Available Jobs at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• The South African Sugar Association (SASA), has a Permanent opportunity within their Procurement Department for a Procurement Officer, based in Mount Edgecombe.
• The Procurement Officer will report to the Senior Procurement Officer.
• The South African Sugar Association (SASA) provides a range of specialist services that enhance the profitability, global competitiveness and sustainability of the South African sugar industry. The Finance Division provides a range of financial services to SASA, including a centralised procurement function.
• The overall purpose of this role is to provide SASA with a professional, compliant procurement service for the purchasing of goods and services at optimum value for stakeholder satisfaction through appropriate contractual control while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process purchase requisitions/purchase orders in accordance with the Procurement & Accounts Payable Policy and Procurement & Accounts Payable Procedures Manual
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and supplier pricelists
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements
• Experience with Mechanical, Engineering, Lab equipment and consumables sourcing
• Assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist Procurement Manager to establish and negotiate supply terms and conditions and maintain supplier relationships
• Monitor and analyse trends in SASA's spending to identify areas for creating value
• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers to provide alternative sources of goods and services
• Cost avoidance and cost reduction by developing and introducing new sources of supply
• Experience in conducting cost analysis to determine potential opportunities
• Assist Procurement Manager in monitoring and management of the preferred supplier database and B-BBBEE compliance of SASA's supplier database

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• A recognized BCom Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant 3-year National Diploma
• 2-4 years relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of procurement methods and procedures including purchasing contract management
• Knowledge of category strategy and management
• Knowledge of and experience in the B-BBEE scorecard, with specific focus on the procurement element
• Knowledge of Syspro will be advantageous
• MS Excel and Word skills at an intermediate level of proficiency with experience in analysing pricing proposals
• Ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with legal requirements and policies governing the procurement of goods and services
• Planning procurement and administration processes to reconcile operational timescales and governance requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Commitment to best practice

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Commitment to best practice
• Must be a team player
• Evaluating supply options
• Maintaining accurate records for audit purposes
• Good negotiation skills

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market related plus benefits

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Job Description

• Our leading FMCG manufacturing client is looking for a Demand Planner to ensure optimal inventory availability through accurate forecasting, effective replenishment planning, and strong supplier coordination based in Umhlanga.
• The role is responsible for balancing service levels with cost efficiency by maintaining the right stock at the right time to support production and operational requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Analyse demand trends, forecasts, and inventory positions to determine replenishment requirements
• Generate and manage purchase orders based on system-driven demand, MOQ constraints, and lead times
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet service and production needs while minimising excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock
• Track and expedite local and imported purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Collaborate closely with Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve forecast accuracy and supply continuity
• Optimise order quantities and purchasing frequency to improve stock turnover and reduce holding and receiving costs
• Maintain accurate item, supplier, and pricing data within ERP or procurement systems
• Produce and analyse reports on stock availability, aged inventory, order fulfilment, and replenishment performance
• Monitor supplier performance, address delivery or quality issues, and support non-conformance resolution processes
• Assist with the drafting and management of supplier agreements in line with procurement policies
• Support project-based timelines and departmental planning initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric is essential; a relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Procurement will be advantageous
• 2-5 years' experience in demand planning, replenishment, inventory management, or supply chain operations
• Strong analytical capability with experience in inventory planning and data analysis
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple SKUs in a fast-paced FMCG environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related analytical tools

Behavioural Competencies

• High attention to detail with strong commercial awareness
• Analytical thinker with a proactive problem-solving/think out the box approach
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Resilient under pressure with the ability to prioritise effectively

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Job Description

• Our client, market leader in the automotive manufacturing sector is looking to hire a Maintenance Supervisor, based close to La Mercy.
• The purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor is to plan, coordinate, and supervise maintenance activities to ensure optimal availability, reliability, and safe operation of plant, equipment, and facilities, while leading the maintenance team to support uninterrupted production and operational efficiency.

Educational Requirement & Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Millwright/Electrical Trade Test
• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering would be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Maintenance Supervisor role within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 standards
• Proficient in generating and interpreting maintenance reports, including downtime, MTTR, MTBF, and equipment availability.
•  Working knowledge of production equipment used in assembly and welding processes
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment, including lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), PPE, and equipment operating licences.
• Ability to identify safety risks, near misses, and 5S gaps and take corrective action.
• Sound understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance systems and breakdown analysis

Job Description:

• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards within the maintenance function.
• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities, including breakdown, preventive, and planned maintenance.
• Ensure maximum equipment uptime and availability to support production targets
• Monitor and manage maintenance team attendance, productivity, and shift performance.
• Allocate and optimise resources, including labour, spares, tools, and contractors
• Ensure correct operation, servicing, and repair of plant, machinery, and production equipment.
• Identify recurring breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules.
• Enforce standard maintenance procedures, safety rules, and quality standards
• Liaise closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality departments to minimise downtime.
• Maintain sound employee relations and discipline in line with labour legislation
• Compile, analyse, and interpret maintenance, breakdown, and performance reports.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and equipment reliability projects

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Job Description

• An industry leader in the packaging/manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Production Manager based in the Roodekop area.  This person will be responsible for leading and optimising production operations within a high-volume injection moulding plant.
• The role focuses on achieving production targets, ensuring product quality, improving efficiencies, and maintaining a safe, disciplined, and high-performance manufacturing environment.

Tasks & responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day production activities within the injection moulding department
• Ensure production plans are executed to meet output, quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and operational teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (OEE, scrap reduction, downtime reduction)
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Collaborate with maintenance, tooling, quality, and planning teams to ensure optimal machine uptime
• Monitor and control labour, material usage, and production costs
• Participate in capital projects, new product introductions, and process optimisation
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and performance standards

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:

• Bsc or Beng Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Mechatronics Degree
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience managing a manufacturing site
• Proven experience managing large production teams in a high-volume, shift-based operation
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes, tooling, materials, and cycle optimisation
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

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Job Description

• A Mining house based in the Northern Cape region is looking for an experienced Occupational Hygiene Practitioner

Duties:

• Anticipate, recognise and evaluate and control stressors related to work environment thereby meeting various legal obligations, ensuring a healthly workforce thus preventing possible future claims

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Health
• Intermediate Certificate: Mine Environmental Control or Technologist Level: Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene
• Minimum of three (3) years operational Occupational Hygiene Practitioner experience