Jobs at The Key Recruitment Group

Job Description

• International provider of water and water treatment equipment and services seeks to employ a Tender Engineer at their offices in Johannesburg.

For the position you would be required to have:

• B.Tech/B.Sc/B.Eng in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in energy proposal development within the energy sector.
• Proven experience with advanced energy technologies and processes, including renewable energy systems, CHP plants, turbines, electricity generation, and waste-to-energy projects.
• Experience in energy modelling, grid integration, and energy efficiency will be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of commercial and contractual terms.

Responsibilities would include you to:

• Prepare competitive bids/ proposals to win projects/ tenders and enable the execution team to ensure efficient plant operation, efficient preventative and corrective maintenance and achieving and improving financial objectives.
• Assist with the development of accurate proposal and costing templates specific to energy offers.
• Interpret & implement client requirements and specifications.
• Assist in development of process designs through careful selection of process technologies based on company design guidelines and good engineering practice, providing cost-effective solutions whilst ensuring technical compliance with client requirements.
• Prepare engineering design deliverables where applicable for tenders & studies for example, technical & process descriptions, PFD’s, P&IDs, datasheets, etc.
• Prepare comprehensive request for quotation (RFQ) documents for subcontractors, including technical specifications, scope of works, and all supporting documentation.
• Evaluate vendor proposals both technically and commercially.
• Ensure that site meetings, audits and evaluations are conducted effectively.
• Stay current with latest technologies, design tools, guidelines, and industry developments
   

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• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Workshop Manager to lead our busy diesel mechanic workshop. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Red Seal Diesel Mechanic with strong leadership abilities and hands-on technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop operations: Oversee daily workflow, scheduling, and productivity.
• Team leadership: Manage and mentor a team of mechanics and apprentices.
• Quality control: Ensure all repairs and services meet industry standards.
• Customer service: Liaise with clients, provide updates, and maintain strong relationships.
• Inventory management: Monitor parts, tools, and consumables.

Minimum Requirements

• Red Seal qualification in Diesel Mechanics
• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Valid driver’s license
• Perform complete engine overhauls from start to finish on models including CAT, Cummins, Perkins, John Deere, and Yanmar
• Conduct diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on diesel engines to ensure optimal performance

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• We are recruiting on behalf of a UK-based group with multiple operating entities, who are looking to appoint an experienced Group Management Accountant to support their growing international finance function in their Cape Town offices.
• The successful candidate will support group-level management accounting, monthly closing, budgeting, forecasting, and senior stakeholder reporting. The role operates across multiple entities and supports the Global Finance Director with board-level insight, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Please note that this position will require you to work on-site in Century City, UK hours: 10 am - 6 pm OR 11 am to 7 pm

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including responsibility for the Purchase Ledger
• Ownership of journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Cash flow and working capital oversight
• UK Payroll cover, including HMRC and pension reconciliations if and when needed. (Training will also be provided, if needed)
• Continuous improvement and process optimisation

Candidate Profile:

• 3 -5 years of multi-entity / group accounting experience (advantageous)
• Professional qualification: CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA.
• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint, and systems skills.
• Confident engagement with senior stakeholders.

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• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Workshop Manager to lead our busy diesel mechanic workshop. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Red Seal Diesel Mechanic with strong leadership abilities and hands-on technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop operations: Oversee daily workflow, scheduling, and productivity.
• Team leadership: Manage and mentor a team of mechanics and apprentices.
• Quality control: Ensure all repairs and services meet industry standards.
• Customer service: Liaise with clients, provide updates, and maintain strong relationships.
• Inventory management: Monitor parts, tools, and consumables.

Minimum Requirements

• Red Seal qualification in Diesel Mechanics
• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Valid driver’s license
• Perform complete engine overhauls from start to finish on models including CAT, Cummins, Perkins, John Deere, and Yanmar
• Conduct diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on diesel engines to ensure optimal performance

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Overview

• Our client is a trusted distributor of best-in-class audiovisual brands in South Africa. With 30+ years of providing reliable access to premium AV and display technologies, expert advice and responsive customer support, they are valued partners to resellers in this field. Their national footprint supplies product and service for diverse audiovisual purposes from educational, residential, corporate, sport/leisure to retail.
• They have an opportunity for a technically-savvy, results-driven Junior Sales Support Agent to join their team. This role offers exciting career growth and promotion for someone who is eager and committed to learning from the go-to people in AV and display technologies.
• If you are an energetic, go-getter who thrives in structured environments and would like to get a foot-in-the-door to showcase your sales support talent – then we’d love to hear from you.
• Immediately available applications is preferred.
• This is a permanent, full-time, in-office role.

What is a sales role in 2026

• Generating revenue – the primary role of sales is to generate revenue for the company. Salespeople are responsible for selling products or services to customers and their success is measured by their ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• Building relationships – salespeople play a critical role in building relationships with customers, their team and salesfloor staff. They are often the first point of contact for potential customers and are responsible for establishing trust and rapport both externally and internally. By building strong relationships, salespeople can help to increase brand awareness
• Representing the company – salespeople are the face of the company and are responsible for representing the company in a positive light. They must be knowledgeable about the company's products and services and be able to communicate effectively with customers. They also need to be professional, courteous and reliable
• Sales is the biggest driver of our client’s success, so this position plays a crucial role in their business.

Key Responsibilities

• Junior Sales Support is responsible for providing support to the sales team and customers during the sales process. They help customers resolve sales-related issues in a timely manner, generally providing real-time support. Ultimately, they’re involved from presentation to conclusion of sale in a support capacity ensuring smooth sales team operations and contributing to creating and maintaining good customer relationships.

Typical tasks (but not limited to):

• monitor incoming sales processes and track progress
• follow-up where necessary
• generate quotations as requested
• serve as an assistant/advisor to clients by answering their sales-related questions and concerns
• assist sales team with presentations / product demos to client
• prospect new business leads and/or relationships
• enhance existing customer relations
• collaborate with the team to consistently improve the customer experience, including sharing of ideas and information
• keep abreast with product line developments, updates and releases

Skills

• MSOffice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency
• Excellent clear and courteous verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of sales process, preferably with customer service experience
• Excellent attention-to-detail
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Organised
• Able to multitask

Qualifications

• Education = National Senior Certificate (minimum)
• Experience = Technical aptitude and/or interest in audiovisual technology is advantageous
• Physical fitness

Must Haves

• Be a committed self-starter who can keep motivated on their own and collaborate within a team
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Hold a valid Driver’s Licence

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Overview

• Our client is a specialist heavy manufacturing business focused on customised, low-volume, high-precision engineered solutions. Based in Germiston, they operate in a high-mix, low-volume production environment, manufacturing components and machinery to extremely tight tolerances.
• The business is shifting toward a more diversified client base and seeks to strengthen its sales capability. This role requires a technically-competent and commercially-driven individual who can engage confidently with procurement departments, engineers and decision-makers – while navigating industry compliance complexities such as B-BBEE considerations.
• Are you a technically minded sales hunter who thrives in a hardcore manufacturing environment with a fast-paced, performance-driven culture? Then, we invite you to apply.

What You’ll Be Doing

• This is not a desk job – it’s a role for someone who understands engineering, can walk a factory floor and close real deals.

Responsibilities are:

• hunting new business in the engineering & industrial sectors on the East Rand (for practical delivery)
• building and managing a strong, active sales pipeline
• engaging with procurement teams and technical stakeholders
• driving deals with long (3+ month) sales cycles
• conducting consistent outreach to prospective clients
• interpreting technical requirements and translating them into viable manufacturing solutions
• developing strategic relationships with clients prioritising capability and delivery
• maintaining accurate reporting on pipeline performance

What Sales Means Here

Sales is the largest driver of our client’s success therefore this role is critical to the business. You will:

• generate revenue by securing new business – your core KPI
• build relationships – externally with clients and internally with production
• represent the company – professionally, credibly and technically to support repeat business and brand reputation

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven track record in B2B sales within manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of heavy fabrication or mechanical systems
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and demanding sales cycles
• Working knowledge of B-BBEE frameworks

Technical Competency

• Strong ability to engage in technical discussions with clients and/or their representatives
• Trade/Artisan background (eg: fitter, mechanic, boilermaker) is advantageous in understanding close tolerances
• Formal degree not required, practical experience is critical

Key Attributes

• highly self-driven and results-oriented
• strong business development ("hunter") mindset
• resilient in high-pressure environments
• persistent, disciplined and accountable
• strong communication and negotiation skills

Must Haves

• Immediate pipeline generation capability
• Technical credibility with clients
• Ability to sustain performance over long sales cycles
• Strong regional business development focus
• Hold a valid Driver’s Licence and own reliable vehicle