Scale Buyer – Montague Gardens Branch at SA Metal Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that you thoroughly inspect scrap metal to be purchased and display same openly for photographing
• Ensure that the requirements of the Second-hand Goods Act are complied with when buying by accurately recording all information required under the Act
• Ensure that captured information and photographs is correct
• Sorting and grading of ferrous and non-ferrous material
• Accurately weigh customers metals for purchase
• Identifying stolen and inferior material and report same to management immediately
• Accurately updating customer information
• Ensure metal purchased is secured immediately after purchased and not re-purchased

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Computer proficiency: packages required: MS Word, Excel
• Good numeracy skills
• Able to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers & colleagues
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• An excellent knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Reside in surrounding areas will be advantageous 

Qualifying Attributes:

• Self-motivated, accurate, goal orientated and attention to detail
• Eager to learn and develop
• Ability to multi-task and manage demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong sense of integrity and honesty