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• A growing organisation within the food and beverage industry is looking for driven and ambitious Sales Representatives to join its team in Pretoria. This is an outbound sales role focused on generating new business, developing customer relationships, and growing market share. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, results-driven, coachable, and eager to learn, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Valid driver's license
• Own reliable vehicle for commuting to and from work purposes
• Minimum 2 years sales experience advantageous
• Ability to generate own leads and source new business opportunities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Presentable and professional
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective time management and route planning skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own schedule
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and public holidays when required for promotional events
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Coachable and eager to learn
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Reliable, and trustworthy
• Positive attitude with a willingness to develop and grow
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling
• Identify and develop new customer relationships within the assigned territory
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers
• Schedule and attend client meetings and sales presentations
• Manage and plan daily and weekly sales routes effectively
• Achieve sales targets and maximise commission-earning opportunities
• Conduct regular customer visits and follow-ups
• Source and manage leads independently
• Handle all sales-related administration accurately and timeously
• Update customer records, spreadsheets, databases, and sales reports
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and sales activities
• Assist with promotional events, product launches, and marketing initiatives when required
• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
• Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for business growth
• Represent the company professionally at all times
• Contribute to the continued growth and expansion of the business
• Demonstrate long-term commitment and potential for future career advancement within the organisation
   

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• A growing organisation within the food and beverage industry is looking for driven and ambitious Sales Representatives to join its team in Cornubia. This is an outbound sales role focused on generating new business, developing customer relationships, and growing market share. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, results-driven, coachable, and eager to learn, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Valid driver's license
• Own reliable vehicle for commuting to and from work
• Minimum 2 years sales experience advantageous
• Ability to generate own leads and source new business opportunities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Presentable and professional
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective time management and route planning skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own schedule
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and public holidays when required for promotional events
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Coachable and eager to learn
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Reliable, and trustworthy
• Positive attitude with a willingness to develop and grow
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling
• Identify and develop new customer relationships within the assigned territory
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers
• Schedule and attend client meetings and sales presentations
• Manage and plan daily and weekly sales routes effectively
• Achieve sales targets and maximise commission-earning opportunities
• Conduct regular customer visits and follow-ups
• Source and manage leads independently
• Handle all sales-related administration accurately and timeously
• Update customer records, spreadsheets, databases, and sales reports
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and sales activities
• Assist with promotional events, product launches, and marketing initiatives when required
• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
• Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for business growth
• Represent the company professionally at all times
• Contribute to the continued growth and expansion of the business
• Demonstrate long-term commitment and potential for future career advancement within the organisation

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• Seeking an experienced Technical Buyer to source engineering materials, components, consumables and services for a manufacturing and engineering environment.
• This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on placing accurate orders, following up with suppliers and ensuring materials arrive when needed. The successful candidate must understand technical requirements, negotiate competitive pricing and actively manage outstanding orders to support production and project deadlines.
• The role offers a stable working environment, a supportive team and a guaranteed 13th cheque.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or Certificate in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ procurement or technical buying experience within an engineering, manufacturing, industrial, mining or refurbishment environment.
• Experience sourcing technical components, engineering materials, consumables and services.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and bills of materials.
• Proven experience placing purchase orders, following up with suppliers and expediting outstanding deliveries.
• Familiarity with ERP procurement systems.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience comparing quotations, negotiating prices and evaluating supplier quality and delivery commitments.
• An established network of relevant local suppliers.
• Strong planning, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Source technically suitable materials, components, equipment, consumables and services, primarily from local suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations based on price, quality, specifications and delivery times.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and suitable delivery arrangements.
• Create accurate purchase orders and place orders in time to meet operational requirements.
• Actively follow up on outstanding orders, including orders placed by other buyers.
• Confirm supplier delivery dates, monitor commitments and expedite urgent requirements.
• Identify potential delays early and communicate their impact to Procurement, Production and other relevant teams.
• Resolve supplier delays, incorrect deliveries, shortages and procurement-related queries.
• Maintain existing supplier relationships and identify alternative suppliers when required.
• Work with Engineering and Production to clarify technical requirements and confirm suitable products.
• Support stock replenishment and identify critical material shortages or long lead-time items.
• Coordinate with Quality on supplier non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate ERP records, supplier information and procurement documentation.
• Support cost savings, supplier performance improvements and better on-time delivery.
   

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• An established manufacturer of engineered pipe coupling and jointing solutions requires an experienced Production Planner to coordinate production activities, customer orders, material availability and delivery schedules within a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will maintain accurate production trackers, monitor order progress, provide reliable lead times and work closely with Production, Sales and Supply Chain to ensure that customer orders are completed accurately and on schedule. The position requires regular production-floor involvement, strong reporting abilities and a proactive approach to resolving delays and material-related challenges.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• A relevant post-matric qualification in Production Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain or a related field would be advantageous.
• Minimum of five years’ working experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous hands-on experience in production planning, scheduling or production coordination.
• Experience compiling and maintaining production trackers, schedules and priority lists.
• Ability to interpret sales orders, back-order reports, order confirmations and production requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing lead times, production capacity, material availability and order deadlines.
• Experience coordinating with Production, Sales and Supply Chain departments.
• Strong computer literacy, including spreadsheets and production tracking or planning systems.
• Strong numerical, analytical and administrative abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong planning, organisational and follow-up skills.
• Able to work accurately under pressure and manage changing production priorities.
• Proactive and willing to maintain a visible presence on the production floor.
• Familiarity with 5S activities and continuous-improvement practices would be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile and update the production tracker daily according to customer, sales order number and product.
• Monitor and use back-order reports to identify outstanding orders and production priorities.
• Print and distribute the production tracker to the relevant team leaders.
• Print and distribute order confirmations to Production.
• Issue amended order confirmations when customers make changes to their orders.
• Inform team leaders of new sales orders, amended requirements and priority orders.
• Provide accurate production lead times and due dates for new customer orders.
• Monitor the progress of customer orders and follow up consistently to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain regular visibility on the production floor to verify progress and identify potential delays.
• Prepare and manage production-related documentation, including cutting lists and priority lists.
• Coordinate material requirements with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Resolve material-related challenges, including late, unavailable or incorrect raw materials.
• Liaise daily with Production, Sales and Supply Chain employees regarding orders, priorities and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate and participate in daily production meetings with team leaders, the Managing Director and the Supply Chain Manager.
• Present production updates and provide Sales with accurate feedback on customer orders.
• Attend daily VDM meetings and provide concise production updates to management and the wider team.
• Update monthly work-centre hours and employee hours.
• Update the month-end productivity dashboard for operational meetings.
• Support the effective allocation and utilisation of employees across different workstations.
• Participate in and assist with 5S activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of production-planning strategies, processes and systems.
• Compile employee gate passes when required.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports and communication throughout the planning process.

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• An established compliance services organisation requires a Junior Supplier Compliance Administrator to provide administrative support throughout the B-BBEE supplier-management process. The position involves engaging suppliers, collecting valid B-BBEE certificates and affidavits, conducting basic compliance checks, and capturing verified information on internal digital document-management systems. The successful candidate must be accurate, organised and comfortable managing repetitive, high-volume tasks independently within a remote working environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
• 1–2 years’ experience in administration, data capturing, supplier compliance, procurement support or document control
• Basic understanding of B-BBEE documentation, including EME affidavits, QSE affidavits and verification certificates, would be advantageous
• Experience conducting outbound calls and communicating with suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Stable fibre internet connection and a suitable, quiet home workspace
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and information integrity
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and remain productive without direct supervision
• Able to follow structured compliance processes and meet daily productivity targets
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge of B-BBEE requirements
• Patient, reliable and self-disciplined approach to repetitive and high-volume work
• Able to explain documentation requirements clearly and professionally
• Strong ownership of assigned tasks and follow-ups

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contact suppliers telephonically and by email to request updated B-BBEE certificates or affidavits
• Source missing or outdated supplier contact information where required
• Perform basic supplier entity checks using CIPC and SARS VAT verification tools
• Review documentation for completeness, validity, expiry dates and alignment with applicable B-BBEE requirements
• Identify incomplete, expired, invalid or inconsistent documentation
• Follow up with suppliers regarding outstanding or incorrect information
• Capture verified supplier information accurately on internal systems
• Upload certificates, affidavits and supporting documents to the internal B-BBEE certificate repository
• Maintain complete, accurate and traceable digital supplier records
• Communicate professionally with suppliers across different organisational levels
• Escalate complex, questionable or non-compliant documentation to senior team members
• Maintain productivity, accuracy and an organised workflow while working remotely
• Ensure supplier documentation remains current and ready for compliance reviews or audits

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• An established civil engineering and construction organisation specialising in earthworks and infrastructure development for the petroleum industry, including fuel pump, storage tank and forecourt installations, requires an organised Job Card and Safety Administrator. The successful candidate will issue and coordinate job cards for technical teams, keep clients informed of site findings and work progress, complete job costing, close finalised job cards, update safety statistics, and compile and maintain safety files within a highly regulated and safety-conscious working environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in an administrative, service coordination or job card administration role.
• Experience working with job cards, work orders or service documentation would be advantageous.
• Experience within a technical services, construction, engineering, installation or maintenance environment would be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to occupational health and safety administration would be highly advantageous.
• Understanding of job costing, quotations, invoicing support or related financial administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and administrative systems.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and confident when communicating with clients.
• Strong organisational, planning and follow-up abilities.
• Able to manage multiple job cards and deadlines simultaneously.
• Able to maintain accurate records and confidential documentation.
• Willing and able to learn the company’s internal systems and procedures.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work with limited supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue job cards to the relevant employees or technical teams each morning.
• Capture and maintain accurate job card information on the company’s systems.
• Monitor the progress and status of open job cards.
• Obtain findings, updates and supporting information from the relevant teams.
• Keep clients informed of job findings, progress and outstanding requirements.
• Prepare clear reports and updates for clients.
• Follow up on incomplete information and outstanding job cards.
• Accurately calculate and capture job-related costs.
• Assist with quotations, costing and supporting documentation where required.
• Close completed job cards once all information and costs have been verified.
• Maintain organised electronic and manual job card records.
• Update and maintain workplace safety statistics.
• Compile, update and maintain safety files and supporting documentation.
• Ensure safety records remain accurate, current and readily available.
• Assist with general administrative duties and operational reporting.
• Communicate proactively with management, employees, technical teams and clients.
• Ensure all administrative tasks are completed accurately and within the required deadlines
   

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• An established supplier and distributor of premium oils, lubricants, greases and related products requires an experienced External Sales Representative to manage and expand its customer base across multiple commercial and industrial sectors. Representing leading product ranges, including Shell and Valvoline, the successful candidate will sell into industries such as agriculture, mining, manufacturing, transport, construction and power engineering. The position combines new business development with account management and requires a technically knowledgeable, self-driven sales professional who can spend the majority of each working day visiting customers throughout Gauteng.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Willing and able to travel daily throughout Gauteng, particularly between Alberton, Pretoria and East Gauteng
• Able to attend sales meetings at the Vereeniging office approximately every two weeks
• At least two years’ external sales experience
• Direct sales experience within the oil, lubricant or grease industry is essential
• Sound technical knowledge of lubricant and grease products and their applications
• Experience selling into one or more relevant sectors, such as agriculture, mining, industrial, manufacturing, transport, construction or power engineering
• Existing customer relationships or industry networks would be advantageous
• Proven ability to secure new business and grow an existing customer portfolio
• Strong hunter-sales mentality supported by solid account-management skills
• Ability to conduct technical product presentations and provide application-based guidance
• Highly self-motivated and able to operate independently without micromanagement
• Strong selling, negotiation and commercial decision-making skills
• Excellent relationship-management and stakeholder-engagement abilities
• Strong planning, route-management and organisational skills
• Computer literate and comfortable using a company-provided cellphone and tablet
• Good analytical, reporting and problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Career stability and a genuine interest in long-term employment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop an allocated customer portfolio across multiple commercial and industrial sectors
• Identify and secure new business within agriculture, mining, manufacturing, transport, construction, power engineering and other lubricant-consuming industries
• Conduct regular face-to-face customer visits throughout the allocated Gauteng territory
• Develop effective sales routes, calling cycles and appointment schedules
• Promote and sell Shell, Valvoline and other represented oils, lubricants, greases and related products
• Assess customer operations and recommend products suited to specific machinery, equipment or vehicle applications
• Provide professional technical presentations, product advice and application guidance
• Grow existing accounts by identifying additional products, applications and sales opportunities
• Achieve agreed sales, gross-profit and market-penetration targets
• Maintain regular contact with customers and drive repeat business
• Communicate pricing, promotions, focus products, stock availability, packaging and product updates
• Identify customers with declining or low sales and implement appropriate recovery plans
• Negotiate commercially sound agreements and maximise profitable sales opportunities
• Monitor service delivery and coordinate the resolution of customer queries or complaints
• Investigate customer problems, develop solutions and provide accurate reports and recommendations
• Identify suitable promotional and advertising opportunities within the sales territory
• Maintain accurate customer, sales, visit, quotation and pipeline records
• Provide continuous sales feedback and reports to management
• Build productive relationships with customers, suppliers, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Work closely with Marketing, Operations and Finance to support customer service and sustainable sales growth
• Maintain company-issued equipment and assets in accordance with company policy

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• An established supplier and distributor of premium oils, lubricants, greases and related products requires an experienced External Sales Representative to grow its retail customer base across Gauteng. Representing leading product ranges, including Shell and Valvoline, the successful candidate will sell directly to large and independent spares shops, manage an allocated customer base and secure new business through structured, face-to-face customer visits. This is a field-based position suited to a driven sales professional who understands automotive lubricant applications and enjoys being on the road.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Willing and able to travel throughout the allocated Gauteng territory daily
• Able to attend sales meetings at the Vereeniging office approximately every two weeks
• At least two years’ external sales experience
• Direct experience selling to spares shops is essential
• Experience selling automotive oils, lubricants, vehicle parts or closely related products to spares shops
• Sound knowledge of automotive lubricants, greases and their applications
• Established understanding of the vehicle and transport aftermarket
• Proven ability to develop new business while managing and growing existing accounts
• Strong hunter-sales mentality with effective account-management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently without micromanagement
• Strong selling, negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills
• Good planning, route-management and organisational abilities
• Computer literate and comfortable using a company-provided cellphone and tablet for reporting and administration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commercially aware, analytical and attentive to detail
• Career stability and a genuine interest in long-term employment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow an allocated portfolio of large and independent spares shops
• Develop new business by identifying and approaching prospective spares-shop customers
• Conduct scheduled face-to-face customer visits across the East Rand, West Rand and other allocated Gauteng areas
• Maintain an efficient sales route, calling cycle and appointment schedule
• Promote and sell Shell, Valvoline and other represented oils, lubricants and related products
• Provide customers with accurate product information and application guidance
• Identify opportunities to increase product listings, order volumes and market penetration
• Achieve agreed sales, gross-profit and new-business targets
• Maintain regular contact with existing customers and encourage repeat orders
• Discuss promotions, focus products, pricing, stock availability, packaging and new product opportunities with customers
• Identify customers with declining or low sales and implement corrective sales activity
• Negotiate commercially sound agreements and close profitable sales
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, recommending solutions and providing accurate feedback
• Develop suitable promotional and advertising opportunities that deliver an acceptable return on investment
• Maintain accurate customer, sales, visit and pipeline information
• Provide regular sales reports and feedback to management
• Work closely with Marketing, Operations and Finance to support customer service and sales growth
• Maintain all company-issued equipment and assets in accordance with company policy