Jobs at West Coast Personnel

Job description:

• The Graphic / UI Designer will be responsible for designing digital marketing visuals, website interfaces, portal layouts, and brand assets, maintaining a consistent corporate style across all channels. The ideal candidate will combine creativity with strong technical skills to produce visually engaging designs that enhance user experience and support marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop digital marketing visuals for social media, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Create and maintain user interfaces for websites, portals, and internal platforms.
• Ensure all designs comply with corporate style guides and branding standards.
• Collaborate with marketing, IT, and product teams to translate concepts into high-quality visual designs.
• Produce design assets, icons, illustrations, and infographics as needed.
• Review and revise designs based on feedback and user testing.
• Stay up to date with current design trends, UI/UX best practices, and software tools.
• Support the creation of presentations, reports, and other visual communications.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years experience as a Graphic Designer, UI Designer, or Digital Designer.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital marketing visuals, web/UI design, and branding projects.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Figma, or similar tools).
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and aesthetic judgement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of web technologies (HTML/CSS) is a plus but not mandatory.

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Overview:

• The Senior Designer is responsible for producing high-quality, fully compliant fire protection system designs that meet client requirements and support successful project delivery. This role acts as the technical lead within project teams and ensures that all designs meet compliance, cost-effectiveness and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for allocated projects, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant technical outputs.
• Attend project meetings to gather requirements, clarify specifications, and support operational alignment.
• Allocate and guide design tasks within the project team, providing mentorship to junior designers.
• Produce CAD designs, hydraulic calculations, and detailed technical drawings in accordance with industry standards.
• Conduct site measurements, verify building details and integrate findings into accurate design work.
• Ensure all designs meet compliance, cost-management and quality requirements before submission for sign-off.
• Present designs to clients and professional teams, incorporate feedback, and secure approvals.
• Prepare fabrication lists, design reports, and required project documentation.
• Assist with design input for sales proposals and ensure accurate ASIB documentation for inspections.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• AutoCAD and/or Revit qualification.
• ASIB / IFE Certificate or similar (advantageous).
• Relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Experience:

• 3–5 years’ experience in fire protection design.

Competencies:

• Strong technical design capability.
• Project management understanding.
• Quality, risk and compliance awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.

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Job Description:

• Are you passionate about sales and building strong client relationships? We’re looking for a dynamic Sales Representative to grow business in the Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Laundry industries. The role involves selling industrial chemicals, dosing units, and electrical cleaning systems, providing expert advice, and building strong client relationships.

Duties:

• Develop new business and maintain existing client relationships
• Present and sell specialized chemical products
• Provide product demos, training and technical support
• Meet sales targets and assist with commercial activities

Requirements:

• 3+ years sales experience
• Valid driver’s license & own vehicle
• Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills

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Job Description:

• Are you organised, tech-savvy, and ready to take ownership of your work? We are looking for a forward-thinking Remote Team Administrator to join a fast-growing luxury real estate business.

Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Remote)

• Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM, Monday to Friday (UK time)

What You’ll Do:

• Manage CRM systems, client onboarding, and compliance checks
• Coordinate viewings, inspections, and appointments
• Prepare contracts, sales documentation, and tenancy records
• Support marketing, property listings, and website updates
• Leverage AI and automation tools to improve efficiency
• Track invoicing, payments, and reporting

Who We’re Looking For:

• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented
• Tech-savvy and adaptable to new tools
• Calm under pressure with strong prioritisation skills
• Excellent communicator with a service-focused mindset
• Team player who collaborates effectively

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Job Description:

• Seeking a dynamic and results-driven Executive Sales professional with marine experience or boat ownership to drive sales growth and expand market presence. The role focuses on relationship-based selling, promoting products and services, and building strong customer connections within the marine industry.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain business relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Present and demonstrate marine products/services, providing tailored solutions.
• Expand brand awareness and market presence locally and across Africa.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and reports for customers and management.
• Resolve customer inquiries, complaints, and after-sales issues.
• Coordinate with marketing, logistics, technical service, and management teams.
• Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and marine events.
• Travel within assigned territories to support sales activities.

Key Requirements & Skills:

• Grade 12 with proven sales experience, preferably in marine/boating
• Own boat or strong practical knowledge of boats and marine equipment
• CRM knowledge and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excellent communication, proposal, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently and in teams
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel

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Job Description:

• The Sales Manager will lead and manage a sales team to achieve revenue targets by developing strategies, coaching staff, analyzing performance, and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction. This role bridges business objectives with sales execution, driving growth and operational efficiency.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet targets.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate sales representatives and technicians.
• Monitor team performance, analyze data, and provide actionable feedback.
• Manage key accounts and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and market analyses to guide decisions.
• Optimize sales processes and improve team productivity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12; tertiary qualification in Commerce advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Sales Management.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Positive, motivated, and professional.
• Patient, tactful, and approachable with strong situational awareness.
• Team player with high attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

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• We are seeking a results-driven New Business Development Manager to lead growth in the Western and Southern Cape F&B Division. The role focuses on securing new business, managing key accounts, and ensuring commercial sustainability through effective sales leadership, operational oversight, financial management, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive regional sales and business development, including key account management and RFQ/tender submissions.
• Oversee financial performance, budgets, profitability, and SLA compliance.
• Manage operations, ensuring SOP adherence, service delivery, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop the sales and operational teams, promoting company culture and engagement.
• Monitor risk, contracts, and competitive landscape to support business sustainability.
• Optimize systems and processes for efficiency, cost savings, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 minimum; tertiary qualification in Sales, Chemical, or Food Science advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant industry experience, with 5+ years in senior sales/regional management.
• Proven B2B new business development and key account management experience.
• Knowledge of F&B manufacturing and chemical hygiene solutions.
• Strong commercial, financial, and branch management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Financial and commercial oversight, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Customer-centric, results-driven, and team-oriented.
• Proficient in MS Office; advanced Excel advantageous.
• Technical aptitude with systematic and process-driven approach.

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• The Senior Coastal Sales Administrator is responsible for managing sales administration and supporting supply chain, warehouse, and logistics operations for the Coastal Region (including PE and George). The role ensures efficient processing of customer orders, invoicing, stock control, and delivery coordination while acting as a key link between customers, sales teams, and the warehouse to ensure accurate order fulfilment and smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process customer quotes, sales orders, tax invoices, and delivery documentation
• Liaise with customers, sales representatives, suppliers, and transport providers
• Manage and track customer orders, back orders, and order fulfilment
• Handle customer queries, complaints, and ensure timely resolution
• Generate and manage GRNs, return notes, credit notes, and supplier queries
• Assist with stock control, stock forecasting, and monitoring slow-moving or expiring stock
• Coordinate customer and regional deliveries, route planning, and dispatch processes
• Ensure delivery documentation, PODs, manifests, and trip sheets are correctly completed and filed
• Maintain registers for delivery notes, dispatch notes, supply chain transfers, credit notes, and Geotank records
• Assist with warehouse inventory management including FIFO, batch tracking, shelf life, and hazardous material handling
• Support month-end stock counts, reconciliations, and stock balancing
• Conduct wall-to-wall stock takes and report any stock variances
• Ensure warehouse equipment, vehicles, and operational areas are properly maintained and compliant with safety procedures
• Manage regional sales communication channels (email and WhatsApp)
• Assist with procurement of consumables and general administrative duties
• Report operational, stock, and delivery matters to management and flag potential risks

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Mathematics advantageous)
• Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration (advantageous)
• 3–5 years’ experience in sales administration within a distribution or manufacturing environment
• Experience with warehouse administration, stock control, and logistics coordination
• Experience processing invoices, GRVs, credit notes, and POD reconciliations
• At least 2 years’ experience in a senior or coordinating role involving stock reporting, forecasting, and month-end processes
• Chemical or FMCG distribution experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to PE and George if required
• Strong MS Excel skills and general computer literacy (Syspro advantageous)

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Professional, reliable, and deadline-driven
• Able to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment
• Flexible to work extended hours during stock takes and month-end

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• Looking for a Laboratory Technician to conduct chemical and microbiological analyses on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and health and safety standards. The role supports production teams by verifying that products meet the clients specifications and key account requirements throughout the production process.
• Laboratory Technician
• Athlone
• Market Related Salary 
• Department: Quality
• Facility: Dairy & Juice

Responsibilities
Chemical Analysis

• Perform testing on raw milk, pasteurized milk, cream, buttermilk, yogurt, juice, and dairy blends.
• Analyse parameters including but not limited to pH, butterfat, protein stability, sugar content (Brix), viscosity, texture, and total solids.
• Conduct titrations for CIP and COP chemical strength verification.
• Test for antibiotics using rapid and confirmatory methods and reject products if tests fail.
• Complete “Product Release” documentation and issue release slips based on test results.

Microbiology

• Conduct microbiological analyses on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Plate samples as per SOPs and monitor microbial development overnight.
• Evaluate results against standards and report deviations immediately.
• Perform additional tests as required for over-developed samples.

Retention Sample Management

• Collect and store daily production samples for retention and shelf-life testing.
• Organize and maintain retention samples and remove outdated samples.
• Perform organoleptic and shelf-life tests upon expiry or for customer complaints.

Effluent Testing

• Analyse drain water/effluent samples for pH and COD to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Documentation & Reporting

• Accurately record all test results in hard copy and electronic formats.
• Maintain and update records for COAs, trend analyses, and non-conformance reports.
• Transfer data to shared systems for reporting and traceability.

Factory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to food safety, health, and safety policies within the production environment.
• Monitor staff compliance with hygiene and quality standards.
• Report quality issues, non-conformances, or unsafe practices to the Laboratory Coordinator.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely availability of test results for decision-making.
• Accuracy and completeness of documentation.
• Adherence to hygiene, housekeeping, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Reduction in non-compliance incidents.
• Consistent stock availability for laboratory consumables.

Working Conditions

• Production/factory environment with potential exposure to wet, slippery, and cold conditions.
• Handling of chemicals and testing equipment.
• Shift work, including nights and weekends.

Educational Requirements

• Post-matric qualification in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Technology, or Agriculture.
• Strong foundation in Mathematics and Science.

Work Experience

• Experience in laboratory testing within a production or FMCG environment.
• Familiarity with quality control, quality assurance, and food safety standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Skills: Laboratory testing, calibration, and use of analytical equipment.
• Communication: Ability to document and report findings clearly and accurately.
• Organizational Skills: Managing tasks efficiently within tight deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and rectify quality issues promptly.
• Teamwork: Collaboration with colleagues across departments.
• Computer Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and laboratory management systems.
   

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• This person will be responsible for managing the full sales function, including internal counter sales, customer relationship management, quoting and order processing, and supporting the external sales team.
• The role requires a proactive, sales-driven individual who can build strong client relationships while providing excellent technical advice and customer service within the marine industry.

Responsibilities:

• Present, promote and sell products and services to existing and prospective customers.
• Maintain positive business relationships to ensure future sales opportunities.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling and lead generation.
• Analyse customer needs and provide suitable solutions to maximize revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
• Achieve agreed sales targets within set timeframes.
• Analyse market potential and identify opportunities for new products and services.
• Establish reliable dealer networks nationwide.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Handle and resolve customer queries and complaints efficiently.
• Provide aftersales support and follow-up service to customers.
• Provide technical product advice and support when required.
• Manage full internal sales function including:
• Quotes
• Order processing
• Invoice preparation
• Answer incoming sales calls and assist customers with product enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.
• Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments.
• Support the Sales Manager with sales activities when required.
• Assist warehouse operations when necessary.
• Visit appointed customers as requested by the Branch Manager.
• Stay up to date with product developments, best practices, and promotional trends.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Valid driver’s licence
• Minimum 3 years in similar position
• Minimum 3 years in marine industry.
• Sales-driven personality with strong customer service skills
• Ability to build and maintain professional client relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team

Working Environment

• Office and counter sales role
• Interaction with marine industry clients and dealers
• Opportunity to work with internationally recognised marine products