Recent Openings at Pollock & Associates

Essential Qualifications:

• Multiple years of proven international success in the Automotive Aftermarket industry.
• Engineering or commercial background coupled with a deep understanding of product intricacies.
• Demonstrable expertise in regional business dynamics and market structures.
• Adept at exercising authority within a diverse cultural milieu.
• Masterful networking, coordination, and cooperation abilities within the region.
• In-depth understanding of automotive trends, market shifts, and innovation. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the Business Plan for designated countries within the SADC.
• Direct sales strategies to achieve market share and profitability targets, in sync with the Sub-Region Head.
• Tailor sales and marketing initiatives to meet the unique needs of individual countries.
• Negotiate customer contracts, ensuring alignment with targeted goals.
• Provide operational support to achieve daily customer sales.
• Track defined KPIs to ensure delivery of sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Act as the Key Account Manager for select customers, supporting the Regional Head in servicing large accounts.

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Qualifications

• Certification in Machine Setting/Product Processing
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma, 5S or equivalent for process improvement.
• Additional operational certifications (e.g. Supply Chain, Quality) are beneficial.
• Project management certification a bonus

Knowledge and Experience

• Min 5-10 years of direct manufacturing management experience managing a production process with more than 30 staff (indirect or direct reports).
• At least three years in a senior decision-making role directing the processing of plastic parts
• Fulfilled roles wholly responsible for an annual budget over R1mil.
• Proven track record in managing manufacturing operations, especially in plastic injection moulding and assembly.
• In-depth understanding of production processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
• Solid understanding of industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Baseline technical skills in injection moulding processes and machinery.
• Solid understanding and experience in proactive and reactive machine maintenance plans and implementation processes
• Proven successful project management track record
• Strong proficiency using MS Office, specifically Excel and data/reporting apps.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software for production planning, inventory management, and quality control.
• Knowledge of and experience in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems 

Industry Experience

• Extensive experience in plastic injection moulding and assembly.
• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities in the plastics manufacturing industry.
• Solid understanding of:
• Plastics and how they behave
• The various forms of plastic processing
• Product design process
• Product development process
• Tool design, manufacture & functioning
• Direct exposure and involvement in IM Machine Setting/Product Processing

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Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering or Electrical Qualification with proficiency in AutoCAD 

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience
• Thorough knowledge of electrical systems from 400 volts to 33kV.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical safety regulations and health standards.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Ability to stay up to date with the latest developments in electrical systems and best practices.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative abilities. 

Key Result Areas:

• Collaborate with clients and engineers to define project requirements.
• Create detailed technical wiring and power layout diagrams and specification sheets.
• Estimate power generation and consumption needs accurately.
• Calculate the required materials and equipment for projects.
• Generate comprehensive technical specification documents, installation guides, and user manuals.
• Ensure that all electrical plans conform to regulatory and safety standards.
• Supervise the installation and construction of electrical systems and equipment.
• Address and resolve any electrical planning issues, proposing effective solutions.
• Prepare precise Electrical Manufacturing drawings.
• Design and draft electrical drawings with precision and attention to detail.
• Develop and prepare technical specifications and engineering drawings for various projects.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry, focusing on Bond Store and Tender management.
• SYSPRO knowledge is compulsory.
• Advanced knowledge of MS EXCEL and WORD is essential.
• A team player who is deadline-driven.

The Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Bond and Rebate stores (bond and rebate registers, releases between warehouses and compilation of relevant documentation).
• Oversee and manage daily inventory cycle counts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyse variances between actuals and expected costs.
• Review, analyse, evaluate, and complete tender documents, ensure that technical
• terms comply with the relevant standards and coordinate the Tender Team.
• Maintain, review and update customer contract pricing.
• Assist with IT queries.
• Complete Export documentation.
• Complete and submit clearing instructions for Import Shipments.

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Essential Requirements

• BCom Degree
• Minimum 6 years of financial management experience in the retail sector
• Sage Pastel experience and preferably Omnix/Netterm system experience
   

Key Result Areas:

• Preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and variance.
• Budget preparation, management and reporting – sales, gross margins and overheads
• Cash-flow requirement planning – daily/monthly.
• Overseeing the debtors, creditors and cashbook functions.
• Factory loading/sales orders – managing integrity and validity of orders.
• Responsible for shipping, both inward and outward.
• Implementation of financial systems and ensure that the financial controls are intact.
• Omnix/Netterm – enhancing systems and controls and maintaining system integrity.
• Ongoing review of costing policies due to continually changing circumstances.
• Asset management – specifically working capital.
• Stock control – actively manage to ensure all stock is current.

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Requirements for the Role:

• Marketing Related Degree/Diploma
• Minimum 5 years of experience in FMCG or Retail sector
• Proven capability in designing and implementing brand communication and activations, with measurable results aligned to brand objectives.”
• Strategic, creative, innovative thinker with strong operational capabilities
• Comfortable negotiating the brand’s needs relative to those of customers, consumers, media and events partners.
• Understanding of the retail environment and route to consumer pathways
• Persuasiveness and tenacity to sell ideas
• Excellent interpersonal skills, assertive and able to use initiative

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• You will be a detail-oriented individual who excels in problem-solving, multi-tasking, and prioritising tasks, demonstrating a proactive approach to your responsibilities.
• Possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

 
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing executive schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, preparing reports and documents, and liaising between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• You will handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and anticipate and address tasks to enhance executive efficiency.
• You will also play a pivotal role in organising meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring the smooth operation of daily tasks.

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Education

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Tertiary Qualification in Logistics/ Road Transport Management

Essential Experience

• 7 years in a senior supervisory or middle management position.
• 10 Years or more experience in Logistics
• FMCG / Retail sector experience essential
• Transport/Logistics experience
• Knowledge of the NBCRFI Agreement
• Relevant Road Traffic Legislation
• Advanced Microsoft Office – Excel, Word
• Skills and Knowledge
• Proven record of an adaptable management style with good healthy employee relations
• Ability to analyse situations
• Practical approach to problem solving
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
• Interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent Customer Service Skills 

Key Result Areas

• Manage the total operation of warehousing, distribution and admin for the distribution centre
• Management of picking, checking, and warehousing efficiencies
• Management of inventory
• Management of Loss control, shrinkage, and damages
• Management of Pallets
• Labour management
• Implement HOD KPI’s and monthly reviews
• Ensure all KPIs are aligned with the Distribution Centre’s strategic indicators
• Introduce Key Performance areas in the warehouse and daily KPI’s measured and updated
• Maintain Health & Safety standards
• Ensure routing and distribution efficiencies are managed to the highest level
• Asset control and management – vehicles, IT and racking.
• Investigate Loss Control and implement improvement strategies and controls

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Qualifications and experience

• A related bachelor’s degree- Mechanical  Engineering
• Project Management Qualification
• Project Management Experience essential
• Knowledge of the Construction and Mining
• Project and contract management knowledge
• Sound knowledge of the JBCC, NEC, GCC and other relevant building contracts
• Knowledge of relevant Acts regarding infrastructure development
• Understanding of infrastructure markets
• Understanding of government priorities, systems and processes at the national and provincial level
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, effective presentation skills and skills to express complex concepts in business terms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and drive special projects, i.e. identifying project team, infrastructure, communication, timeframes, resources, labour, measurements, relevant skills, and feedback,  to achieve strategic organisational objectives as and when required
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope and budget
• Project manage the trialling process through capability trialling and costing
• Health, safety and environmental quality
• Manage contractual relations with consulting engineering organisations to execute projects effectively and efficiently.
• Manage the development of contractual agreements to support the successful implementation of capital projects.
• Determine project resource requirements and manage these resources for optimal performance.
• Maintains compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and best practices

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Qualification and skills:

• Bachelor of commerce qualification or similar (finance, Accounting or Economics)
• Minimum 3 -5 years of financial services industry experience.
• Must come from the financial services division of a company or working for a financial services company.
• An outstanding track record of developing consumer finance propositions in banks and non-banking financial institutions.
• Deep expertise in understanding the commercial value chain of payment schemes across issuing and acquiring businesses.
• A track record of developing and delivering consumer credit propositions like personal loans, durables finance, and auto lending programs.
• Proven ability to drive bank negotiations by leveraging analysis of asset and liability business.
• A proven track record of delivering channel-based consumer finance programs on a multi-territory basis, including emerging markets.
• Experience developing credit scorecards and modelling, enabling optimal asset book building.
• A broad experience in a channel-driven sales organisation.
• The ability to articulate a consumer finance strategy amid innovative and disruptive forces.
• Outstanding attention to detail and program quality is essential for this role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and capability of communicating in a clear and structured way at all levels of an organisation.
• Exposure to reward, loyalty, and co-brand products in a bank is preferred.
• Expertise in eCommerce and digital lending preferred.
• Experience in carrier affordability propositions preferred