Fresh Jobs at Sheldon Recruitment

• We are seeking a Diesel Mechanic for a permanent role based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:  

• Trade Tested as a Diesel Mechanic would be an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience within workshop environment with a strong technical background and experience working on construction and agricultural machinery.
• Experience on large mechanical vehicles and equipment.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license.
• Must be willing to work as per operational requirements of the Company, which includes overtime, standby and week-end duties.
• Pro-active individual who responds promptly to maintenance matters and addresses it efficiently.
• Good analytical & problem-solving skills to identify and analyze faults and then differentiate elements to solve problems in a time, cost and quality efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate in Xhosa would be an added advantage.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Repairs to and servicing of vehicles and mechanical plant belonging to the Company.
• Completes stores requisitions for parts when necessary and draws only these from stores, ensuring that requested parts for the job are used and no additional stock held on hand in the workshop.
• Receives Job Cards from the Manager, attends to the work indicated, and enters details of work completed on the job card.
• Ensure that all repairs, services and other work carried out are done completely and correctly the first time.
• Accept responsibility for the morale, well-being, motivation and training of subordinates.
• Observes and implements the practices of good safety standards and housekeeping in the workshop area.
• Incumbents to have an adequate supply of tools to perform their work properly.
• Only specialized tools are provided by the company.
• Carry out both gas and electric welding when required to do so.
• Carry out repairs to machinery in the plantation as well as in the workshop.
• Ensures that the company allocated vehicle is kept clean and driven with care, in line with company standards,
• Ensures that he maintains up-to-date knowledge of his trade and machines used by the company.
• Ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to.
   

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• We are seeking a Service Technician for a permanent role, based in Cape Town, Western Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria

• Grade 12 with a technical qualification (Electrical).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Electrical field.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
• Experience in the installation and maintenance of laundry dosing equipment will be advantageous.
• Experience in the programming of laundry machines will be advantageous.
• Experience in the installation of dish machine and chemical dosing units will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the maintenance and repairs of industrial dish-machines will be advantageous.
• Ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members.
• A keen eye for detail and desire to troubleshoot / probe further into data.

COMPUTER LITERACY:

• Intermediate knowledge in the MS Office package (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Intermediate knowledge of virtual programmes (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, etc.).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Presentable with excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Excellent coordinating skills / Ability to produce accurate results within prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to work independently but also as a team player / Be able to cope well under pressure.
• Methodical, systematic and analytical minded.
• Positive, self-motivated and confident approach to work and colleagues.
• Emotional maturity and professional integrity / Attention to detail
• Honest and reliable.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Business Development:

• Maintain brand reputation and ethos of business in a professional manner.
• Call on an average of ten clients per day.
• Ensure weekly call report is completed and submitted to the Sales Manager.
• A client call planner must be completed and repeated in a 4-to-6-week cycle.
• Follow the tech calendar provided that will plan installations, maintenance and breakdown calls.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Complete written service reports for clients that require them. Ensure reports are discussed with relevant persons and ensure a copy is submitted to the Sales Manager.
• Ensure staff training is carried out for all clients. Ensure all administration functions are closed out once training is offered (e.g. Training Registers, Training Certificates, etc.).
• Build a relationship with all key people within the client portfolio. (e.g. Buyer, General Manager, Chef, Contract or Area Manager, etc.).
• Always provide prompt service and assistance.
• Assist with deliveries to customers in unforeseen circumstances.
• Attend to customer needs concerning the best suited products and their efficient use.
• Carry out technical installations, programming, repairs and maintenance of electronic chemical dosing equipment on commercial laundry machines, commercial dishwasher, glass washers and crate washers.
• Installation of soap dispensers, chemical dosing systems and other Company related offerings for kitchen, laundry, food processing and housekeeping divisions.
• Demonstrate the company’s consultative sales approach; leverage hands-on service to enhance our total value to the customer.
• Provide emergency service coverage after hours to appreciative customers.
• Build relationships by providing customers with innovative products, sales demos, regular service and ongoing training.
• Learn customers’ operations and devise unique solutions as their expert on advanced cleaning and sanitation processes.

Communication and Feedback:

• Attend and participate in all sales meetings.
• Communicate on new opposition products, special account developments and any other relevant information gathered through field activities to provide feedback to Sales Manager.
• Submit a weekly sales/technical report to Sales Manager.
• Adhere to Company Data and Communication Policies.
• Use prescribed templates where available & comply with deadlines where set/required.

Administration Services:

• Provide updated client contact information.
• Manage product merchandizing in the market and exercise and maintain brand image control, i.e. stickers, wall charts, etc.
• Ensure HSE standards (as relating to our product supply) are maintained on client sites.
• Perform Stock Management and stock taking on a regular basis where required to do so.

Self-Development:

• To continuously broaden your product knowledge in chemicals, dosing equipment and cleaning systems.
• Strive continually to keep abreast of changes in the industry.
• Attend all training courses as provided by the company from time to time.
• Work on improving your selling skills through self-study. 

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• We are seeking an On-Site Service Technician for a permanent vacancy based in Cape Town, Western Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 / Matric, or equivalent; 1 – 3 Years’ Electrical experience
• 1 – 3 Years’ Maintenance experience – use of power tools
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer Literacy: Intermediate knowledge of MS Office; Intermediate knowledge of virtual programs (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, etc.)
• Presentable with excellent communication and coordinating skills; Ability to produce accurate results within prescribed deadlines
• Ability to work independently, but also able to roll-up sleeves and work with a team
• Be able to cope well under pressure; methodical, systematic and analytical minded
• Positive, self-motivated and confident approach to work and colleagues; emotional maturity
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills; attention to detail; honest and reliable

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Chemical Stock Room:

• Ensure chemical storage areas are always neat and tidy; Pack stock in relevant / allocated areas
• Ensure proper stock rotation and storage of detergents; Keep a record of all stock received
• Return all empty containers and keep a record; Record detergents issued to departments – i.e. Stock Tanks, Spotting Room, Guest Laundry, Garments & Hospitality
• Weekly stock count – recorded and submitted to Management

In Plant Chemicals - Mixing Tanks, 200lt and 25lt Drums:

• Daily check – ensure chemical mixing tanks and chemical dosing pumps are in good working order. Report any abnormalities and repair if possible
• Check and ensure chemical stock tanks have sufficient stock to supply the plant – mix stock solution and transfer to holding tank
• Check all 25lt and 200lt drum levels and replace where necessary
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are always followed
• Ensure Health & Safety practices are always followed – wear PPE where applicable
• Wash and clean chemical mixing tanks at least once a week
• Chemical dosing equipment to be wiped down and cleaned every week
• Confirm Alkalinity of Stock Solution after every mix and record the result in file
• Check all feed and delivery chemical lines on a regular basis for leaks / wear and tear

Chemical Flow Rates & Alkalinities:

• Chemical diaphragm pumps – flow rates must be checked monthly and recorded. Any deviation from the required flow rate must be reported immediately
• Chemical Peristaltic Pumps – flow rates must be done monthly and recorded. Replace worn tubes as and when needed
• Incoming Recycled Water – PH and alkalinity readings to be done 3 x times daily – and recorded
• Daily Alkalinity Checks CBW’s – Alkalinities need to be done daily on both the Garment and Hospitality CBW’s and recorded. Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported immediately.
• Weekly Alkalinity checks and recording and deviations reported
• Guest Laundry / Smaller Washer Extractors – Flow Rates and Alkalinities need to be checked and recorded monthly. Replace worn tubes on an as and when needed basis

General:

• Daily / continuous observation of general quality of the washed linen / garments in the plant. Report any abnormalities immediately
• Check that machine operators are using the correct wash programs for the classifications processed
• Regular Reflectometer Readings on linen – to be done and recorded
• As we are a supplier to the customer – respect, honesty and dedication must be always displayed to the customer and General staff

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• We are seeking a Supervisor / Manager (Retail Industry) for a permanent role, based in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with 2+ years retail supervisory experience – ideally in an animal / vet-based environment
• Proficiency in MS Office and stock control
• Good customer service ability and communication skills
• Proven ability to meet sales targets and able to manage a small staff complement
• Must be an animal lover

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Generate retail sales
• Overall responsibility for the business meeting retail sales targets
• Assist in meeting turnover targets
• Effective stock management of all retail stock: ensuring effective stock control and stock rotation, neat and attractive merchandising of stock, ordering of merchandise to maintain optimum stock levels,
• Expiry date management of products
• Ensuring profitability of the business through correct pricing of merchandise, strategic purchasing and effective control of expenses.
• Creating in-house promotions, as well as implementing promotions initiated by suppliers
• Interacting with sales representatives of suppliers, evaluating new stock lines to introduce in the shop
• Sourcing of potential new suppliers
• Promoting retail sales to clients, especially for collection/delivery clients
• Providing accurate advice on general pet health, wellness and dietary choices to pet owners
• Appropriate recommendation and sales of accessories, toys and OTC products for the client’s pets

Staff management

• Ensuring that all sales staff, are made aware of new product lines being introduced as well as their nutritional value and receive information and usage instructions for these products
• Managing the merchandiser & cleaner, and part-time retail staff

General Administration

• Ensuring order, neatness and cleanliness of reception desk, storeroom, shop area, merchandise and displays
• Responsible for ensuring availability of required front office stationery and for ensuring that there is adequate change available for the cash float
• Ensuring the accuracy of the previous day’s cash up and petty cash records
• Responsible for dealing with the merchant helpdesk if there are problems with the card machines
• Ensuring that all administration linked to the position is completed timeously and accurately
• Completion of various product training course provided by suppliers or as instructed by the employer
• Doing month end reports every month on the date of the 15th
• Compiling and submitting supplier payments (check if stock processed is stock invoiced, before submitting for payment)