operational
  • Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, safety and presentation
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety and liquor regulations
  • Create, implement and maintain SOPs and operational standards
  • Maintain restaurant equipment, furniture, fixtures and property standards
  • Monitor guest feedback, requests and complaints and ensure effective resolution
  • Conduct regular service and operational checks
  • Ensure FCS and company service standards are consistently maintained
  • Communicate operational information effectively to staff and management
  • Assist with monitoring capital expenditure requirements
Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the hotel's image and reputation while ensuring exceptional guest service, efficient restaurant operations, cost control and strong team performance.

Industry: Luxury Hospitality / Hotels
Position: Restaurant Manager
Employment Type: Permanent

Please forward your updated CV/resume in MS Word format with your application.

Please note: If no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Receptionist – Luxury Hotel

Permanent
Sandton, Johannesburg  ·  Hospitality | Luxury Hotel

Be the first point of contact for guests at a prestigious Sandton luxury hotel, delivering a warm welcome and exceptional service in line with the hotel's high standards.

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About the Role

A prestigious luxury hotel in Sandton is seeking a professional, polished, and service-oriented Receptionist to join its team. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for guests, delivering a warm welcome and exceptional service in line with the hotel's high standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Welcome guests and visitors professionally and courteously
  • Manage check-ins, check-outs, and guest enquiries
  • Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and emails
  • Handle reservations, bookings, and guest requests
  • Provide accurate information about hotel facilities, services, and amenities
  • Maintain an organised and professional reception area
  • Liaise with housekeeping, reservations, and other hotel departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
  • Handle guest complaints and queries promptly and professionally
  • Perform general administrative duties, including recordkeeping and data capturing
Minimum Requirements
  • 2–3 years' experience in a receptionist or front-office role, preferably within a luxury hotel or upscale hospitality environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Professional appearance and a friendly, welcoming demeanour
  • Good administrative, organisational, and multitasking abilities
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; hotel reservation or property management system experience will be advantageous
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required
Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is well-presented, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality. They must demonstrate a guest-first mindset, excellent telephone etiquette, and the ability to deliver a refined service experience consistent with a luxury hotel's standards.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your updated CV in MS Word format.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Assistant Front Office Manager

Permanent
Sandton, Johannesburg  ·  Luxury Hospitality | Hotel

Support the Front Office Manager at a prestigious Sandton luxury hotel, ensuring seamless front-office service, exceptional guest experiences and consistent luxury hospitality standards.

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Experience: 2–3 years

The Opportunity

A prestigious luxury hotel in Sandton is seeking a professional, guest-focused and hands-on Assistant Front Office Manager to support the Front Office Manager in overseeing daily hotel operations.

The successful candidate will help ensure seamless front-office service delivery, exceptional guest experiences and consistent adherence to luxury hospitality standards. This role is suited to an experienced hospitality professional with strong leadership potential and a passion for service excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in managing the daily operations of the Front Office department, including Reception, Reservations, Concierge and Guest Relations
  • Supervise, support and motivate front-office team members to maintain high service standards
  • Ensure efficient check-in and check-out procedures, accurate room allocations and smooth guest arrivals and departures
  • Coordinate VIP arrivals, special requests and personalised guest experiences
  • Handle guest complaints, resolve service issues and ensure appropriate follow-up
  • Liaise with Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Reservations and other departments to ensure efficient hotel operations
  • Assist with staff scheduling, shift handovers, team briefings, training and performance monitoring
  • Monitor guest accounts, billing accuracy, cashiering procedures and daily operational reports
  • Support occupancy optimisation, upselling initiatives and revenue-enhancement opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with hotel policies, standard operating procedures, security protocols and brand standards
  • Maintain a professional front-office environment and lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service
  • Deputise for the Front Office Manager when required
Minimum Requirements
  • 2–3 years' experience in hotel front-office operations, preferably in a supervisory or assistant management capacity
  • Previous experience in a four- or five-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment is highly advantageous
  • Matric certificate; a hospitality or hotel management qualification will be an advantage
  • Sound knowledge of reception, reservations, guest relations and front-office procedures
  • Experience with a hotel Property Management System (PMS), preferably Opera or a similar system
  • Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational, administrative and problem-solving abilities
  • Understanding of hotel billing procedures, cash handling and operational reporting
  • Professional presentation and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and occasional overtime
Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Guest-focused, professional and service-oriented
  • Confident in supervising and supporting a team
  • Proactive, organised and attentive to detail
  • Calm and solution-focused under pressure
  • Able to communicate effectively with guests, colleagues and management
  • Passionate about delivering a refined luxury hospitality experience
How to Apply

If you have the relevant hotel experience and are ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, please submit your updated CV in MS Word format for consideration.

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg

Please note: If you have not received feedback within six weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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International Opportunities

International Vacancies

Placement Services Recruitment also places candidates internationally. Here's what's currently open beyond South Africa.

Sales Executive (Remote with Travel)

Remote
Michigan or Surrounding States, USA  ·  Sales & Marketing
USD $90,000 – $110,000 per annum + Commission

Drive business growth within the flexible packaging industry, developing new business and managing customer relationships across food & beverage, CPG, cannabis, pet food, coffee, tea and related manufacturing sectors.

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About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to drive business growth within the flexible packaging industry. This role focuses on developing new business, managing customer relationships, and delivering profitable sales growth across manufacturing sectors including food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, cannabis, pet food, coffee, tea, and related industries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities
  • Develop relationships with manufacturers, brands, co-packers, and converters
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing
  • Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline
  • Sell flexible packaging products including stand-up pouches, lay-flat pouches, rollstock, custom films, and related packaging solutions
  • Understand customer packaging requirements and recommend suitable solutions
  • Present tailored packaging solutions to prospective customers
  • Manage and grow existing customer accounts
  • Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth
  • Drive profitable revenue growth and support business expansion initiatives
  • Travel approximately 30% of the time to meet with clients and attend industry events
Minimum Requirements
  • 3+ years' B2B sales experience
  • Proven experience selling flexible packaging products
  • Demonstrated success in new business development
  • Existing relationships within the packaging or manufacturing sectors
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to manage a sales territory independently
  • Willingness to travel approximately 30%
  • Based in Michigan or a neighbouring state
Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional to make an immediate impact, build long-term customer relationships, and grow within a company that values performance, accountability, and innovation.

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

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Field Service Engineer

Extensive Travel
United States  ·  Manufacturing & Engineering

Support installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of advanced automated manufacturing equipment across North America for a leading industrial equipment manufacturer.

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Join a leading industrial equipment manufacturer as a Field Service Engineer, supporting the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of advanced automated manufacturing equipment across North America. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys travel, problem-solving, and working directly with customers in the field.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, commission, and start up industrial manufacturing equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and automation-related faults
  • Diagnose equipment issues and implement effective solutions
  • Support customer acceptance testing and equipment commissioning
  • Ensure installations meet company and customer specifications
  • Provide exceptional technical support and customer service
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Prepare technical service reports and documentation
  • Collaborate with engineering and internal support teams
Minimum Requirements
  • Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience working with industrial machinery or automated manufacturing equipment
  • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60–80%)
  • Valid passport and ability to travel throughout the United States and Canada
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
Advantageous Experience
  • PLC troubleshooting and programming
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or similar PLC platforms
  • Industrial automation, packaging, plastics, or processing industry experience
  • Equipment commissioning experience
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or English/French
What's on Offer
  • Competitive base salary
  • Overtime and travel pay
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive technical training
  • Clear career progression into senior engineering and technical sales roles
  • Opportunity to travel extensively across North America while working with cutting-edge industrial equipment

If you are a technically minded professional with a passion for industrial automation and field service engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 15 August 2026

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National & International Recruitment · Durban, KZN

We place people where they belong.

Placement Services Recruitment has spent over a decade matching scarce skills with the companies that need them — across a wide range of industries, in South Africa and internationally. Fewer, better-fit placements, every time.

CANDIDATES EMPLOYERS
Placement Services Recruitment team collaborating
Recruitment consultants reviewing candidate data
Team discussing a shortlist

Our Mission

To connect exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities through professional recruitment solutions, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to service excellence.

Our Vision

To be the recruitment partner of choice, recognised for delivering quality talent, building lasting relationships, and helping businesses grow through exceptional people.

About Us

Founded in 2015, built on trusted partnerships.

Placement Services Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is a specialist recruitment agency based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, providing tailored staffing solutions to businesses across South Africa and internationally.

We partner with organisations of all sizes to source exceptional talent for permanent, contract, executive, and remote positions across a wide range of industries. Our recruitment process is built on understanding each client's unique business needs, company culture, and long-term hiring goals, enabling us to deliver candidates who are both technically qualified and the right cultural fit.

With a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and personalised service, we build lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. From sourcing and screening to interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding support, we are dedicated to making every placement a long-term success.

10+
Years in Business
95%
Client Retention Rate
What We Do

Industries we specialise in

Information Technology

iGaming

Office Support & Admin

Manufacturing & Engineering

Fashion Retail

Sales & Marketing

Logistics & Supply Chain

Finance & Executive

How It Works

Simple process. No surprises.

From your first call to a placed hire, here's exactly how we operate.

01

Discovery Call

We learn your role, culture, and what the right person actually looks like for your team.

02

Market Mapping

We map your industry and competitors to identify exactly who we should be approaching.

03

Direct Outreach

We approach passive candidates who match your brief, people not actively job searching.

04

Vetted Shortlist

You receive a shortlist of qualified, interested candidates. No noise. No wasted interviews.

05

You Make the Hire

You interview, select, and hire. We stay close through offer and onboarding to keep things moving.

06

Replacement Guarantee

If the hire doesn't work out within the guarantee period, we replace them at no additional cost.

For Employers

Need to fill a vacancy?

Let our experienced recruitment consultants help you find the right person — quickly, professionally, and efficiently. Contact us today to discuss your hiring requirements.

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Area Manager – Fashion Retail

Permanent
Western Cape  ·  Fashion / Clothing Retail

Oversee multiple stores across the Western Cape for a leading fashion retail brand, driving sales, profitability, operational excellence, and high-performing teams.

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A leading fashion retail brand is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Area Manager to oversee multiple stores across the Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales and profitability, ensuring operational excellence, managing store performance, developing high-performing teams, controlling costs, and maintaining strong retail standards across all stores.

Requirements
  • 3–5 years' experience in an Area Manager / Multi-Store Management role
  • Clothing/Fashion Retail experience is essential
  • Strong commercial and business acumen
  • Proven ability to drive sales and achieve targets
  • Excellent leadership, people management and communication skills
  • Strong operational and financial understanding
  • Valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver's licence
  • Own reliable vehicle
  • Willingness to travel extensively between stores
  • Based in or willing to work across the Western Cape
Key Responsibilities
  • Drive sales, profitability and store performance
  • Monitor and improve store KPIs
  • Lead, coach and develop Store Managers and retail teams
  • Ensure operational and merchandising standards are maintained
  • Manage staffing, productivity and performance
  • Control costs and minimise losses
  • Implement company strategies and retail initiatives
  • Conduct regular store visits and performance reviews

Location: Western Cape
Industry: Fashion / Clothing Retail
Employment Type: Permanent

Please forward your updated CV/resume in MS Word format with your application.

Please note: If no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Executive Chef – Luxury Hotel

Permanent
Johannesburg  ·  Luxury Hospitality / Hotels

Lead culinary operations at a prestigious five-star luxury hotel, providing strategic and hands-on leadership across restaurant operations, private dining, breakfast and banqueting.

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A prestigious five-star luxury hotel is seeking an experienced, creative and commercially driven Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall culinary direction, operational performance and profitability of the hotel's kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across restaurant operations, private dining, special dining experiences, breakfast and banqueting, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, creativity and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide overall culinary leadership and direction across all kitchen operations
  • Lead, train, develop and motivate Sous Chefs, supervisors and culinary teams
  • Develop innovative, creative and commercially viable menus
  • Manage menu engineering and ensure accurate food costing
  • Take ownership of food-cost performance, portion control, purchasing, stock variances and wastage
  • Work closely with the Purchasing department to ensure quality products and value for money
  • Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, portioning and service
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, sanitation, health and safety requirements
  • Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling and labour productivity
  • Develop team members through coaching, mentoring and structured skills development
  • Participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and performance management
  • Handle guest feedback and concerns relating to food and kitchen operations
  • Work closely with Food & Beverage and Front Office teams to accommodate guest requirements and dietary needs
  • Monitor operational performance against budgets, forecasts and agreed objectives
  • Contribute to F&B initiatives, promotions, events and unique culinary experiences
  • Ensure exceptional standards are maintained during high-volume breakfast services, banqueting and special events
  • Maintain strong operational controls and ensure efficient use of kitchen resources
  • Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure all equipment is properly maintained and operational
  • Ensure effective stock management and minimise food wastage and stock losses
  • Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment at all times
  • Ensure kitchen operations consistently meet the hotel's quality and service standards
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant formal Culinary, Hospitality or Food Service qualification, or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum 2 years' experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef or similar senior culinary management position
  • Experience within a five-star hotel, luxury hospitality environment or high-end restaurant is strongly preferred
  • Proven experience managing high-volume breakfast and banqueting operations, restaurants and private dining
  • Strong experience in food-cost management, menu costing, stock control, purchasing and wastage reduction
  • Proven ability to lead, coach and develop culinary teams
  • Experience in menu development and creating commercially viable culinary concepts
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards
Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership within a five-star hospitality environment, a genuine passion for culinary excellence, exceptional guest service and a strong commitment to people development.

Strong commercial judgement, communication, organisational skills, creativity and attention to detail are essential. The candidate must be comfortable leading a diverse culinary team within a fast-paced, high-volume operation and have the ability to balance culinary creativity with sound financial and operational management.

Industry: Luxury Hospitality / Hotels
Position: Executive Chef
Employment Type: Permanent

Please forward your updated CV/resume in MS Word format with your application.

Please note: If no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Restaurant Manager – Luxury Hotel

Permanent
South Africa  ·  Luxury Hospitality / Hotels

Oversee the day-to-day operations of a restaurant at a prestigious 4/5-star luxury hotel, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational standards and a high-performing service team.

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A prestigious 4/5-star luxury hotel is seeking an experienced and service-driven Restaurant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences, maintaining operational standards, managing costs and developing a high-performing service team.

Requirements
  • Hotel School Diploma or equivalent qualification
  • Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality will be an advantage
  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant Manager within a 4/5-star hotel, luxury restaurant or hospitality environment
  • Excellent computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel and Micros POS
  • Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, food and beverage costings and budgeting
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
  • HR knowledge, including disciplinary processes
  • Strong staff training, coaching and development skills
  • Proven ability to maintain exceptional service standards
  • Knowledge of relevant health, safety and liquor legislation
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and service areas
  • Ensure consistently high levels of guest satisfaction and personalised service
  • Lead, manage, train and develop the restaurant team
  • Manage staff scheduling and rostering within budget
  • Monitor restaurant revenue, expenditure and operating costs
  • Review daily revenue reports and address discrepancies
  • Maintain knowledge of food and beverage costings and pricing
  • Ensure menus and wine lists are updated when required
  • Ensure the restaurant, bar and service areas are fully stocked and operational
  • Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, safety and presentation
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety and liquor regulations
  • Create, implement and maintain SOPs and operational standards
  • Maintain restaurant equipment, furniture, fixtures and property standards
  • Monitor guest feedback, requests and complaints and ensure effective resolution
  • Conduct regular service and operational checks
  • Ensure FCS and company service standards are consistently maintained
  • Communicate operational information effectively to staff and management
  • Assist with monitoring capital expenditure requirements
Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the hotel's image and reputation while ensuring exceptional guest service, efficient restaurant operations, cost control and strong team performance.

Industry: Luxury Hospitality / Hotels
Position: Restaurant Manager
Employment Type: Permanent

Please forward your updated CV/resume in MS Word format with your application.

Please note: If no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Receptionist – Luxury Hotel

Permanent
Sandton, Johannesburg  ·  Hospitality | Luxury Hotel

Be the first point of contact for guests at a prestigious Sandton luxury hotel, delivering a warm welcome and exceptional service in line with the hotel's high standards.

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About the Role

A prestigious luxury hotel in Sandton is seeking a professional, polished, and service-oriented Receptionist to join its team. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for guests, delivering a warm welcome and exceptional service in line with the hotel's high standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Welcome guests and visitors professionally and courteously
  • Manage check-ins, check-outs, and guest enquiries
  • Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and emails
  • Handle reservations, bookings, and guest requests
  • Provide accurate information about hotel facilities, services, and amenities
  • Maintain an organised and professional reception area
  • Liaise with housekeeping, reservations, and other hotel departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
  • Handle guest complaints and queries promptly and professionally
  • Perform general administrative duties, including recordkeeping and data capturing
Minimum Requirements
  • 2–3 years' experience in a receptionist or front-office role, preferably within a luxury hotel or upscale hospitality environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Professional appearance and a friendly, welcoming demeanour
  • Good administrative, organisational, and multitasking abilities
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; hotel reservation or property management system experience will be advantageous
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required
Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is well-presented, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality. They must demonstrate a guest-first mindset, excellent telephone etiquette, and the ability to deliver a refined service experience consistent with a luxury hotel's standards.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your updated CV in MS Word format.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Assistant Front Office Manager

Permanent
Sandton, Johannesburg  ·  Luxury Hospitality | Hotel

Support the Front Office Manager at a prestigious Sandton luxury hotel, ensuring seamless front-office service, exceptional guest experiences and consistent luxury hospitality standards.

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Experience: 2–3 years

The Opportunity

A prestigious luxury hotel in Sandton is seeking a professional, guest-focused and hands-on Assistant Front Office Manager to support the Front Office Manager in overseeing daily hotel operations.

The successful candidate will help ensure seamless front-office service delivery, exceptional guest experiences and consistent adherence to luxury hospitality standards. This role is suited to an experienced hospitality professional with strong leadership potential and a passion for service excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in managing the daily operations of the Front Office department, including Reception, Reservations, Concierge and Guest Relations
  • Supervise, support and motivate front-office team members to maintain high service standards
  • Ensure efficient check-in and check-out procedures, accurate room allocations and smooth guest arrivals and departures
  • Coordinate VIP arrivals, special requests and personalised guest experiences
  • Handle guest complaints, resolve service issues and ensure appropriate follow-up
  • Liaise with Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Reservations and other departments to ensure efficient hotel operations
  • Assist with staff scheduling, shift handovers, team briefings, training and performance monitoring
  • Monitor guest accounts, billing accuracy, cashiering procedures and daily operational reports
  • Support occupancy optimisation, upselling initiatives and revenue-enhancement opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with hotel policies, standard operating procedures, security protocols and brand standards
  • Maintain a professional front-office environment and lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service
  • Deputise for the Front Office Manager when required
Minimum Requirements
  • 2–3 years' experience in hotel front-office operations, preferably in a supervisory or assistant management capacity
  • Previous experience in a four- or five-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment is highly advantageous
  • Matric certificate; a hospitality or hotel management qualification will be an advantage
  • Sound knowledge of reception, reservations, guest relations and front-office procedures
  • Experience with a hotel Property Management System (PMS), preferably Opera or a similar system
  • Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational, administrative and problem-solving abilities
  • Understanding of hotel billing procedures, cash handling and operational reporting
  • Professional presentation and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and occasional overtime
Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Guest-focused, professional and service-oriented
  • Confident in supervising and supporting a team
  • Proactive, organised and attentive to detail
  • Calm and solution-focused under pressure
  • Able to communicate effectively with guests, colleagues and management
  • Passionate about delivering a refined luxury hospitality experience
How to Apply

If you have the relevant hotel experience and are ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, please submit your updated CV in MS Word format for consideration.

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg

Please note: If you have not received feedback within six weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Sales Executive (Remote with Travel)

Remote
Michigan or Surrounding States, USA  ·  Sales & Marketing
USD $90,000 – $110,000 per annum + Commission

Drive business growth within the flexible packaging industry, developing new business and managing customer relationships across food & beverage, CPG, cannabis, pet food, coffee, tea and related manufacturing sectors.

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About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to drive business growth within the flexible packaging industry. This role focuses on developing new business, managing customer relationships, and delivering profitable sales growth across manufacturing sectors including food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, cannabis, pet food, coffee, tea, and related industries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities
  • Develop relationships with manufacturers, brands, co-packers, and converters
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing
  • Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline
  • Sell flexible packaging products including stand-up pouches, lay-flat pouches, rollstock, custom films, and related packaging solutions
  • Understand customer packaging requirements and recommend suitable solutions
  • Present tailored packaging solutions to prospective customers
  • Manage and grow existing customer accounts
  • Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth
  • Drive profitable revenue growth and support business expansion initiatives
  • Travel approximately 30% of the time to meet with clients and attend industry events
Minimum Requirements
  • 3+ years' B2B sales experience
  • Proven experience selling flexible packaging products
  • Demonstrated success in new business development
  • Existing relationships within the packaging or manufacturing sectors
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to manage a sales territory independently
  • Willingness to travel approximately 30%
  • Based in Michigan or a neighbouring state
Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional to make an immediate impact, build long-term customer relationships, and grow within a company that values performance, accountability, and innovation.

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

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Field Service Engineer

Extensive Travel
United States  ·  Manufacturing & Engineering

Support installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of advanced automated manufacturing equipment across North America for a leading industrial equipment manufacturer.

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Join a leading industrial equipment manufacturer as a Field Service Engineer, supporting the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of advanced automated manufacturing equipment across North America. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys travel, problem-solving, and working directly with customers in the field.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, commission, and start up industrial manufacturing equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and automation-related faults
  • Diagnose equipment issues and implement effective solutions
  • Support customer acceptance testing and equipment commissioning
  • Ensure installations meet company and customer specifications
  • Provide exceptional technical support and customer service
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Prepare technical service reports and documentation
  • Collaborate with engineering and internal support teams
Minimum Requirements
  • Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience working with industrial machinery or automated manufacturing equipment
  • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60–80%)
  • Valid passport and ability to travel throughout the United States and Canada
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
Advantageous Experience
  • PLC troubleshooting and programming
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or similar PLC platforms
  • Industrial automation, packaging, plastics, or processing industry experience
  • Equipment commissioning experience
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or English/French
What's on Offer
  • Competitive base salary
  • Overtime and travel pay
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive technical training
  • Clear career progression into senior engineering and technical sales roles
  • Opportunity to travel extensively across North America while working with cutting-edge industrial equipment

If you are a technically minded professional with a passion for industrial automation and field service engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 15 August 2026

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