Latest Job Openings at Plennegy Group

Description

Wembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands.  An hour from Pietermaritzburg and an hour from Ballito makes for an ideal ‘country school’ within easy striking distance of a Central Business District and the warm KwaZulu Natal coast. Founded in 1997, the school enters candidates for the Cambridge Examinations that are set externally and recognised world-wide. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all scholars in the class according to the Cambridge curriculum;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual scholars and groups of scholars;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the Wembley development plan.
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her scholars, within one week of assigned task being completed;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of one's scholars;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual scholars or groups of scholars also to parents if problems should arise.
• Participating in arrangements within an agreed Cambridge Framework for the appraisal of scholars' performance;
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual scholars, groups of scholars or class entrusted to him/her;
• Providing guidance and advice to scholars on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice;
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of scholars:
• Reviewing and evaluating one’s own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme/s in line with the National Curriculum Framework guidelines:
• Advising and co-operating with the Head of Department and other teachers in the preparation and development of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral care arrangements;
• Must take part in one sport and cultural extra mural per term and be involved in marketing the school.
• Must be available for exam supervision.
• Needs to assist with the Wembley News as and when required.
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subject/s. Through effective dialogue, participating in reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice by the Head of Department (subject/level) concerned;
• Participating in In-Service education and training courses as well as in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, and taking part in action research exercises;
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst scholars under one's care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times;
• Participating in staff, group or other meetings related to the school curriculum or pastoral care arrangements, for the better organisation and administration of the school;
• Contributing to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers according to arrangements agreed with the Head of School;
• Providing the necessary information and advice to the designated personnel in the school and/or College and to provide all the necessary information regarding requisitions and arrangements in connection with the teaching of the subject/s assigned to him/her;
• Ensuring the safe custody and optimum use of equipment normally used by oneself during lessons and sees to its regular servicing and maintenance;
• Participating in school assemblies;
• Registering and monitoring the attendance of scholars under one's care;
• Sharing in any possible and reasonable way in the effective management, organisation, order and discipline of the school;
• Nurtures a culture where teachers view themselves essentially as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners;
• Liaising and Collaborating with specialist teachers/resource persons and other professionals working with statemented scholars;
• Making use of audio-visual technological devices/aides (such as radio aids; projectors) and other adaptations during the delivery of the lessons;
• At the secondary level, teachers shall be expected to teach scholars of different levels of achievement. Such teachers will preferably teach not more than two levels unless special circumstances warrant otherwise;
• Evaluates academic and social growth of scholars, prepares reports, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains standards of scholar behaviour needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identifies scholar needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping scholars solve learning, health and attitude problems.
• Communicates with parents, Head of Department and Headmaster on scholar progress.
• Supervise scholars in assigned out-of-class activities during the working day/ holidays.
• Administers testing in accordance with Cambridge testing practices.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participates in various scholar and parent activities, which occur in school including scholar clubs and after-school activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity ‘learning centres.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Head of Department or other appropriate administrator.
• Follow the school Code of Conduct regarding ISASA.
• Adhere to all instructions from Headmaster /Board of Directors.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Education

Skills:

• People Skills
• Communication Skills
• Language Skills

Experience:

• 3-5 years Teaching
• 3-5 years IT/ICT Teacher (Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A-Level)

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Description

Plennegy (Pty) Ltd was founded in 1955 and is both a trading and holding company with its core business being related to agriculture and property investments. The position of a Report Writer has become available at Plennegy and the location still to be confirmed, it is candidate dependent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build Sage X3 reports using either SQL and/or graphical tools available in Sage.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, automated, user-friendly systems, reports, dashboards, etc.,  supporting our analytical and business needs.
• Utilize SQL scripting for data manipulation and to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data into the database.
• Troubleshoot and analyse errors in reporting, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Reconcile and verify financial data across systems to ensure consistency and reliability in reporting.
• Manage user access and permissions within BI tools to ensure data security and integrity.
• Engage closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver reporting solutions that reflect real business values.
• Maintain the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of data, reports, and other outputs.
• Continuously improve existing reports for better performance and functionality.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and technologies in ERP reporting and business intelligence to enhance the business’s reporting system.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting Science, Bachelor in Information Science or Bachelor in Computer Science or any related Bachelor degree

Skills:

• Communication Skills
• Computer Skills
• Problem Solving Skills Analyze data Analytical Skills Report writing skills

Experience:

• Proven experience as a report writer or in a similar role, with strong skills in data verification across systems and handling 1st line report testing.

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Description

The following position of a filing clerk has become available at our Depot in Kempton Park. The job purpose of a filing clerk is to maintain organized and efficient systems for storing and retrieving physical or digital documents within the organization and to primarily assist with printing to assist in the Dispatch Process. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist to schedule appointments with sub-contractors and couriers for timely collection and delivery of goods.
• Ensure completion of all relevant dispatch documentation accurately.
• Monitor and track dispatch progress to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of courier trip sheets and control form information in SAGE X3.
• Coordinate with contract couriers to ensure timely receipt of Proof of Delivery (POD) documents.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Matric) National Senior Certificate (Essential)
• NQF L4 - School/College/Training Certificates (Essential)

Experience:

• 1 Year Administration (preferential)

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Description

Wembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands.  An hour from Pietermaritzburg and an hour from Ballito makes for an ideal ‘country school’ within easy striking distance of a Central Business District and the warm KwaZulu Natal coast. Founded in 1997, the school enters candidates for the Cambridge Examinations that are set externally and recognised world-wide.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adopt and work towards the implementation of the Wembley development plan.
• Observe, assess, and record on the development, progress, attainment, and behaviour of children in the class; both academically, socially, and emotionally, with the goal of helping them improve their competencies and build self-esteem.
• Maintain good age-appropriate order and discipline amongst students under her care and always safeguard their health and safety.
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students where required.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups of students or class entrusted to her.
• Communicate, consult, and co-operate with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility.
• Communicate, consult, and co-operate with parents/guardians to ensure the best interests of children are maintained, and if problems or concerns should arise.
• Prepare and conduct parent interviews twice a year to inform parent of the progress of children.
• Meet more regularly with parents of children who are showing signs of falling behind.
• Write comprehensive reports twice a year, detailing progress, and observations of individual children.
• Coach sport 2 afternoons a week.
• Assist in preparing children for concerts, Grandparents’ Days, Farewell ceremonies, Speech Festivals etc. as required.
• Deliver extra lessons to children who might consolidation of concepts.
• Provide material for the school newsletter and social media on a rotation basis.
• Ensure high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning, through effective dialogue, participating in reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice by the Head of School concerned.
• Participate in In-Service education and training courses as well as in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Participate in staff, group or other meetings related to the school curriculum or pastoral care arrangements, for the better organisation and administration of the school.
• Contribute to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers according to arrangements agreed with the Head of School.
• Provide the necessary information and advice to the designated personnel in the school and/or College and to provide all the necessary information regarding requisitions and arrangements in connection with the teaching of the subject/s assigned to her.
• Ensure the safe custody and optimum use of equipment normally used by oneself during lessons and see to its regular servicing and maintenance.
• Participate in school fundraising and other required events.
• Liaise and collaborate with specialist teachers/resource persons and other professionals working with statemented students.
• Communicate with parents, Head of Academic Support, and Head of School on student progress.
• Supervise students in assigned out-of-class activities during the working day/weekends.
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participate in various student and parent activities, which occur in school including student clubs and after-school activities.
• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity learning centres.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Head of Junior School, Executive Head, or other appropriate administrator.
• Follow the school Code of Conduct regarding ISASA.
• Adhere to all instructions from Head of Junior School/Executive Head or Board of Directors.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Primary Education-(Foundation Phase)

Skills:

• People Skills
• Communication Skills
• Language Skills

Experience:

• Teaching Experience - 3-5 year experience preferably

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Description

• A role has become available for a Supervisor (Horticulturist) at West Coast Garden Centre. The purpose of this role is to maximize the sales of the Company’s nursery range of products through effective displays, maintenance of sales areas and assistance to customers in a helpful and friendly manner, offering advice as and when required. Assume overall responsibility of product quality in the outdoor area.

RESPONSIBILITY:

•  Monitors and controls purchases, quality, pricing, labeling, promotions, and displays of all horticultural products.
•  Regularly implements promotions. o Ensures that stock levels are always maintained at acceptable levels in line with seasonal requirements.
•  Monitors and analyses stock movement.
•  Evaluates product range on an ongoing basis and recommend suitable alternatives as requested.
•  Ensure that all plants are regularly fed, watered, pruned, and staked when necessary and are maintained in the highest quality.
•  Identify problem areas regarding plants.
•  Advise sales assistant of the application of fertilizers/insecticides/herbicides in the outdoor area as and when required.
•  Provide input with regard to monthly and/or seasonal newsletters for customers
•  Plan purchases in line with budgeted forecasts and sales history.
•  Negotiate the best price, terms, quality, and most cost-effective mode of transport.
•  Ensures that stock levels are always maintained at acceptable levels in line with seasonal requirements.
•  Expedite orders weekly and review quantities required & delivery dates.
•  Receive deliveries of plants, ensuring correct plants are received and that the quality is of the highest standard.
•  Ensures that stock is always maintained at acceptable levels in line with seasonal requirements.
•  Responsible for ensuring maximum profitability of designated departmental product portfolios.
•  Oversees the general merchandising and ensures that products are neatly displayed, correctly priced, and labeled, regularly cleaned, and dusted, not shop soiled, and meet acceptable standards with the goal of increasing sales.
•  Ensures that the outdoor area meets the expectations of the customers and lives up to its predefined brand image.
•  Ensure that sales staff provides excellent, professional customer service always, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
•  Assist in building, and lay out, marketing concepts, and oversee the repackaging of promotional material.
•  Provides excellent, professional customer service always and fosters a positive working environment on the nursery floor, ensuring a positive shopping experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

•  Diploma / Degree in Horticulture

Knowledge:

•  Garden Centre and plant knowledge
•  Retail knowledge

Experience:

•  4-years’ experience in retail and management/horticulturist

Skills:

•  Computer literate
•  Management of staff
•  Financial Acumen

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Description

The following position of Driver - Extra Heavy Motor Vehicle has become available at our Kempton Park Depot. The purpose of this job is to be engaged in driving extra heavy motor vehicles with a GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT of 15000 kg or more. Drives to and from various locations collecting and delivering goods. Records deliveries and collections. Cleans and carries out routine maintenance on the vehicle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists and supervises the loading of the delivery vehicle.
• Checks that all goods loaded are in line with the Delivery Notes and signs for acceptance of load.
• Checks goods when off loading with the customer against the Delivery Note, and ensures that the customer signs the copy of the Delivery Note as Proof of Delivery. (POD’s). Any goods found short must be listed and signed for by the customer.
• Collects payment from the customer in the event of COD orders.
• Collects returns as listed on a Goods Return Voucher (GRV’s) as and when required to do so.
• Carries out daily / weekly checks as per Company’s Vehicle Check List and completes checklist, highlighting any problem areas, before leaving the Warehouse.
• Maintains the vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition at all times. Reports any defects or suspected defects timeously to the Depot / Stores / Dispatch Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Code 14 Driver's License
• Interpersonal Skills

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Description

The following position of a Merchandiser has become available in the Potchefstroom area. The purpose of this position is to stimulate and promote sales of Starke Ayres’ approved range of products at store level by ensuring that the products are displayed in a neat, highly visible and attractive manner, within the framework of Company policy as determined from time to time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in unpacking and price marking of Company products at specific retailers where required.
• Ensure that products on display are neatly and attractively arranged and not shop-soiled.
• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Identifies problems and weaknesses that may be the cause of an inadequate stock turnover and/or poor sales.
• Assist in the erection of promotional displays as and when required.
• Undertake stock counts at specific retailers as required timeously, prior to replacement orders being taken.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Driver's License
• Interpersonal Skills
• 6 months experience as a store clerk, picker packer, or learner merchandiser.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Developing new business by

• Prospecting for new business by opportunity identification, area and business review, making telephonic contact and cold calling
• Qualifying potential clients in terms of requirements (volumes, distribution areas, current providers, cargo types, etc.)
• Typing client quotations and scheduling meetings
• Formally presenting the business proposal
• Conducting follow-up and progress calls
• Obtaining client proposal acceptances
• Preparing / submitting weekly new business reports/sales filters
• Gathering market intelligence / information in terms of freight service opportunities, competitor activities, and reports, accordingly
• Monitoring credit applications submitted for approval and expediting the same

Achieving branch sales results by

• Understanding sales expectations, monitoring own performance, and correcting where needed
• Identifying target markets / sales opportunities and routes
• Preparing sales filters, assessing clients against standard profiles, reviewing and setting rates
• Obtaining approval for new client proposals
• Monitoring, investigating, administering and approving client claims

Maintaining client services and sales volumes by

• Handling client enquiries, queries and problems and facilitating resolutions
• Conducting monthly and weekly service call visitations
• Identifying and capitalizing on service / sale extension opportunities
• Advising rate increases and processing procedural changes
• Building client relationships at all levels
•  Scheduling and maintaining client visitation roster
• Preparing weekly visitation reports
• Identifying client sales volume declines and implementing corrective action 

Determining branch strategies by

• Gathering pertinent business freight service and operational information
• Identifying and evaluating trends and opportunities
• Determining sales / operational strategies, defining objectives, and evaluating the outcome

Achieving operational results by

• Monitoring / enforcing the application of Branch inbound / outbound procedures and service standards
• Reviewing operations performance via Freightware and management reports in terms of damages, claims, productivity, PODS processed, load times, customer complaints, delivery problems, special requirements etc.
• Monitoring fleet needs, maintenance costing and sub-contractor service levels
• Handling major customer complaints and problems
• Conducting route re-engineering, as indicated
• Recommending new operations policy/procedures and methods

Maintaining branch administration and financial control by 

• Reviewing and authorising creditors’ payments/reconciliations
• Reviewing / authorising petty cash expenditure and reconciliation
• Authorising branch expenditure within agreed limits
• Reviewing and authorising staff change documentation including engagements, terminations, salary/wage adjustments, transfers, promotions etc

• Monitoring the application of all administrative procedures and taking action with regard to deviations, including banking, vehicle and tyre maintenance, vehicle logs, etc
• Reviewing branch profit and loss accounts, taking and maintaining appropriate action
• Monitoring outstanding debts and implementing collections, as indicated
• Undertaking branch assets and freight security auditing, investigating and reporting on deviations from asset register or freight holding reports
• Ensuring the maintenance and Integrity of the branch IT and communication systems

Maintaining staffing levels, identifying training and development needs within the branch by

• Recruiting and selecting branch staff
• Ensuring the orientation of all new and promoted employees
• Developing / ensuring implementation of branch training and development plans
• Ensuring a safe, healthy and secure working environment and compliance with Labour Legislation
• Developing succession and EE plans and personal growth opportunities
• Developing / reviewing position descriptions, communicating job expectations to direct reporting, managing performance, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees to ensure the achievement of performance and productivity standards
• Ensuring compliance with all HR policies, practices, and administrative procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Minimum (Matric)
• Basic knowledge on Managerial / people management principles
• Sales budgeting knowledge
• Strategic Management
• Approximately 3 to 4 years in Transport or freight related environment
• In depth understanding of freight processes, including freightware and similar management systems
• Basic understanding of road transport and traffic ordinances in SA
• Basic understanding of all organisational discipline (Marketing, HR, finance and info technology etc.)
• Computer operation, Basic MS Word, Intermediate Excel, PowerPoint
• Formal presentation and group facilitation
• Financial interpretation
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle customer queries and complaints – taking the necessary correct action as and when required
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines the majority of the time
• Ability to work unsociable hours as and when required
• Ability to communicate on all levels – both internally and externally
• Ability to work unsupervised the majority of the time
• Ability to communicate job expectations to direct reports
• Ability to work as a team player
• In possession of a valid unendorsed driver’s license (code 08)
• Own transport to and from work
• Assertive
• Self-motivated
• Reliable
• A high degree of integrity required
• Presentable and of a professional manner
• Excellent time management and administrative skills

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Planning and Development:

• Monthly billing reconciliation
• Capturing and updating branch vehicle allocation
• Distributing of billing schedules to Branch Managers to verify the billing and vehicle allocation on the following accounts:
  •      First Auto ( Sales Rep )
  •  Nedbank (Toll card and e tag )
  •    Engen (Bowser and Card Fuel )
  •    Total (Bowser Fuel )
  •    Cartrack
  •     D Hollard (Insurance)
• Monthly fuel recon distribution to Branch Managers
• Updating and maintaining vehicle movements before Branch distributions
• Monthly distribution of individual billing schedules to Cross Border, Triton Express Linehaul and Triton Fleet branches
• Capturing of new vehicles per configuration tonnage, class and branch allocation
• Maintaining and updating the vehicle report to ensure movements are done timeously
• Ensuring that copies of vehicle documents are received and record keeping thereof
• Assisting with all Branch vehicle queries
• Ensuring D-Bit numbers on new vehicles are received from the Finance department
• Distributing weekly Vehicle service history and driver license analysis reports to all Branch Managers
• Updating daily fuel discrepancies from the Fuel App
• New Vehicle administration and record keeping
• Archiving records on written-off, sold and or scrapped vehicles
• Capturing of license renewals
• Communicating all branch bowser fuel fill discrepancies
• Month-end bowser recon submissions
• Bowser verification on fuel fills, fuel stock, vehicle allocation and monthly fuel reconciliation
• Communicating month-end vehicle mileages and Liaising with all branches on month end vehicle mileages, resolving and correcting any incorrect vehicle mileages
• Placing orders for fuel cards, toll cards and E-tags for new vehicles, and distributing thereof to the relevant Branches
• New vehicle registration number allocating and distributed to the relevant branches
• Following up on delayed vehicle deliveries
• Ensuring new Vehicles are delivered to the relevant branches
• Increasing limits on fuel cards
• Attending to declined fuel cards and liaising with the service stations and banks
• Cancellation of Lost, sold and or written off vehicles fuel, toll cards and E tags
• Ordering of replacement cards and E-tags
• Accepting of faulty, written off and sold vehicles E-tags to ensure it is returned to Nedbank
• Monitoring and pre-alert branches on fuel and toll card discrepancies
• Attending to fraudulent transactions on all vehicle card claims, and document submissions for a refund
• Annual distributing of Engen EDC and Nedbank toll cards
• Branch allocation and distributing of all vehicle cards
• Attending to declined fuel cards through the Service stations and Banks
• Managing and maintaining Vehicle settlements and documents administration
• Requesting vehicle Natis documents from the various banks
• Liaising with the Insurance Company on claim payments and documents
• Submitting of excess and 3rd party invoices to the Branch Managers
• Requesting of new vehicle insurance and cover from the Insurance Company
• Managing paid up vehicle NATIS documents for vehicles to be transferred to Company ownership
• Drafting of authorization letters to various banks and the Insurance Company for vehicles to operate cross-border
• Liaising with Car Track on vehicle allocations and change of registration numbers

Business Development (National Sales department):

• Ordering of fuel cards for new Sales staff
• Cancelling and removing terminated Sales staff fuel cards on the Bank system
• Attending to queries and provide feedback
• Activating and blocking fuel cards
• Generating reports and billing for logbooks
• Distributing of monthly billing and schedules to the Branch Managers

System Management: Vehicle System

• Creating Posts and adding new vehicles on the vehicle system
• Capturing licenses, financial agreements, and vehicle capacity and target consumption
• Capturing and analysing financial vehicle agreement terms and interest rates
• Transferring of Vehicles movement (Branch allocation or change registrations)
• Maintaining and updating vehicle compliment
• Decommissioning of terminated vehicles
• Renewing of National Fleet licenses
• Ensuring new licenses are certified and uploaded on the vehicle system
• Verifying and uploading Engen EDC and bowser fuel Imports manually onto the vehicle system
• Monitoring of Fleet Vehicle maintenance, mileage history and Fuel consumption
• Manually capturing of missed fuel transactions from the fuel app
• Fuel reconciliation and identifying discrepancies and trip mileage errors
• Conducting Pre Alerts on fuel discrepancy investigations on vehicles and drivers ensure investigations are actioned and completed
• Updating monthly Fuel Rates
• Monitoring consumption on the vehicle dash board
• Updating driver licenses, PDP`s and Forklift licenses
• Monitoring and analysing vehicle service history, rectifying incorrect mileages and creating pre-alerts for next service intervals
• Capturing month- end trip mileages
• Verifying trip KM travelled by branches
• Vehicles off the road – following up with the branches
• Understanding and adherence to OEM warranty processes and procedures
• Vehicle Tracking
• Branch transfers and balancing of KM`s

Ops system

• Ensuring all branches capture month- end mileages timeously
• Identifying discrepancies, and rectifying errors and vehicle mileage amendments

Incidents and Accidents

• Ensuring all accidents and incidents are captured on the Ops system
• Reviewing of discrepancies
• Ensuring all documents are submitted and uploaded on the Ops system
• Monitoring all stages of incidents and accidents and ensuring it’s completed

Processing of Purchase orders for Monthly billing schedules

• Creating and matching Purchase orders for the below Service Providers
• Verification and processing costs to different branches
  •   First Auto ( Sales Rep )
  •  Nedbank 
  • Engen
  •   TOTAL
  • Cartrack
  •   D Hollard and Associates (Company Insurance)

Processing creditor’s transactions

• Verifying all creditor invoices against purchase orders and creditors' statements
• Requesting statements from creditors
• Reconciling, investigating and resolving all queries
• Reviewing all invoices for rates, charge accuracy, discounts due, warranties and discrepancies
• Updating and maintaining the Vehicle Management System
• Capturing fuel fill ups from the browser into Excel
• Monitoring and updating monthly fuel Consumption reports
• Printing of batches and checking for corrections
• Printing open payables reports
• Reconciling all creditors to open payables report
• Reconciling payment schedule to open payables or ledger reports and discounts
• Reconciling outstanding queries from creditors reconciliations

Preparing accrual schedules from

• AARTO System
• Vehicle Management System
• Incident / Accident Report

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric certificate (Grade 12) minimum
• 2-3 years general accounting exposure
• Basic Accpac or similar accounting package experience
• Basic MS Word, Excel and Outlook knowledge
• General purchasing procedures
• Commercial arithmetic calculations
• Basic computer operation
• Account reconciliation skills
• Ability to prepare own correspondence
• Ability to work under pressure
• A good command of the English language both verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate both internally and externally
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work overtime as and when required
• Exceptional vehicle technical knowledge
• A high degree of integrity required
• Presentable and of a professional manner at all times
• Own reliable transport to and from work

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creditors

•  Verifying all creditors invoices against order schedule and supplier statements
•  Requesting statements and invoices from suppliers, as required
•  Reconciling, investigating and resolving all supplier queries timeously
•  Filing in authorization file, where applicable
•  Creating of Purchase Orders and matching invoices on the accounting system where applicable
•  Preparing schedules (excel) for various specified creditors (e.g. Labour brokers, Road freight Agents)
•  Validating all invoices according to company requirements: Rate/charge accuracy, discounts, tax, warranty issues, discrepancies, etc
•  Advising Creditors Manager and Supervisors of any non-compliance issues
•  Processing and validating invoices on the accounting system
•  Printing age payable reports – Age analysis
•  Reconciling all creditors to age payables report on a monthly basis
•  Compiling COD supplier payments weekly
•  Verifying payment schedule to age payables / reconciliations and discounts

Inventory Control

•  Distributing of company inventory (staff uniform and preprinted freight stationery), nationally
•  Completing month end stocktakes – physical counts
•  Maintaining a well-organized inventory system/control to ensure effortless distribution and stocktakes
•  Managing and ensuring sufficient stock availability at all times

REQUIREMENTS:

•  Grade 12 minimum (Matric)
•  2 - 3 years general accounting exposure
•  Basic Accounting package knowledge (Sage X3 an advantage)
•  Good Excel knowledge
•  Knowledge on MS Word and Outlook applications
•  General purchasing procedures
•  Knowledge on computer operation
•  Account reconciliation skills
•  Commercial arithmetic calculations
•  Valid Driver’s License
•  Own transport to and from work
•  Attention to detail, accuracy and meticulous in nature
•  Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
•  Ability to work overtime to meet deadlines

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Description

The following position of a Retail Field Marketer has become available in the Ladysmith/Newcastle Area. The purpose of this position is to achieve maximum sales profitability, growth, and market penetration within an assigned geographical area, by effectively selling Starke Ayres’s approved range of products within the framework of Company policy. Personally contacts and secures new business opportunities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently achieves monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Maximizes opportunities for closing a sale and drives market penetration.
• Identifies priority products for his/her area, phased annually, seasonally and monthly.
• Identifies priority customers in line with the priority products in his/her area.
• Is responsible for formulating a customer sales plan. Implements and monitors such a strategy on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Ensures that orders are executed correctly and timeously.
• Contacts customers regularly as per the call cycle, as well as pre-empting and addressing any potential problems swiftly and efficiently.
• Identifies promotion/advertising needs in his/her sales area.
• Participates actively in the planning and conducting of exhibition and show-displays and in-store promotions. 
• Distributes/shares promotion and advertising material such as product profiles, brochures, leaflets, bulletins, posters, display boards and product samples.
• Packs out all deliveries received onto the shop floor.
• Merchandizes and manages shelf space and displays in outlets (Correct pricing, correct PI labels, relevant and sufficient facings, proper rotation - LIFO, expired stock removal, etc).
• Completes orders clearly and legibly, and with all details as prescribed.
• Regularly submits feedback, expense claims and any other reports as may be required.
• Assists with the collection of outstanding debts.
• Consistently updates the Customer Master Data and Calling Cycles for his/her area on an ongoing basis to ensure that all information is up to date at all times.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Drivers Licence (essential)
• Selling Skills (essential)
• Experience as a Merchandiser is advantage
• FMCG Experience (essential)
• Computer skills (essential)

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Description

The following position of a Retail Field Marketer has become available in the East London (Transkei)  Area. The purpose of this position is to achieve maximum sales profitability, growth, and market penetration within an assigned geographical area, by effectively selling Starke Ayres’s approved range of products within the framework of Company policy. Personally contacts and secures new business opportunities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently achieves monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Maximizes opportunities for closing a sale and drives market penetration.
• Identifies priority products for his/her area, phased annually, seasonally and monthly.
• Identifies priority customers in line with the priority products in his/her area.
• Is responsible for formulating a customer sales plan. Implements and monitors such a strategy on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Ensures that orders are executed correctly and timeously.
• Contacts customers regularly as per the call cycle, as well as pre-empting and addressing any potential problems swiftly and efficiently.
• Identifies promotion/advertising needs in his/her sales area.
• Participates actively in the planning and conducting of exhibition and show-displays and in-store promotions. 
• Distributes/shares promotion and advertising material such as product profiles, brochures, leaflets, bulletins, posters, display boards and product samples.
• Packs out all deliveries received onto the shop floor.
• Merchandizes and manages shelf space and displays in outlets (Correct pricing, correct PI labels, relevant and sufficient facings, proper rotation - LIFO, expired stock removal, etc).
• Completes orders clearly and legibly, and with all details as prescribed.
• Regularly submits feedback, expense claims and any other reports as may be required.
• Assists with the collection of outstanding debts.
• Consistently updates the Customer Master Data and Calling Cycles for his/her area on an ongoing basis to ensure that all information is up to date at all times.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Drivers Licence (essential)
• Selling Skills (essential)
• Experience as a Merchandiser is advantage
• FMCG Experience (essential)
• Computer skills (essential)

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Description

The following position of a Credit Controller has become available at our site in Epping, Cape Town. The purpose of this role is to maintain and control accurately a National Debtors book by ensuring optimum cash flow while reducing the risk of bad debt within the framework of Company Policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sorts and check statements after month-end and ensures that each customer receives their statement
• Ensures that posting of all transactions is completed by close of business on the last financial day of the month.
• Processes all payments, matches credits against claims and when necessary ensures that all discounts and VAT transactions are processed on each account before close of business on the last financial day of the month.
• Reconciles all balance b/f accounts on a monthly basis.
• Follows up on all outstanding or unpaid items in writing and keeps proof of the follow up.
• Reports on all actions on a monthly basis and report must be complete by the 7th of each month.
• Monitors and ensures claims are actioned promptly and in accordance with the Company’s credit policy.
• All reporting should be done formally by e-mails and copies of correspondence to always ensure a logical papertrail of events.
• Any informal reporting should be followed up with an e-mail as and when is reasonable for the purposes of any follow up queries.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• Credit Management 1 and 2 with at least 5 years experience
• Must have experience collecting from large retailers.
• Must be a goal orientated and deadline driven

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Matric (essential)
• Credit Management Diploma of similar tertiary qualification (preferential)

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Description
Mascor is a Company consisting of franchised Automotive, agricultural mechanisation, construction, forestry and fuel. With more than 50 years in the industry, we offer prestige brands such as John Deere, Toyota and Warath while our highly skilled staff provides professional and high quality service and standards of workmanship.

Mascor is currently looking for a Senior Technician (mechanic) to perform maintenance, assemble relevant components and perform repairs on all agricultural equipment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality of work

•  Knowledge of work & systems including diagnostics.
•  Ordering correct parts first time round to complete job
•  Loading and closing of quality DTAC's 100%
•  Comebacks less than 3% of own total labour sales
•  Productivity at 100% and efficiency 85%
•  Charge to total percentage = 85%
•  Carry out all DLM's and courses assigned timeously.
•  Adhere to company SOP’s.
•  Comply with Company minimum tool requirements.
•  Efficient time management re travelling etc.

Administrative duties

•  Completion of job cards within 24 hours
•  Accurate completion of daily reports and technician diary.

Customer service

•  Ensure customer satisfaction is at 100% and all queries are attended to timeously.
•  Ensure proper communication regarding jobs in progress

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Min: Grade 12 & Job related Trade certificate

Experience:

• Must be able to work on complex machinery and equipment including large tractors, combines, sprayers, harvesters and Precision AG.

Legal Requirements:

• Valid drivers license

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Able to operate under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills
• Excellent practical skills
• Problem solving abilities.
• Willing to work in a team.
• Basic supervisory skills,
• Computer literacy,
• Time management skills
• Training abilities