We are a market leading provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification (TIC) and Training solutions to Africa and the Middle East, focused on food safety and workplace safety.
Safety SA has its roots in the 2018 acquisition of the NOSA group by the Carlyle sub-Saharan Africa fund. At that time, the group was primarily focused on providing occupational he...
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Responsibilities
Sales and Lead Generation
- Conduct high-volume outbound cold and warm calls to prospective and existing customers.
- Promote and sell SafetyCloud products and services.
- Generating qualified sales leads and convert opportunities into confirmed sales.
- Identify customer needs and recommend suitable solutions.
- Effectively manage customer objections and close sales using approved sales techniques and campaign scripts.
- Identify and maximize upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
- Achieve individual and team sales targets.
Customer Service and Relationship Management
- Provide professional, accurate, and courteous service to all customers.
- Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
- Build and maintain positive customer relationships through regular engagement and follow-up.
- Assist customers with product information, quotations, bookings, and service-related queries.
- Follow up on customer requests and outstanding actions to ensure resolution.
- Handle escalations professionally and refer complex matters to management when required.
Administration and CRM Management
- Accurately capture and maintain customer information within the CRM system.
- Record all customer interactions, lead statuses, and sales outcomes.
- Send information packs, quotations, and related documentation to customers when requested.
- Receive and process booking forms and proof of payments.
- Confirm bookings with relevant branches and departments.
- Route Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and other enquiries to the appropriate departments.
- Prepare and maintain daily operational and sales reports.
Call Handling and Operational Support
- Manage callback activities, including abandoned and follow-up calls.
- Transfer calls to the appropriate department or branch when necessary.
- Maintain high service levels and call quality standards.
- Support company initiatives and campaigns as required.
Compliance and Product Knowledge
- Conduct all customer interactions in accordance with company policies, ethical sales practices, and POPIA requirements.
- Safeguard customer information and confidentiality at all times.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of company products, services, processes, and promotions.
- Participate in training and development activities to improve performance and product knowledge.
Requirements
Qualifications :
- Grade 12 (Matric) is essential.
- Certificate or Diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Customer Service, or a related field will be advantageous.
- Sales, Contact Centre, Customer Service, or Telesales certification will be advantageous.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a contact centre, telesales, outbound sales, or customer service environment.
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Experience working in a target-driven and commission-based sales environment.
- Experience in lead generation, customer engagement, and sales conversion.
- Experience working with CRM systems.
- Experience within the training, health and safety, compliance, education, or professional services industry will be advantageous.
Skills:
- Strong sales and closing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer relationship management skills.
- Negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Lead generation and prospecting skills.
- Objection handling and problem-solving capability.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Excellent telephone etiquette.
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Attention to detail and administration skills.
- Strong reporting and CRM management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
Knowledge:
- Sales principles and consultative selling techniques.
- Contact centre operations and service delivery standards.
- Customer relationship management practices.
- Lead generation and sales pipeline management.
- CRM systems and customer database management.
- Customer service excellence principles.
- POPIA and customer confidentiality requirements.
- Company products, services, policies, and procedures.
- Performance measurement and KPI management.
- Industry trends and customer engagement best practices.
Other:
- Ability to work in a high-volume, target-driven environment.
- Willingness to work extended hours when required to meet business demands.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to remain motivated and resilient in a sales environment.
- Strong commitment to customer service and sales excellence.
- Professional appearance and conduct when representing the organisation.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and performance development initiatives.
- Ability to achieve performance targets linked to commission-based incentives.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.
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Responsibilities:
Sales Generation and Business Development
- Manage and maintain relationships with assigned customer accounts.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through lead generation, prospecting, and cold calling.
- Generate qualified sales opportunities and convert leads into confirmed sales.
- Achieve individual sales, activity, and revenue targets.
- Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities across SafetyCloud's product and service offerings.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and ensure consistent follow-up on opportunities.
- Conduct outbound customer engagement activities to promote products, services, and campaigns.
- Support business growth through proactive customer acquisition and retention initiatives.
Customer Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for customer enquiries and support.
- Develop a thorough understanding of customer needs and recommend suitable solutions.
- Provide accurate information regarding products, services, training courses, and pricing.
- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through professional and responsive service.
- Resolve customer queries efficiently and escalate matters where required.
- Conduct regular customer follow-ups to strengthen relationships and improve conversion rates.
Quotations, Sales Administration and CRM Management
- Prepare and issue accurate quotations within agreed turnaround times.
- Follow up on quotations to maximise conversion opportunities.
- Accurately capture and maintain customer information and sales activities within the CRM system.
- Record customer interactions, opportunities, and sales outcomes.
- Process customer bookings, orders, and related documentation accurately.
- Maintain accurate pipeline information and sales forecasting data.
- Ensure all customer and sales records remain up to date.
- Support reporting requirements through accurate administration and record keeping.
Client Portal Adoption and Customer Engagement
- Promote and onboard customers onto the client portal.
- Educate customers on the benefits and functionality of the portal.
- Encourage customer adoption of self-service tools and online platforms.
- Provide support and assistance with portal-related enquiries.
- Drive customer engagement through available digital channels.
Reporting and Performance Management
- Monitor performance against agreed sales and activity targets.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer engagements.
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly sales reports.
- Track lead generation, quotation conversion, sales performance, and customer retention metrics.
- Provide feedback on customer trends, market opportunities, and competitor activity.
- Participate in sales reviews, pipeline discussions, and performance improvement initiatives.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Comply with all company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures.
- Conduct all customer interactions in accordance with ethical sales practices and company standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of customer and company information.
- Comply with POPIA and all other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Participate in mandatory company, product, and compliance training programmes.
- Promote a culture of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Business Administration, Business Management, Commerce, Sales and Marketing, Customer Relationship Management Or a related field
- Sales, Customer Service, Business Development, or Contact Centre certifications will be advantageous.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 – 3 years' experience in Internal Sales, Telesales, Customer Service, Business Development, or Account Management.
- Proven track record of achieving sales and customer engagement targets.
- Experience in lead generation, prospecting, cold calling, and sales conversion.
- Experience managing customer relationships within a B2B environment.
- Experience preparing quotations and managing sales opportunities.
- Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
- Experience within the training, health and safety, compliance, consulting, or professional services industry will be advantageous.
Skills:
- Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer relationship management capability.
- Lead generation and prospecting skills.
- Excellent customer service and customer engagement skills.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Time management and prioritisation skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and CRM platforms.
Knowledge:
- Sales principles and consultative selling techniques.
- Lead generation and sales pipeline management.
- Customer relationship management best practices.
- CRM systems and customer database management.
- Quotation and sales administration processes.
- Customer service and customer retention principles.
- Business development and account management practices.
- POPIA and customer confidentiality requirements.
- Microsoft 365 and CRM reporting tools.
- Company products, services, policies, and procedures.
Other:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment.
- Strong commercial and customer-focused mindset.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and results-oriented.
- Ability to build and maintain professional customer relationships.
- Professional appearance and conduct when representing the organisation.
- Strong commitment to customer service excellence and business growth.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development initiatives.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
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Responsibilities:
Sales Generation and Business Development
- Manage and maintain relationships with assigned customer accounts.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through lead generation, prospecting, and cold calling.
- Generate qualified sales opportunities and convert leads into confirmed sales.
- Achieve individual sales, activity, and revenue targets.
- Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities across SafetyCloud's product and service offerings.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and ensure consistent follow-up on opportunities.
- Conduct outbound customer engagement activities to promote products, services, and campaigns.
- Support business growth through proactive customer acquisition and retention initiatives.
Customer Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for customer enquiries and support.
- Develop a thorough understanding of customer needs and recommend suitable solutions.
- Provide accurate information regarding products, services, training courses, and pricing.
- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through professional and responsive service.
- Resolve customer queries efficiently and escalate matters where required.
- Conduct regular customer follow-ups to strengthen relationships and improve conversion rates.
Quotations, Sales Administration and CRM Management
- Prepare and issue accurate quotations within agreed turnaround times.
- Follow up on quotations to maximise conversion opportunities.
- Accurately capture and maintain customer information and sales activities within the CRM system.
- Record customer interactions, opportunities, and sales outcomes.
- Process customer bookings, orders, and related documentation accurately.
- Maintain accurate pipeline information and sales forecasting data.
- Ensure all customer and sales records remain up to date.
- Support reporting requirements through accurate administration and record keeping.
Client Portal Adoption and Customer Engagement
- Promote and onboard customers onto the client portal.
- Educate customers on the benefits and functionality of the portal.
- Encourage customer adoption of self-service tools and online platforms.
- Provide support and assistance with portal-related enquiries.
- Drive customer engagement through available digital channels.
Reporting and Performance Management
- Monitor performance against agreed sales and activity targets.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer engagements.
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly sales reports.
- Track lead generation, quotation conversion, sales performance, and customer retention metrics.
- Provide feedback on customer trends, market opportunities, and competitor activity.
- Participate in sales reviews, pipeline discussions, and performance improvement initiatives.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Comply with all company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures.
- Conduct all customer interactions in accordance with ethical sales practices and company standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of customer and company information.
- Comply with POPIA and all other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Participate in mandatory company, product, and compliance training programmes.
- Promote a culture of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Business Administration, Business Management, Commerce, Sales and Marketing, Customer Relationship Management Or a related field
- Sales, Customer Service, Business Development, or Contact Centre certifications will be advantageous.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 – 3 years' experience in Internal Sales, Telesales, Customer Service, Business Development, or Account Management.
- Proven track record of achieving sales and customer engagement targets.
- Experience in lead generation, prospecting, cold calling, and sales conversion.
- Experience managing customer relationships within a B2B environment.
- Experience preparing quotations and managing sales opportunities.
- Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
- Experience within the training, health and safety, compliance, consulting, or professional services industry will be advantageous.
Skills:
- Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer relationship management capability.
- Lead generation and prospecting skills.
- Excellent customer service and customer engagement skills.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Time management and prioritisation skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and CRM platforms.
Knowledge:
- Sales principles and consultative selling techniques.
- Lead generation and sales pipeline management.
- Customer relationship management best practices.
- CRM systems and customer database management.
- Quotation and sales administration processes.
- Customer service and customer retention principles.
- Business development and account management practices.
- POPIA and customer confidentiality requirements.
- Microsoft 365 and CRM reporting tools.
- Company products, services, policies, and procedures.
Other:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment.
- Strong commercial and customer-focused mindset.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and results-oriented.
- Ability to build and maintain professional customer relationships.
- Professional appearance and conduct when representing the organisation.
- Strong commitment to customer service excellence and business growth.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development initiatives.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
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Responsibilities:
- Assist with learner registrations, achievements, completions, and certification administration.
- Capture and maintain accurate learner and training records.
- Support the preparation and submission of documentation for audits, verifications, and accreditation-related activities.
- Provide general administrative support to ensure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, learners, clients, and external bodies.
- Maintain accurate filing systems and ensure documentation is stored correctly.
- Assist the Accreditations team with daily administrative and reporting requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Learner Administration
- Capture learner information accurately on internal systems and databases.
- Assist with the processing of learner registrations, achievements, and completions.
- Verify learner information and ensure supporting documentation is complete.
- Maintain learner files and records in accordance with company procedures.
- Assist with the distribution of learner statements of results, certificates, and related documentation.
- Ensure learner information is kept accurate and up to date.
Documentation and Compliance Support
- Assist in compiling and preparing documentation required for audits, verifications, and accreditation activities.
- Maintain learner Portfolios of Evidence (POEs) and supporting records.
- Track submitted documentation and monitor outstanding items.
- Ensure all records are filed, archived, and stored in line with company standards.
- Assist with identifying, recording, and resolving administrative discrepancies.
Reporting and Record Keeping
- Maintain tracking spreadsheets, registers, and databases.
- Update learner progress and submission records as required.
- Assist in compiling routine reports for management and stakeholders.
- Monitor documentation status and provide updates to the Accreditations Manager.
Communication and Stakeholder Support
- Respond to administrative queries from learners, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Follow up on outstanding documentation and information requests.
- Provide administrative support to branches and departments regarding accreditation-related processes.
- Communicate professionally and courteously with all stakeholders.
General Administration
- Perform general clerical and administrative duties as required.
- Maintain confidentiality of learner, client, and company information.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and quality management requirements.
- Maintain professional conduct and represent the organisation positively.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to build knowledge of accreditation and compliance processes.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (Essential).
National Diploma, Certificate, or equivalent qualification in:
- Business Administration
- Office Administration
- Human Resources
- Business Management
- Public Administration
- Information Management Or a related field
- Recent graduates and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Any training or certifications related to Administration, Data Capturing, Record Management, Quality Management Systems (QMS), or Compliance Administration will be advantageous.
Experience:
- No prior SETA or accreditation experience required.
- Previous administrative, data capturing, customer service, or office support experience will be advantageous.
- Exposure to a professional office environment during studies, internships, learnerships, or workplace experience programmes will be beneficial.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, will be advantageous.
Skills:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to capture and maintain accurate records and data.
- Good time management and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to follow processes and procedures consistently.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Professional interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of administrative and record-keeping principles.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Understanding of document management and filing practices.
- Awareness of confidentiality and information management requirements.
- Basic understanding of customer service principles.
- Understanding of quality and compliance processes will be advantageous.
- Willingness to learn SETA, QCTO, accreditation, and quality management requirements.
- Understanding of POPIA and information confidentiality principles will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and systems (to be developed through training).
Other:
- Ability to work in a structured and deadline-driven environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Eagerness to learn and develop within the accreditation and compliance environment.
- Professional appearance and conduct when representing the organisation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling learner and company information.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development initiatives.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Care
- Courage
- Accountability
- Passion
- Innovation
- Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
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Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement sector strategies aligned with business objectives and growth targets.
- Identify market trends, industry developments, and emerging risks within the retail sector.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery, operational effectiveness, and client satisfaction.
- Support the achievement of company strategic objectives through effective planning and execution.
- Monitor sector performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Operational Management
- Oversee the delivery of food safety, occupational health and safety, audit, inspection, and compliance services within the retail sector.
- Ensure services are delivered in accordance with company procedures, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor operational performance against established KPIs and service level agreements.
- Manage resource allocation, scheduling, and workforce utilization to optimize productivity.
- Ensure consistent quality and technical excellence across all service delivery activities.
Client Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key retail clients and stakeholders.
- Act as the primary escalation point for operational and service-related client concerns.
- Conduct regular client reviews to ensure service expectations are met or exceeded.
- Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen client partnerships.
- Promote a customer-centric culture across all teams.
Regulatory Compliance and Governance
- Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, health and safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
- Maintain awareness of legislative changes and emerging industry requirements.
- Ensure audits, inspections, and assessments are conducted in accordance with approved methodologies and standards.
- Monitor technical performance and ensure adherence to quality assurance requirements.
- Support accreditation, certification, and regulatory requirements affecting the sector.
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop Account Managers, Auditors, and Technical Specialists.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance management processes, including reviews, development planning, and coaching.
- Support talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Promote company values, policies, and a positive working environment.
Financial and Commercial Management
- Manage sector budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
- Monitor revenue, profitability, operational costs, and resource utilization.
- Ensure achievement of financial targets and business objectives.
- Support business development activities, proposal submissions, and contract renewals.
- Identify opportunities for business growth and improved profitability within existing and new client accounts.
Reporting and Communication
- Prepare and present operational, financial, and performance reports to senior management.
- Communicate sector performance, risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of client service delivery metrics.
- Facilitate effective communication between operational teams, clients, and leadership.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service quality.
- Promote innovation and best practices within the sector.
- Implement corrective and preventative actions where required.
- Support change management initiatives and business transformation projects.
- Stay informed of industry trends, technological advancements, and market developments.
Requirements
Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Environmental Health, Quality Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification in Business Management, Leadership, Strategic Management, or Commerce will be advantageous.
- MBA or equivalent executive leadership qualification will be advantageous.
- Professional certification in HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, ISO 45001, Lead Auditor, or related standards will be advantageous.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years' experience within food safety, quality assurance, auditing, compliance, inspection, or related industries.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a management or leadership position.
- Experience managing large retail client portfolios and key stakeholder relationships.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographical locations.
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Experience driving operational improvement and business growth initiatives.
- Experience working within highly regulated and compliance-driven industries.
Skills:
- Strong strategic planning and business management skills.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and people development capabilities.
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Strong operational planning and resource management skills.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong project and change management skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Advanced report writing and analytical skills.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
Knowledge:
- Food safety management systems and standards.
- HACCP principles and risk management methodologies.
- Occupational Health and Safety legislation and standards.
- ISO standards and auditing principles.
- Regulatory requirements applicable to the retail and food sectors.
- Operational management and service delivery practices.
- Financial management, budgeting, and forecasting principles.
- Performance management and leadership best practices.
- Business development and account management principles.
- Continuous improvement methodologies and quality management systems.
- Industry trends, market developments, and emerging compliance requirements.
Other:
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours when required by operational needs.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and client service excellence.
- Ability to represent the organization professionally with clients, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.
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