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Sales Consultant – Beauty

Reference Number: 902654

Date Posted: 07/01/2025

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: 01/02/2025

Job Description

Our client, a well-established, professional supplier of haircare and beauty products/equipment/accessories/consumables is looking for an experienced, sales focused, target driven individual to join their sales team!

The main purpose of this position is to grow and bring in new business through excellent customer care, maintaining relationships, and gaining new clients in the EC region.

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Qualification in Beauty Therapy is essential
  • Minimum 2yrs external sales / key account experience in this industry or the beauty therapy industry is required
  • Valid Drivers License with own car
  • MS Office literate

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and grow existing business
  • Ensure sales targets are achieved
  • Acquire new accounts / gain market share
  • Drive Turnover
  • Attend trade shows and training events
  • Assist Field Technicians with in-salon demo’s and workshops when required
  • Ad-hoc administrative tasks
  • Weekly sales reporting

Presentable

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Entrepreneurial qualities

Self-starter

Team Player

Car Rental Agent

Reference Number: 902657

Date Posted: 08/01/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR96,000 – ZAR96,001 per annum

Start Date: 01/02/2025

Job Description

Our client a national, well-established car rental agency is looking for an outgoing, experienced, customer service focused individual to join their team.

Must be willing to work rotational shifts – 7 days per week

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Valid Drivers License with Own Car is required
  • Min 2yrs customer service experience in the sales/retail industry
  • MS office literate

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting customers with their rentals
  • Booking of vehicles
  • Sales of add on features
  • Administration
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Scheduling of services for the vehicles
  • Customer service

Presentable

Good communication skills

Team Player

Outgoing personality

Health and Safety Officer

Reference Number: 902639

Date Posted: 09/01/2025

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: 01/02/2025

Job Description

Our client, a multi solutions engineering provider to the built environment is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team!

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Health and Safety Tertiary qualification is required
  • Min 3yrs relevant experience in the field of Health and Safety, within the construction industry
  • Experience in the implementation of ISO 14000, and OHSAS 18000 systems
  • HIRA would be advantageous
  • SAMTRAC qualified would be advantageous
  • Incident Investigation Course
  • Valid Drivers License with Own Transport

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for full internal company HSE requirements, ensuring compliance and continual improvement
  • Ensure full internal Company Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
  • Manage the current H&S external client base
  • Establish safety standards and policies as required
  • Provide technical support between Clients and Contractors
  • Development of safety files
  • Development of risk assessments, plans, policies and procedures
  • HSE training
  • Promote safe practices
  • Enforce safety guidelines
  • Conduct investigations of all accidents and near misses
  • Management of all IOD cases and liaising with FEM
  • Management of sites HSE functions and conducts job hazard analysis
  • Assist Company subcontractors to comply with Legislation standards
  • Audit and approve all contractor/sub-contractors safety plans and files
  • Site inspections, ensuring compliance, audits, monitoring and reviewing of safety files
  • Oversee specials projects when required

Team Player

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Time Management

Metrologist

Reference Number: 902623

Date Posted: 09/01/2025

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: 01/02/2025

Job Description

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

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) – National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a B.Tech Degree in Quality
  • Certificate in 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

Mechatronics Technician

eference Number: 902658

Date Posted: 09/01/2025

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: 01/02/2025

Job Description

Our client, a multidiscipline solutions provider to the built environment in HVAC, energy, electronic services and building management systems is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team.

Requirements:

  • Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Diploma is required
  • Min 2yrs experience in the field of Controls, PLC and instrumentation is essential
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Ability to read and interpret piping and instrument diagrams (PID)
  • Understanding of PLC programming and digital control systems
  • Experience with HVAC and building management systems would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of electrical control circuits and maintenance management systems

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the installation, programming, maintenance and repair of all controls and instrumentation for HVAC systems and building management systems for industrial and commercial clients
  • Program, repair, and calibrate all process instrumentation and controls
  • Commissioning of controls, instrumentation and building management systems
  • Attend to call outs and breakdowns
  • Fault finding on Sensors, controls, and HVAC equipment

Self-motivated

Team Player

Organized and strong admin skills

Presentable

Good communication skills

Technical Sales Representative

Reference Number: 902503

Date Posted: 10/01/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: KwaZulu-Natal

City: Durban

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR276,000 – ZAR276,001 per annum

Start Date: 01/03/2025

Job Description

A national distributor of industrial and automotive consumables to industry in South Africa is looking for a highly energized, sales focused, target driven individual to join their sales team in KZN!

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in sales would be advantageous.
  • Valid Driver’s License with own car
  • Min 3yrs external sales experience in a similar industry is required
  • MS Office literate

Responsibilities:

  • Meet and exceed sales and profit targets
  • Mapping and profiling target markets and customers through CRM system
  • Qualify and assess target customers
  • Create and maintain customer database
  • Training end users on use of products
  • Work with supplier sales and technical reps to develop markets/customers
  • Pricing and gross margin management (right stock, right quantities etc.)
  • High level of customer service
  • Sales administration
  • Weekly sales reporting to management

High energy levels

Presentable

Sales/target driven

Disciplined

Good communication skills

Handyman Assistant

Reference Number: 902543

Date Posted: 13/01/2025

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: 01/03/2025

Job Description

A national private tertiary institution is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team and assist the Facilities Co-ordinator with the overall maintenance/repairs and general upkeep of the campus.

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Min 2yrs experience as a handyman/maintenance assistant is required
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Basic Electrical and Plumbing certification would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of OHS
  • MS Office literate

Responsibilities:

  • Perform maintenance and general repairs i.e. lighting/electrical etc. on the campus
  • Set up venues as per instruction from Facilities Co-ordinator when required
  • Paint and general repair work
  • Responsible for light installations and carpeting
  • Repair equipment and appliances where applicable
  • Responsible for minor plumbing and electrical work
  • Assist and manage Contractors that come onto the campus
  • Perform regular inspections on the campus to identify item and areas requiring attention
  • Responsible for sourcing quotes for maintenance and repairs
  • Ad hoc handyman duties as and when required

Dedicated

Self-motivated

Team Player

Strong technical skills

Presentable

Good communication skills

Procurement Administrator

Reference Number: 902662

Date Posted: 15/01/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Western Cape

City: Cape Town

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR168,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/02/2025

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:Responsible for managing and overseeing various aspects of the procurement process within the company. The role involves managing purchasing activities, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

Value Statement:

Honest, passionate and dedicated people who make a difference in the lives of colleagues, business partners and in the country as a whole.

We do this through embracing and driving change, empowering people through education and building transparent, honest relationships with everyone we are affiliated with. Nurturing a positive team and friendly environment with lots of gratitude and humility.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

VENDOR MANAGEMENT

  • Maintain and update a database of approved vendors.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers.
  • Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with contract terms.
  • Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals and select appropriate vendors based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and service.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS MANAGEMENT

  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders.
  • Negotiate prices with suppliers to achieve the best possible cost savings.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external procurement regulations.
  • Monitor and track orders to ensure timely delivery.

COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION

  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports and analysis on procurement activities.
  • Ensure proper documentation of procurement activities for audit purposes.

COST CONTROL

  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.

STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION

  • Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs.
  • Provide support and guidance to staff on procurement policies and procedures.
  • Resolve procurement-related issues and discrepancies.
KNOW-HOW AND SKILLS

Know-How, Technical Skills and Experience (n. of years and where)

  • Matric/Grade 12 (NQF 4) is essential
  • 2 – 3 years’ experience as a procurement clerk and/or procurement administrator in a wholesaler or retail environment
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes, policies and best practices
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with an ERP system is required

Behavioral Competencies/Personal characteristics

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Exceptional administrative skills
  • Proactive and adaptable qualities

This job description states the specific list of duties and responsibilities but is not exhaustive. The company is entitled to instruct the incumbent, at any time, to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonable within the scope of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.

Financial Manager

Reference Number: 902629

Date Posted: 15/01/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR301,000 – ZAR540,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/03/2025

Job Description

Our fast-paced FMCG client who sells into various retail outlets in South Africa is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team!

Ideal candidate will be responsible for working with Senior Management/Directors to develop financial strategies/processes for the company.

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Relevant Financial/Accounting degree/qualification is required
  • 5yrs Financial Management/Accounting experience in the FMCG/Retail industry is essential
  • Pastel/Sage experience (including Advanced Excel)
  • Valid Drivers License with own car

Responsibilities:

  • Full accounting/bookkeeping function for the company
  • Lead Finance Meetings
  • Monthly accounting forecasts
  • Monthly finance reporting
  • Full debtors function
  • Full creditors function
  • Inventory – FIFO systems implemented, Inventory and Purchase Order Management
  • Intercompany – Invoicing/payments, Internal journals, Bank Recon’s, Overview of expenses vs budgets, VAT processing
  • Assist with budget preparation
  • Assist with annual audits
  • Manage a team

Strong analytical ability

Strategic thinker

Assertive

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Regional Sales Manager

Reference Number: 902661

Date Posted: 15/01/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR300,000 – ZAR420,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/03/2025

Job Description

Our fast-paced FMCG client who sells into various retail outlets in South Africa is looking for an energized, target driven, sales focused individual to join their sales team!

Suitable candidate must reside in Gqeberha

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Relevant Sales/Marketing qualification is required
  • Valid Drivers License and own car
  • 3-5yrs regional sales management experience in the FMCG or retail industry is required
  • MS Office literate

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage sales in the Eastern Cape Region
  • Service existing clients, obtain orders etc.
  • Bring in new accounts/new business development
  • Oversee merchandising and displaying of products in the various retail outlets
  • Market research analysis and sales forecast
  • Weekly and monthly sales reporting i.e. daily call reports, weekly sales plans, monthly/annual territory analysis
  • Competitor analysis
  • Manage sales team (6 staff)
  • Resolve customer queries
  • Territory management

Customer/sales focused

Strong negotiation skills

Self-disciplined and motivated

Target driven

Confident

Digital Marketing Assistant

Reference Number: 902591

Date Posted: 16/01/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Western Cape

City: Cape Town

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR180,000 – ZAR204,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/02/2025

Job Description

  1. Digital Marketing Assistant

1.1. Job description

This Wholesale and Retail Business is one of the leading companies in their field of expertise. They are a vibrant and youthful brand with over 10 years of existence in the South African market.

They are looking to hire a talented Digital Marketing Assistant. The potential candidate will provide operational and administrative support to the Operations and Marketing Manager on the company’s traditional and digital marketing activities. The potential candidate would work alongside various internal and external stakeholders and assist in developing and executing the marketing strategy. All digital assets need to be appropriately utilized and communicate appropriately to our customs across all digital channels in South Africa.

A. Roles & Responsibilities

  • Create digital marketing campaigns

– Including but not limited to: Digital Material, Print Materials, Promotional Items etc.

  • Ensure consistency in the brand
  • Work with the sales team to coordinate marketing
  • Prepare emails and newsletters to send to current
  • Launch promotional offers and events to attract new
  • Optimize the business website to increase online
  • Follow best practices for social media marketing on different
  • Conduct regular audits for social media and website marketing
  • Maintain and monitor online listings across various e-commerce
  • Track marketing metrics and analyze digital data to measure marketing
  • Marketing administration and product management support
  • Management of promotional items and supplier relationships

1.2. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
  • 1 – 3 years’ experience
  • In-depth understanding of the Retail and Wholesale market would be an
  • Demonstrated experience in the management of social and digital
  • Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Ads certificates
  • Graphic Design course (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop certificates)
  • Copywriting
  • Proficiency in the following programmes/software’s:
    • Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • Adobe InDesign
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Canva

1.3. Skills/Competencies Required:

  • Excellent design skills and knowledge of social media and creative
  • Proficient in computer-
  • Knowledge of latest web technologies and industry
  • Attention to detail, accuracy and
  • Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment – working on multiple projects at any given
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Solutions orientated, with an ability to approach problems logically and with creative thinking

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Expected Start Date: as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Market Related

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