Jobs at Phakisa Group

Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 10
• Valid Vacuum Truck Operator Certificate
• Previous experience operating a vacuum truck will be advantageous
• Valid driver's licence (if required by client/site)
• Medically fit and able to work in industrial environments
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain vacuum trucks safely and efficiently
• Perform suction and removal of waste, sludge, liquids, and other materials as required
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Ensure compliance with site safety regulations and company procedures
• Complete all required documentation accurately
• Report any vehicle defects, incidents, or safety concerns immediately
• Maintain housekeeping standards for the vehicle and work area

Required Documents

• Updated CV
• ID Copy 
• Minimum Grade 10 certificate (or higher qualification)
• Valid Vacuum Truck Operator Certificate
• Valid driver's licence 

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, service, and maintain commercial cooking equipment
• Focus on mechanical systems, gas appliances, ovens, and user-facing performance issues
• Core equipment scope includes combi ovens, convection ovens, gas and electric ranges, and more

Key Technical Skills:

• Gas appliance fault diagnosis (LPG and Natural Gas principles)
• Mechanical systems maintenance
• Electrical diagnostics on ovens and appliances
• Calibration and performance testing

Certifications / Formal Requirements:

• Gas installer qualification or strong gas appliance background
• Electrical fault-finding competence
• Valid driver's license

Experience Profile:

• 5+ years in commercial catering equipment service
• Proven experience with ovens and ranges
• Background in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong client interaction skills
• Detail-oriented workmanship
• Pride in clean, professional installations and repairs

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Job Summary:

• We are seeking a Sales and Costing Administrator to support our sales and project teams by preparing accurate and competitive sales proposals. The ideal candidate will work from Bills of Quantity (BOQs) to calculate selling prices using vendor price lists, factoring in transport and installation costs to ensure accurate project costings. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent Excel proficiency, and experience with ERP or CRM systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze Site Plans and Bills of Quantity (BOQs) and vendor price lists to determine product costs and selling prices.
• Configure, price and quote proposals from raw data and various vendor inputs.
• Incorporate transportation and installation costs into final pricing.
• Prepare detailed sales proposals for project-based sales.
• Ensure pricing accuracy by verifying vendor quotes, cost structures, and margins.
• Maintain and update pricing databases within ERP/CRM systems.
• Work closely with the sales, procurement, and project teams to finalize costings.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize pricing strategies.
• Interpret and analyze financial data to support decision-making.
• Meet tight deadlines and work efficiently under pressure.

Requirements:

• With experience within the culinary, hospitality, or food-service industry, rather than candidates with general sales and administration experience.
• A background in culinary equipment, food production, catering, or a related field would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (advanced formulas, data analysis, cost calculations).
• Strong experience with ERP or CRM systems.
• Ability to perform detailed cost calculations and interpret data effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in pricing and cost analysis.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Diploma in Cost Management Accounting or a related field (advantageous).
• Prior experience in sales administration, costing, or project pricing is preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent numerical ability and financial acumen.
• Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams.
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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Role Overview

• The technician will assist with the installation, servicing, and maintenance of commercial catering and laundry equipment. The role is hands-on and field-based, working under the guidance of senior technicians and service managers, with responsibility increasing as skills and reliability are proven.
• This role is suited to someone who enjoys practical work, problem-solving, and learning in a real-world technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of catering and laundry equipment on client sites
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Support fault-finding and basic diagnostics on electrical, mechanical, and gas equipment
• Assist with commissioning of new equipment
• Complete service reports and job cards accurately
• Maintain tools, equipment, and service vehicles responsibly
• Communicate professionally with clients while on site
• Escalate technical issues or safety concerns promptly to senior technicians

Equipment Exposure

• Depending on experience, the technician may work on:
• Commercial ovens, ranges, fryers, and grills
• Dishwashers and warewashing equipment
• Refrigeration equipment
• Professional laundry machines
• Gas and electrical appliances (within certification limits)

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Technical qualification or trade exposure in:
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Refrigeration
• Mechatronics
• or a related field
• 0–3 years’ experience in a technical or service role (junior candidates welcome)Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systemsValid driver’s license (essential)Willingness to travel to client sites

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on and practically minded
• Reliable and punctual
• Willing to learn and take instruction
• Safety-conscious and methodical
• Able to work under pressure on active sites
• Professional and respectful when dealing with clients

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The Role

• You will own the international purchasing and supply chain function end-to-end. This is not a support position — you will manage the full PO lifecycle from supplier placement through to landed cost, coordinate with European vendors and freight partners, and be the operational backbone of our import pipeline. You work directly with the Managing Director and have real visibility across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full PO lifecycle: raise, track, confirm, expedite, and close orders across the brand portfolio
• Coordinate with European suppliers (Germany, France, Italy, Spain) on lead times, production, packing, and shipping documentation
• Liaise with our freight forwarder on shipment bookings, consolidations, and customs clearance
• Manage import documentation: invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, SARS permits
• Track shipments from ex-works through to landed delivery
• Coordinate international payments via Bidvest Bank; maintain landed cost calculations
• Maintain the purchasing module in ERP — POs, receipting, vendor bills, landed cost journals
• Build and maintain supplier relationships; support vendor negotiations on pricing and terms

What We're Looking For
Essential

• CIPS Graduate Diploma (Level 6), or final level in progress
• Solid understanding of international procurement: Incoterms, import documentation, landed cost
• Strong written English — you will correspond directly with European vendors daily
• Numerically confident across multi-currency POs, exchange rates, and cost buildup
• Highly organised; able to manage multiple open orders simultaneously
• Proficient in an ERP or procurement system

Advantageous

• Experience in commercial kitchen, hospitality equipment, or food service
• Knowledge of SA import regulations, SARS customs, or ITAC permits
• A second European language (French, German, Italian, or Spanish)
• Familiarity with Letters of Credit or trade finance instruments

You as a person

• You take ownership and don't wait to be chased
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• You understand that accuracy and follow-through are non-negotiable
• Commercially aware — you know every purchasing decision has a margin consequence

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, service, and maintain commercial cooking equipment with emphasis on mechanical systems, gas appliances, ovens, and user-facing performance issues.

Core Equipment Scope:

• Combi ovens and convection ovens
• Gas and electric ranges
• Stoves, cooktops, fryers, grills, charbroilers
• Light catering appliances where relevant

Key Technical Skills:

• Gas appliance fault diagnosis (LPG and Natural Gas principles)
• Burner systems, valves, regulators, ignition systems
• Mechanical systems: hinges, doors, seals, motors, belts
• Electrical diagnostics on ovens and appliances (sensors, relays, control boards)
• Calibration and performance testing (temperature accuracy, combustion quality)

Certifications/Formal Requirements:

• Gas installer qualification or strong gas appliance background
• Electrical fault-finding competence
• Ability to read technical manuals and exploded diagrams
• Valid driver's licence

Experience Profile:

• 5+ years in commercial catering equipment service with proven experience in ovens and ranges.
• Background in Millwright, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or HVAC & Refrigeration.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong client interaction skills
• Detail-oriented workmanship
• Pride in clean, professional installations and repairs
• Willingness to learn brand-specific systems
   

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing POs and vendor documents
• Vendor correspondence, relationship management
• Managing inbound international shipments and coordinating with freight forwarders and clearing agents
• Preparing and verifying all import documentation (BLs, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin)
• Ensuring accurate, timely SARS customs clearance and duty reconciliation
• Maintaining ERP records — PO status, landed costs, receipt confirmations
• Communicating with overseas suppliers on lead times, shipping readiness, and documentation

Requirements:

• 3-5 years in international logistics or import coordination
• Solid knowledge of SA customs procedures and Incoterms
• ERP experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent shipments
• Comfortable liaising across time zones with European counterparts

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• We are seeking a capable management accountant to optimize our financial management, cost management, and reporting. You will be performing financial analysis, preparing financial forecasts, and advising senior management on strategic planning.

Management Accountant Responsibilities:

• Gathering and interpreting information to evaluate the efficiency of financial procedures.
• Analysing key financial data and advising senior management on strategic planning.
• Developing and implementing cost-effective financial policies and procedures, as well as mitigating financial risks.
• Preparing financial reports and budgets, as well as controlling and forecasting income and expenditure.
• Overseeing accounting procedures and supervising junior financial department staff.
• Monitoring auditing and taxation practices.
• Ensuring that financial management policies and procedures adhere to regulatory standards.
• Performing financial recordkeeping, as well as protecting sensitive and confidential information.
• Keeping informed of regulatory requirements and best practices in management accounting.

Management Accountant Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar.
• Certified management accountant (CGMA) preferred.
• A minimum of two years' experience as a management accountant in a related business.
• Proficiency in business management and accounting software.
• Familiarity using AI tools for reporting and analysis e.g. Perplexity, Claude etc.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Superb leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.

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• We are looking for a skilled Combi Forklift Operator (F7) to join our Manufacturing team in Gauteng.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate Combi Forklift efficiently and safely
• Assist with manufacturing processes as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Adhere to safety regulations and guidelines
• Contribute to accident -free operation and compliance to all health and safety environmental and quality requirements and regulation
• Inspect forklift daily t ensure proper and safe operation
• Ensure warehouse and sales team receive needed supplies and materials in timely manner
• Assist or perform the loading and unloading of trucks 
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, and shelves by hand and by Combi lift /forklift 
• Wrap and band finished material and transport to designated areas

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience operating Combi Forklift
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing (preferred)
• Valid Combi Forklift Certificate and License (F7)
• Good communication skills
• Clean criminal record

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Job Summary:

• As a General Worker reporting to the Operations team, you will be responsible for various warehouse tasks to ensure efficient stock handling and movement. Your duties will include loading and unloading stock, storing goods, preparing orders for dispatch, conducting stock counts, and maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload stock from trucks and containers.
• Receive, sort, and store goods in designated warehouse locations.
• Assist with picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Label, wrap, and palletize products as required.
• Conduct stock handling and movement activities safely.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory control processes.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Report damaged stock, equipment faults, and safety concerns.
• Follow company policies, warehouse procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Assist supervisors and warehouse staff with general operational tasks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience 
• Clean criminal record.
• Good communication skills.