Drake International Vacancies

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Purchasing Manager

Reference Number: 902622

Date Posted: 08/11/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,000 – ZAR1,200 per annum

Start Date: 01/12/2024

Job Description

A multinational manufacturer is looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, assertive qualified and experienced individual to oversee the purchasing processes for the company

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification – National Diploma or B.Tech Degree in Purchasing/Logistics is required
• Com Supply Chain Management would be advantageous
• 5yrs experience as a Purchasing Manager in a manufacturing environment is essential
• 3-5yrs experience understanding purchasing/logistics/ and overall supply chain management experience
• Exposure to OHS Act and Risk Assessments
• Knowledgeable of material control controls, buying, factory processes and procedures

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the purchasing of all raw materials to support the factory
• Negotiating with suppliers regarding contracts and pricing
• Responsible for purchasing and control of all consumables
• Assist with value analysis of specified products
• Evaluate price variations and modify accordingly
• Liaison with the Department of Customs and Excise

High attention to detail

Good decision making skills

Ability to work under pressure

Metrologist

Reference Number: 902623

Date Posted: 08/11/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,000 – ZAR1,500 per annum

Start Date: 01/12/2024

Job Description

A well established, multinational manufacturer is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification – National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a B.Tech Degree in Quality
• Qualified trade – either Toolmaker / Mechanical
• CMM Measuring / 3D Scanning
• Quality specific training in VDA6.3, IATIF16949, Core Tools and CSR’s
• Min 5yrs experience in a Metrology Lab in a factory/manufacturing environment
• Valid Drivers License and own transport

Responsibilities:

• Prepare APQP/PPAP/ISIR documentation according to customer requirements
• Create measuring programs for measurement of the various products
• Conduct routine testing and product audits
• Calibration
• Draft and follow MSA Plan relative to required R&R studies
• Conduct capability studies
• Documentation and recording thereof
• Understand CMM measuring equipment

Ability to read/interpret technical drawings

Ability to work under pressure

Team Player

Proactive, good time management skills

IT Field Installer

Reference Number: 902625

Date Posted: 06/11/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,001 – ZAR10,001 per month

Start Date: 01/12/2024

Job Description

Our client, an IT Consulting firm based in Gqeberha, is looking for an IT Field Installer to join their team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Field Installer.
• Excellent diagnostic skills
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse computer systems, networking, and CCTV systems.
• Troubleshooting abilities.
• Certification in CompTIA A+, CompTIA N+, CompTIA S+, CCNA/ CCNP
• Valid driver’s license
• Clear criminal record.
• Networking (Planning, Implementing, Configuring and Troubleshooting).

Responsibilities:

• Perform 1^st and tier technical support function, while managing senior end user communications and relationships.
• Set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices (routers, printers).
• Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimise stability and performance.
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair and replace parts, debugging).
• Supervise and perform installations of all data network and CCTV systems.
• Maintain hardware and network requirements.
• Install well- functioning LAN/WAN and other networks and manage components (servers, Ips, ect)
• Offer timely technical support.
• Perform monthly inventory stock takes.
• Identify possible client leads and escalate to Manager as needed.
• Create and maintain documentation on IT manuals and procedures.
• Travel to client sites.

Competencies

• Problem- solving skills.
• Diagnostics skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• Time management skills.

IT Support Technician

Reference Number: 902624

Date Posted: 06/11/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR10,001 per month

Start Date: 01/12/2024

Job Description

Our client, an IT Consulting firm based in Gqeberha, is looking for an IT Support Technician to join their team.

Requirements:

• Computer Science qualification advantageous.
• Proven experience as an IT Support Technician.
• Certification in CompTIA A+, CompTIA N+, CompTIA S+, CCNA/ CCNP
• Valid Drivers License
• Proven experience with troubleshooting.
• Experience with Service Level Agreements.
• Understanding of diverse computer systems, networking, and CCTV systems.
• Networking (Planning, Implementing, Configuring and Troubleshooting)
• Windows Server and AD experience.
• Clear criminal record.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all SLA and ad hoc client requirements and tickets within agreed time frames.
• Technical role will be performing 1st and 2nd tier technical support function, while managing senior end user communications and relationships.
• Identify possible client leads and escalate to Manager as needed.
• Set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices (routers, printers etc.).
• Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimise stability and performance.
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Create and maintain documentation on IT manuals and procedures.
• Supervise and perform installations of all data network and CCTV systems.
• Maintain records/logs of repairs and fixes and maintenance schedule.
• Define hardware and network requirements.
• Install well-functioning LAN/WAN and other networks and manage components.
• Offer timely technical support.
• Liaison with suppliers and clients.
• Travel to client sites.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility (standby on rotational weekends as needed)

Raw Material and Logistics Assistant

Reference Number: 902616

Date Posted: 23/10/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,005 per annum

Start Date: 11/11/2024

Job Description

Our client who specialises in Food Manufacturing is looking for a Raw Materials and Logistics Assistant to join their team in Coega.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Experience in Logistics, Stores, Warehousing will be an advantage.
• Experience in Data Tracking
• Computer literate (skilled in Excel)
• Bilingual (English and Afrikaans)
• Excellent communication skills
• Drivers license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• Data capturing
• Account Management
• Liaising with Suppliers
• Assisting Raw Materials Manager with daily tasks
• Administration

The successful individual must demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Resilience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Strong, assertive and disciplined
• Positive Attitude

Flexible Recruitment Consultant and Site Supervisor

Reference Number: 902615

Date Posted: 21/10/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Western Cape

City: Cape Town

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR8,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Main Objective:

• To grow the headcount thereby ensuring profitability.
• To establish, develop and maintain long term relationships with clients by providing a solution-based service.
• To increase the awareness and visibility of Drake in the market.

Key Performance Areas:

• Marketing through telesales, cold canvassing, telephonic and face-to-face client liaison.
• Presentations to prospective clients.
• Develop and evaluate job orders.
• General office administration.
• Understand and explain terms and condition fee structure on corporate and boardroom level.
• Advise and/or make recommendations to clients on staff requirements.
• Advising clients on relevant labour law.
• Source and screening suitable applicants.
• Market prospective candidates.
• Interview and assess candidates’ competencies and qualifications.
• Counsel candidates on career opportunities and development.
• Refer suitable candidates to clients.
• Preparing confidential profiles and references on prospective candidates.
• Follow through with personal contact on placements/service.
• Achieving set targets and subsequent statistical requirement efficiently as set by management.
• Produce clear and concise written correspondence in the form of letters and emails.

Key Competencies:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Driver’s license with own transport essential.
• Previous recruitment experience essential.
• Previous experience in outsourcing market essential.
• Previous relevant recruiting experience of blue collar advantageous.

CAD Draughtsman

Reference Number: 902612

Date Posted: 18/10/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,000 – ZAR2,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/11/2024

Job Description

Our client, Consulting Engineers, specializing in mechanical & electrical services into building infrastructure are looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their design team!

Requirements:

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Architectural/CAD Draughting is required
• Min 3yrs draughting experience in a similar environment
• AUTOCAD & REVIT experience
• Valid Drivers License with own transport

Responsibilities:

• Preparing drawings from the engineer’s design
• Sites visits
• Generate BOM’s (bills of materials)
• Designing of mechanical & electrical services for building infrastructure
• 3D design work

Team Player

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to use initiative

National Technical Service Manager

Reference Number: 902608

Date Posted: 14/10/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Gauteng

City: Johannesburg

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,000 – ZAR2,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/12/2024

Job Description

A well established, multinational manufacturer is looking for a qualified and experienced individual who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the service department for the company nationally.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Electronic Engineering or Management
• 5yrs senior technical management experience gained in a company with sales and service functionality
• Must have previous working experience as a Technician either in field or in a workshop environment
• Knowledge/experience with “light current voltage”
• Valid Drivers License with your own car
• MS Office literate

Responsibilities:

• This role involves ensuring customer satisfaction, optimizing service delivery, managing the service team, and maintaining service standards for the company
• Supervise, mentor, and train Service Technicians and support staff
• Schedule and assign work to service personnel, ensuring optimal use of resources
• Address customer enquiries, complaints and service requests promptly and professionally
• Ensure customer satisfaction by providing high quality service and resolving issues effectively
• Oversee the daily operations of the service department, including workflow management and quality control
• Monitor service processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain accurate record of service activities, including work orders, customer interactions and inventory
• Manage the Service Department’s budget, including labor, parts and overhead costs
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth
• Prepare and present financial and operational reports to Senior Management
• Ensure adequate inventory levels of parts and equipment needed for service operations
• Work with Suppliers to negotiate contracts, prices, and delivery schedules
• Track inventory usage and reorder supplies as needed
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with the Principles of Business for the company
• Ahere to Health and Safety procedures/requirements when handling all equipment

Strong management/leadership skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Strong technical aptitude

Area Sales Manager

Reference Number: 902607

Date Posted: 11/10/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Gauteng

City: Johannesburg

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,000 – ZAR2,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/12/2024

Job Description

A well established, multinational manufacturer is looking for a qualified and experienced individual who is sales focused and target driven to represent the company to Sales Channel Partners and can gain market share!

Must be willing to travel extensively – Sub-Saharan region

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5yrs external sales experience focusing on Sales Channel Partners & 3^rd party Distributors
• 3yrs external sales experience working in an international environment
• 3yrs external technical sales experience
• Valid Drivers License with your own car
• Valid Passport
• MS Office literate

Responsibilities:

• Represent the company to the accounts and the Sales Channel Partners including 3^rd party Distributors
• Establishment and optimization of sales strategies for the assigned geographic area (Sales channels, Sales organizations, target markets, products etc.)
• Regular visits to the main decision makers within the account/sales channel partner to establish solid contacts for ongoing business
• Tender management – coordinates sales force and other resources, order follow up for the relationship management
• Drive large projects or business solutions and services
• Manage national accounts and purchase organizations
• Promotional activities i.e. congresses, advertisements, training etc.
• Customer relationship management
• Market share
• Determine customer/sales channel partner’s needs
• Determine action plan for budget achievement
• ROI on actions in the accounts by Sales Channel Partner
• Implementation and monitoring of funnel/forecast management
• Contract conformity between Sales Channel Partners and the company
• Compliance

Self-starter

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Disciplined

High energy levels

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All the best with your applications