Hot Jobs at The Building Company

Description

• Manage Profitability: To ensure continuity, growth, and profitability of the Store through the management of costs and the maximization of sales turnover and returns. Identifies new business opportunities, take calculated risks; and generate innovative and creative ideas for implementing new business opportunities and maximising sales
• Planning and Budgeting: Together with the Operations Executive and Regional Operations Manager, interpret the business objectives into an Operating Plan for the Store.
• Procurement, stock control and merchandising: To ensure that the inward logistics of the Store run smoothly, products are purchased in line with The Building Company procurement policies and procedures, stock levels are kept at optimal levels and stock losses are controlled.
• Maintain Stock variances: Maintenance of optimal stock levels
• Financial Management: Ensures that the Store budget is compiled in line with the agreed upon operating plans and adhered to. (Ensure that all financial processes are monitored and controlled in line with best practices and company procedures).
• Customer Service: Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with in an effective manner and resolved.  Promotions, advertising, and all public relations must be co-ordinated for the store in order to enhance the Brand's market share in line with all company procedures.
• Accountable for day-to-day operations: Accountability for the day-to-day operations, administration, customer sales and service and overall management and control of the branch employees.
• Operational analysis: Analyses of operational information leading to the diagnosis of problems and/or success areas in the business.  Enhancing all successes and raising and resolving all problem areas with the Operations Management Support Team.
• People Management: Inspire, motivate, guide, develop and manage, and lead employees in order to meet the store's objectives.  Apply all company policies and procedures and best practice principles in order to maintain a harmonious labour environment.
• Legislative compliance and corporate governance: Ensure legal compliance with all legislation relating to the operation of the business and that appropriate action is taken in respect of all legal matters.
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Preferably a commerce bachelor’s degree / or equivalent experience
• Preferably Financial or Management diploma
• 5-10 years retail experience
• Minimum of 3 years in a junior-mid level management position
• Previous industry related experience
• Financial acumen
• Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills
• Merchandising principles
• Preferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act

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Description

• Manage Profitability: To ensure continuity, growth, and profitability of the Store through the management of costs and the maximization of sales turnover and returns. Identifies new business opportunities, take calculated risks; and generate innovative and creative ideas for implementing new business opportunities and maximising sales
• Planning and Budgeting: Together with the Operations Executive and Regional Operations Manager, interpret the business objectives into an Operating Plan for the Store.
• Procurement, stock control and merchandising: To ensure that the inward logistics of the Store run smoothly, products are purchased in line with The Building Company procurement policies and procedures, stock levels are kept at optimal levels and stock losses are controlled.
• Maintain Stock variances: Maintenance of optimal stock levels
• Financial Management: Ensures that the Store budget is compiled in line with the agreed upon operating plans and adhered to. (Ensure that all financial processes are monitored and controlled in line with best practices and company procedures).
• Customer Service: Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with in an effective manner and resolved.  Promotions, advertising, and all public relations must be co-ordinated for the store in order to enhance the Brand's market share in line with all company procedures.
• Accountable for day-to-day operations: Accountability for the day-to-day operations, administration, customer sales and service and overall management and control of the branch employees.
• Operational analysis: Analyses of operational information leading to the diagnosis of problems and/or success areas in the business.  Enhancing all successes and raising and resolving all problem areas with the Operations Management Support Team.
• People Management: Inspire, motivate, guide, develop and manage, and lead employees in order to meet the store's objectives.  Apply all company policies and procedures and best practice principles in order to maintain a harmonious labour environment.
• Legislative compliance and corporate governance: Ensure legal compliance with all legislation relating to the operation of the business and that appropriate action is taken in respect of all legal matters.
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Preferably a commerce bachelor’s degree / or equivalent experience
• Preferably Financial or Management diploma
• 5-10 years retail experience
• Minimum of 3 years in a junior-mid level management position
• Previous industry related experience
• Financial acumen
• Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills
• Merchandising principles
• Preferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act

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Description

• Strong new business development ability (comfortable with cold calling and prospecting)
• Consistent achievement of sales and gross profit targets
• Excellent relationship-building with contractors, developers, and key accounts
• Strong follow-up discipline on quotes, orders, and customer requests
• High level of resilience and persistence in a target-driven environment
• Solid negotiation and closing ability
• Strong field presence with disciplined call cycles and customer visits
• Good understanding of products, applications, and customer requirements
• Strong organisational skills and time management in managing territory
• Professional communication and ability to build trust quickly

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 3+ years’ external sales experience, preferably in building materials, hardware, construction, or related industries
• Valid driver’s license

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Description

1. Performing repair work
2. Lubricates equipment
3. Checking equipment and parts
4. Maintains records of work performed
5. Facilities and equipment maintenance
6. To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

1. Grade 12
2. Must be in possession of a valid Code 10/12 license and PDP 
3. Relevant tertiary qualification required (vehicle maintenance/technology certificate advantageous) 
4. Min 2 years’ experience in a similar position 
5. Mechanical and Auto electrical background 

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Description

• Provide customers with orders
• Assist with loading and offloading of Vehicles
• Pack yard stock items 
• Cleaning and Safekeeping of vehicles
• Provide assistance to customers and suppliers
• Complete Wash Bay activities
• Customer Service
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Product knowledge

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Description

• Strong new business development ability (comfortable with cold calling and prospecting)
• Consistent achievement of sales and gross profit targets
• Excellent relationship-building with contractors, developers, and key accounts
• Strong follow-up discipline on quotes, orders, and customer requests
• High level of resilience and persistence in a target-driven environment
• Solid negotiation and closing ability
• Strong field presence with disciplined call cycles and customer visits
• Good understanding of products, applications, and customer requirements
• Strong organisational skills and time management in managing territory
• Professional communication and ability to build trust quickly

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 3+ years’ external sales experience, preferably in building materials, hardware, construction, or related industries
• Valid driver’s license

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Description

1. Checking correct stock
2. Stocktake
3. Auditing
4. Goods Receiving
5. Picking and Loading
6. Completion of Security Documentation
7. Housekeeping
8. To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

1. Grade 12
2. 3 year’s relevant experience
3. Knowledge of building material will be advantageous

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Description

• Provide customers with orders
• Assist with loading and offloading of Vehicles
• Pack yard stock items 
• Cleaning and Safekeeping of vehicles
• Provide assistance to customers and suppliers
• Complete Wash Bay activities
• Customer Service
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Product knowledge

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Description

• Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with in an effective manner and resolved.  Promotions, advertising, and all public relations must be co-ordinated for the store in order to enhance the Brand's market share in line with all company procedures
• To grow, develop and build awareness of the product and service offering
• Identification of new business opportunities and the development of marketing strategies
• Ability to handle client queries and problem solving 
• Maintaining detailed knowledge of the company’s product, service, and processes
• Keep abreast of what competitors are doing and trends in the industry
• Manage client relationship through all phases of the sales cycle
• Manage sales efficiencies and processes to ensure customer satisfaction
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a sales, marketing, and field
• Relevant industry knowledge and experience
• Relevant tertiary qualification in a sales, marketing, and/or technical field will be advantageous
• Must have a valid driver’s license

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Description

1. Manage Profitability: To ensure continuity, growth, and profitability of the Store through the management of costs and the maximization of sales turnover and returns. Identifies new business opportunities, take calculated risks; and generate innovative and creative ideas for implementing new business opportunities and maximising sales
2. Planning and Budgeting: Together with the Operations Executive and Regional Operations Manager, interpret the business objectives into an Operating Plan for the Store.
3. Procurement, stock control and merchandising: To ensure that the inward logistics of the Store run smoothly, products are purchased in line with The Building Company procurement policies and procedures, stock levels are kept at optimal levels and stock losses are controlled.
4. Maintain Stock variances: Maintenance of optimal stock levels
5. Financial Management: Ensures that the Store budget is compiled in line with the agreed upon operating plans and adhered to. (Ensure that all financial processes are monitored and controlled in line with best practices and company procedures).
6. Customer Service: Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with in an effective manner and resolved.  Promotions, advertising, and all public relations must be co-ordinated for the store in order to enhance the Brand's market share in line with all company procedures.
7. Accountable for day-to-day operations: Accountability for the day-to-day operations, administration, customer sales and service and overall management and control of the branch employees.
8. Operational analysis: Analyses of operational information leading to the diagnosis of problems and/or success areas in the business.  Enhancing all successes and raising and resolving all problem areas with the Operations Management Support Team.
9. People Management: Inspire, motivate, guide, develop and manage, and lead employees in order to meet the store's objectives.  Apply all company policies and procedures and best practice principles in order to maintain a harmonious labour environment.
10. Legislative compliance and corporate governance: Ensure legal compliance with all legislation relating to the operation of the business and that appropriate action is taken in respect of all legal matters.
11. To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Preferably a commerce bachelor’s degree / or equivalent experience
• Preferably Financial or Management diploma
• 5-10 years retail experience
• Minimum of 3 years in a junior-mid level management position
• Previous industry related experience
• Financial acumen
• Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills
• Merchandising principles
• Preferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act

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Description

1. Handle sales administration for Nedbank & Real-People in store agents
2. Manage a process to follow up outstanding quotations
3. Processing of sales orders
4. Providing quotations on official company documentation
5. Dealing with customer queries and ensuring that the Thumbs Up service is delivered to all customers every time
6. Check data accuracy in orders and invoices
7. Maintain and update sales and customer records
8. Provide support to the external sales team
9. Dealing with credit sales administration
10. Ensuring that all invoices generated by the sales team are completed and in alignment with company policies and procedures
11. Assist with Excel & Word spreadsheets pertaining to monthly sales, analysis etc.
12. To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

1. Grade 12
2. Min 2-year experience and a proven track record in credit sales administration
3. High level of product knowledge
4. 3 years’ sales experience in building/construction environment
5. Administration & coordination experience

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Description

1. Checking of goods leaving the shop/yard
2. Check all sales and returns
3. Obtain signatures from credit customers
4. Manage cash customer payments
5. Maintain a Professional image
6. Report any suspicious behaviour
7. Maintain good time keeping
8. Vehicle checks
9. Manage boom movement
10. Complete visitors Book Daily
11. To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

1. Grade 12
2. 1 year’s relevant experience in hardware

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Description

1. Relief Reception and Cashier when required in a professional manner
2. Ensure accurate filing of customer invoices (debtors account) timeously
3. Assist with accurate cycle counting when required as part of the inventory auditing procedure
4. Organize and consolidate month end statements for posting. Tabulates and posts data in record books
5. Compiles and maintains records of business transactions and office activities in the store, performs variety of following or similar clerical duties and utilizing knowledge of systems or procedures: Copies data and compiles records and reports
6. Ensures that all documents are completed and submitted timeously relating to the on-boarding of all new employees
7. Skills Development and EE reporting: Assist the Store Accountant with all the administration relating to skills development and employment equity reporting
8. Maintain Personnel Files and Administrative functions: Maintain accurate Personnel files and records, including the sorting of leave forms and the administration and reporting of WCA claims and the issuing and documentation of disciplinary action administration
9. Recruitment administration: Assistance regarding recruitment administration and job advertising when required
10. Capturing GRN's / CVR's into system: Captures GRN’s/CVR’s accurately. Prepares, issues, and sends out receipts, bills, policies, statements, and checks
11. Capture Invoices:  Matching GRN's to invoices captured
12. Processing of CVR's: Processing of CVR's efficiently in case of incorrect quantities received, price differences and damaged goods returned
13. Accurately and timeously reconciles creditors to supplier statements
14. Investigating variances i.e. price / quantity differences etc and provide outcome of investigation to the management
15. Resolving queries with suppliers in a professional manner accurately and efficiently
16. Filing of documents: Filing of unpaid matched GRN / delivery note / order / buy out details
17. To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

1. Grade 12
2. Business Management N4 - N6
3. Human Resources N4 - N6
4. 3 years general administration duties