Vacancies at Unique Personnel

Job Description    

• The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of warehouse operations within a fast-paced FMCG environment. The role oversees the receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of stock while leading a team of warehouse staff to ensure productivity, accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety standards.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining stock integrity, supporting operational continuity, and ensuring that customer and business delivery requirements are consistently achieved.

Inherent Job Requirements

This role includes physical and operational demands inherent to a high-volume FMCG warehouse environment. The successful candidate must be able to:

• Stand, walk, and remain on their feet for extended periods (8–12 hour shifts).
• Lift, move, and handle stock and equipment of up to 25 kg unassisted on a regular basis.
• Work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by operational and dispatch cycles.
• Operate in cold-storage, ambient, and outdoor loading-bay environments.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment medical and physical fitness assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch activities.
• Lead, schedule, and motivate warehouse staff while managing attendance and shift hand-overs.
• Ensure stock accuracy through cycle counts, perpetual inventory management, and full stock takes.
• Maintain FMCG stock control processes including FIFO/FEFO rotation, batch tracking, and short-dated stock management.
• Enforce health, safety, hygiene, and food-safety standards in accordance with FMCG operational requirements and OHSA regulations.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs including order accuracy, dispatch turnaround times, and stock variances, escalating issues where necessary.
• Operate and maintain warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP-related processes.
• Use Microsoft 365 tools to prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Utilise AI tools to improve productivity, reporting efficiency, communication, and operational decision-making.
• Liaise with procurement, sales, and transport teams to ensure efficient movement of goods and stock availability.
• Manage housekeeping standards, equipment maintenance, and the overall cleanliness and organisation of the warehouse.

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Inherent Requirements    
Key Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
• Relevant Diploma or Certificate in Warehouse Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management (advantageous).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ warehouse experience within the FMCG industry (essential and non-negotiable).
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Valid forklift or reach-truck license (advantageous).
• Clear criminal record.

Critical Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Strong working proficiency in Microsoft 365, including:
• Outlook
• Excel
• Word
• Teams
• SharePoint
• Strong administrative and reporting capabilities using Excel and warehouse systems.
• Demonstrable experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar platforms to:
• Improve productivity
• Draft communications
• Summarise operational reports
• Support operational decision-making

Operational Competencies

• Strong understanding of warehouse operations within a high-volume FMCG environment.
• Working knowledge of stock control principles including FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Good understanding of warehouse health, safety, hygiene, and food-safety standards.
• Ability to manage productivity, stock accuracy, and team performance under pressure.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to lead from the front.
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.
• High attention to detail and operational accuracy.
• Resilient and able to perform effectively in a demanding FMCG environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Adaptable and open to implementing new technologies, including AI-driven operational tools.

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Purpose: 

• The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring imported components, materials, and equipment required for the manufacture of commercial refrigeration units. This role ensures continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and on-time delivery of critical components. The position works closely with production planning, engineering, logistics, quality, and finance teams to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: 

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with international suppliers. 
• Manage purchase orders in line with production plans, BOM requirements, and inventory targets 
• Coordinate import logistics, including Incoterms, shipment scheduling, freight forwarders, and customs documentation 
• Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs tariffs, and trade agreements 
• Support engineering and quality teams with supplier technical documentation, specifications, and certifications 
• Monitor supplier performance on cost, delivery, quality, and technical compliance 
• Track shipments and proactively resolve supply delays, shortages, or logistics issues that may impact production 
• Collaborate with planning and production to mitigate risks related to long lead-time imported components 
• Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing, and supplier data in the ERP system 
• Assist with supplier development initiatives and alternative sourcing to reduce risk and cost
• Support cost-reduction projects, localization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts 
• Reporting

Inherent Requirements    
Qualifications: 

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field

Work experience and skills: 

• 3–5 years’ experience in import purchasing or procurement within manufacturing (refrigeration, electrical, or industrial equipment preferred) 
• Solid understanding of international trade, import logistics, Incoterms, and customs clearance 
• Experience buying technical or engineered components from global suppliers 
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Forward, Syspro, or similar)

Behavioral attributes: 

• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Analytical mindset with strong cost control focus
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage long lead times and supply risk
• Effective communication with international suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and planning capabilities 
• Proficient in MS Excel and procurement systems 
• Attention to details.
• Ability to function under pressure & meet deadlines.
• Management of multiple organizational functional responsibilities. 
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels in the organization. 
• Team player.

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Job Description    

• You will be a trusted partner to a visionary founder who is leading Company national and global expansion
• You will manage the CEOs time with precision and protect it fiercely
• You will be the gateway between the CEO and the world  deciding what gets in what gets handled and what disappears
• You will be someone who anticipates not someone who reacts
• You will be discreet beyond question
• You will be calm in chaos warm in every interaction and relentlessly effective in everything you touch
• You will take pride in making the CEOs life and work seamless  because when the CEO is free to focus Company moves faster

Inherent Requirements    

• Minimum 4 years PA or Executive Assistant experience supporting a CEO or MD
• Impeccable diary management travel coordination and stakeholder communication skills
• Outstanding written English  capable of drafting correspondence speeches and presentations on behalf of the CEO
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality non negotiable
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 and strong digital literacy
• Calm resilient and solutions oriented under pressure
• Professional presentation you represent the CEO in every interaction
• Valid SA drivers license and own reliable transport

Advantages

• Experience supporting a founder or entrepreneur in a growth stage company
• Event management and high level hospitality experience
• Social media awareness and ability to draft CEO communications
• Multilingual  isiZulu Sesotho or another SA language advantageous

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Job Description    

• Be the operational engine of the CEOs office  managing information flow coordinating stakeholders overseeing administrative systems and ensuring that the CEOs time is protected organised and focused on the highest impact activities
• Work alongside the CEOs Personal Assistant and report directly to the CEO
• You will be the first point of contact for internal teams external partners and the CEOs office  and you must represent company with absolute professionalism discretion and warmth
• If you are a systems thinker who thrives in a dynamic environment can manage complexity calmly and want to grow with a company that is changing how South Africa and the world thinks about water  this is your role

Inherent Requirements    

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management or related field
• Minimum 5 years office management experience  at least 2 years supporting C suite executives
• Exceptional organisation  prioritisation and multitasking ability
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite Outlook Teams Excel Word PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication impeccable English
• High degree of discretion integrity and emotional intelligence
• Experience managing third party vendors service providers and office operations
• Valid SA driver's license

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Role Summary

• Provides any kind of service to the customers company machines

Accountabilities / Key Performance Areas

• Apply electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical theory and related knowledge to test and modify operational electrical machinery and electrically controlled, electronically controlled equipment and circuitry, hydraulic circuits and components, mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Harbour Mobile Cranes, Reach Stackers, Offshore- and Ship Cranes
• Complete assigned paperwork as to procedures. As a minimum time sheet, work report, expense report in the latest available version. Fill out all forms properly including customer’s signature where applicable.
• Cares and maintains company tools, machines and equipment.

Primary Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Provision of on-site support for planned and emergency repairs.
• Operate machine for test, inspection, diagnoses and trouble shoot.
• Sets the positive example in punctuality and professional demeanour by respectful communication with all levels of staff, keeping work areas clean and orderly, and promoting safety regulations and all other company programs.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spares and OEM repaired parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on company machines.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using relevant measuring devices.
• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency and safe integrity of the machine.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications
• Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods.
• Promotes a safe work environment by following on site safety rules and ensuring the group and self-follow established safety procedures.
• Oversees the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material.
• Successfully complete factory authorized training.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of company Service Software (i.e. Sculi and Crane Management software).
• Prepare for jobs by checking parts and documentation for accuracy and completeness and any possible required online safety courses (i.e. customer specific safety induction, MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training)).
• Complete jobs independently with as little assistance from others as possible.
• Assist customers with troubleshooting, part and machine related questions when needed.
• Attends training sessions as required.
• Maintains a minimum set of tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for job performance.
• Cares and maintains company tools, machines and equipment.
• Maintains a positive attitude and role model for the other employees to follow.
• Maintains company service literature, and maintains a high awareness of technical changes.
• Assumes the lead person position.
• Trains and/or mentors others in department.
• Refuses to carry out unsafe tasks in conflict with company s procedures or technical rules.
• Follows the company Field Service policy and the company code of conduct.
• Restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring that all field service equipment is compliant with health and Safety acts.

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Inherent Requirements    
Education & Experience :

• Minimum of 3-5 years of Field Service, auto electrical experience on Maritime Cranes   
• Minimum 3-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
   

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Job Description    

• The COO will translate the Founder and CEOs vision into operational reality building the systems people and infrastructure needed to scale from regional production to national supply and international export
• You will own everything between strategy and revenue production logistics quality HR and technology
• You are an operator at heart
• You have built things You have fixed things You have led teams through uncertainty and come out the other side stronger
• You want to do something that matters  and our company is exactly that

Inherent Requirements    

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management Business or related field  MBA strongly preferred
• Minimum 12 years progressive operations experience  at least 5 years at C suite or senior executive level
• Proven track record scaling operations in a manufacturing FMCG or production company
• Experience leading cross functional teams in production logistics quality HR and IT
• Strong financial acumen  P&L ownership budgeting and cost management experience
• Understanding of South African regulatory environment OHSA  BCEA environmental compliance
• Valid SA drivers license and passport

Advantageous

• Experience in water, beverage  food manufacturing or sustainability led businesses
• International operations experience  Sub Saharan Africa or export markets
• BBBEE transformation leadership experience
• Lean  Six Sigma  or ISO operations certification

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Job Description    

• The CFO will build company financial infrastructure from the ground up systems team controls reporting and strategy
• The CFO will  directly with the Founder and CEO to raise the capital needed for scale manage the companies cash with precision and translate every commercial decision into financial intelligence that drives better choices
• CFO have to built finance functions
• CFO must understand financial conscience of a growing company and  want to use those skills for something that has both commercial and social impact at scale

Inherent Requirements    

• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification — non-negotiable
• Minimum 10 years post-articles experience — at least 3 years at CFO or Financial Director level
• Proven experience building financial systems and teams in a manufacturing or FMCG company
• Deep understanding of South African tax, VAT, PAYE, SDL, UIF, and SARS compliance
• Experience with export finance, foreign currency management, and CIF trade finance
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and South African GAAP
• Experience engaging investors, banks, DFIs (Development Finance Institutions), and audit committees

Advantageous

• Experience raising equity, debt, or grant funding from DFIs (IDC, NEF, SEFA, or DBSA)
• Understanding of BBBEE equity structures and BEE transaction financing
• Experience with ESG reporting and sustainability linked finance
• Export letter of credit (L/C) and trade finance experience
• Registered with SAICA or CIMA

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Job Description    

• The National Franchise Manager will design the franchise framework recruit the right franchisees onboard and train them to company standards and manage their performance across all nine provinces
• The National Franchise Manager will be building a national distribution engine that serves millions of South Africans with clean certified solar produced product

Inherent Requirements    

• Bachelors degree in Business Commerce or related field
• Minimum 7 years franchise management or business development experience  with at least 3 years managing a national franchise network
• Deep understanding of South African franchise law Consumer Protection Act franchise disclosure requirements
• Proven experience recruiting onboarding and developing franchisees
• Strong training coaching and franchisee support capability
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen  able to review franchisee P & Ls and identify performance issues
• Willingness to travel extensively nationally  all nine provinces

Advantageous

• Experience in FMCG food or beverage franchise sector
• Franchise Association of South Africa FASA membership or qualification
• Township and rural franchise development experience
• Existing network of potential franchisee candidates

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Job Description    
CONDENSED LIST OF DUTIES:

• Ensure bins, counters, desks, floor and office furniture are wiped down and kept spotlessly clean and hygienic.
• Ensure appliances are regularly cleaned / defrosted. E.g. Kettle, microwave, fridges etc.
• Prepare tea / coffee; ensure kettle filled / sufficient paper towel in place.
• Wash, dry pack away any cutlery, crockery, dishes, cups, glasses – keep spotlessly clean.
• Buying  of groceries required
• Assist in controlling stock of crockery, cutlery, office teas, and cleaning materials and ensure safekeeping of these items. Report losses or missing items immediately.
• Basic junior office work such as shredding, filing and office work
• Assisting with scanning of documents.
• Collect and deliver  mail from the post office
• Collects and deliver documents from and to the bank
• Miscellaneous errands to SHOPS 
• Assist at switchboard whenever required.
• Any other task assigned by Management in the line of duty

Inherent Requirements    
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12

BASIC WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Preferably one year’s related experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Good communication skills (Basic written and verbal)
• Good planning and organising.
• Enthusiastic, positive with good people / customer service skills.
• Must take pride in self, work, be cleanliness orientated, care about own health and health of others.
• Unquestionable honesty.
• Must be flexible and willing to do a variety of work such as filing, shredding, basic junior admin.
• Must be willing to go the extra mile