Jobs at Saint-Gobain Africa

Why do we need you ?

• Marketing Collateral: Design brochures, catalogs, flyers, and digital assets tailored to showcase manufacturing products and services.
• Technical Documentation: Develop visually appealing layouts for manuals, spec sheets, and product guides, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
• Brand Identity: Maintain and evolve brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all internal and external communication.
• Digital Design: Create graphics for websites, newsletters, social media, and digital ads, with an understanding of B2B marketing strategies.
• Trade Shows & Events: Design booths, banners, and promotional materials for trade shows and industry events.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product development, and sales teams to translate technical information into engaging visuals.
• Photography & Media: Coordinate product photoshoots, edit images, and oversee the creation of videos or animations for marketing purposes.
• Team Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior designers and ensure the quality of their work aligns with industry standards.

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have Matric and bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related field min 5 years’ experience of graphic design experience, with a preference for work in industrial or manufacturing sectors. Min 1 year experience in team management.
• This role calls for a person with advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). A plus: if you have experience with motion graphics and video editing using tools like After Effects or Premiere Pro. Familiarity with CAD design or 3D modelling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Blender) is preferred

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• Responsible for designing marketing materials, technical documentation, and digital assets that support product launches, trade shows, and corporate branding.
• This role directly supports the company's growth initiatives by creating compelling visual content that enhances brand recognition, engages stakeholders, and drives product adoption.Additionally, the role requires a deep understanding of the African market to deliver designs that resonate with diverse cultural and regional audiences.

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Why do we need you ?

• Efficiently manage the operation of both the Finished goods, Local and Imported merchandise and Raw material warehouse.
• Ensure that high degree of customer service is maintained, through speed, accuracy and quality of the loading function.
• Ensure that all SAP and administration related functions are timeously done.
• Conduct stock takes and cycle counts as required.
• Compile monthly and periodic reports as required.
• Ensure that all invoices are receipted SAP.
• Ensure that everyone in the warehouse obey safety regulations and observe safety precautions as laid down in the applicable legislation.
• Build and manage a highly motivated and professional team who can meet the demands of a fast-paced challenging business environment whilst also ensuring the site meets demanding customer service and quality targets

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have Matric or N3 + Trade with min 3 years’ experience within maintenance planning environment in a manufacturing environment.
• This role calls for a person with experience in planning on SAP, Engineering stores management will be an added advantage. Good communication and coordinating skills.

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• Plan and coordinate plant maintenance activity through analysis of failures or breakdown occurring in the plant and costs, ensuring the availability of parts needed during planned maintenance; shutdowns and management of the EWO system.

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Why do we need you ?

• Create and maintain Quality Awareness within the factory – Quality Toolbox topics.
• Work on multiple projects to reduce cost, raw material management, product improvement and process performance.
• Give analytical support during quality investigations.
• Write technical reports which state findings of investigations and suggested recommendations to improve; rectify; change; replace or adjust processes to obtain the desired objectives. Drive implementation of recommendations upon approval.
• Ensure that the quality management system conforms to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
• Sustain and improve on plant Laboratory Management System whilst promoting adherence to control and specification adherence.
• Ensure adherence to document control on all testing methods, quality SOPs, control plans and reaction plans.
• Plant and quality data analysis and modelling (Moving towards predictive quality process control).
• Drive adherence and improvement of QPC Quality Stations across the factory
• Ensure all testing equipment on the factory is adherent to standard methods and calibrated as per calibration plans.
• Build and manage a highly motivated and professional team who can meet the demands of a fast-paced challenging business environment whilst also ensuring the site meets demanding customer service and quality targets

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must BTech Degree or bachelor’s degree (BEng or equivalent) in Analytical Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and Quality control/management qualification (advantageous). 3-5 years’ experience in chemical/process/quality engineering position within a relevant industry.
• This role calls for a person who is good at communication, and project management experience will be advantageous.

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• The role’s objective is to develop and introduce Quality control and process improvements using the tools within the Q&PC Pillar linking through to step Zero. The primary objective will be to improve Product Quality performance KPI’s focussing on the key areas of Yield loss, and Customer Complaints. The role will require involvement in WCM projects within the plant that links to Product Quality and take lead in raw material trials and be an active contributor to New Product Developments in the plant. To undertake these tasks in an efficient safe manner meeting with SHE legislation, company policy and Managers rules.
• An integral purpose of this role is to be able to lead and mentor the team of Laboratory Analysts reporting into the department. The ability to utilise resources to gain maximum input to the Quality and Process system will be an essential role requirement.

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Why do we need you ?

• Efficiently manage the operation of both the Finished goods, Local and Imported merchandise and Raw material warehouse.
• Ensure that high degree of customer service is maintained, through speed, accuracy and quality of the loading function.
• Ensure that all SAP and administration related functions are timeously done.
• Conduct stock takes and cycle counts as required.
• Compile monthly and periodic reports as required.
• Ensure that all invoices are receipted SAP.
• Ensure that everyone in the warehouse obey safety regulations and observe safety precautions as laid down in the applicable legislation.
• Build and manage a highly motivated and professional team who can meet the demands of a fast-paced challenging business environment whilst also ensuring the site meets demanding customer service and quality targets

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a Degree or Diploma in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering. FI Practioner (if internal)/WCM experience (if internal)
• Min 3 years’ experience in logistics, inventory control and warehouse supervision within production planning environment
• At least 1 years’ Management/ supervisory experience within a Warehousing/Logistics Environment
• This role calls for a person with the ability to do Budgeting and cost management. The ideal candidate will need to have experience within managing a team. Good communication skills and Interpersonal skills.

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• To co-ordinate various aspects of supply chain management, warehouse, inventory, purchasing and Materials management.

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Why do we need you ?

• Active maintenance of the Warehouse, warehouse functions, and all related aspects including safety, security, stock, equipment and effective interaction with management in order to ensure smooth, effective functioning of the stores.
• Verify all stock received and dispatched In and out of the warehouse
• Manage interplant and co loading stock to better serve customers
• Stock control – effective daily, weekly and monthly stock counting and cycle
• counting to ensure physical stock levels agree with electronic records at all times and reporting any discrepancies to management.
• Apply FIFO system when picking stock (first in first out)
• Ensuring that all plant equipment is safe to operate, and is properly maintained, logged and registers kept and reported. Ensure that production crew adheres to all Safety + Quality + WCM procedures.

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have Matric, Tertiary qualification. Trade test will be an added advantage. 3 -5 years’ experience within experience in supply chain disciplines.
• This role calls for a person who is good at communication and this will ensure success in this role.

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• Ensuring that the Distribution functions are maintained and all checks and controls are adhered to, ensuring the highest service levels.Ensuring that customer service levels are maintained to the highest standards and all internal processes, procedures and systems are maintained as directed.

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Why do we need you ?

• Commercial Orientation - Help protect the core value of the relationship with customers by identifying opportunities beyond standard orders & communicate to sales teams to help them grow the business.
• Order Management - Lead and deliver service initiatives and manage all phases of a customer order lifecycle to ensure successful OTI process whilst ensuring attention to detail is maintained when processing customer orders and enquiries, in order to eliminate errors, and escalate when required.
• Operational Support - Provide operational support, for the customers under your management, for all issues related to any internal challenges by actively demonstrating and applying knowledge and good practice of resources, policies, procedures and tools to provide accurate and timely response to customers.
• Consistently improve customer experience by delivering superior customer support in the form of, but not limited to the following:
• Order processing.
• Query resolution - Respond to customer interactions/queries within department stipulated agreements.
• Collaboration with codependent departments to ensure on time, in full customer satisfaction.
• Backorder management/ Order Cycle Time (OCT) = <72hrs
• Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) = >80%
• Customer Retention Score (CRS) = >80%

Is this job for you ?

• This role requires an individual with matric, qualification in Business Administration and/or Sales and Marketing, Customer Service qualification and experience will be advantageous.
• The ideal candidate must have SAP experience with excellent planning and organisational skills to ensure workload is managed effectively.

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• Your responsibility as a Customer Service Consultant will be to deliver world class service to customers by ensuring that the OTI process, quotations and general enquires for customers are attended to and resolved in a timeous manner whilst also completing other administrative functions, to a high level of detail and accuracy, in order to improve customer service.

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Why do we need you ?

• Application and testing of different Raw materials to develop new products and Solutions.
• Manage and order consumables required for testing in R&D.
• Maintain Equipment in good conditions to ensure that they are always working properly and calibrated if necessary.
• Saint-Gobain NPD process.
• Assist in the training of sales team and contractors.
• Prepare marketing samples when required.
• Testing of existing and New products.
• Competitors Products Testing and Evaluation.

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 Years experience in R&D construction product environment and a relevant Diploma or Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Chemical Engineer.This position requires a team player, someone who has great communication skills, with the ability to handle high-volume workload and meet deadlines.The candidate should be have experience in theory and application of cement, epoxy and polyurethane construction chemistry. The candidate must have knowledge of testing of construction products.

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• As an R&D Technician, you will be responsible  for developing, evaluating and testing products and solutions within the R&D department for Saint-Gobain.Assist with reduction of RMP. Align formulations and systems and support their implementation in cooperation with the purchasing and industrial teams. Evaluate and test new and existing raw materials used in the formulations to optimise performance, costs and strategy alignment.

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Why do we need you ?

• Facilitate contractor care training across Gyproc, Isover Weber & Ecophon (GIMC) to enable them to understand the products and its applicability, keep record of the outcomes of demo and training sessions and provide the necessary reports.
• Identifying and understanding the customer concerns or problems during the practical training, and feedback to R&D; Marketing and Sales. Together with these teams brainstorm solutions to address the customers concerns.
• Responsible for evaluating customer complaints on product failures and provide a  report on findings and propose improved solutions.
• Provide support to the R&D, Product team during product development by testing and providing input of the customers experience with the product to ensure that what we produce is relevant to the market. .
• Assess and understand other benchmark products in the market and how they perform, and communicate with R&D; Product; Project and sales team to ensure that we are relevant and competitive in the market.
• Represent the company to its customer groups with a high degree of professionalism and technical competence, maintaining an up to date knowledge of products and systems ensuring that all administration procedures are completed promptly,accurately  and to a high standard.
• Comply with customers’ site rules and practices and each demonstration, to ensure demonstrations are carried out safely for all.
• Working with other team members to develop technical skills

Is this job for you ?

• The best suited candidate for this role must have matric and any construction related qualification would be beneficial. They should have at least 2 years site and construction experience. The ideal candidate must have good presentation skills with good written and verbal skills. Should have the ability to convert the physical experience into a clear verbal and written explanation of what the job holder observe and feel during the practical application evaluation. Leadership orientated and passion for teamwork and collaboration.

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• As a Junior Plasters Finishes Support, you will be required to support the Saint-Gobain business units strategy and objectives through practical demonstrations & training. Systems and products test installations, to provide quality products and services to the customers, problems solving, helping to understand & resolve customer complaints.A valid drivers license is also required.

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Why do we need you ?

• Execution of demonstrations, training and evaluations of contractor teams to build brand loyalty.
• Recording and reporting outcomes of demo and stakeholder’s training sessions.
• Represent the company to its customers with high degree of professionalism and technical competence, maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of products and systems, ensuring that all administration procedures are completed promptly, accurately and to high standard.
• Comply to Customer’s site rules and practices at each demonstration and evaluation, to ensure all responsibilities and task are carried out safely for all.
• Adherence to strict ethical codes of conduct and maintenance of confidentiality at all times.
• Problems solving – identified during practical applications and training.
• Use feedback to implement improvements and ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with contractor’s activities.
• Provide constructive feedback and implement plans as needed.
• Cultivate positive relationships with contractors, promoting collaboration and mutual success.

Is this job for you ?

• The best suited candidate for this role must have matric and any construction related qualification would be beneficial. They should have at least 3-5 years site and construction experience, 1-3 years’ experience in training on sites and 3-5 years’ experience with gypsum plasters, with key focus on various substrates including drywall and ceiling systems.
• The ideal candidate must have good presentation skills with good written and verbal skills.

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• As a Junior Plasters Finishes Technician, you will focus primarily on product development and support (internally and externally) – testing new products, understanding customer needs, problem solving, helping to understand complaints and support in resolving challenges face by customers on site and off site. A valid drivers license is also required.

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Why do we need you ?

• Planning of all loads, as generated by customer orders, to ensure that orders are delivered as per customer’s requirements in order to achieve our customer service levels, as per our service charter.
• Reconcile shipment files weekly for audit purposes.
• To liaise at all times with all team members and work as a team to reach targets set by the Departmental Manager.
• Manage POD with the transporters to ensure best service to customers.
• Control and review cost of transporters to ensure correct rates on system.
• Assess performance of transporter and address any failures.

Is this job for you ?

• The best suited candidate for this role must have matric and a diploma or Degree in Logistics/Warehousing and/or Transport Management will be advantageous.
• They should have extraordinary knowledge of various vehicle configurations / restrictions, good understanding of AARTO regulations and good understanding of the major transport routes and regional splits of South Africa as a whole.
• The ideal candidate must have good communication and customer service skills with strong administrative skills.

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• As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning of all domestics loads, as generated by customer orders, to ensure that orders are delivered as per customer’s requirements in order to satisfy our customer’s demand.