Jobs at Pollock & Associates

• Championing Design-Driven Growth Across Architecture & Interior Sectors. We are seeking a confident and relationship-driven Architectural Business Development Consultant to grow presence in the design and architectural sector. This role focuses on brand representation, relationship building, and solution selling across both interior and exterior architectural specifications.
• With a strong eye for design and a commercial mindset, you will engage with architects, developers, and design professionals to promote and grow brand awareness, identify opportunities, and provide expert product guidance. This role may involve regional travel and attendance at industry events.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric essential; tertiary qualification in Sales, PR, or Interior Design advantageous
• 5–7 years’ experience in sales, public relations, or interior design
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt communication style across stakeholders
• Strong organisational and problem-solving ability
• Energetic, team-oriented, and highly self-motivated

Key Responsibilities

• Promote brand to architects and developers across interior and exterior spaces
• Conduct brand/product presentations and training
• Manage lead pipelines and CRM system updates
• Identify market gaps and strategic growth opportunities
• Attend networking events and industry functions
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and project success

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• Join a leading automotive manufacturing environment in Port Elizabeth. The position is open to candidates based in Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, and East London. East London applicants must have immediate family or close friends in Port Elizabeth for relocation assistance—note that no company relocation support will be provided.
• You will have strong mechanical aptitude, sound process control experience, and the ability to manage high-tech automated equipment across multiple production lines. This hands-on, technically demanding role requires adherence to strict safety and quality standards. Join a fast-paced team that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 plus N4 or trade/technical qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an automated factory environment
• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining high-tech machinery
• Working knowledge of QMS and OSH Act

Technical Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment: COS machines, enveloping, welding, sealing, leak and date coding machines
• Conduct start-ups, tool/mould/head changes per production schedule
• Maintain extraction and cooling systems, ensure safety and cleanliness of assembly lines
• Monitor production quality and act immediately to correct deviations
• Accurately complete production logs and job cards

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• A leading industrial group is seeking a highly skilled Technical Support Technician to lead and manage technical support and maintenance activities, ensuring seamless operations and strict compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Reporting to the O&M Manager and supported by a dedicated team of lab, store, maintenance, and monitoring staff, this role plays a crucial part in delivering reliable equipment performance and outstanding customer service.
• This is a prime opportunity for a hands-on, technically adept professional ready to drive operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-phase qualified installation electrician.
• Electrical Engineering Diploma advantageous.

Experience Required:

• 3–5 years’ proven experience in fault finding, system integration, and solar installations.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient computer literacy (MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP systems, job-specific software).
• Strong understanding of production, engineering, sales, and marketing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver dependable technical support with minimal equipment downtime.
• Plan and execute proactive maintenance to maximise asset life and prevent disruptions.
• Ensure full compliance with safety and ISO maintenance standards.
• Resolve internal and external customer issues professionally and within SLA timelines.

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• A new opportunity has arisen for an adaptable Accounts & Administration Clerk to join a growing manufacturing business. This dual role supports finance and operational admin functions, offering exposure to factory processes and a modern ERP environment (Syspro).
• You will be hands-on, proactive, and comfortable managing a varied workload across accounts receivable, supplier support, and general admin. You’ll play a key role in capturing, processing, and reconciling financial and factory documentation, while supporting the business in its transition toward automation and system integration.

Experience & Skills:

• 2–3 years’ experience in accounts (receivable and payable) and administration
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Competent in MS Office (especially Excel); Syspro experience is highly advantageous
• Exposure to manufacturing or processing environments preferred
• Willingness to learn systems and factory workflows
• Positive, “can-do” attitude with a strong work ethic

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage customer invoicing and follow-up on outstanding payments (Accounts Receivable)
• Provide administrative support for supplier accounts and invoice processing (Accounts Payable)
• Capture and process factory-related paperwork into the Syspro ERP system
• Assist with reconciling statements, filing, and document control
• Support ongoing admin functions across the business, including data entry, reporting, and workflow coordination

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• Join a high-impact engineering team as a Senior QA Engineer. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for a hands-on tester who can drive both manual and automated testing across desktop, mobile and web applications.
• You will build and own the QA function from the ground up, including testing strategy, environment setup and hardware integration validation.

Opportunity to:

• Build a QA department from scratch.
• Define a robust, scalable test automation roadmap.
• Progress into a QA Lead role and mentor junior engineers.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years in software testing – manual and automation.
• Strong command of Playwright, Appium, Selenium, Cypress, and WinAppDriver.
• Hardware stubbing/mock simulation for test automation.
• Solid grasp of test data, API, performance and basic security testing.
• Familiarity with GitHub and Agile/DevOps practices.

Preferred:

• Experience establishing QA in greenfield environments.
• Exposure to security/performance testing.

Key Focus Areas:

• Full spectrum testing across desktop (React + Electron), mobile (React Native + Expo), and web (React) platforms.
• Design and execution of detailed test cases for manual testing and implementation of a structured automation strategy.
• Proven track record in testing hardware-integrated systems such as IoT devices, NFC scanners, cameras, and weighbridge indicators.
• Set up and managed QA, SIT, and UAT environments.
• Integration with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

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• Step into a rewarding sales career with a market-leading provider of office automation solutions. We are seeking a driven Senior Sales Executive who excels at building strong client relationships and closing high-impact deals.
• This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking team, represent cutting-edge technology, and make a real difference to businesses across KwaZulu-Natal. You’ll have the autonomy to grow your portfolio, the backing of an established brand, and the opportunity to earn excellent rewards for outstanding performance.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Grade 12 qualification
• 1–3 years of proven success in office automation sales
• Strong understanding of the sales process and consultative selling
• History of consistently achieving or exceeding targets

Other Skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Positive, self-starting attitude with a high level of resilience
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence

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• Join a fast-growing technology leader revolutionising mining supply chains across Southern Africa. As Head of Technical Operations, you will drive the technical vision and lead the delivery of robust, scalable, and secure supply chain technologies — both software and hardware. You’ll oversee four critical functions: Software Development, AI & Automation, IT Infrastructure & Security, and R&D, each led by expert Department Heads.
• This role demands a strategic leader who thrives on innovation, excels at managing multi-disciplinary teams, and is passionate about transforming complex industrial environments. You’ll play a key part in shaping future-ready solutions that deliver real commercial value to clients in a high-stakes, asset-heavy sector.

Experience

• 10–15 years in progressive technical roles within technology-driven industries.
• 5–7 years in senior technology leadership (e.g., CTO, VP Engineering).
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams in complex environments.
• Strong preference for mining, supply chain, logistics, or heavy industry exposure.

Technical Skills

• Full-stack software and cloud-native architecture expertise.
• Experience in AI/ML deployment, automation, and predictive analytics.
• Knowledge of IoT/embedded systems and industrial hardware.
• Advanced IT infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities.
• R&D leadership from concept to commercialisation.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree (MBA or MSc) and certifications in AI, cloud, or cybersecurity.
• In-depth knowledge of Southern Africa’s mining and logistics sectors.
• Familiarity with regulatory and operational challenges in heavy industries.

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• Drive complex chemical projects from concept to completion within a leading engineering environment. We seek a highly skilled and registered Project Engineer to manage multi-disciplinary teams, technical designs, contractor coordination, and project execution across South Africa and international sites.
• This role is central to delivering compliant, on-time, and on-budget engineering solutions.
• You will work alongside the Engineering Project Manager to manage capital projects, including the design and in-house fabrication of piping systems, pressure equipment, and large structures.
• The ideal candidate is familiar with industry standards (OHS Act, ASME B31/VIII, SANS) and has advanced proficiency in MS Project and AutoCAD. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead technically complex projects with strategic importance.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management Diploma

Experience & Technical Skills:

• 10+ years in the petroleum industry
• 5+ years in project engineering
• Expert knowledge of piping, structural and pressure equipment design
• Proficient in P&IDs, HAZOP, MOC, NEC & JBCC contract administration
• MS Project, AutoCAD, Excel, Word (intermediate level)

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership of cross-functional teams
• Effective stakeholder communication
• Strategic planner with budget and cost control capability
• Able to prioritise under pressure and manage frequent travel demands

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• Join a fast-growing electrical solutions provider as an Internal Sales Representative focused on outbound B2B prospecting and lead generation. This role is ideal for a driven individual with excellent communication skills and a strong grasp of sales fundamentals.
• You’ll be responsible for initiating contact with new clients, qualifying prospects, and supporting large-scale lighting and retrofit project sales. A proactive and results-oriented mindset is essential, along with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in cold calling, telemarketing, or outbound B2B sales
• Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Target-driven with a self-motivated, energetic approach
• Able to work independently and collaborate with a sales team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Competent with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Computer literate

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound cold calls to generate leads and set appointments
• Qualify prospects and align client needs with product offerings
• Create and pass on warm leads to the external sales team
• Follow sales scripts and maintain professional phone conduct
• Maintain accurate activity records in the CRM
• Support relationship building for large-scale lighting solutions