Jobs at Unique Personnel

Job Description    

• Reporting to:  Field Development Director
• Nature of Role:  Excessive Travelling

Primary Objective:

• The Field Development Manager is responsible for expanding and strengthening the company's business in Southern Africa by increasing the base of active Distributors, driving PV growth, enhancing Distributor activity, and developing new Distributors and leaders. This role requires executing company strategy and working directly in the field with Distributors to achieve set goals.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement recruiting and PV (Point Volume) growth strategies for the South African market, with a focus on Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, and key outlying areas (Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Polokwane, East London/PE). 
• Organize and lead virtual and in-person recruiting and sales-generating events at both company and Distributor levels.
• Monitor Distributor activity, track performance through weekly reports, and provide insights to enhance results.
• Conduct product, sales, compensation plan, and leadership training for Distributors.
• Identify and implement strategies to exceed recruiting and PV growth goals.
• Collaborate with Field Development, Marketing, and Field Support teams to align strategies and drive business results. 
• Travel within Southern Africa to manage company events and work directly with Distributors on a weekly/monthly basis. 
• Present at company events, Distributor meetings, and virtual Zoom sessions. 
• Foster leadership development among Distributors by identifying and mentoring high-potential individuals.

Inherent Requirements    
Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Diploma in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sales management, field development, or business development within a direct selling or multi-level marketing (MLM) company will be preference. 
• Proven ability to drive recruitment, sales, and leadership development.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to engage and motivate large audiences. 
• Experience working with independent distributors or business owners is highly advantageous.
• Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM tools.

Key Competencies & Behavioural Skills: 

• Strong leadership and team development skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Results-driven with the ability to meet and exceed targets. 
• Adaptability and willingness to travel extensively. 
• Ability to work weekends (2-3 per month) as part of the role’s requirements. 
• High emotional intelligence, problem-solving ability, and resilience. Location,

Travel & Work Hours: 

• The role is Johannesburg-based, with travel across Southern Africa. 
• Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.
• The company will provide work flexibility to balance travel commitments.

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Job Description    

• Hydraulic Estimator duties

Inherent Requirements    

• Matric and relevant qualification
• Must have a Red Seal (not negotiable)
• Relevant Hydraulic Estimating experience

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Job Description    

• REPORTING TO THE BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER: ASSEMBLED ITEMS

JOB PURPOSE:

• Monitor all production planning process flow and support the Planners where applicable. Maintain planning policies, procedures and co-operate on quality and safety audits.

JOB FUNCTION:

Cost Management:

• Meet department cost savings target. 
• Average age orders are maintained as per required target. 
• Achieve monthly invoicing budget.

Customer Service: 

• Customer expectations are met as per SLA.
• Internal and external customer queries are addressed in required time.
• Internal and external customer complaints are actioned to customers’ satisfaction.
• Aim for a 90 % Delivery Accuracy on local customers and 95% on export customers.

Inventory Management:

• All jobs invoiced for the current month are completed or received on JDE within the same month as invoicing. 
• Drawing office and Costing are supported with updating/correcting all incorrect drawings and items on JDE. 
• Monthly/Quarterly and yearly count is done to validate the integrity of the JDE stock availability. 

Reduce counts variances.

• Achieve 0% variances on shop floor finish good counts.

Job Coordination/Completion:

• Targets/schedules for the planners and operation teams to adhere to are submitted weekly/monthly. 
• Progress of targets is monitored and stakeholders informed accordingly.
• Report on late jobs weekly and ensure those customers are notified accordingly.
• MS Project schedules and OEM’s schedules are submitted weekly.

Manage Team: 

• Manpower capabilities for the department are planned, selected and developed. 
• Company HR and Disciplinary policy is adhered to.

Supplier Management:

• Concerns with regards to Capacity/ Service of Suppliers are managed with Procurement Department. 
• Planners are assisted with the expediting of all suppliers. 
• Lead times are negotiated with Suppliers on standard/project orders. • Procurement is supported with process/product queries with regards to department.
• Delivery dates are negotiated for standard and critical orders.

Inherent Requirements    
QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12.
• Supply Chain Management related qualification.
• 5 years relevant experience in an operational/ manufacturing environment inclusive of supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and JDE would be advantageous.
• Continuous learner, customer focused, initiates action, manages work, problem solver, can build a successful team, good communication skills and quality orientated.
• Candidates must have supervisory experience managing planners and have done planning in a manufacturing environment working on a system - preferable JDE but any system experience like sap etc. will do

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Job Description    
CONDENSED LIST OF DUTIES:

• Administration of withdrawal/retrenchment claims.
• Assessment of documents in line with company standards and procedures
• Corresponding with members or employers via mail, e-mail or telephonically
• Calculating benefits payable
• Completing and submitting necessary statistical reports
• Customer queries relating to benefits and general enquiries in terms of the Pension Funds Act
• Preparing claims for payment of benefits on the Workflow and mainframe systems.
• Ability to prioritise and draw conclusions from data.
• Work well under pressure and towards set deadlines.

Inherent Requirements    
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Good attendance record and reliability

BASIC WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 2 years related experience in an admin environment.
• Contributions experience would be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Communication (Business written & verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team.
• Organisational and administrative skills.
• Intermediate MS Office/PC skills
• Customer service with attention to detail
• Problem Solving and able to work under pressure
• Able to adapt to change

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Job Description    

• Directs the Sales, Business Development & Customer Service departments to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria, and to preserve the capital funds invested in the Group.
• Participates in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans based upon broad organisation goals and objectives. Recommends their adoption to the Managing Director.
• Directs the development and implementation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify management control and direction of the Group.
• Implements proactive and focused sales plans.
• Supervises Sales & Business Development Managers.
• Seeks out major clients and forms working relationships with the premier buyers in the industry.
• Identifies valuable emerging markets.
• Accurately forecasts future sales and forms sales plans to adapt to constant shifts in the marketplace.
• Serves as a business representative at major industry events, conferences, trade shows, and expositions.
• Maximizes company profit through pricing strategies.
• Foresees and avoids stagnation in the marketplace.
• Forms sales strategies to keep the company competitive and innovative.
• Establishes policies (together with the leadership team) that promote the company’s culture, values, and vision.
• Performs any other related duties as the Managing Director may require from time to time.

Inherent Requirements    
Desired Experience & Qualification

• Job-specific knowledge with a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Engineering, Finance or Management or adequate skill and knowledge to perform the duties and responsibilities

Experience

• 5-10 years of sales experience, with 3-5 years in a senior leadership role, successfully leading and motivating teams.

Requirements

• Driver’s License and ability to travel if required.
• Proven track record of successfully managing Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service departments in organisations of similar sizes.
• An overall working knowledge with at least one ERP System, preferably Syspro.
• Expertise in MS Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
• Relevant industry experience and knowledge of the target market

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Job Description    
Primary Responsibilities:

• Press Shop Planning, Press Setting, Performing QC in tight tolerances,
• Being able to Read Drawings and follow the instructions,
• Supervise the Press Shop labor c/w training and safety where needed,
• Connecting with the head of Press Shop, Planning, QC, and management.

Inherent Requirements    
Experience:

• Minimum of ~10 years experience in a Press Shop with 50-500 Ton Centrifugal/Hydraulic Presses.
• Experience in progressive tooling will be an advantage including drawing press tooling, people skills, and Production planning.

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Job Description    
Reporting to the Regional Manager

Job Purpose

• To provide support to Sales and Marketing in respect of Sales, Administration, Stock Control and rendering the highest standards of customer service toward achieving departmental targets.

Key Performance Areas:

• Sales- and Business Administration (45%)
• Stock Control (15%)
• Compliance (10%)
• Customer Service (20%)
• Cost Control (10%)

Sales and Business Administration:

• Canvassing and opening of new customer accounts based on their viability as future customers.
• Monitor monthly sales per customer using the Sales Management process.
• Daily extrapolation of sales information from the SAP system to assess actual units against target units and implement a plan of action if necessary.
• Provide monthly feedback to the Regional Manager on all activities relating to the customer.
• Introduce new marketing and promotion ideas and assist the customer in aligning its strategy with that of the Company (Marketing Strategy)
• Appropriate support in master and dynamic route planning in collaboration with Warehouse staff and Value Logistics.
• Host regular trade evenings and suitable entertainment in order to promote the product and grow/ develop customer relations.
• Initiate and monitor all promotional activity in order to develop and grow existing customer base and market share in consultation with the customer and Regional Manager.
• Assist with the credit application process.
• Co-responsible with debtors for effective, timeous collection of outstanding debtors’ monies.
• In collaboration with debtors, ensure that all outstanding debtors are less than 45 days at all times.
• Assist debtor’s staff in resolving customer queries.
• Pro-actively manage customers with potentially high risk for the Company and liaise with debtors in respect of any action planning that needs to be done.
• Responsible for ensuring that vehicles and other company equipment are maintained in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Monthly SBO meetings with Regional Manager to feedback status if new business

Stock Control:

• Liaise with Warehouse on an ongoing basis to ensure optimal availability of stock in an effort to resolve any outstanding queries.
• Assist with consignment stock process when required.
• Monitor buying patterns of all customers to assist in the forecasting of stock requirements on a monthly basis.
• Monitor stock rotations and replenish with new stock in need.
• Assist the customer in managing their own stock levels and mix

Compliance:

• Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company.
• Reports risks or areas of concern to management within own operating area.
• Promotes compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure

Customer Service:

• Maintains effective working relationships with employees and customers to render highest quality of services.
• Identifies and solves problems whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values.
• Ensure daily and weekly discussions take place with CIC and other aforementioned stakeholders to ensure that all customer queries are followed up and satisfactorily resolved.
• Provide regular presentation / training to customers on products and pricing to ensure that the customers are kept up to date with technical product changes
• Assist customer liaison department with maintaining customer base by updating customer information when necessary.
• Provide the customer with stands, POS material, claims and rotation procedure training.
• Update customer database by providing new information regarding new customers and / or updating existing information

Cost Control:

• Supports the effective and transparent use of financial and other resources.
• Ascertain whether correct pricing structures are in place at all times.
• Manage and monitor gross profit on a daily basis and implement action plan if necessary.
• Reduce operational costs by optimizing company resources (cellphone, car) and curbing unnecessary expenses.
• Limits expenditure, reduces costs and ensures deviations from budgetary limits are reported to direct Manager.

Inherent Requirements    
Minimum Qualification:

• Diploma / Certificate or equivalent (NQF 5)

Minimum Experience

• Up to 3 years as a Business Representative or similar role within the Automotive sector.
• Must have strong technical background
• Computer Literacy (Basic MS Office; and SAP, ERP Systems, Salesforce and other job-specific software systems).

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Job Description    
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret drawings and instructions where and when necessary, as and when required, to ensure correct manufacturing method and carry out instructions as specified.
• Carry out component manufacturing (improvising where necessary) in accordance with engineering practices and verbal instructions 
• On a daily basis, to ensure that standard maintenance practices are adhered to throughout the company 
• Monitors and maintains supplies to ensure supplies are available when necessary 
• Installation of new machinery as and when required, to ensure installation is carried out in accordance with engineering instructions.
• Do fault finding on machine breakdowns to determine method of rectification. 
• Do fault finding on machines that are of 230V and 380V. 
• Monitor preventative maintenance programme to ensure compliance with maintenance schedule 
• Maintenance on Hydraulic and Pneumatic machines. 
• Do fault finding on Packaging machines and Flexographic Printing Machines.
• Liaise with Factory Manager in accordance to comply with workload requirements and ensure order of priorities is maintained. 
• Maintain maintenance record system. 
• Maintains safety standards in accordance with current legislation 
• Attend meetings on a weekly basis to report back on maintenance 
• Ensure and maintain compliance in accordance with Health and Safety legislation 
• Do any other reasonable work as instructed by management

Inherent Requirements    
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of Grade 12
• Electrical knowledge and experience 
• PLC experience 
• Minimum of 5 years experience in production related maintenance 
• Technical Qualification/Trade – Preferably a MILLWRIGHT 
• Mechanical knowledge and experience (preferable) 
• Experience in tape conversion (advantageous)
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings 
• Self-management of the maintenance function

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Job Description    
Job function:

• To provide guidance to business on the strategic direction as it pertains to fleet, tyres, maintenance and workshops. Responsible for continuous improvement in safety and optimal use of advances in digitization and technology in support of group initiatives.

Key performance areas:

• Implement corporate governance and compliance policies in order to manage risk liabilities 
• Analyse, interpret and produce detailed reports explaining trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies measured against planned activities
• Develop initiatives to enhance customer service excellence 
• Develop and implement a medium term technical strategy taking into consideration the fleet depreciation, replacement and disposal policies ensuring a continuously reduction in carbon footprint and overall reduction in total cost of ownership 
• Optimise the group maintenance and workshops ensuring the business remains competitive and aligned with global trends 
• Engage suppliers or original equipment manufacturer on technical matters, such as product performance, warranties, technical issues and recalls
• Manage supplier SLA and KPI performance targets through monthly review meetings and annual SLA review negotiations. 
• Maintain supplier relationships and promote reciprocal opportunities 
• Attend the Group Technical Steering Committee with effective quarterly meetings and develop relevant KPIs for evaluation 
• Maintain accurate and relevant fleet, vehicle maintenance and tyre statistics and analysis and present actionable insights to the Group Technical Steering Committee and business unit forums 
• Consolidate, track and investigate deviation between budgeted maintenance, tyres and fuel cpk’s against actual with a focus on optimal cost per vehicle. 
• Responsible for the management of strategic fleet across the business.
• Implement and maintain workshop and tyre management systems and ensure that adequate support and training is provided to business units 
• Own and update the business fleet asset register 
• Develop and implement policies and practices in business units to align with the business strategy and policies 
• Engage with logistics industry and regulatory bodies to stay abreast of and influence trends 
• Remain on the cutting edge of developments in digitisation and technology and investigate and test these advancements in order to achieve the business strategy 
• Evaluate performance and fuel consumption of new fleet on routes 
• Conduct internal workshop audits and technical due diligence on business acquisitions 
• Management of the internal warranty fund 
• Advise operating companies on capital budgets including the preparation for AFE approvals 
• Manage the annual capital expenditure within the approved budget limits 
• Effective management of fleet acquisitions and disposals for the business including AFE motivations 
• Support business units to achieve performance improvement targets 
• Advise operating companies on bespoke fleet solutions for new initiatives aligned with the overall group strategy 
• Coordinate driver training initiatives between original equipment manufacturer, driver training department and business units 
• Assist business units in evaluating relevant driver complaints and accident reporting
• Implement and manage workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition and employee relations to ensure an optimal working environment 
• Monitor maintenance per vehicle and provide insight on fleet that are not economical to repair and replacement strategy. 
• Create an engaging, enabling and productive work climate aligned to the employee value proposition by demonstrating leadership through personal commitment to organisational values 
• Proficient in the management of Agents and Subcontractor network 
• Work with the TMS team to optimise fleet utilization, deployment and management of strategic fleet. 
• Identify and implement continuous improvements opportunities to drive customer experience and reduce cost. 
• Develop a plan for practice changes and specify the priorities of delivery plans and resources needed 1 to 2 years 
• Contribute to the setting of budgets, minimise expenditure and manage costs and assets effectively 
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders that contributes to a culture of customer service excellence 
• Evaluate metrics, report on campaign results and determine ROI.

Inherent Requirements    
Qualifications required:

• Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Transport/Fleet 
• Up to 8 years of experience in a similar environment with at least 5 years operational leadership or specialist experience.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Deciding and initiating action 
• Leading and supervising
• Working with people 
• Adhering to principles and values 
• Relating and networking
• Presenting and communicating information 
• Analysing 
• Learning & researching 
• Creating and innovating 
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced budgeting and cost management knowledge and / or skill 
• Advanced business and operations management knowledge and / or skill 
• Advanced people management and development knowledge and / or skill 
• Proficient labour relations procedures knowledge and / or skill 
• Proficient business knowledge and / or skill 
• Advanced vehicle components and related regulations knowledge and / or skill 
• Advanced parts and parts management knowledge and / or skill 
• Advanced fleet management operations knowledge and / or skill

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Job Description    
Job Summary

• General management of the manufacturing department, Quality, R&D, Production, Suppliers & Customers to ensure market competitiveness

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Managing Quality KPI targets at O/S Company
• Quality process management to ensure that Products are supplied from O/S Company with the right quality using company Quality standards.
• Conducting Buyer Inspection weekly & reporting to HQ monthly
• NPI Preparation , BOM’s, EMC Testing , Vibration Testing
• OQ Gate to release New models to sales team
• Analyse quality stats weekly and review monthly with O/S Company for countermeasures
• Report monthly MBR
• Liase daily with O/S Company in production meeting
• Update management file and report in daily internal meeting on assigned tasks
• Drawing up contracts relating to suppliers
• Manage O/S Company
• Negotiating costing with O/S company
• Manage annual budget relating to department, assets, etc

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 Years Quality, including Manufacturing experience & R&D
• Good knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001
• Strong quality assurance knowledge and background
• Electronics Manufacturing experience SMT & FA
• Experience at reading BOM’s & Drawings
• Experience in process & quality improvements
• MS Office at an advanced level.
• High level of negotiation skills at boardroom level
• Maintaining Customer/Supplier relationship