Available Jobs at Pollock & Associates

• Hybrid: 2–3 days in office per week. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior NetApp Engineer to lead enterprise-grade storage infrastructure initiatives. This hybrid role requires strong technical leadership, deep expertise in NetApp ONTAP, and a passion for mentoring and driving performance.

Experience Required:

• 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in NetApp ONTAP environments within large enterprise settings.
• Strong background in block and file-based storage protocols (SMB, NFS, CIFS).
• 8–10 years in storage and backup environments (preferred).

Certifications & Technical Skills:

• NetApp Certified Data Administrator ONTAP (NCDA) is essential.
• Additional NetApp certifications: NCSE, NCIE, NAHSE.
• Veritas InfoScale (Availability & Storage), Veritas NetBackup, Linux/Unix.
• SAN certifications across vendors (preferred).
• DELL EMC storage experience will also be considered favourably.
• Minimum NQF 4 qualifications; NQF 5 or higher preferred.
• NetApp certifications: NCDA, NCSE, NCIE, NAHSE (essential).
• Competency in Veritas InfoScale (Availability & Storage), NetBackup, and Linux/Unix.
• SAN certifications across vendors (preferred).
• Minimum NQF 4 qualifications; NQF 5 or higher preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise SAN/NAS storage environments.
• Manage escalations and advanced troubleshooting across NetApp ONTAP platforms.
• Configure and maintain storage controllers, Fibre Channel networks, and disk arrays.
• Optimise storage performance across SMB, NFS, and CIFS protocols.
• Mentor mid-level engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.
• Support strategic decisions on enterprise storage and backup architecture.

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• We are seeking a technically strong and commercially astute Sales Engineer to drive solution adoption and revenue growth by bridging the gap between technology and business needs.
• This role focuses on designing and implementing portals and storage-driven solutions, while engaging with customers to demonstrate value, manage proofs of concept, and identify opportunities for upselling and expansion.
• Acting as the technical backbone of the sales process, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, customers, and vendors to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with client requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in presales, sales engineering, or solutions consulting.
• Strong knowledge of SaaS, storage solutions, and back-end system design.
• Hands-on experience with building or supporting portals and integrations.
• Experience in customer engagement, PoCs, and vendor collaboration.
• Minimum NQF 4 (Matric); NQF 5 or higher advantageous.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license and reliable transport.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business discussions.
• Strong problem-solving, solution-design, and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work across teams and with external partners.
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support portals, storage, and back-end solutions aligned to customer needs.
• Deliver product demos, manage PoCs, and prepare technical documentation.
• Engage with customers to ensure successful onboarding and solution adoption.
• Identify and drive upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, product, support, and vendors for seamless delivery.

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• A senior Warehouse Manager is required to lead and control high-volume FMCG warehouse operations, ensuring accuracy, productivity, cost control, and full compliance with operational standards. This role carries end-to-end accountability for inbound, storage, picking, dispatch, stock integrity, staff performance, and warehouse revenue streams.
• You will manage all warehouse activities, including receiving, GRV processes, stock movements, picking, checking, cage allocation, pallet control, expiry management, stocktakes, and deviation reporting. Strong command of WMS data, productivity statistics, cost-per-case analysis, and KPI reporting is essential to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• You will lead large teams, manage daily wage control, overtime, casual labour, and performance benchmarks, while enforcing best-practice procedures across housekeeping, health and safety, LEAN disciplines, and SOP compliance. The role also includes oversight of reverse logistics, client billing schedules, asset control, waste management, security protocols, and monthly cost reviews.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (tertiary warehousing qualification advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years’ warehouse management experience within FMCG
• Strong WMS, reporting, and analytical capability
• Proven leadership in high-pressure, high-volume environments
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Willingness to work extended hours

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• A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a sharp, resilient Logistics Supervisor to strengthen national distribution operations, with a primary focus on the Johannesburg hub and close operational interaction with the Cape Town warehouse.
• This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, warehousing, and third-party logistics. Success depends on the ability to work confidently with external service providers and internal stakeholders, and to maintain service levels, data accuracy, and process discipline, while building strong operational relationships.
• Reporting to the National Logistics Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to the Cape Regional Manager, you will support depot performance, standardise administrative processes, analyse logistics data, and resolve operational issues decisively. The environment is fast-paced and demanding, requiring someone who can manage conflict professionally, hold their ground when needed, and translate data into actionable operations.
• This opportunity is well-suited to a high-potential logistics professional or a top-performing graduate who combines analytical strength with real-world execution.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with a relevant tertiary qualification preferred (Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport, Economics; Honours/Masters highly advantageous)
• 2–3 years’ experience in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, or manufacturing operations (strong graduates with practical capability will be considered)
• Advanced Excel skills with proven ability to analyse, manipulate, and present data
• Experience working with third-party service providers and internal operational teams
• Strong communication, conflict-management, and stakeholder-engagement capability
• Ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and drive solutions through to completion

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• A senior Contracts Manager is required to take full accountability for large-scale industrial services operations within a major mining environment in the Rustenburg region. This role carries responsibility for operational delivery, safety performance, cost control, and client engagement across multiple active sites and workstreams.
• You will manage complex site-based operations, leading management teams and a sizeable workforce to ensure contracted services are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget, while meeting stringent mine standards and SHEQ requirements.
• Reporting into senior leadership, this role serves as the primary operational and commercial interface with the mine. It plays a key role in identifying opportunities to expand scope within the operation.
• This role will appeal to a senior operational leader with strong mining credibility, disciplined execution skills, and the confidence to operate at the senior client and site-management level.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (advantageous)
• SACPCMP registration and safety qualifications, such as SAMTRAC or NEBOSH (advantageous)
• 5–7 years’ experience managing industrial or site-based operations within a mining or heavy industrial environment
• Experience in scaffolding, lagging and cladding is essential.
• Proven capability in leading large, multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites
• Strong working knowledge of Mine Health & Safety Act, OHS legislation, and mine-specific standards
• Solid commercial acumen, planning capability, and operational reporting experience
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to work extended hours when operationally required

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• If you live and breathe media, thrive in high-pressure environments, and have a genuine passion for sport, this is your opportunity to play at the top of your game.
• A leading group with a powerful, multi-channel media footprint spanning digital platforms, social, retail environments, broadcast, print, outdoor and direct communication is seeking an experienced Media and Sponsorship Executive to manage and grow high-value partner relationships. The group works with established blue-chip brands across automotive, media and related sectors, delivering integrated campaigns with measurable impact.
• Reporting to the Executive Director: Media, you will be accountable for ensuring sponsorship and media partners achieve their contracted return on investment. This is a senior, client-facing role requiring commercial sharpness, resilience, and confidence engaging at the boardroom level.
• You will conceive, develop and execute integrated media and sponsorship campaigns, manage delivery across multiple platforms, and provide detailed performance reporting covering reach, engagement and growth. A strong commercial mindset, analytical ability and storytelling skill are essential.
• This role suits a driven media professional who wants responsibility, visibility and the chance to deliver campaigns that truly perform.

Requirements include:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sponsorship, media or key account management
• Proven client relationship and campaign delivery experience
• Strong writing, presentation, reporting and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends
• A genuine interest in sport

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• This role suits a proactive coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment and takes ownership of communication and execution.
• A highly organised Sales & Marketing Coordinator is required to support commercial performance through structured sales administration, coordinated marketing activity, and clear internal and external communication. This role sits at the centre of sales enablement, brand communication, and campaign execution, ensuring alignment between sales teams, marketing management, and regional stakeholders.
• You will support the sales function with proposals, quotations, presentations, CRM management, and customer follow-ups, while coordinating marketing campaigns across digital, print, events, and promotions. A strong focus is placed on marketing communication, showing initiative in managing social media platforms, website content, newsletters, press releases, and brand consistency.
• The role also includes preparing sales and marketing performance reports, managing sponsorship agreements, coordinating trade shows and exhibitions, tracking marketing spend and ROI, and conducting market and competitor research to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 2–4 years’ experience in a similar sales and marketing coordination role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems
• Experience with digital marketing tools and social media management
• Strong organisational, project management, and multitasking capability
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and deadline-driven

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• Our client is seeking an experienced Talent Manager to lead the full talent lifecycle across retail operations. From attraction and acquisition to development, succession planning, retention and engagement.
• Reporting into senior leadership, this role will act as a strategic partner to operations, ensuring the right people are in the right roles to deliver business performance while embedding company values and culture.
• This is a fast-paced, multi-site environment that requires agility, adaptability, and authentic leadership. Travel between regions may be required.

Due to our clients’ Equity Plan, preference will be given to Equity Candidates.

• You will drive recruitment strategies, build strong talent pipelines, and implement robust assessment processes. You will lead learning and development initiatives, oversee performance management, and design succession frameworks that build bench strength and future leadership capability.
• HR Generalist or HR BP functions and not solely Talent Acquisition
• Critical to the role is using talent insights and analytics to inform decisions, strengthen employee engagement, and align people strategies with commercial outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• Post-graduate qualification advantageous (Industrial/Clinical Psychology preferred).
• 5–7 years’ experience in talent management, L&D or HR business partnering, ideally in multi-site retail/QSR environments.
• Proven success in attraction, development, retention and succession planning.
• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in HR/talent systems, analytics and reporting.

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• Step into a rewarding sales career with a market-leading provider of office automation solutions. We are seeking a driven Senior Sales Executive who excels at building strong client relationships and closing high-impact deals.
• This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking team, represent cutting-edge technology, and make a real difference to businesses across KwaZulu-Natal.
• You’ll have the autonomy to grow your portfolio, the backing of an established brand, and the opportunity to earn excellent rewards for outstanding performance.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Grade 12 qualification
• 1–3 years of proven success in office automation sales
• Strong understanding of the sales process and consultative selling
• History of consistently achieving or exceeding targets

Other Skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Positive, self-starting attitude with a high level of resilience
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence

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• Join a leading beauty brand, where your passion for sales and skin science will meet real career momentum. This role is ideal for an experienced sales professional with a strong background in skincare who thrives on delivering results and building meaningful client relationships.
• You will manage a portfolio of stockists, develop new business, and contribute to sales growth in the Western Cape region. A self-motivated, consultative, and solutions-oriented approach is essential for success.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric essential
• Diploma in Somatology or a qualified Skincare Therapist is advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle – essential
• 3–5 years’ experience in the skincare industry
• Minimum 3 years’ sales experience (B2B preferred)

Skills & Knowledge

• In-depth skincare knowledge and understanding of relevant regulatory issues
• Excellent negotiation and consultative selling skills
• Strong customer service ethic and relationship-building ability
• Able to work independently, adapt quickly, and perform under pressure
• Confident communicator with accurate admin and reporting skills

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• A position has become available in the Sales Division. The role focuses on delivering technical expertise and equipment support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient solutions for customers.
• By fostering continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration, you will contribute directly to customer satisfaction and long-term business growth. This is a challenging career with excellent growth opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• National Diploma/Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Metallurgy, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–3 years’ experience in key markets relevant to chemical feed systems.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, control monitors, materials of construction, and compatibility of materials.
• Experience leading HAZOP studies.
• Physically fit, willing to travel extensively, and able to work independently at demanding industrial plants.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Valid driver’s licence, proficiency in MS Office, and understanding of business systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Subject Matter Expert, providing technical resources to support the company.
• Deliver equipment design, standardisation, and governance in line with global standards.
• Conduct HAZOP studies, and facilitate asset and equipment management.
• Build trusted customer relationships to improve project and operational performance.
• Support management with continuous improvement and project implementation initiatives.

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• A one-year fixed-term opportunity is available for a Technical Sales Representative within the Paper Division. You will support sales activities by applying technical expertise to customer processes while ensuring safe, effective, and reliable chemical applications that enhance customer operations.

Qualifications:

• Degree or National Diploma in Pulp and Paper, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Chemical Engineering (essential).

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 6 months’ relevant technical sales experience
• Preferably in the Paper industry is an advantage.
• Advanced technical report writing and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all organisational levels.
• Strong organisational skills with a disciplined, structured work ethic.
• Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office, and comfortable working with business systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply chemicals accurately in pulping, bleaching, boiler water, cooling water, and other process systems.
• Conduct laboratory and on-site chemical evaluations, interpreting data to optimise performance.
• Ensure continuity of chemical supply, including delivery coordination and housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to customer compliance standards, ensuring safe, effective, and reliable plant operations.
• Manage budgets and administration accurately.
• Support and improve SHERQ performance, achieving sales targets while minimising risk.

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• Join a market leader in abrasion resistant solutions for the metal industry, driving commercial strategy across South Africa and key African markets.
• This senior role offers full responsibility for sales, business development, marketing, and customer relationship management, delivering revenue growth, market share expansion, and long-term profitability.
• Responsible for Sales & Marketing for Africa.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering, Business, Metallurgy, or related field
• 10+ years’ commercial leadership in the metal industry (abrasion-resistant components)
• Strong African market knowledge (mining, cement, steel, power, infrastructure)
• Proven success in strategy execution and revenue growth
• Experience in complex contract negotiation within heavy industries
• Solid manufacturing, materials technology, and wear mechanism knowledge
• Advanced MS Office & Google Suite skills
• Willingness to travel locally/internationally; valid passport & driver’s license

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• Our client, a leading South African technology solutions provider, is at the forefront of digital automation, security, and logistics innovation for the mining sector. With a strong presence in enterprise software and data-driven transformation, they are driving the next evolution of mining logistics.
• This senior sales role offers the opportunity to shape growth in one of South Africa’s most critical industries by delivering scalable SaaS, automation, and security solutions that redefine operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ enterprise sales experience in SaaS, logistics software, or security solutions.
• Proven track record selling into mining or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional commercial and negotiation skills.
• Based in Gauteng with availability to travel into Mpumalanga and key mining districts.
• Solid knowledge of automation platforms, logistics technologies, and digital transformation.
• Proficient in CRM platforms and data-driven sales reporting.

Key Deliverables

• Expand market share by selling SaaS and logistics technology into the mining industry.
• Build relationships across all levels of client organisations, from operational managers to C-suite executives.
• Translate operational challenges into compelling business cases and tailored solutions.
• Leverage understanding of supply chain and logistics to unlock client efficiencies.
• Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Manage, retain, and grow accounts within existing client portfolios.
• Operate with energy, drive, and resilience in a competitive sales environment.

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• A dynamic leadership opportunity exists for a seasoned Call Centre Head of Sales to lead, scale, and drive performance across a fast-paced, high-volume outbound sales environment. This role requires a hands-on leader who has successfully managed a sales force of at least 500 seats and understands the nuances of a rapidly growing, non-corporate call centre culture.
• The successful incumbent will develop and execute sales strategies, manage senior sales leadership, and ensure operational excellence to exceed client KPIs and deliver consistent growth.
• Applicants must be FAIS compliant and registered Key Individuals with deep operational sales management experience in high-volume outbound call centres. This is not a role for corporate consultants or theory-based leaders—only proven operational sales leaders who can engage, lead, and scale from the ground up will be considered.
• This is a senior-level, high-impact role with real opportunity to influence and grow

Key Requirements

• Matric and FAIS-compliant; Key Individual registration essential
• 8+ years in sales leadership within a large call centre (500+ seats)
• Proven track record in building and scaling high-performance sales teams
• Strong grasp of sales KPIs: RPC, BI/hr, CI/hr, Sales Ratio, Response Rates
• Deep understanding of call centre sales strategy, compliance, and scripting
• Highly effective leadership, motivational, and performance management skills
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational abilities 
• Ability to operate under pressure and deliver measurable growth 

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• Join a forward-thinking software company driving innovation in the vehicle tracking industry. We’re seeking high-performing Sales Executives to expand market share by identifying, engaging with, and converting business opportunities across South Africa. If you’re a hunter with a strategic mindset and a track record of closing high-value deals, this is your next move. Make your mark in a company where innovation meets opportunity.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in tech, SaaS, or fleet/telematics sectors.
• Proven ability to sell to senior stakeholders and close enterprise-level deals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.
• Proficiency in CRM platforms and MS Office Suite.
• Self-motivation, resilience, and entrepreneurial flair.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive new business development across diverse sectors, engaging decision-makers at all levels, including the C-suite.
• Build and manage a pipeline of high-quality leads and guide them through complex sales cycles.
• Develop and deliver tailored tracking software solutions to meet client-specific operational needs.
• Build long-term client relationships by delivering exceptional service and maintaining account momentum post-sale.
• Meet and exceed ambitious revenue and growth targets through consistent and results-driven sales activity.
• Travel regularly across South Africa to develop new territories and nurture key accounts.