Job Vacancies at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

• You will be responsible for overseeing Financial and Accounting system controls and standards and ensuring timely provision of financial and statistical reports for management, benchmarking, and analysis. Ensuring that all accounting functions are accurately and effectively fulfilled.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Qualification: B. Com Honours with 3-7 years relevant experience (CA, CIMA and completed articles will be a benefit)
• The ideal candidate should have experience in the hardware retail industry, property management experience with this is beneficial
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent knowledge of data analyses, costing and forecasting models with proven attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office, and advanced Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to think quickly and effective decision making
• Experience IQ Retail computer accounting systems is preferred/ experience with Pastel
• Self-motivated, driven and team player
• Ability to communicate on all levels
• Ability to communicate in Afrikaans fluently

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• The Group financial reporting system
• Liaison with Operational Line managers
• Liaison with SARS
• Financial controls
• IT systems
• Efficient accounting systems and monthly financial reporting to the Board of Directors
• HQ office management
• Risk Management
• Company Secretarial Services (CIPRO)
• Management of staff (8-10)

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Job Description

• Our client, a leading manufacturing / packaging concern is looking to hire a technically and commercially minded Sales Consultant based in Cape Town
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: (amongst other duties)   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day calling on customers and management of identified national key accounts in conjunction with relevant salesperson(s) from regions
• Sourcing of new business from Key Accounts across the divisions in conjunction with the relevant regional sales team
• Managing sales effectively ensuring that sales budgets are beaten
• Developing effective relationships with new and current Key Customers
• Identifying and creating new opportunities in the industry
• Managing and coordinating all relevant communication and interaction with Key Accounts
• Proactively monitoring sales, customers and competitors and giving feedback on all sales activity and margins.
• Presenting professional price proposals in writing to all customers with assistance from relevant regional salespeople
• Reporting weekly and monthly on sales and prospects and interactions to regions and nationally on email
• Completing of all documentation relevant to agreements with Key Accounts
• Keeping a database of all communications across divisions for the relevant Key Accounts
• Interfacing with production and planning and Design departments for benefit of Key Accounts
• Implementing and maintaining effective ISO 9001 operating procedures and work instructions
• Communicating regularly with the team involved in managing the relevant Key Accounts, ensuring swift reaction to the needs of the account
• Developing relevant sales budgets in conjunction with the regions and Key Executives
• Ensuring that all stock is managed effectively and that obsolence costs are minimized
• Ensuring that all key account and customer events are organized and implemented and coordinated

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• BCom degree or related (packaging, sales or financial) tertiary qualification
• Must have a clear understanding of product costs and a basic manufacturing Income Statement
• Computer Literacy (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT)
• Advanced EXCEL advantageous
• Applicant must reside in Cape Town
• Relevant work experience (Minimum of 2 years)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Technically minded
• Lateral thinking ability, analytical thinking ability and ability to go after things proactively
• Innovativeness, creativeness
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and presence
• Ability to organize and manage own time and processes and co-ordinate a team – self-discipline
• Ability to multitask and manage various projects and teams for Key Accounts
• Ability to communicate articulately and effectively at all levels
• Ability to “hard -sell” and influence others at all levels
• Ability to deal with all levels of employees including senior management

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Job Description

• Our expanding International client is looking for an experience Project Manager to execute projects on time and within budget, quality and time constraints and successfully meeting the key deliverables of their clients!

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Eng. qualification or equivalent.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3 years Project Engineering or Project Management experience in the metals and minerals industry.

REQUIRED SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• Project Lifecycle Knowledge of the main project phases and related basic engineering model, applications and products across the disciplines
• Project Management Knowledge of basic project management methods and all project lifecycle phase

Risk analysis

• Ability to identify project and activates risks from any point of view
• Financial Management. Management of budget and time for project and/or department
• Marketing Knowledge and or ability to conduct market analysis collecting information on customers, competitors and products, collaborate with the business development and sales team. Quality auditing & control Ability to inspect materials, equipment, welding, company procedures, processes and implementation against quality std’s
• Change management Ability to effectively and efficiently manage changes during the course of the project
• Procurement Understanding of project cost control, budgeting, procurement, purchase-to-pay and supply chain management
• Legislation & Standards Knowledge of sector specific law e.g. engineering, safety etc. and standard specifications e.g. Plant layout requirements etc.
• Industry Knowledge Knowledge of specific industry (EPC & EPCM): players, projects, products. Operations and processes.
• Planning & Scheduling Ability to plan using tools, methods and best practices. Familiarity with schedule classes and levels.
• Familiarity with Earned Value and its application to scheduling and reporting
• Engineering & Draughting – Fundamentals Knowledge of engineering models and /or draughting environment, including applications and products across the disciplines.
• Understanding of engineering interfaces in terms of dependencies among disciplines.

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Job Description

• Our global client  who is based in Gauteng is growing and is urgently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to produce cost effective and technically sound Electrical designs within the required time frame to support project deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Professionally the successful candidate will be a B. Sc/B. Eng. or B. Tech (Electrical) graduate and preferably registered with ECSA as a professional engineer.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A proven track record of 6-10 years experience in engineering design and project management, within a processing or petrochemical plant projects environment, is required for this positio
• Project Management - Knowledge of basic project management methods and knowledge of all project life cycle phases
• Electrical distributions & transmission - Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems & techniques
• Electrical network - Network Systems & techniques
• Cables & Wires- Products and design techniques
• Electrical control systems - Design, equipment and Systems.
• Design Criteria - Applications and improvements of technical knowledge into design criteria that suit project reqs. And/or support the design of new components/equipment
• Technical Documentation -Ability to create, understand and communicate via technical specifications
• Plant Layout development -Ability to lay out the plant in a functional, safe and cost-effective way
• Materials Fundamentals - Knowledge and understanding of basic information regarding materials and their properties used in engineering and manufacturing activities
• Construction & Commissioning - Understanding of on-site construction work and commissioning with associated contractor and supplier interactions
• Cost Estimation - Understand cost of design (including cost of deliverables generation) and ability to estimate costs related to a project or specific activity
• Basic IT Tools -Office Automation and Graphic Software
• Procurement - Understand project cost control, budgeting, procurement, purchase-to-pay and supply chain management
• Engineering Calculations - Knowledge of engineering calculation techniques
• Innovation & Adaptability - The ability to adapt to different environments (team, technologies, countries etc.) from a technical point of view, including ability to find out new possible technological solutions according to customer’s needs.
• Quality Engineering - Knowledge of quality methods, management systems and procedures and/or understanding of quality features of products and parts
• Quantity Estimation - Ability to estimate quantities (volumes, dimensions, masses, weights etc.)
• CAE Software - Familiarity with CAE software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines e.g. AutoCAD • Legislation and Standards - Knowledge of sector specific law (e.g. Engineering safety reqs, and knowledge of standard specifications (e.g. Plant layout requirements etc.) including the ability to integrate these standards

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Job Description

• A Mining house based in the Mpumalanga region is looking for an experienced Section Engineer.

Duties:

• Optimise the Mining operation and to continuously improve current practises, methods, equipment and processes and ensure compliance of provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act.

Qualifications: 

• ND Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical/Mechanical)
• At least 8yrs relevant experience as a 2.13.1 or 2.13.3.1 appointment
• Experience on vertical and decline shafts, winders and TMM
• Drivers License

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Job Description

• Our client, a global leader in on-line education is seeking Online English Tutors who reside anywhere in and around Durban to join their team by making a difference in global education. This is a centre-based teaching role at their Umhlanga office.
• Do you have what it takes to be a part of this rapidly growing industry? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team of instructors aiming to improve the lives of others? If yes, then please apply for the position below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance while delivering English lessons
• Engage and encourage students positively
• Manage a classroom and provide feedback to students on their language proficiency

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Matric
• 120 TEFL/TESOL or willing to obtain one within the first three months of being onboarded.
• Great command of the English language (accent neutral)
• Computer literate
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly advantageous – Tutoring experience as an online English tutor

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Job Description

• My Client, a Privately Owned National Manufacturing Concern. based in the East Rand, is currently recruiting for a Technical Sales Representative to join their team.
• The Technical Sales Representative will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, and selling products and services by demonstrating the product's details and features to existing and new clientele with a focus on high end clients.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing is advantageous
• Minimum 3 - 5 years sales representative experience
• Knowledge of construction industry
• Experience in sales to the construction market is an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acquire new customers
• Service existing customer base
• Pursue potential / planned projects
• Present product and system ranges to professionals and contractors
• Provide onsite technical support, training and inspections
• Influence project specifications
• Participate in industry events to keep in the know about upcoming and existing projects
• Complete contract pricing documentation on ongoing basis
• Manage stock levels and product range with contractors and applicators
• Maintain link between sales, admin and distribution

Skills:

• Very good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to negotiate at all levels
• Presentation skills for training of customers
• Computer literacy on MS Office advantageous
• Report writing skills and administration skills
• Ability to plan, prepare and achieve sales budgets

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Job Description

• Our client Noda Tech a startup software technology company in the agri industry, based in Citrusdal, is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to join their team.
• The Data Engineer will be responsible for managing data infrastructure and creating data-driven solutions to support business objectives. Use data science tools to solve problems and drive decision making, build ETL pipelines, and ensure data quality and integrity. Collaborate with Engineers and business stakeholders to understand project goals, interpret users' intent, and use rich visuals to draw out insights.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in designing and implementing data solutions, ETL pipelines, and data warehouses
• Relevant tertiary degree in Computer Science or similar
• Proven experience using data science tools such as Python, R and SQL
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw out insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use appropriate data science tools to solve problems and drive decision-making
• Manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders to support the delivery of a project, ensuring that project goals and objectives are met
• Collaborate with engineers and business stakeholders to understand project goals and interpret users' intent
• Build ETL pipelines to ensure efficient data processing and analysis
• Translate data into informative reports and use rich visuals to draw out insights, supporting the business with making data-driven decisions
• Ensure data quality and integrity, and optimize data pipelines to enable efficient data analysis and processing

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Job Description

• Our client, Noda Tech, a startup software technology company in the agri industry, based in Citrusdal is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Operations Manager to join their team
• The Business Operations Manager will be responsible for managing customer relationships and contracts, coordinating software development efforts, managing back-office administration, stock and inventory levels, budgets, and expenses. They will also be responsible for developing and implementing operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations. This role requires strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary degree a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role in the IT industry
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Able to work independently and as a team member
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial management
• Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
• Coordinate software development efforts and ensure timely delivery of products
• Manage back-office administration and ensure smooth operation of the company
• Manage stock and inventory levels to ensure optimal levels
• Manage budgets and track expenses to ensure financial goals are met
• Manage customer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness

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Job Description

• Our Client, an integrated producer, packer, and marketer within the Food Production industry based in the Citrusdal Valley, Western Cape, has an opportunity for a dynamic individual as IT Infrastructure Manager, to join their passionate, agile and efficient cross-functional team with high regard to leadership, empowerment and trust.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position fills the role as leader and driver of disciplines beneath with regards to: 1. Strategy, 2. Action Plan, 3. Procedures and Protocols, 4. Evaluation and Dashboard Reporting, 5. Cost Management, 6. Business Intelligence, and 7. Company Culture to pursue international best practice on all operational units.

• Managed the IT operations budget for all hardware, software, and IT staffing requirements.
• Manage and support the entire IT enterprise, including head office, remote production offices, packhouse, and remote sales offices.
• Define, create, and manage an IT help-desk ticketing program
• Implement and manage all IT processes and procedures
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.
• Manage and establish priorities for maintenance, design, development, and analysis of entire infrastructure systems inclusive of databases, LANs, WANs, internet, security and wireless implementations.
• Direct and administer conditional network analysts plus technicians to provide leadership and direction.
• Negotiate with outsourcers, vendors and contractors for infrastructure-specific products and services secure.
• Perform feasibility studies for different upgrade projects, conversions and improvements.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Applicable Information Technology qualification, with continuous learning attitude
• 5 years extensive experience required in service provider networks with experience managing teams.
• Complex deployment projects within budget and on specific timelines.
• 2 years successful leadership of an infrastructure team.
• Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, Azure, AWS, Active Directory, Group Policies, Core Switching/Routing, SSL/IPsec, SAN, Virtualization, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Systems Audit, Cyber Security Management.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, with emphasis on EQ and influence
• Willingness and ability to work and prosper within a team environment
• Self-motivated, driven, resilient and humble

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Job Description

• A Mining client based in the Free State area is looking for a Sectional Surveyor.

Duties:

• Perform normal stope and development survey assignments and assist with construction layouts, reports on all findings in the prescribed format
• Proactive approach to the development of survey solutions and to address surveying issues in the workplace

Qualifications: 

• Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency
• Knowledge in StopeCad, Mine 2-4D, Survey Office, Micro-Station Software

Alternative:

• Advanced Certificate 
• MRM Certificate 

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Job Description

• Our Client, a well know manufacturer and distributor of adhesive products, has a new opportunity available for a Merchandiser in Montague Gardens, Western Cape  
• The Successful candidate will be reporting to the WC Consumer Sales Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor opposition activity.
• Develop relationships with store management and personnel (Store Manager/HOD/Floor Staff)
• Ensure optimal use of POS.
• Display company products creatively and attractively
• Submit the required reports (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Update call reports and territory feedback
• Conduct surveys as required.
• Assist with delivering stock to customers, when required.
• Ensure the vehicle is regularly serviced, maintained, kept clean and neat at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Matric
• 3 – 5 Years experience in merchandising in a retail environment
• Experience in Sales to Hardware would be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer literate MS Office
• Must understand Commercial awareness.
• Must have good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to negotiate at all levels.
• Ability to do presentations for training customers.
• Possession of an unendorsed valid driver’s license
• Must be prepared to work after hours and at weekends for trade shows and promotions.

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Job Description

• Our client Indigo Fruit Farming, a leading producer of citrus and sub-tropical fruit in South Africa is recruiting for a Junior IT Technician at Naranja Packers in Burgersfort, Limpopo
• The IT Technician will be responsible for installing and maintaining computer hardware, software, and networks in the Packhouse facilities and to provide general assistance to onsite users.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Request, issue and set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices (routers, printers etc.)
• Maintain computer hardware (HDD, mouse, keyboard etc.) to ensure functionality, including off-season storage, cleaning, and updates
• Install and configure appropriate software and functions according to individual needs and specifications
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair or replace parts, debugging etc.)
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of an asset register of IT equipment for the business unit - updated monthly and distributed to the IT Administration head office (SharePoint)
• Provide assistance in data recovery and any other software related queries
• Maintain and manage the network – IP addresses, devices, and hardware
• Ensure that all equipment is retrieved on resignation and user accounts are appropriately closed or redirected/reassigned
• Ensure that all jobs are listed, and progress tracked on the preferred platform for traceability and time management
• Ensure off-season calibration, servicing and maintenance of hardware, printers, and network
• Connect, setup and testing of hardware and label printers to minimize down time especially during pack season
• Workplace discipline – ensure reporting for duty on time and abiding by the company’s policies
• Health and Safety – always wear PPE as required and follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures and adhere to all signages
• Report compliance issues – always report compliance concerns such as suspicious behavior, non-adherence to company policy and procedures, signs of pests etc. to ensure a safe working environment
• Ensure good communication on all levels (upward and downwards) to ensure effective and efficient operations
• Manage and supervise third party installations, reporting on progress, and facilitating communications
• Off-season tasks and responsibilities may vary from the above

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Minimum A+ and N+ certification or higher
• 2 to 3 years relevant experience
• Experience in an Agricultural/Packhouse will be an added advantage
• Experience in the Citrus Industry will be and added advantage
• Knowledge of Argox Printers will be an added advantage
• Be prepared to work shifts
• Driving license essential

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Job Description

• A Mining house based in the Free State is looking for an experienced Shaft Engineer

Duties:

• Responsible for taking charge of the shaft with it's logistics. 

Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• GCC Mines & Works
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, of which at least 3 years must be as an appointed Shaft Engineer

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Job Description

• Looking for driven and self-motivated Brokers for a Face-to-Face Short Term Insurance Sales role in Johannesburg North with a leader in the Insurance industry. 
• You will be responsible for advising primarily on household, domestic and motor insurance (Short term- personal lines), as well as prospecting for business by generating leads and meeting with clients face to face.

Experience and Qualifications

• FAIS Credits, a full recognised qualification as per the FSCA qualification
• RE 5
• 18 CPD points if registered for two Classes of Business (Personal plus Commercial)
• 12 CPD (continuous professional development) points if you are registered for one Class of Business (Personal or Commercial)
• 2 - 3 years’ Direct Sales Experience with a proven track record in selling short term insurance
• Proven experience in Face-To-Face Sales engagements
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience Generating Leads and Converting Them Into Sales (prospecting / cold calling)
• Own vehicle and a valid drivers license 

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Job Description

• Looking for driven and self-motivated Financial Advisors for a Face-to-Face Short Term Insurance Sales role in Johannesburg North with a leader in the Insurance industry. 
• You will be responsible for advising primarily on household, domestic and motor insurance (Short term- personal lines), as well as prospecting for business by generating leads and meeting with clients face to face.

Experience and Qualifications:

• FAIS Credits, a full recognised qualification as per the FSCA qualification
• RE 5
• 18 CPD points if registered for two Classes of Business (Personal plus Commercial)
• 12 CPD (continuous professional development) points if you are registered for one Class of Business (Personal or Commercial)
• 2 - 3 years’ Direct Sales Experience with a proven track record in selling short term insurance
• Proven experience in Face-To-Face Sales engagements
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience Generating Leads and Converting Them Into Sales (prospecting / cold calling)
• Own vehicle and a valid drivers licence

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Job Description

• Our client, Indigo Fruit Farming, a leading producer of citrus and sub-tropical fruit in South Africa is recruiting for a Senior Production Line Supervisor at Naranja Packers in Burgersfort, Limpopo
• The purpose of the job is for the Production Senior Line Supervisor to monitor and control the operations from packing to palletizing. Oversee and coordinate team optimizing operations in accordance with the packing instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively plan and coordinates shift with Team Leaders, with regards to resources, equipment, and quality to achieve production targets and specified packing instructions.
• Manages operational efficiencies to limit delays and report downtime timeously to /department managers.
• Constantly optimize pack table/drop allocations based on packing instructions to maximize operational efficiencies.
• Ensure orders or requests are packed according to market and client specifications and ensure no overpacking.
• Monitor correct fruit quality, packed product, labelling, fruit weights and palletizing.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of quality, safety, and hygiene standards throughout responsible area.
• Oversee that team is adhering to policies and procedures and that health and safety rules are followed.
• Ensure good communication on all levels (upward and downwards) to ensure effective and efficient operations.
•  Oversee and validate records for cleaning, sizing, carton weights and scale calibrations.
• Manage staff within department that includes maintaining discipline, resource efficient utilization, employment of staff, motivation, and reward.
• Provide training on production good practices, health and safety, policies, and procedures.
• Take on additional responsibilities when operating on double shifts.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Diploma/ Degree in any Agricultural field of study would be advantageous
• Minimum 3 years working experience as a Production Supervisor managing large teams essential
• Previous relevant experience in the Citrus/Agriculture sector essential
• Previous relevant experience in Food Safety/Agriculture sectors essential
• Able to work shifts  

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
• Strong administrative capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent time management abilities
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptable and decisive
• Able to handle sensitive or confidential information.

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Job Description

• An International Clearing and Forwarding client in Durban, Mobeni is seeking an experienced Ocean Import Client Services Controller (Clearing & Forwarding) to join their Team.
• Primary focus of this role will be the full responsibility of planning and arranging Ocean Import Forwarding to meet clients’ requirements and managing Ocean Import landside operations, providing information and client service from receipt of indent or documents to timeous delivery of cargo. This role will also be responsible for job profit including the timely, accurate and complete billing of shipments.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12, SDS and/ or Freight Forwarding Course advantageous                
• Minimum of 3 years within a clearing environment                                                          
• Prior CargoWise experience non negotiable                                         
• Sound knowledge and understanding  of Incoterms, Ocean Import tariffs, practices and processes
• Knowledge of Customs and other Third Party Governing / Statutory Body clearance procedures   

Responsibilities but not limited to;                         

• Ensure shipping is arranged to meet client requirements and the timely delivery of cargo to clients
• Take timeous action to avoid or mitigate additional cost/s
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into CW including mandatory milestones, full set of documents and relevant correspondence to be saved to eDoc Tab of shipment as per Standard Operating Procedures
• All internal comms re shipments on CW. Task Team, Brokerage, Transport and Warehouse (if GACLIL nominated to unpack)
• Track and trace shipments as required
• Relay information to origin office including shipping instructions and pro actively monitor milestones
• Rate negotiation where required to ensure cargo is moved at best possible freight rates,  taking transit times and client requirements into account
• Ensure full Pre Alert received within 3 days of vessel sailing
• Arrange examinations, extended release and inspections of any Customs and Third Party stops / detentions
• Process cargo dues
• Ensure timeous receipt of creditor invoice/s, check that freight and landside costs invoiced as per standard or agreed tariffs
• Post creditor's invoices and request COD/ EFT payment where credit terms not secured
• Responsible for job profit. Complete job costing and ensure billing accurate, complete and as per agreed client rates / estimate
• Ensure billing completed within agreed KPI's
• Resolve client, service providers and internal queries professionally and timeously
• Arrange Insurance cover where required and process claims
• Undertake all mandatory training as required and participate in appropriate training as and when required
• Take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these
• To undertake any other ad-hoc operational duties requested by the National Manger Ocean Imports and National Operations Executive
• Maintain effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders, both internal and external
• Ensure work is up to date and a comprehensive review and handover is completed prior to going on leave                                               

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Job Description

• Our client, a leader in the international manufacturing of high-precision alloy components (Investment Casting), based in the UK, are looking for an ambitious individual who has experience in a similar role and experience of AS9100 and related special process approvals (i.e NADCAP).  You will have previous experience of leading and developing a top tier team, whilst driving and embedding strategic quality best practice.  You will be a confident communicator with experience in QMS, QC, QA, internal and external audit and Supplier Quality.  Please note only, British or European citizens need apply. 

Educational Requirements: 

• Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical or materials) or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification.
• Chartered Membership of an industry related Professional Body.

Experience Requirements:

• AS9100 in (partially) non-Aero industrial company environments
• Considerable and diverse demonstrated experience of leading a quality function with a proven track record in strategic quality leadership delivering effective quality strategies, policies, processes and systems.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
• Proven project management and gaining new accreditations and maintaining existing ones.
• Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.
• Knowledge and technical understanding of casting, machining and other manufacturing techniques used in the IGT, Aerospace and Automotive sectors.
• Experience of investment casting is a particular advantage.

Summary of Duties: 

• Day-to-day operations of the Quality Department.
• Lead quality programs designed to ensure that the processing of all products are compliant and seek opportunities for development and innovation.
• Experienced in leadership developing, mentoring and supporting the changing culture and approach to quality.
• Develop, monitor and report on a suite of key performance indicators across all areas of the business to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards.
• Adept at being the customer liaison forging strong partnerships.
• Passion for Health, Safety and the Environment ensuring that you seek to drive continuous improvement across the site and cross functionally utilising lean business tools in pursuit of the organisational strategy.

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Job Description

• My client (oil and gas) is currently looking for a Legal Manager to join their team in Durban.
• You will be responsible for offering advice on all business legal issues and completing tender documents as well as dealing with insurance and claim related matters.
• To be considered for this role the candidate MUST have experience liaising with insurance brokers, strong commercial legal understanding and knowledge of petrochemical storage legislation.

Duties include:
Legal

• Review all property agreements
• Draft, review, edit, interpret, and approve all new service provider contracts or amendments to existing contracts
• Oversee all onerous contractual obligations
• Ensuring compliance to construction laws and regulations
• Advising on the latest building standards
• Review and authorize all standard customer agreements
• Draft and/or review non-standard customer and tenders when required
• Provide legal support as and when required by the business
• Assist in negotiations with customers and tenders when required 

Litigations

• Deal with any letters of demand or summons served
• Manage external Attorneys
• Depose to necessary affidavits

Risk management

• Provide legal input to the Risk Committee and attend meetings
• Attend Freight Risk and ESG committee meetings when required
• Investigate relevant ethics hotline cases and send reports 

Stakeholder management

• Assist with all legal requirements of stakeholders
• Review legislation and regulation and ensure compliance thereof
• Review the National Ports Act and ensure compliance thereof
• Provide legal support to external customs matters when required 

Audits

• Prepare a biannual legal audit plan that addresses all areas of compliance
• Assist in developing the necessary legal compliance audit questionnaire on Isometrix
• Arrange independent legal compliance audits (including, SHE, SARS etc.)
• Prepare and issue internal legal audit reports and ensure findings are closeout

Insurance

• Deal with general insurance queries
• Liaise with insurance brokers where necessary
• Collate necessary information for annual insurance declarations
• Ensure familiarity with the contents of policy and communicate to the business 

Claims

• Manage claims process from logging to completion.
• Report claims to insurers
• Assist with communication to third parties and/or customers where necessary
• Liaise with assessors, including attendance at surveys if necessary
• Liaise with General/Terminal managers regarding claims and incident investigations
• Review incidents investigation reports when required

Required Skills

• Bachelor of laws (LLB) Degree.
• Minimum 5 years legal experience in dealing with legal professionals and insurance brokers.
• Strong commercial legal understanding and insurance knowledge
• Knowledge of Petrochemical storage legislation would be advantageous
• Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in an energetic and changing environment with multiple priorities
• Excellent judgment and ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
• Good auditing skills

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Job Description

• Position:  Technical Sales Consultant – Industrial Gas
• Our client, an Industrial Gas Company, has a permanent vacancy for a Technical Sales Consultant, based in various Provinces across South Africa - including, Mpumalanga, Freestate, Limpopo and Gauteng. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Sales and Marketing Degree/Diploma or Engineering
• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• 3 years minimum sales experience in gas or related industry (Existing Prospective Clients within Industry)
• Valid driver's license
• Track record of reaching & exceeding targets

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifying opportunities and setting up meetings with other divisions and/ or stakeholders in current Customer accounts
• Acting as a strategic advisor to all appropriate stakeholders within a customer account through continued research and detailed analysis to understand and anticipate Customer needs
• Following up and monitoring customer queries and complaints through effective interdepartmental communication to ensure timeous resolution
• Establishing open communication channels between the Customer and relevant departments to ensure customer satisfaction
• Prospecting on a consistent basis through cold calling, customer referrals and networking to obtain appointments with appropriate stakeholders
• Conducting effective preparation for appointments and engaging in continuous research on: Customer needs and options, Current market position, Industry opportunities and challenges
• Following the sales engagement process in all interactions, including both telephonic and face-to-face meetings
• Setting-up and executing meetings with prospective Customers to diagnose needs, create value and present solution offerings
• Negotiating competitive pricing structures and contracts that ensures profitability, and effective service delivery to Customers
• Constructing financial agreements (Profit and Loss) and diagnostic findings on customer
• Communicating and negotiating price increases timeously and effectively to Customers
• Conducting and performing Cylinder Audits
• Tracking and assisting with collection of customer payments within defined payment windows
• Contributing to monthly sales related reports
• Reporting on contributor activity and information
• Tracking sales performance against targets
• Engaging in consistent research to build a thorough knowledge and understanding of territory, current industry, market and competitor trends and developments
• Monitoring and researching development and changes in assigned territories
• Engage in continuous learnings to exhibit a thorough understanding of products and solutions

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Job Description
Our cash in transit client is looking for a Head of Implementation.

• This position is responsible for driving the development and implementation of a functional Technology strategy and tactical plans aligned with the corporate strategy and goals, and for overseeing the integration of systems and creation of a cohesive digital operations environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, execution, and optimisation of technology solutions, while ensuring that service delivery meets the contractual obligations to vendors and partners. 

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

Technology Strategy & Innovation:

• Lead the development, planning and implementation of a Technology Implementation strategy aligned to the Technology strategy and Roadmap, including implementing new technology and ways of working into the landscape. 
• Investigate, develop, and drive the implementation of industry leading best practices to integrate systems and create a cohesive digital operations environment. 
• Outline and monitor that programmes identified support operational needs to transform business performance and deliver increase in revenue generation, result in efficiencies and compliance to technology governance standards. 
• Keep abreast of global best practices on technology development strategies to enable client to maintain an advanced position in delivering forward-thinking and commercially astute solutions. 

Planning and Organisation:

• Translate the Technology strategy into actionable plans to drive implementation across the company’s ecosystem, prioritising development standards, intelligent data analytics and simplistic modular re-usable applications. 
• Identify opportunities to scale technological solutions and design and implement specialised system design solutions that are flexible and adaptable to a wide group of the business market. 
• Provide strategic insights into the Application roadmap planning, Software Development and Business Intelligence work streams to implement relevant initiatives, making it visible to all value chain stakeholders. 
• Develop a differentiated, innovative approach to data utilization to continuously improve and give client a competitive advantage to stay ahead of the technology advancement curve. 

Analysis and Design Activities:

• Manage complex projects and initiatives and approve project deliverables regarding business plans and user requirements and delivery in terms of project management principles (e.g., in scope, on time, and in budget). 
• Lead and drive multiple project deliverables using Agile software development processes to deliver projects successfully. 
• Review global best practices on technology development strategies to assist in delivering quality and excellence through robust testing awareness.
• Lead the development and implementation of digital application initiatives across the organization applying a change management approach. 

Technical implementation within own area:

• Accountable for technical solution development and design for new or upgraded software solutions and applications. 
• Identify and create a roadmap for the technologies that can be used to improve and support the company's products and services, enabling future fit technological initiatives. 
• Manage the decommissioning of legacy systems and creating and transitioning to sustainable modules, applications, and platforms, based on best practices. 
• Manage the review and optimization of existing applications and business intelligence to provide daily operational reports and use the information to perform predictable analytics. 
• Manage a system or solution lifecycle for scalability, extracting value from its functionality, and planning alternative options at the end of its lifes pan. 
• Monitor and conduct technical assessments of current state applications and provide recommendations for future state applications, including the next steps. 

Quality Management:

• Manage code reviews and confirm compliance with standards as part of the quality assurance management outcomes. 
• Review and refine policies and procedures for managing and protecting data in compliance with regulatory acts, such as POPIA. 

Risk Management:

• Identify, monitor, and manage ICT risks by implementing appropriate risk controls and procedures to minimise or mitigate system downtime and potential reputational risk for the organisation.
• Implement robust system governance controls and measures throughout the project phases, upgrades, new systems, and migration processes to maintain end users’ and customers’ confidence levels in the security and safety of their data. 
• Manage risks and system security threats such as cyber attacks and adhere to Cyber Security Act regulations relating to data management and customer information protection by embedding a culture of safe and secure data management within the organisation. 
• Manage audit outcomes and strive towards zero repeat findings. 
• Collaborate with the client and external stakeholders to validate and review disaster recovery plans that will have minimal impact on the cash ecosystem in terms of service delivery. 
• Implement good governance by confirming that SLAs with clients and service providers are in place, including contracts for information technology resources, i.e., hardware, software, human resources etc. 
• Deliver regular reporting, including dashboards and plan reviews on critical business optimization initiatives and projects to Stratco, Manco, Board/ ICT Subcommittees and Project Steering Committees. 

Customer and Stakeholder Management:

• Secure stakeholder support and buy-in by demonstrating business benefits and value add for investments in the technological solutions. 
• Assist the Chief Technology Officer in resolving tactical issues impacting the business before any escalations and provide strategic direction from ideation to implementation of cutting-edge technology solution projects. 
• Responsible for collaboration with technical suppliers to expand product lines and improve customer service. 
• Adopt a collaborative approach across departments to drive strategic initiatives, including aligning Technology strategy with various technology road maps and lifecycle usage. 
• Monitor compliance with specified provisions of service level agreements to drive mutually beneficial and productive long-term working relationships. 
• Manage and negotiate the vendor contracts, monitoring that all contracts have not reached the effluxion of time and that service delivery meets the contractual obligations. 
• Participate in key information technology bodies to create networks and use those platforms for maintaining the latest understanding of ICT developments and related regulations. 

Finance:

• Develop and control the annual Technology Implementation budget, operating costs, and forecasting. 
• Manage the capital investments expenditure (CAPEX) to yield cost optimization and control. 
• Manage cost efficiencies to guarantee the appropriateness of Technology spending through optimization and analysis of business benefits. 
• Confirm that initiatives have approved business cases and motivations and maintain prioritization based on business priority. 

Leadership and People Management:

• Provide Technology leadership to the team and maintain a common understanding of the Technology Implementation strategy and roadmap. 
• Lead a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), reviewing their plans, execution programs, and initiatives identified and providing feedback. 
• Manage the team's performance by setting specific goals, assessing performance, conducting period performance feedback reviews, and supporting the team growth through formal development programs and coaching. 
• Utilize talent management practices to identify and develop future leaders and retain current talent to contribute to a pipeline of future leaders and business sustainability. 

Minimum Requirements: 

Work Experience: 

• 10 years’ experience in software and hardware implementation projects, solution architecture, management of complex client deployment projects and technical and business architecture; of which 
•  5 years of senior management experience 
•  5 years of project management experience 

Education: 

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline required. 

Functional Competencies Required: 

• Agile methodologies 
• Emerging technologies 
• Knowledge of data protection and POPI Act 
• Understanding of Enterprise Architecture or Technology frameworks and methodologies 

Behavioural Competencies Required: 

• Strategic Thinking 
• Assimilated Understanding 
• Financial Management 
• Risk Management 
• Servant Leadership 
• Digital Maturity 
• Project Management 
• Social Intelligence

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Job Description

• Our client, a leading SA bank, is looking for both intermediate & senior Data Engineers to join their teams in the Western Cape! You would contribute to the design and development of the evolving data platforms and maintain the existing cloud data environments, through knowledge sharing, building new data features and enhancing existing processes. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and architect cloud solutions for the data platforms, according to best practices, to develop enhancements to the existing data platforms.
• Gather context, requirements and define scope for new development requests.
• Work autonomously and take a high level of ownership in delivering software components.
• Document developed solutions thoroughly and in a way that facilitates ease of use.
• Include relevant automated tests in developed solutions, such as unit or integration tests.
• Maintain the data platforms, by investigating and fixing reported issues.
• Provide support to the data platforms and the platform users, including standby duties, and responding to and resolving issues.
• Provide support to specific value stream projects using the data platforms, through the design and development of new cloud workloads, and providing technical guidance to these projects
• Eagerly learn new relevant skills through just-in-time learning, by researching and deep-diving into the problem or feature that is currently under development. Have a willingness to tackle new work requiring knowledge and skills that are unfamiliar.
• Stay informed about developments in areas of technology that are relevant to the data platforms (e.g. AWS services, distributed data processing, source control tools, testing libraries, infrastructure as code, programming languages)
• Ensure platform contributions of fellow team members follow standards and best practices during code reviews.
• Seek to understand and learn from solutions contributed by fellow team members, and in turn be willing to knowledge share.
• Take ownership to improve own technical knowledge about the internal workings of the data platforms.
• Onboard and mentor new starters in the team.
• Collaborate and share experiences and knowledge with relevant communities by being an active participant with who is motivated and encourages others to participate
• Senior level individuals will act as technical lead on projects

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ proven experience in data engineering, preferably in a Cloud environment  (AWS beneficial), together with a relevant 3 year tertiary qualification
• Application development with scripting languages: Python, Pyspark or Scala
• Relational database management systems
• Provisioning cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Core AWS services (S3, EC2, VPC, IAM)  & AWS serverless services (Step Functions, Lambda, EventBridge, API Gateway)
• Cloud or AWS data lake and warehousing services (Glue, LakeFormation, EMR)
• Software Version Control systems (git) and deployment tools (CI/CD)
• AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Draw.io)
• Operationalizing Batch and/or Realtime data pipelines.
• Trusted insights into Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Security and Master Data Management.

Beneficial: 

• Banking systems environment
• Banking business model
• AWS data stack (AWS Glue, AWS Redshift, AWS S3, AWS LakeFormation)
• Apache Spark, Hudi, Presto.
• Distributed Systems (Apache Hadoop, Amazon EMR)
• Advanced shell scripting.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

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Job Description

• PG Bison has a permanent vacancy in their Sales Department for a Key Accounts Consultant, based at their offices in Boksburg
• The successful candidate will report to the Regional Sales Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grow existing client base and identify potential customers
• Implement sales strategies and tactics
• Ensure orders are processed in timely manner
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to engage face to face with clients
• Motivated by continuous learning and development
• Compile required reporting for management on a weekly basis
• Cold Calling

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Matric
• IMM (International Marketing Management) Diploma preferable or equivalent Sales Diploma
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in external sales
• Experience in the Timber or Construction industry essential
• A track record of success in the sales environment (10 years min)

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualities: 

• Dynamic and results driven, with a passion to exceed targets.
• Sales and customer service orientated.
• Excellent sales skills
• Excellent closing skills
• Generate solutions for customers.
• Proven sales discipline practices
• Presentation skills is a must.
• Public speaking is a must.
• Ability to engage with all levels from Shop floor to business owners.
• Responsible and Accountable, forward thinking/innovative problem solver.
• Administration skills and attention to detail
• Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans) preferable
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license

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Job Description

• A Mining house based in the Free State area is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager (GCC Mines) 

Duties:

• Responsible for carrying the legal responsibilities of a 2.13.1 appointee

Qualifications:

• Government Certificate of Competency Mines & Works
• Trackless experience (fridge plants, shafts, conveyor belts etc)
• Must have held a legal appointment 2.13.1 minimum 6yrs

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• 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 costs 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

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Job Description

• Our Client, an integrated producer, packer, and marketer within the Food Production industry based in the Citrusdal Valley, Western Cape, has an opportunity for an IT Technician.
• This role is responsible for timely installation and maintenance of the IT infrastructure within the company. For the applicant to be successful, he/she needs focus on customer service and be able to work in teams and as an individual.  

Responsibilities but not limited too:

• Support the entire IT enterprise, including head office, remote production offices, packhouse, and remote sales offices.
• Effectively use the IT help-desk to provide accurate and timely feedback to customers
• Function in alignment with IT processes and procedures
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.
• Install and maintain entire infrastructure systems inclusive of databases, telephony, LANs, WANs, internet, security and wireless implementations.
• Provide leadership and direction to cabling crew and subcontractors when necessary.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies:

• 5 years’ experience required in a similar position.
• Excellent knowledge of hardware and software related to business IT environments
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, with emphasis on EQ
• Willingness and ability to work and prosper within a team environment
• Self-motivated, driven, resilient and humble