German-Speaking Team Lead

CF Consulting; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a German-speaking Team Lead for its European Shared Services team in Sandton. In this hybrid role, you will lead a multilingual team that supports European offices, ensuring operational excellence and fostering a high-performance culture. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated leadership experience and strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical aid

Provident fund

20 days annual leave

Wellness and study leave options

Qualifications

• Fluent in German with minimum B2 level.
• Leadership experience in a client-focused environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Senior Coordinators and Coordinators.
• Manage daily task allocation and team performance.
• Oversee HR-related processes such as performance reviews.

Skills

Fluent German speaker (C1 preferred, minimum B2)

Demonstrated leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

German-Speaking Team Lead – European Shared Services

We’re supporting a global professional services firm in their search for a German-speaking Team Lead to join their European Shared Services (ESS) team based in Sandton (Hybrid).

This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented, multilingual team that provides operational support to European offices — including Ireland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and Germany. You’ll play a key part in driving service excellence, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

What We’re Looking For :

• Fluent German speaker (C1 preferred, minimum B2).
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and the confidence to make decisions independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other collaboration platforms.
• Prior experience within a shared services or multinational environment will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Senior Coordinators and Coordinators, ensuring high levels of productivity and service quality.
• Manage daily task allocation, workload planning, and team performance.
• Serve as the first point of contact for escalations, queries, and project coordination.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and continuous training initiatives.
• Oversee HR-related processes such as performance reviews, return-to-work discussions, and probation tracking.
• Maintain proactive communication with global stakeholders using digital collaboration tools.

Benefits include :

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical aid, provident fund, life and disability cover.
• 20 days annual leave plus additional wellness and study leave options.
• Hybrid working arrangement.

Please note that only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered. Should you not hear from us within 7 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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