Drake International Vacancies

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External Sales Representative

Reference Number: 902779

Date Posted: 10/04/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Gauteng

City: Johannesburg

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR216,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Our client is looking for an External Sales Representative who has a proven experience in Sales particualry in the LED lighting or related industry.

Job Title: External Sales Representative

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and potential clients in the areas of Gauteng, the Free State, and the Northwest provinces.
• Identify and pursue sales opportunities through both traditional and innovative sales methods within these regions.
• Work with engineers, architects, and other professionals to get company products specified for projects in these territories.
• Manage and report on sales activities and pipelines to the sales manager, focusing on the specified geographic areas.

Role Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Generating and qualifying leads, scheduling sales appointments, and maintaining fruitful relationships with existing and new clients.
• Regularly schedule and perform product demonstrations, attend ECA meetings, customer/supplier days/evenings, golf/sports days for marketing purposes, and industry-specific trade shows and events to network and develop sales leads.
• Work closely with electricians, contractors, and architects to facilitate project plans and executions.
• Organize regular trips to the Free State and Northwest provinces for breakfast runs, product displays, and customer product training.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in sales, particularly in the LED lighting or related industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure.
• Driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Must be fluent in Afrikaans.

Structural Mechanical Engineer

Reference Number: 902778

Date Posted: 09/04/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,500 – ZAR2,000 per annum

Start Date: 02/05/2025

Job Description

Our client, a top South African Commercial Solar Solutions company is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team!

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Valid Driver’s License with own car
• 3-5yrs mechanical engineering experience in a similar industry is required
• Proficiency in CAD Software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor)

Responsibilities:

• Design and Development:
• Develop and refine designs for mechanical components, systems, and products.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings and models.
• Conduct feasibility studies, design reviews, and prototype testing.
• Ensure designs meet functional requirements, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, durability, and performance.

• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with engineers and other designers (electrical)
• Communicate design concepts and solutions effectively.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers on design-related matters.

• Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret conceptual drawings, technical drawings and specifications.

• Project Management:
• Manage design tasks within project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to company standards and procedures.
• Contribute to the successful completion of projects.

• Other responsibilities:
• Preparing and maintaining bills of materials.
• Compiling costing where required or liaising with Suppliers for accurate costing.
• Product data management.
• Supporting the day-to-day activities of customers.
• Interfacing with suppliers and purchasing.
• Interfacing with Professional Engineering resources

Team Player

Good communication skills

Strong technical skills

Attention to detail

Assistant Retail Store Manager

Reference Number: 902777

Date Posted: 09/04/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Eastern Cape

City: Grahamstown

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR180,000 – ZAR216,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/05/2025

Job Description

A national retailer is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to assist the Store Manager in running and managing the daily operations within the store based in Grahamstown.

MUST BE WILLING TO WORK RETAIL HOURS

Requirements:

• Matric
• Valid Driver’s License is required
• Min 3yrs assistant management experience in a retail environment is essential
• MS Office literate

Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing the store
• Training and managing staff (30)
• Pricing of stock
• Ensure shelves are always stocked
• Manage the merchandising of the shelves and fridges
• Oversee and manage stock takes
• Ensure customer service is always achieved
• Store administration
• Monthly reporting to Management

Presentable

Team Player

Strong leadership skills

Good communication skills

Retail Store Manager

Reference Number: 902776

Date Posted: 09/04/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

City: East London

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR360,000 – ZAR480,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/05/2025

Job Description

Our client, one of South Africa’s leading liquor retailers is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to oversee and manage their retail store in East London!

Requirements:

• Matric
• Valid Driver’s License with your own transport
• 5yrs senior retail management experience in the food/liquor industry is required
• MS Office literate

Must be willing to work retail hours

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for opening and closing the store
• Training, development and management of staff (x35)
• Dealing and negotiating with suppliers
• Monthly stock takes
• Overseeing the merchandising of the store
• Ensure excellent customer service
• Completion of weekly/monthly store administration
• Monthly reporting to the Directors
• Grow market share
• Sales/business development
• Achieving monthly store sales targets

High energy levels

Good communication skills

Sales focused

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Customer focused

Sales Engineer

Reference Number: 902775

Date Posted: 09/04/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR360,000 – ZAR480,000 per annum

Start Date: 02/05/2025

Job Description

A global manufacturing company who specialises in steam management systems, peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies is looking for an ambitious Sales Engineer to utilise their engineering skills to assist customers identify process efficiencies, enhance safety and increase sustainability.

Requirements:

• Matric
• National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Process or Instrumentation is required
• Valid Driver’s Licence with own transport
• Min 5yrs proven technical sales experience is essential in a similar industry

Responsibilities:

• Understanding technical product specifications and communicating the same to the clients
• Conducting market and competitor research
• Providing technical assistance to clients as and when required
• Building and maintaining long-term relations with clients
• Maintaining and updating a record of all sales orders
• Managing and growing sales territory

Presentable

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Junior Draughtsman

Reference Number: 902744

Date Posted: 03/04/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: KwaZulu-Natal

City: Durban

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR156,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Junior Draughtsman with experience and understanding architectual drawings preferably in electronic and lighting industry.

Key Responsibilities:

· Create detailed lighting layouts and technical drawings using Relux.

· Interpret and understand architectural drawings to accurately integrate lighting solutions.

· Develop and maintain comprehensive specification sheets for each product, ensuring they are downloadable from the website.

Essential Qualifications:

· Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Draughting, Engineering, or a related field.

· Strong ability to understand and interpret architectural drawings.

· Basic knowledge of AutoCAD fundamentals to read and understand layouts and schematics.

Preferred Skills:

· Proficiency in Relux or DIAlux for lighting design; training provided if necessary.

· Experience or interest in lighting or electronics industries.

Website Specialist

Reference Number: 902745

Date Posted: 03/04/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: KwaZulu-Natal

City: Durban

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR144,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Job description

Our client who is in the lighting industry is looking for a Website Specialist with proven experience in digital marketing and techncial skills managing websites.

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee and update the company website, ensuring all product information is accurate and user-friendly.

· Manage the technical aspects of the website, including updates, product information accuracy, and the integration of new tools or sections.

· Familiarity with SEO and Google Ads to enhance online visibility and traffic is an advantage; training and development in these areas provided if necessary.

· Handle direct inquiries from the website, using live chat tools to guide customers to appropriate branches or resellers.

· Collect and analyze data from customer interactions and site analytics to drive improvements in web traffic and customer engagement.

· Regularly update the website with relevant articles, news, and details about recent projects.

Essential Qualifications:

· Proven experience in digital marketing or a related field.

· Strong technical skills with experience in managing websites and online content.

Preferred Skills:

· Knowledge of SEO practices and tools considered an advantage.

· Analytical skills to assess website performance and user engagement.

· Strong communication skills, able to convey technical information effectively.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

Engineering Plant Manager

Reference Number: 902761

Date Posted: 01/04/2025

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: 01/05/2025

Job Description

Our client a national manufacturing concern is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to manage multiple departments for maximum productivity, focusing on engineering/design/development of product.

Great career opportunity for an individual that wants to develop by adding value, increasing productivity, implementing new ideas, coaching and mentoring the team etc.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Degree in Engineering/Business Management/Operations/Design is required
• 8-10 years relevant experience in a senior management role focusing on engineering/design/automotive
• MS office literate
• Valid Drivers License with Own transport

Responsibilities:

• Maintain constant communication with the management team
• Oversee and manage the entire plant
• Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the company’s internal capacity
• Lead, motivate and support the management team
• Manage day to day operations
• Implement quality assurance measures for products/services and monitor production KPI’s
• Enhance customer service quality and satisfaction
• Analyse data to identify process improvement opportunities and cost savings
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices
• Implementing strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives
• Develop and implement business strategies
• Drive business growth and profitability
• Play an active role in overseeing business development and sales management
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice engineering vision, strategies, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
• Conceptualize new designs and design revisions
• Ability to produce and interpret designs, drawings, models

Strong interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Problem Solving skills

Transport Manager

Reference Number: 902749

Date Posted: 01/04/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR270,000 – ZAR270,001 per annum

Start Date: 01/05/2025

Job Description

A national FMCG distributor of dry and perishable goods is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to oversee and manage their transport/fleet.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Valid Drivers Licence with own transport
• Relevant qualification in Logistics/Transport management would be advantageous
• Min 3yrs experience in Logistics/Transport management in a similar industry is required
• MS Office literate

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage a team of Drivers and Van Assistants (30 staff)
• Enforce safety and housekeeping
• Manage damage and theft
• Manage expenses and budgets
• Oversee and administer fines on all the fleet
• Manage, plan and do sequencing of routes
• Manage and oversee the facilities (warehouse, wash bay’s etc.)
• Operate and manage the trackmatic system
• Complete all documentation for fleet control

Strong leadership skills

Good communication skills

Disciplined

High energy levels

Fleet Administrator

Reference Number: 902743

Date Posted: 01/04/2025

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR120,000 – ZAR144,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/05/2025

Job Description

Our national client in the service industry is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their Logistics team.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Valid Drivers License with own car
• Min 3yrs operations/logistics/fleet administration experience
• MS Office literate

Responsibilities:

• Taking client bookings telephonically and passing onto the Operations controller
• Capturing invoices on maintenance sheets daily to assist with record keeping of spend for the month
• Scanning and splitting of delivery notes for Debtors to be able to invoice
• Update Drivers files
• Oversee and manage the Drivers
• Vehicle maintenance and upkeep i.e. upkeep of vehicles, fines etc.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed
• Geneal fleet administration
• Managing Drivers trip sheets

Team Player

Good communication skills

Strong administrative skills

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