Active Jobs at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• Our client, market leader in the foodservices industry is looking to hire a technically minded Key Accounts Manager, based in the Sandton area   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow the brands
• Drive the growth and retention of existing customer accounts
• Generate leads through referrals and industry networking
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver on-site training to customers, with ongoing follow-ups and refresher sessions as needed
• Ensure customers always maintain adequate stock levels
• Provide management with detailed progress reports on a weekly basis
• Schedule and conduct regular visits to existing customers, both within South Africa and internationally
• Identify and address customer concerns, ensuring timely resolution of any service issues
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote and enhance brand visibility
• Communicate regularly with the procurement team on strategic business initiatives
• Allocate approximately 70% of time visiting end users and 30% engaging with dealers
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:  

• Grade 12 (or equivalent) plus a relevant degree or tertiary qualification is essential
• The ideal candidate will come from a Chef / Technical Sales background
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role with minimum 3 years of strategic leadership exposure
• Experience in Brand Building is highly desirable

Knowledge and Skills:  

• Report writing and analysis of current sales to identify opportunities
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

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Job Description

• Our client, South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) has a 6-month contractopportunity available for aLibrary Assistant based in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal.
• The South African Sugarcane Research Institute has been transitioning to a more on-line, digital based library system for the past few years. However, as we set up systems for increased online access, we need to maintain a core level of functionality in the existing library.
• SASRI has contract work experience opportunity to engage in some administrative and organising activities to manage the existing document-based systems and assist in moving some collections to the online system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Decommissioning of library archives:

• Conduct a review of holdings in the archive and in the library to identify material unique to our collection versus what is easily available through external libraries or online databases
• Carefully oversee the discarding of non-essential materials from both the archives and the library in a manner that ensures that no valuable material is lost
• Transfer essential materials from archives to library, allowing reallocation of archive space to other SASRI operations

Stocktaking and correct placement:

• Perform a comprehensive stocktake to confirm our catalogue's accuracy
• Arrange all books correctly according to the Dewey Decimal System, to allow easy access

Support Research Staff:

• Offer guidance to staff on use of existing online databases to conduct literature searchers and acquire articles and papers
• Coordinate access to articles and papers through other libraries where these are not available on the SASRI's online platforms

General Administration and Upkeep:

• Receive and process all new books by classifying, enteringdatabases, and locating them on shelf or dispatching them to requesting department
• Maintain a loan system for issuing library loans and receiving returns
• Maintain the general appearance and organisation of the library
• Support the upkeep and distribution of SASRI publications housed in library stockroom
• Support development of new library system:
• Participate in the development of any new online library systems

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Job Description

• A Mining house based in the Limpopo region is looking for a Project Planner for a Fixed Term Contract.

Duties:

• Developing detailed project schedules using standard coding and work breakdown structures, Understanding project scope and identifying tasks/activities
• Sequencing work packages/activities and developing network models, Estimating activities duration, Developing schedule development plans and basis of schedule

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• In Depth understanding of the Mining industry and practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of practices and procedures involved in the planning function, with a minimum of 8yrs proven experience in the execution of complex projects.

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Job Description

• Our client, South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) a division of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent opportunity available for an Extension and Biosecurity Manager based in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal.
• The South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI), conducts research, technology development and dissemination of outcomes to growers. To ensure successful adoption and use of SASRI's research outcomes an effective and efficient agricultural extension program is required. Currently, the link between research and extension is streamlined and highly efficient. This facilitates the effective flow of growers' needs to researchers and the related research outcomes in response to these needs, all managed in a full programme of work each year. 
• To provide leadership for a successful extension service, SASRI is recruiting a seasoned agricultural professional to lead the industry-wide Extension and Biosecurity service. This requires an incumbent with a sound agricultural knowledge base. While this may involve other crops, knowledge of sugarcane will be advantageous. Your enthusiasm and experience working with growers will be essential to the success of the Extension and Biosecurity service.
• Further, the position will require considerable senior management experience. The successful applicant will ultimately be responsible for a service stretching across the whole sugar industry, a team of extension and biosecurity specialists, with no less than 140 biosecurity service staff, as well as associated resources (e.g. vehicles, budget). The position is actively supported by a strong administrative function and a regional management structure. 
• With the inclusion of Biosecurity comes the need for knowledge of and participation in regulatory bodies, both at a national and international level.
• The incumbent reports to the Director of SASRI and applicants must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and attributes in order to be considered for this position:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementation of knowledge exchange interventions that inform, develop and or induce innovations to resolve issues related to sugarcane production
• Facilitation of interactions of growers with research scientists for knowledge exchange and to foster innovation
• Delivery of advisory services that support sustainable sugarcane production
• Ensuring the implementation and supervision of a Biosecurity service to sugarcane growers
• Providing education and training for development of knowledge and expertise on sugarcane
• Ensuring the provision of technical inputs and guidance to sugarcane industry structures, in particular, Local Pest & Disease as well as Variety Control Committees; and SRASA Committee
• Facilitating the establishment and functioning of seedcane schemes towards compliance with the 2028 seedcane deadline
• Fostering collaboration of the SASRI Extension and Biosecurity service with other organisations, particularly government departments of agriculture, SAFDA, SACGA for delivery of comprehensive advice to growers
• Providing strategic advice to the Director of SASRI regarding regulatory developments
• Ensuring the implementation of SASRI strategic plan outputs
• These objectives can only be achieved through effective management of a large team of employees and resource control.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Natural Resources or Biological field
• Business Administration diploma/courses would be an advantage
• 5 years senior management experience
• At least 3 years' experience working in advisory or research capacity on agricultural pest and diseases
• Extensive agricultural Extension experience or as agricultural advisor, including the development of an area strategic plan and programme of work
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Word/Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Working knowledge of plant health and plant improvement regulatory requirements and risks
• Knowledge and application of biosecurity environmental and agro-chemical legislation, principles and practice in the agricultural sector
• Customer service focus
• Ability to network, build and maintain working relationships with people within SASRI and external to SASRI
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and influencing skills at a one-on-one, formal meeting and group presentation level
• Planning and co-ordinating skills and good knowledge of project management principles

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Job Description

• A Mining house based in the North West region is looking for an Occupational Hygiene Manager 12.1 appointee

Duties:

• Develop and implement occupational hygiene programs, policies, and procedures to control exposure to harmful substances and prevent occupational illnesses

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Hygiene or related science at NQF Level 7
• COM Advanced Certificate in Mine Environmental Control
• Member Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa and/or registration as an Occupational Hygienist with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH)
• Minimum of 7 years practical experience in the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene field of which at least 5 years should be in the Mining Environment.

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Job Description

• Our client, market leader in the foodservices industry is looking to hire a Key Accounts Manager, based in Cape Town  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow the brands
• Drive the growth and retention of existing customer accounts
• Generate leads through referrals and industry networking
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver on-site training to customers, with ongoing follow-ups and refresher sessions as needed
• Ensure customers always maintain adequate stock levels
• Provide management with detailed progress reports on a weekly basis
• Schedule and conduct regular visits to existing customers, both within South Africa and internationally
• Identify and address customer concerns, ensuring timely resolution of any service issues
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote and enhance brand visibility
• Support Key Account Managers in identifying growth opportunities and implementing solutions
• Communicate regularly with the procurement team on strategic business initiatives
• Allocate approximately 70% of time visiting end users and 30% engaging with dealers
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:  

• Grade 12 (or equivalent) plus a relevant degree or tertiary qualification is essential
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role with minimum 3 years of strategic leadership exposure
• Experience in Brand Building is highly desirable

Knowledge and Skills:  

• Report writing and analysis of current sales to identify opportunities
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

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Job Description

• Our client, a major player in the Financial Services sector is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Project Management to lead a team of Project Managers and Scrum Masters in the delivery of multiple projects. As the Head of Project Management, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic, business, and technical projects, ensuring alignment with project governance frameworks, IT standards, and application & integration architecture
• In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing project delivery from start to finish, providing regular progress reports, managing risks and issues, and ensuring successful delivery in line with business objectives. You'll also play an integral part in Manco and contribute to the wider Tech Manco strategies

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Project Managers/Scrum Masters overseeing multiple strategic, business, and technical projects within the financial services space
• Ensure all projects are delivered in compliance with project governance frameworks and IT standards
• Regular progress and status reporting on all assigned change delivery activities
• Proactively identify, manage, and report on risks, issues, and changes impacting project outcomes
• Build strong relationships with both business and technical stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery and alignment with organizational goals
• Contribute to the Manco and Tech Manco strategies

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing projects, including cross-functional delivery teams
• 5 years' experience leading and managing teams
• Strong knowledge and experience with structured, agile, and/or lean project management methodologies
• PMI Certification or similar project management certification is essential
• Extensive experience in delivery of technology projects
• Experience delivering projects in the financial sector is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate adoption strategies and manage stakeholder relationships
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities

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Job Description

• Are you passionate about harnessing the power of data and shaping the future of data-driven business solutions? We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Data to lead the transformation of data within Financial Services. In this pivotal role, you will play a critical part in shaping the data strategy, enhancing technical data solutions, and driving business growth through actionable insights

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Co-create and execute the organizational data strategy, working closely with stakeholders across divisions and jurisdictions
• Data Governance: Collaborate with the data governance teams to ensure data quality, security, and seamless flow throughout the organization
• Solution Design: Align business requirements with technical solutions, design blueprints for data frameworks, and ensure accessibility and security
• End-to-End Data Architecture: Manage the full data architecture lifecycle, from platform selection to hands-on implementation, ensuring solutions are deployed effectively
• Technical Guidance & Leadership: Lead the technical development of the team, providing expertise in data management and architecture while mentoring and inspiring team members
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery of data workstreams, leveraging best practices and driving innovation

What You'll Bring:

• Expertise in Data Technologies: Strong experience with Azure Data, C#, Python, TSQL, and Azure DevOps. Expertise in platforms like PaaS, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with Advanced Data Methods: Knowledge in predictive modeling, NLP, Machine Learning, and Data Virtualization
• Agile & Project Management: Proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in systems development and project management approaches
• Leadership: Proven ability to foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and high performance
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, able to effectively present and communicate with stakeholders at all levels

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Purpose:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment, controls, lighting and circuits. Ensures work is in accordance with relevant codes. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components, including installing low voltage and multimedia cabling.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 Qualification
• Min 3 years’ experience in a similar position 
• South African National Standards (SANS 1&2) Installation rules and regulations 1&2
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (SAQA Certificate of Evaluation NQF Level 6 )
• Wireman’s License
• Registered at the Department of Labour as an approved installer
• Certificate of Competence with the Western Cape approved Electrical Inspection Authority

Knowledge Required:

• Control wiring of Electrical panels; change over switch controls, PLC wiring, Generator Control panels
• Reading of circuit electrical drawings
• Power wiring of electrical distribution switch boards
• Fitting and assembling of distribution boards
• Wiring of power circuits
• Be able to design an electrical installation for single and 3 phase commercial installations

Skills Required:

• Sound communication skills
• Team player
• Computer literate (MS Suites)

Job Summary

• Responsible for all electrical maintenance and minor installations which falls outside of project work.
• Responsible for the electrical compliance throughout KWV operations and facilities.

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Job Description

• The Shukela Training Centre (STC) is a well-regarded training institution established about 50 years ago that delivers high quality agricultural and engineering training to learners in the sugar industry and other industries within and outside South Africa's borders
• Shukela Training Centre has a 24 month fixed term contract employment opportunity of a Project Coordinator to report to the Agricultural Training Manager. This role will entail extensive travelling across KZN farming regions and is based at STC Mount Edgecombe
• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the effective planning, coordination, implementation and overseeing of the STC Mixed farming Training Project involving training of 500 youth beneficiaries in the National Certificate in Mixed Farming NQF Level 2 across KZN areas such as Ubuhlebezwe, Umzimkhulu, eThekwini, Richmond, Mtubatuba, Jozini, Nongoma, Pongola and Zululand

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all instructors in this project receives training resources timeously inclusive of PPE
• Monitoring compliance of instructors to the training programme
• Ensuring that instructors submit weekly training reports using a provided template
• Ensuring that all learner assessments are done and submitted concurrently across all centers
• Ensuring that all assessments are moderated, and results are submitted to the project administrative assistant
• Address learner concerns on their welfare and learning difficulties
• Developing and maintaining liaison with all farmers or mentors involved in the project
• Conducting regular on farm site visits to ascertain effective and efficient implementation of the learnership project
• Assisting by giving guidance to learners with compilation of the POE
• Responsible for coordinating all the Project Steering Committee Meetings
• Representing STC in learner disciplinary meetings
• Identifying potential risks and issues that may affect project outcomes
• The successful candidate must play a vital role in ensuring that projects run smoothly and efficiently. By providing support, facilitating communication, and organizing project activities, they help steer projects toward successful completion and must meet the following requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Project Management and or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in training coordination and project management
• Experience in agricultural learnership training projects is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Computer Literacy and ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint etc
• Excellent planning, time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Fluent in IsiZulu and English
• Unendorsed drivers licence