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Baanetse L.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$28/hr
5.0
2 jobs

A results-driven and transformational HR leader with over 8 years' experience across public facing entities and high-performance private organisations. Proven success in leading complex HR functions across diverse, multigenerational workforces of up to 350 employees, with a focus on aligning people strategy with organisational performance. Specialised in strategic human capital development, performance management systems, organisational design, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and diversity and inclusion. Adept at designing and executing value-adding HR programmes, workforce capability frameworks, employee engagement strategies, and change management initiatives that drive sustainable business outcomes. Strong compliance background in South African labour legislation, Employment Equity, Skills Development and BBBEE, with hands-on experience in payroll governance, HR policy formulation, reporting and HR risk mitigation.

  • Performance Management
  • HR & Business Services
  • Recruiting
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Employee Onboarding
  • HR Policy
  • HR System Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Contract Drafting
  • Employee Relations
Melissa M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

🥇 15+ Years Experience Across Marketing, Operations & Customer Success 🥇 Led AMASA-Recognized National Marketing Campaign 🥇 Managed U.S. Agency Client Portfolios & Customer Success Programs 🥇 Designed AI-Assisted Client Retention & Operational Frameworks 🥇 Trusted by CEOs, Founders & Leadership Teams to Improve Processes and Client Experience I help agencies and service-based businesses improve client retention, customer experience, onboarding, reporting, and operational efficiency. Over the past 15 years I've worked across marketing leadership, customer success, operations management, and business consulting. I've managed high-value client portfolios, led award-winning projects, coordinated large stakeholder initiatives, and developed systems that help businesses scale more effectively. 🎯 Customer Success Management 🎯 Client Onboarding & Retention 🎯 Account Management 🎯 Customer Experience Improvement 🎯 Agency Operations Support 🎯 SOP Creation & Process Documentation 🎯 Team Coordination & Project Management 🎯 Reporting & Client Communication 🎯 AI-Assisted Workflow Development

  • Client Management
  • Project Management
  • Process Documentation
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Google Ads Account Management
  • Account Management
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Customer Experience
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Customer Support
  • Content Editing
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Operations
  • Customer Retention
  • SEO Writing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Content Writing
  • Content Marketing
  • Product Onboarding
  • Content SEO
Marike S.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I bring 12 years of retail banking experience specialising in Human Capital consulting, talent acquisition and employee relations. I partner with leaders across Sales, Distribution and Enablement to deliver strategic HR solutions that strengthen capability and support business goals. As a trusted HC consultant, I drive succession planning, performance management and leadership development through coaching and first‑line support. I provide robust ER guidance, including preparing charges, enquiry documentation and supporting initiators to present cases confidently and in line with policy. My talent background includes leading end‑to‑end recruitment, advising hiring managers on strategic hiring and redesigning TA processes to improve efficiency and compliance. I prioritise respect, integrity and proactive communication to build positive, productive work environments. If you’re looking for a strategic partner to elevate your talent and HC initiatives, I’m ready to collaborate and create meaningful impact.

  • Virtual Assistance
  • Data Entry
  • General Transcription
  • Human Resource Management
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Personnel Selection
  • HR & Business Services
Lillibe D.

Strand, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
14 jobs

🔹 Custom Excel Solutions | Financial Modeling & Business Management Overview: I help small businesses and entrepreneurs create custom Excel solutions to streamline operations, improve business insights, and enhance financial visibility. 📊 What I can offer you: ✔ Tailor-made Excel financial models for budgeting & forecasting ✔ Cash flow management & break-even analysis ✔ Key indicator tracking dashboards ✔ Reporting & data analysis tools ✔ Simple yet powerful business intelligence solutions ✔ Transform data into actionable insights 💼 Whether you need an Excel tool to track sales, analyze costs, or manage cash flow, I can design a solution to fit your business needs. 🔹 Financial Forecasting & Business Intelligence Specialist | Data-Driven Decision Making Overview: I am a seasoned financial professional with over two decades of experience in financial modeling, credit risk analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization. I played a key role in driving strategic decision-making through data-driven insights, forecasting, and stakeholder collaboration. 💡 Key Expertise: ✔ Financial forecasting & budgeting (corporate & SME) ✔ Business intelligence & data visualization (Power BI, SQL, Excel) ✔ Credit risk analysis ✔ Strategic decision-making support ✔ Performance-driven management & financial reporting ✔ Data migration & automation (AWS experience) 🚀 I specialize in helping businesses leverage data for smarter decisions. Let’s work together to unlock your company’s full potential!

  • Performance Management
  • Data Analysis
  • SQL Programming
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
  • Excel Formula
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Power Query
  • Data Visualization
  • Budget Planning
  • Budget Visualization
  • Forecasting
  • Data Modeling
  • Financial Modeling
  • Credit Scoring
Lisa K.

East London, South Africa

$65/hr
5.0
9 jobs

🌍 People Operations & Recruitment Operations Specialist for scaling and remote businesses. I help companies build structure behind hiring, onboarding, HR operations, and team workflows — especially in fast-moving environments where things can quickly become messy without the right systems in place. Over the last 15+ years, I’ve worked across startups, recruitment environments, and global businesses supporting teams across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East, and South Africa. My work has included: ✔ Recruitment Operations & ATS setup ✔ Hiring workflow design & optimisation ✔ Onboarding process improvement ✔ HR Operations & People processes ✔ Documentation & SOP creation ✔ Stakeholder & hiring manager support ✔ Workflow organisation and operational structure ✔ High-volume recruitment coordination ✔ Operational support for scaling teams I’ve worked with ATS, HRIS, onboarding, documentation, and workflow management systems to improve visibility, structure, and team efficiency. I’m naturally operationally minded and enjoy bringing clarity, consistency, and scalable processes into growing businesses. If you need someone hands-on who can improve operational flow, support hiring processes, and help teams work more effectively together, I’d love to connect.

  • HR & Business Services
  • Recruiting
  • Career Coaching
  • Analytical Presentation
  • Continuing Professional Development
Nozipho M.

Durban, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I help growing companies hire the right people, build compliant HR systems, and scale sustainably. With over 10 years of experience across recruitment, payroll, HR compliance, and workforce strategy, I support startups and SMEs that need structured HR support without the cost of a full-time HR department. I don’t just fill roles — I build hiring systems that improve retention, performance, and operational clarity. What I Do: Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Full-cycle recruitment (Tech, Sales, Operations, Admin, Remote teams) International hiring (U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, Africa) LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing & Boolean search strategy Candidate screening & structured interviews ATS setup & pipeline management Offer negotiation & onboarding coordination Fractional HR Support Employment contracts (SA & international compliance awareness) HR policy drafting Performance review systems Leave management systems Workforce structuring Compensation benchmarking Payroll & Compliance Payroll setup & reconciliation Statutory compliance (SARS, UIF, EMP201/501 – South Africa) Payroll audits & process improvements Why Clients Work With Me: Strategic HR mindset (not administrative only) Compliance-focused approach Strong stakeholder communication Detail-driven execution Experience building remote sales and operations teams Systems-oriented — I create repeatable hiring frameworks Results Delivered: Built recruitment pipelines from zero to 100+ candidates Scaled remote sales teams across multiple time zones Reduced hiring turnaround time through structured screening Implemented performance review frameworks for SMEs Streamlined payroll processes to reduce compliance risk Industries Served: Recruitment & Staffing E-commerce Sales Organizations Professional Services Construction Corporate SMEs If you need someone who understands both people strategy and operational execution, let’s connect. Message me today to discuss your needs!

  • Performance Management
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Recruiting
  • Human Resource Management
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Employee Relations

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