Active Jobs at Unique Personnel

PURPOSE OF JOB:

• To ensure sound financial control of the organisation by directing and coordinating all the financial activities of the business in a global import and export environment in accordance with relevant statutory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Strategic Alignment

• Participates in the development of the business strategy and five year plan as part of the executive management team of the company.
• Ensures that appropriate financial reporting systems, accounting systems and internal control procedures are in place to enable effective financial management of the business in line with statutory, GAAP, and internal company requirements.
• Advises the Board on dividend policy and funding strategy.
• Ensures that appropriate information technology infrastructure is in place to support the strategic direction of the company.

Financial Process Management

• Ensures that management accounts are produced on a monthly basis, and that the Management Report is compiled and submitted timeously, by:
• facilitating the timeous generation of an integrated Financial and Cost Accounting Reports
• controlling the Payroll administration report
• controlling Finished Product reports
• ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all reports
• Manages the effectiveness of cost and financial accounting processes, by ensuring:
• production of monthly statutory returns
• reviewing the reconciliation of all general ledger accounts
• reconciliation of all inventory accounts with stock counts and approving adjustments
• effective management of the preparation of the five year company budget including CAPEX, Production Cost, Maintenance and Labour Costs. effective management of journals, General Ledger accounts and budgets
• asset register maintenance
• Manages and ensures efficient year-end processes and the submission of financial year-end statements, by:
• interfacing with external auditors and ensuring that audit is completed and outstanding issues cleared
• ensuring effective financial reporting including reporting on deviations
• producing statutory returns.
• Ensures effective project accounting on a monthly basis.
• Prepares ad hoc feasibility and financial evaluations when required.
• Ensures effective Treasury management by managing foreign currency, developing hedging policies, and advising on the selling and buying of foreign currency for maximisation of profit.
• Liaises and interacts with financial institutions with regards to investments, loans, exchange rates, and forward cover.
• Ensures adequate funding to meet capital and operational expenditure by optimising the gearing of the company to enhance profits.
• Manages the company Payroll through an external service provider, and ensures compliance with legal regulations and company requirements.
• Manages the organisation’s risk exposure, by:
• coordinating business risk reviews of the company
• defining insurance cover policy, negotiating with insurance companies and managing insurance cost
• Manages the company’s property lease agreement, the site services agreement, including canteen, medical station and facilities.
• Is a member of the Provident Fund and Medical Aid Management Committee.

IT Systems and Process Management:

• Ensures the provision of effective information technology systems and processes to the business through an external service provider by way of a Service Level Agreement, i.e.:
• network, operating systems, servers, and infrastructure
• desktop support via a Helpdesk
• Coordinates the JD Edwards Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for processing and managing accounting, finance, general ledger, distribution, procurement, production and maintenance processes and functions, through an external service provider by way of a Service Level Agreement.
• Compiles and manages the IT budget for the company.

Procurement and Inventory Management:

• Ensures the effective management of assets and inventory, and the institution of sound procurement practices and procedures and management thereof:
• establishes and maintains optimal inventory levels in stores, (except raw materials)
• ensures recordkeeping and physical security of stock
• procures products and services within cost, quality and timelines specified by users
• Ensures effective vendor management by establishing a preferred supplier list, and by compiling and managing vendor contracts in terms of performance and compliance.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Ensures that financial and regulatory reports are prepared, and compiles statutory annual statement in compliance with the Company’s Act and general accounting standards (GAAP).
• Ensures that the company complies with the SA Income Tax and VAT Acts, as well as UK VAT and Australian General Sales Tax, and Customs and Excise Tax.
• Reports the financial status of the company including variances to the budget on a monthly basis.

People Management:

• Ensures that financial staff is trained, skilled and that their expertise is optimally applied.
• Ensures that the working environment contributes to improve staff morale and increase productivity.

Cost Management

• Compiles and manages the budget of the Finance Department.
• Assists with the annual compilation of the company budget.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible of managing the IT and Stores departments additionally

Inherent Requirements    
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment of which 4 years at managerial level.
• Sound knowledge of JD Edwards system.
• Adequate knowledge and experience in handling financial audits.

go to method of application »

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Alignment:

• Participates in development of the company’s business strategy and five year plan as part of company’s executive management team.
• Develops and implements a marketing strategy in support of the company's business strategy to maximise revenues and profits of the company.
• Develops and implements a five year marketing plan to ensure achievement of the marketing strategy

Marketing and Brand Management:

• Sets pricing strategy based on supply and demand factors, product manufacturing costs and value-in-use to customer and ensuring profitable margins for the company.
• Sets product specifications in collaboration with relevant production personnel.
• Ensures competent technical support to customers.
• Forecasts product demand based on market segmentation and competitor analysis.
• Monitors market positioning globally by constantly reviewing the long term sustainability of key accounts in view of changing distribution conditions and/or market factors affecting profitability.
• Creates awareness of, and promotes the company's brand in the relevant market and media, by:
• advertising and running campaigns in publications for the mining and scrap metal recycling industries
• constantly updating the company website
• exhibiting at international conferences
• arranging/hosting/sponsoring symposia and conferences for customers

Sales And Distribution:

• Ensures achievement of sales targets through monitoring of pricing, sales volumes and through on-going management of distribution costs.
• Negotiates Supply Contracts with key customers to define prices, duration and basic terms and conditions and legal protection of company interests.
• Ensures effective product distribution globally, by:
• Monitoring negotiations with shipping lines, agencies and other logistics service providers
• Identifying suitable partners as sales agents in other countries and by managing these relationships on an on-going basis.
• Obtains customer feedback on an on-going basis, including customer visits, surveys, and feedback from the website to recommend appropriate action

People Management:

• Ensures that staff are trained and skilled to apply expertise optimally.
• Ensures that the working environment contributes to improving staff morale and increasing productivity

Cost Management:

• Compiles/manages departmental budget.

Inherent Requirements    
Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• Engineering (ideally Metallurgical / Chemical) plus Commercial/Marketing qualification.
• Minimum 8 years marketing experience in a metallurgical business-to-business, global environment, with experience in commodity markets.
• Sound knowledge of, and exposure to, international trading

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• Experience with any payroll system and Excel required
• 350 employees paid monthly and weekly
• Will work in a team of 3 reporting to the HR manager.

go to method of application »

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Management accounts
• Annual financials
• Operational reports
• External audit
• Tax returns/recons (VAT, PAYE)
• Managing +- 7 admin staff.

Inherent Requirements    

• BCom accounting degree with articles
• 3years post articles experience.

go to method of application »

Job Description    
REPORTING TO THE VICE PRESIDENT 

JOB PURPOSE

• Sales and marketing, technical support for commissioning, operation, and maintenance of installed pumps, as well as handling repairs and spare parts. Additionally, the role includes coaching and mentoring junior colleagues

JOB FUNCTION

Sales:

• Quarterly and annual sales targets are met
• Technical input and support for quotes and tenders are provided regarding pump selection, pricing, and costing
• Installation supervision and commissioning as required
• Quotation and tender documents’ technical sections are standardised

Customer Service

• All client requests are responded to within 24 hours
• Improvement areas are identified and strategies implemented as per management approval
• Immediate action is taken on non-compliance issues
• Installation, commissioning, operating and maintenance assistance is provided as requested
• Training for clients, operators and other plant personnel as required
• Pump efficiency test campaigns are conducted and reports distributed to stakeholders

Testwork

• Partner with R&D in conducting test work and reviewing reports

Marketing

• Presentations are delivered to customers as required
• Opportunities are supported with point of sale material
• Market activities are reported on as per departmental requirements

Administration

• Call reports are prepared in time and distributed to stakeholders
• All expenditures are submitted as per company policy
• Management reports are prepared by due date as required
• Commissioning/inspection checklists are prepared and reviewed as required

Quality and Safety

• Adhere to QA/QC procedures and maintain internationally accepted standards
• Adhere to all safety procedures as per business and OHSA requirements
• Assist in compilation and updating of operating and maintenance manuals

Team Support

• Colleagues are coached and trained as required

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical engineering degree/diploma or completion of a mechanical-related trade test, Sales and Marketing qualification would be advantageous
• At least 5 years’ experience within the pumps Industry
• Minimum of 7 years in either sales or business development role.
• Valid driver’s licence, must be willing to travel locally and internationally
• Can build strategic working relationships, continuous learner, safety orientated, persuasive, customer focused, good communicator and has high quality work standards
• Proficient in MS Projects, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

go to method of application »

Job Description    
Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Collaborate with the CEO to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with company goals.
• Monitor industry trends and provide insights to inform strategic decisions.

Project Management:

• Oversee the execution of key projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to achieve project milestones.
• Meet with teams and unblock obstacles and ensure projects remain on track

Operational Efficiency:

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Implement business process automation initiatives to enhance productivity.

Communication and Liaison:

• Compile presentation for proposals and prep important document packs on updates to customers
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting professional growth and collaboration and performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the technology or AI industry.
• Strong understanding of data management, analytics, and AI-driven solutions.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully leading complex initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Proficiency in business process automation and operational optimization.

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• Provide client consultation to develop investment objectives
• Provide advice and guidance for investment opportunities to customers
• Create reports on investment performance and activity
• Communicate with clients about their accounts, market conditions and economic trends
• Commensurate acceptable levels of risk based on client instructions
• Handle financial products as required
• Work together with investment research teams to identify investment opportunities

Inherent Requirements    

• Proven experience as Portfolio Manager - Commercial properties
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High interest in and enthusiastic about economic and financial market trends
• Exceptional customer service with a client focus
• Flexible to travel to meet clients as required
• Own car and valid drivers license 

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• 6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Key Responsibilities:

• Check all the branches’ stock take sheets and compare it to the stock register and Sage X3.
• Reporting of all discrepancies on stock take sheets vs the stock register and Sage X3.
• Creating units on the system for branches.
• Do machine inter-site transfers.
• Check monthly machine inspection reports and report discrepancies
• Change machine locations on the system as and when required.
• Create internal workshop orders.
• Update the retail report as and when required.
• Update the machine report monthly.
• Follow up on robbed units and keep record thereof.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Matric
• Previous experience in a stock control position preferred
• Mining, construction and earth moving equipment or related a definite plus
• Previous experience in an administrator role mandatory

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in computers and windows packages strongly preferred.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision.

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• 6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Policies and Procedures
• Compliance with Board approved Financial Governance and Accounting Policy
• Adherence to Company Procedures and Financial Systems and Controls
• Implementation and maintenance of Company Budget Process & Guidelines
• Budgeting & Reporting
• Coordination of the inputs to the Annual Strategic Planning - Budget
• Liaison with Cost Centre Managers for budgets inputs
• Preparation of the Operational Reports for the Management Accounts
• Perform Profitability Sensitivity Analysis Reports
• Preparation of Forecasts and Flash Reports
• Performing detailed Variance Analysis on Operational Costs Reports
• Preparation of Cost Reports for all Cost Centre Managers
• Any other ad-hoc reports
• Inventory Management
• Analysis of materials cost drivers
• Preparation and analysis of inventory aging
• Attendance at all types of inventory counts
• Performance of detailed reconciliation of Inventory GLs’
• Preparation of Monthly and Quarterly Cash Flows Projections
• Production Costs
• Providing accurate consistent unit costs of production per product
• Liaison with the production team
• Reporting one cost drivers of production inputs and analysing any noted discrepancies
• Project Accounting
• Preparation of the capex budgets
• Management and reconciliation of assets under construction
• Performance of capital projects evaluations
• Timeous capitalization of capital projects
• Preparation of Capex report Actual versus Budget
• Risk Management
• Assistance with the identification and management of financial risk assessment within the finance function.
• Assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the financial controls
• Completion of applicable section in the Risk Register
• Finance Audits
• Liaison with internal and external audits.
• Implementing agreed and approved audit recommendations
• Addressing and closing all audit related queries within reasonable time.
• Staff Management
• Management and development of the Cost Accountant and other relevant Staff
• Other
• Liaison with other business units

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with JD Edwards system.
• Minimum 5 years post articles experience as a Management Accountant in mining and or manufacturing (including 2 years in middle management).
• Must have costing experience

ATTRIBUTES

• Management Accounting experience
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Team player
• Self-driven
• Good people skills

go to method of application »

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

• Responsible for monitoring Service Level Agreements and ensuring that they meet the required levels. The employee must make sure that all IT Service Management processes, Operational Level Agreements and Underpinning Contracts are appropriate for the agreed service level target.

TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• IT service operation management for a group end markets
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Senior Sponsors, Department Heads, Process Owners
• Responsible for – or at least build strong relationships with - Supplier Management 
• Maintain a Catalogue of Services  
• Design, map out, get buy-in for, and maintain the most appropriate SLM structure for the region
• Establish a Service Review process; planning, organizing and facilitating recurring meetings
• Play a leadership role and assist other IT leaders in entrenching a “business and service culture” within IT
• Work with Change Managers to understand the SLM requirements for proposed new services and changes
• Review and report performance results against the criteria established in SLAs and OLAs 

ROLE SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for managing services across pillars
• Owns the LSC throughout the S&OP cycle and engages with IT Demand for capturing any demand signals
• Manages local services suppliers, including MWP services, if locally delivered
• Ensures fulfilment of services as per SLA, monitors and captures performance via Service Reviews
• 1st level escalation point and focus for any EM engagement activities
• Monitors and ensure compliance for CN items related to IT Services processes

Inherent Requirements    
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE

• Strong communication skills: oral, written, presentation, facilitation
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
• Technical understanding with ability to translate into business concepts
• ITIL knowledge beyond theory.
• Credibility and trust; ideally has earned the respect of IT managers and other business managers at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure, handle stressful situations in a calm manner
• Relationship management and conflict resolution skills
• The ability to bring together and work with a team of people with varied backgrounds - business analysts, technical experts, process owners - to articulate and remedy service level issues 
• A good understanding of the organization’ services provided and customers/users
• A good understanding of the organization’s business and how IT contributes to it
• Innovative thinking with service quality, and its improvement, within limits of costs and business direction

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• The Product Category Manager (PCM) for Premium Brand smartphone is tasked with advancing business growth, cultivating existing relationships with authorized resellers, and projecting sales while forecasting revenue for smartphones within the organization. This role centers on achieving quarterly sales targets, conducting deep market, and pricing analysis, coordinating new product introductions, and overseeing the go-to-market pricing strategy in collaboration with the Central team.

Job Purpose:

• Drive business growth by achieving sales targets, analyzing markets and pricing, coordinating new product introductions, and overseeing go-to-market pricing strategies in collaboration with the Central team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achievement of quarterly sales targets for smartphones in the Premium Brand through all routes to market (RTMs).
• Responsibilities include planning, forecasting and overview of product assortment matrix and coverage by Point of Sale (POS).
• Coordination of new product introductions and demand generation activities.
• Candidates are expected to specialize in pricing for their assigned product category.
• Responsibilities include the ability to conduct in-depth market analysis, comparing Premium Brand with competitors, competition, and pricing strategies.
• Collaboration on pricing, discounts and rebates – solid understanding of smartphone price Foodchain's in South African market
• Weekly coordination with the supply planning and operations team.
• Daily engagement with supplier and resellers within the channel.
• The role entails end-to-end responsibility and ownership of the entire category.

Requirements: 

• A Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Economics, Business, Trade, or Engineering is preferred.
• Preferred qualifications include similar product management experience with smartphones while working for a distributor or vendor.
• Should possess the skill to develop and conduct successful presentations.
• Experience with various sales channels, including resellers, specialized retailers, and integrators is desirable.
• Broad experience with common data processing tools such as Excel or Tableau is necessary, along with strong Keynote skills.
• Candidates should have experience functioning as a "pricing specialist" for their product category.
• Additionally, the ability to defend one's position in a reasoned and commercially oriented manner, with a focus on achieving results, is essential.