We are a South African specialist recruitment service provider with technically qualified and experienced consultants.
Our services include complete and specialised recruitment solutions and effective human resource services as well as in-depth and accurate market research offerings. Our management team brings years of experience, a well-developed network, recruiting skills along with a dynamic approach to a vast and complex industry.
- A fast-paced and entrepreneurial chemical distributor is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative, organisational, and sales support to the management and commercial team. This role requires a proactive, highly organised, and commercially minded individual who can manage multiple priorities, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day business activities.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a National Senior Certificate; A relevant tertiary qualification would be highly advantageous
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Internal Sales, Sales Administration, or similar role
- Previous experience in the chemical distribution or related industry is advantageous
- Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management skills
- Strong understanding of sales processes, customer service, order management, and general business administration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage confidential information
- Must be computer literate in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook) and ERP/CRM systems
- A proactive and professional approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing comprehensive administrative and personal assistance to management and senior members of the team.
- Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and arranging travel and accommodation where required.
- Managing inbound and outbound calls, emails, customer enquiries, and general correspondence.
- Preparing presentations, reports, quotations, meeting documents, and other business-related correspondence.
- Assisting with customer orders, quotations, sales administration, and ensuring that required documentation is completed accurately.
- Maintaining and updating customer, supplier, and business records on CRM and ERP systems.
- Liaising with customers, suppliers, external sales representatives, and internal departments to ensure effective communication and follow-up.
- Building and maintaining professional relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
- Assisting the external sales team and management with sales-related administration, reporting, and follow-up activities.
- Monitoring outstanding actions, requests, and deadlines and ensuring that these are followed up and completed timeously.
- Assisting with the preparation of sales reports, forecasts, presentations, and management information.
- Coordinating meetings and taking minutes where required, ensuring that agreed actions are followed up.
- Assisting with general office administration and ensuring that day-to-day operational requirements are managed efficiently.
- Liaising with finance, procurement, logistics, and other internal departments to ensure smooth business operations.
- Handling confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
- Assisting with customer complaints, queries, and general issues and ensuring that these are directed to the relevant person and followed through to resolution.
- Supporting management with ad hoc projects, research, reporting, and other administrative requirements as needed.
- Taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities while identifying opportunities to improve administrative and business processes.
- Providing general support to the management and commercial team to ensure that priorities and deadlines are consistently met.
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- An established manufacturer of industrial manufacturing and construction products is seeking an experienced Development Chemist to be responsible for new product development, the domestication of global formulations, raw material substitutions, quality support, and cost reduction initiatives.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a B. Sc. or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related field
- Minimum 10-15+ years' experience in industrial/protective coatings
- Proven experience with epoxies, polyurethanes, zinc-rich coatings, high-performance linings, etc. is required
- Must have experience in new product development and formulation transfer/localisation
- Strong knowledge of coating performance testing and quality control
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing new products and improving industrial coating formulations.
- Localising global products using regionally available raw materials.
- Leading raw material qualification, substitution and cost reduction projects.
- Conducting laboratory testing, product validation and QC support.
- Providing technical support to manufacturing, quality and commercial teams.
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- A full-service law firm providing legal advice to UK and international businesses, as well as individuals and families, is seeking the above to be responsible for providing commercially focused legal advice to UK and international clients across a broad range of commercial and corporate matters, with a particular emphasis on commercial contracts, contract drafting, negotiation and review. The successful candidate will be a qualified and admitted attorney/lawyer with strong practical experience in commercial contract work and the ability to understand, draft, review and negotiate complex contractual arrangements.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must be a qualified and admitted attorney/lawyer with the relevant professional qualification and right to practise in the applicable jurisdiction
- Strong post-qualification experience in commercial law, ideally within a law firm or commercial legal environment
- Significant practical experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
- Strong understanding of commercial contract principles and the ability to identify and explain contractual risks
- Demonstrable experience advising clients on commercial agreements and contractual matters
- Experience managing matters from initial instruction through to completion
- Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to understand complex legal and commercial issues and communicate them clearly to clients
- Ability to manage multiple matters, priorities and deadlines effectively
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Professional, commercially minded and client-focused approach
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with solicitors, partners and wider teams
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial contracts and associated legal documentation.
- Taking primary responsibility for commercial contract matters, from initial instruction through to negotiation, execution and completion.
- Drafting and negotiating agreements including master services agreements, supplier agreements, customer agreements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, consultancy agreements, agency agreements, outsourcing agreements, confidentiality agreements, terms and conditions and other commercial arrangements.
- Reviewing contracts and providing clear, commercially focused advice on key obligations, liabilities, indemnities, warranties, limitations of liability, termination rights, payment provisions, intellectual property, confidentiality, data protection and dispute resolution.
- Identifying contractual and commercial risks and advising clients on appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Negotiating contractual provisions with clients, suppliers, customers, counterparties and their legal representatives.
- Advising clients on contractual interpretation, obligations, rights and potential areas of dispute.
- Assisting clients with the development and implementation of contract templates, standard terms and contractual processes.
- Supporting clients with contract management, renewals, variations, amendments and termination arrangements.
- Ensuring contractual documentation is accurately drafted, commercially appropriate and aligned with the client's objectives.
- Advising and assisting on a range of corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business disposals, corporate reorganisations and restructuring matters.
- Assisting with the preparation, review and negotiation of transaction documentation.
- Conducting and managing legal due diligence exercises and identifying material legal and commercial risks.
- Preparing due diligence reports, risk summaries, transaction documents and related correspondence.
- Assisting with transaction execution, completion processes and post-completion requirements.
- Working closely with solicitors, partners, clients and external advisers to ensure transactions progress efficiently and within agreed timescales.
- Supporting outsourcing projects and other strategic commercial arrangements.
- Providing legal support and advice on construction-related commercial matters and projects.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction-related agreements, including JCT and NEC contracts, consultant appointments, subcontract agreements and collateral warranties.
- Reviewing contractual provisions relating to payment, programme, delay, termination, liability, insurance, warranties and risk allocation.
- Advising clients on contractual obligations and potential risks arising during the life of construction projects.
- Assisting with the negotiation and management of amendments, variations and project documentation.
- Conducting detailed legal research into legislation, case law, regulatory requirements and relevant commercial issues.
- Providing practical legal advice that considers both the legal position and the client's wider commercial objectives.
- Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting clients and their commercial arrangements.
- Preparing concise legal opinions, advice notes and research summaries for clients, solicitors and partners.
- Assisting with matters involving UK and international clients and cross-border commercial arrangements.
- Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients and acting as a trusted legal adviser on commercial matters.
- Communicating clearly and confidently with clients regarding legal issues, contractual risks and recommended courses of action.
- Liaising directly with clients, counterparties, solicitors, consultants and other professional advisers.
- Participating in client meetings, contract negotiations, transaction calls and internal meetings.
- Managing client expectations, deadlines and deliverables effectively.
- Understanding the commercial drivers behind client instructions and providing pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice.
- Managing a portfolio of commercial matters with appropriate supervision based on experience and complexity.
- Maintaining accurate and comprehensive legal files and ensuring all documentation is properly recorded and stored.
- Managing matter deadlines, transaction milestones and contractual deliverables.
- Ensuring all legal work is completed to a high professional standard and in accordance with applicable regulatory and professional requirements.
- Identifying matters requiring escalation and communicating potential legal or commercial risks promptly.
- Maintaining and developing commercial precedents, templates and know-how resources for the Commercial team.
- Supporting the Commercial team with client development and relationship-building initiatives.
- Assisting with the preparation of legal updates, articles, client briefings and other commercial content.
- Identifying opportunities to develop existing client relationships and supporting the wider business development strategy.
- Contributing to internal knowledge sharing and the development of the firm's commercial offering.
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- A well-established distributor and importer of raw materials and ingredients is seeking an experienced Sales Representative to be responsible for managing and growing customer relationships, sales, product offerings and supply contracts, while delivering excellent customer service and supporting branch administration.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a National Senior Certificate; A Marketing qualification or any other relevant tertiary qualification would be nice to have
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a business-to-business sales environment
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in food manufacturing/personal and homecare/animal feed industry
- Sales experience in bulk supply and in food science will be advantageous
- Ability to work autonomously
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
- Proficient computer literacy
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing and growing the existing and new customer base within the prescribed territory.
- Managing and growing existing customers' basket of products.
- Managing and growing the product offering by identifying client needs.
- Managing supply contracts with customers.
- Exceeding sales budgets.
- Providing excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Reporting all relevant information to management, both verbally and in writing.
- Handling and managing all customer enquiries.
- Conducting cold calling activities.
- Promoting and marketing the company's products in a positive manner at all times.
- Assisting the Branch Manager with office administration.
- Exercising a high degree of self-discipline, confidentiality and demonstrative initiative.
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- A well-established London-based firm specializing in corporate finance, tax, and accounting is seeking a dynamic Payroll Consultant to be responsible for managing a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing, and providing a high level of service and technical support. The role requires someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines, resolve complex payroll queries, and build long-term professional relationships.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a National Senior Certificate; An Accounting, Tax, Payroll, or a related qualification would be highly advantageous
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within a payroll function, ideally within an accounting, payroll, or professional services practice environment
- Experience managing or processing payrolls for multiple clients would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory requirements, deductions, pension contributions, and year-end reporting
- Expert user of payroll software with strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and regulatory requirements, including HMRC and The Pensions Regulator, would be advantageous
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting and overseeing the end-to-end processing of a diverse portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring all payrolls are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Calculating and reviewing gross pay, deductions, statutory payments, pension contributions, and other payroll-related items.
- Managing year-end payroll processing and assisting with statutory reporting requirements.
- Acting as a key point of contact for an allocated portfolio of clients, building strong professional relationships and providing ongoing payroll support.
- Managing client expectations regarding deadlines, scope of work, and service delivery while maintaining a high standard of customer service.
- Investigating and resolving complex payroll queries and issues, providing clients with accurate and practical solutions.
- Ensuring payroll processes comply with current and new legislation and regulatory requirements, implementing changes where required.
- Maintaining robust internal quality-control procedures and conducting payroll reviews to identify and minimise errors.
- Identifying payroll risks relating to accuracy, compliance, data security, and confidentiality, and taking appropriate action to mitigate these risks.
- Assisting with internal audits and reviews to ensure consistent service quality across the payroll function.
- Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, and workflows, including the use of automation to improve efficiency.
- Maintaining accurate WIP records and assisting with the timely billing of client work to support the profitability of the payroll service line.
- Keeping up to date with payroll legislation, software developments, industry best practices, and changes affecting clients.
- Working collaboratively with the wider team to maintain a high-performing, client-focused payroll function.
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- A leading provider of biological crop protection solutions, including beneficial insects, biopesticides, and pollination products is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Area Manager to drive sales and technical support in the Limpopo region, focusing on sustainable agriculture for key crops.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or similar science degree
- Minimum 2 years' sales experience specifically in agricultural products (experience in agricultural biological products is advantageous)
- Must have a strong practical understanding of summer row crops (grains) plus regional crops including citrus, subtropical fruits, grapes, vegetables, berries, and nuts
- Self-disciplined, independent worker with a positive team-player attitude and excellent communication skills
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and full willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory
- Must be based or willing to be based in the region
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing and growing an existing customer portfolio through regular engagement and ongoing support.
- Proactively acquiring new business and expanding market share for biological products in the region.
- Providing expert technical advice on integrated pest management (IPM) and tailoring custom product packages to individual customer needs.
- Developing and executing a targeted sales plan in collaboration with the Sales Manager and key distributors.
- Efficiently managing daily schedule, customer data, and sales pipeline using CRM tools.
- Handling all client follow-ups, technical queries, administration, and logistics coordination for orders.
- Conducting on-farm visits, product demonstrations, and field trials to showcase the performance and application of biological solutions.
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with distributors, growers, and other industry stakeholders.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback; reporting performance, forecasts, and opportunities to management.
- Participating in industry events, trade shows, and training sessions to promote biological solutions and stay at the forefront of crop protection knowledge.
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- A leading provider of biological crop protection solutions, including beneficial insects, biopesticides, and pollination products, is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Area Manager to be responsible for growing the regional biological products portfolio through customer engagement, new business development, technical IPM support, sales planning, CRM management, field demonstrations, and market analysis.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or similar science degree
- Minimum 2 years’ sales experience specifically in biological sciences or entomology (agricultural biological products)
- Must have a strong practical understanding of Sugar Cane, Macadamias, and Row Crops
- Self-disciplined, independent worker with a positive team-player attitude and excellent communication skills
- Valid driver’s licence and full willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory
- Must be based or willing to be based in the region
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing and growing an existing customer portfolio through regular engagement and ongoing support.
- Proactively acquiring new business and expanding market share for biological products in the region.
- Providing expert technical advice on integrated pest management (IPM) and tailoring custom product packages to individual customer needs.
- Developing and executing a targeted sales plan in collaboration with the Sales Manager and key distributors.
- Efficiently managing daily schedule, customer data, and sales pipeline using CRM tools.
- Handling all client follow-ups, technical queries, administration, and logistics coordination for orders.
- Conducting on-farm visits, product demonstrations, and field trials to showcase the performance and application of biological solutions.
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with distributors, growers, and other industry stakeholders.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback; reporting performance, forecasts, and opportunities to management.
- Participating in industry events, trade shows, and training sessions to promote biological solutions and stay at the forefront of crop protection knowledge.
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- A leading provider of biological crop protection solutions, including beneficial insects, biopesticides, and pollination products is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Area Manager to drive sales and technical support in the Central region, focusing on sustainable agriculture for key crops.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or similar science degree
- Minimum 2 years' sales experience specifically in agricultural products (experience in agricultural biological products is advantageous)
- Must have a strong practical understanding of Greenhouse farming and Vegetables
- Self-disciplined, independent worker with a positive team-player attitude and excellent communication skills
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and full willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory
- Must be based or willing to be based in the region
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing and growing an existing customer portfolio through regular engagement and ongoing support.
- Proactively acquiring new business and expanding market share for biological products in the region.
- Providing expert technical advice on integrated pest management (IPM) and tailoring custom product packages to individual customer needs.
- Developing and executing a targeted sales plan in collaboration with the Sales Manager and key distributors.
- Efficiently managing daily schedule, customer data, and sales pipeline using CRM tools.
- Handling all client follow-ups, technical queries, administration, and logistics coordination for orders.
- Conducting on-farm visits, product demonstrations, and field trials to showcase the performance and application of biological solutions.
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with distributors, growers, and other industry stakeholders.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback; reporting performance, forecasts, and opportunities to management.
- Participating in industry events, trade shows, and training sessions to promote biological solutions and stay at the forefront of crop protection knowledge.
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- A market leader in agrochemical products is seeking a driven and experienced Production Manager to lead fertiliser manufacturing operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient, safe and high-quality production across multiple sites, with a strong focus on operational excellence and people development.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in production management, preferably in fertiliser or chemical manufacturing
- Must have proven experience in contractor management and multi-site operations
- Strong leadership, planning and analytical skills
- Solid understanding of procurement, stock control and compliance frameworks
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading production planning and raw material forecasting.
- Monitoring usage variance and ensuring consistent product quality.
- Driving continuous improvement in production efficiency and output.
- Managing procurement of packaging materials and coordinating repairs and maintenance.
- Ensuring cost-effective sourcing and equipment reliability.
- Overseeing contractor performance and compliance.
- Supervising smaller satellite sites to ensure alignment with central operations.
- Maintaining optimal stock levels of raw materials, packaging and finished goods.
- Leading and developing production teams through workforce planning, training and performance management.
- Ensuring full compliance with safety, legal and environmental regulations and promoting a zero-harm culture.
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- A well-established organic fertiliser company is seeking the above to be responsible for managing administrative and logistical processes and providing professional support to management and sales at the Brits head office.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a National Senior Certificate; A relevant post school qualification would be advantageous
- Strong, proven administrative experience preferably in an agricultural, wholesale, logistics or related environment
- Reliable, dutiful, energetic and professional work ethic with high attention to detail
- Proficient computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and experience with order, invoicing or similar administrative systems
- Proficiency in Afrikaans and English (verbal and written)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Executing general administrative duties, including product registrations and complete handling of all related documentation.
- Receiving, processing and administering customer orders.
- Issuing invoices and preparing loads/consignments for delivery.
- Planning and coordinating logistical arrangements for deliveries.
- Requesting and comparing quotations for packaging and placing orders with suppliers.
- Managing general purchasing for office and warehouse requirements.
- Performing personal assistant duties in support of management.
- Issuing and following up on customer invoices and statements.
- Overseeing quality-control (QC) processes for new products received.
- Administering and monitoring the ERP system and related processes.
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