We are looking for a Sales UK Agent to join our team. As a Sales UK Agent, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our UK clients and driving sales through effective consultation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting customers with inquiries and product information
- Managing and processing sales orders
- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships
- Meeting sales targets and KPIs
- Providing feedback on market trends and customer preferences
Key Responsibilities:
Data management
Client liaison
Key Performance Indicators
System support
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year contact centre experience
- Grade 12
- Experience in outbound calling preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working to targets in a supportive, team-oriented environment
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (UK time)
- Alternative Saturdays
If you are a motivated individual with a strong sales background and excellent
communication skills, we would love to hear from you!
- At least 3 years' experience in a senior warehousing role
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Leadership experience
- Forklift & Stacker license
- Physically strong and reasonably fit
- Effective communication skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Time management and prioritization
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team leadership and motivation
- Knowledge of inventory management systems
- Understanding of food safety standards
If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a leadership role, apply now!
- You must have Matric, coupled with a proven background in Technical Sales, from managing the full sales process, identifying new clients and developing business relationships to concluding the sales cycle, as well as prospecting and cold calling, following up on leads and building profitable relationships with existing and prospective new clients.
- You must have a sound understanding of tooling, industrial equipment, engineering components/ systems
- You will be administratively competent, able to analyze costing requirements and calculate costings, estimations and draft quotes.
- You will be fluent in English and Afrikaans have effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be proficient in drafting and presenting presentations to executives and decision makers at prospective clients.
- You will be able to travel nationally when required and have a valid, unendorsed drivers license, coupled with a clear credit and criminal record, as well as contactable references (verifications will be conducted).
Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.
Manage and lead team members to ensure maximum utilisation of production facility and all equipment, raw and pack/materials and labour to produce quality products at the lowest possible cost
Engineering/Mechanical, Material requirement planning, Plant capacity and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Product and process specific knowledge
Knowledge and interpretation of advance process control Principles of microbiology and biochemistry
Understanding of processing equipment
Clean in Place (CIP) procedures, HACCP and waste management GMP quality control and quality assurance
Raw material functions and intermediate knowledge instrumentation
System fault finding
Health and safety practices and food legislation
Implementation of World-Class and Lean Manufacturing processes and structures
Controlling equipment and processes
Monitoring processes, materials and surroundings Communicating with supervisors and team members
Assessing the resources required to perform a work activity Scheduling work activities, testing and leadership ability
Training skills
Minimum Requirements
Matriculated
National Diploma: Food Technology/Production Certificate or Diploma
National Certificate in Food and Beverage Packaging Operation or Technical Qualification
FMCG experience
Team Leader/Management/Supervisory essential
Relevant experience - 5 years from a Matric level or 1 -2 years from a Diploma level
Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position, and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.
All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements. Please only send certificates when requested to do so.
The above-mentioned position is currently available for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for the fresh produce industry. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all produce comply with the highest of quality standards, and will report to the Product Manager.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Managing quality of export produce in packhouses and depots as well as in international markets
- Annual updating of product specifications according to client requirements
- Implementing and maintaining robust quality standards in packhouses
- Monitoring of bin and pallet stock in packhouses
- Internal liaising between relevant managers to ensure effective execution of packing instructions
- Assisting the Technical Manager with release of orchards for export
- Assisting with crop estimates
- Packaging innovation and development
- Phytclean registrations and verifications
- Assisting packhouse management with preparation for international client visits
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in quality management within the fresh produce industry
- Knowledge and experience of stone fruit (distinct advantage)
- Tertiary qualification (Horticulture / Pomology / related field) will strengthen the application
- Above average management skills
- Team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Afrikaans and English
- Precise and timeous
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Attentive and focused on detail
- Proficient computer and administration capabilities
- Willing to travel locally and abroad
- Valid drivers’ licence (compulsory)
- Design, build and deploy data architecture, data warehouses and business intelligence solutions (dashboards, reports).
- Create and maintain data integration packages to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources.
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize database performance (including tuning queries, indexing, and troubleshooting).
- Perform SQL queries - design, code, test, and aggregate the results to conduct analysis and create useful information.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to integrate data solutions.
- Provide continuous improvements on reporting and analytics methods.
- Database server administration, including database maintenance and ensuring data quality, integrity and security.
- Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies are in place (e.g. clustering, replication, failover).
- Bachelors degree in computer science, IT, business intelligence, or related field.
- Certification in Database Administration or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
- Experience with data warehouse design and business analysis.
- Understanding of database management systems, OLAP, and ETL processes.
- Proficient in presenting information through reports and visualization.
- Skilled in SQL Server, Power BI, DAX, T-SQL, SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS.
- Experience with cloud databases (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is advantageous.
- Knowledge of FMCG or retail industries is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
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South African Citizens only. Qualified Wheat Miller with at least 5 yrs exp as a shift miller on wheat plants. Must have the ability to work shifts, be PC literate with previous exp of safety & hygiene practices. Must have 5 years experience after trade test.
Only candidates that meet the mininum job inherent requirements will be considered and responded to. No Google Drive CV''s please. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
Our client in the high-paced FMCG retail market is seeking a GRV Clerk to join their team.
Location: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha
Job type: Permanent On-site
Duties and Responsibilities
- Capturing invoice
- Managing price changes
- Maintaining GP
- Managing price discrepancies
- Listing new products and suppliers
- Capturing IBT and IDT’s
- Waste adjustments
- Promotions
- Balancing invoices.
- Capturing and uploading claims
- Manage outstanding claims
Requirements:
- Matric
- 2 years working experience in administration.
- Sigma experience an advantage.
- Easy Accounts
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Listening Skills
- Team Player
Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
Matric or equivalent qualification
Two years of retail management experience are essential
Team Player
Good communication skills
Positive attitude
Ability to manage a retail store across boundaries
Good Trainee skills
Key Functions
- Handle daily responsibilities that come with tr a store
- Ensure that the store policies are upheld
- Making sure that effective and efficient customer service is carried out
- Oversee the layout of the store
- Liable for the store admin
- Dealing with customer queries
- Implementing strategies to increase sales
- Maintaining store standards
- Managing & Training staff performance
1. HR Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, SDA) and internal HR policies.
- Ensure company adherence to HR policies and processes.
- Assist with relevant Ethical Trade Compliance Audits.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for a wide variety of roles.
- Conduct employee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
- Facilitate annual and bi-annual performance review processes (e.g., goal setting, mid-year reviews, year-end KPA reviews).
- Offer guidance to employees on self-assessments and development discussions.
- Track completion rates of performance reviews and escalate non-compliance.
- Assist and support the implementation of talent review processes
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure Individual Development Plans are in place for key talent and successors
- 4. Employee Relations:
- Promote and maintain constructive labour relations across all sites in Cape Town by facilitating employment
matters in a fair, objective, and legally compliant manner. - To provide sound ER support to line Managers and Supervisors.
- Represent the Company at the CCMA as required.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with the unions and/or workplace committee.
- Responsible for the execution of the Annual Training Plan as well as Discretionary Grants.
- Implementation and monitoring of learnership, bursaries, internship and skills programmes
- Co-ordinate and run the Skills Development Committee Meetings.
- Execute HR improvement projects in line with driving a best practice people approach.
- Responsible for the smooth running of all HR administration processes and HR input to payroll.
- Responsible for routine HR reporting, which includes the updates of Dashboards at required timeframes.
- Act as a culture ambassador by fostering an environment of trust, recognition, and purpose through the execution of meaning programs that reinforce a values-driven, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
- Monitor employee sentiment and engagement levels, providing insight to improve cultural alignment across all business units.
- Support the execution of the companys Wellness Calendar by collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive participation and promote physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Must have relevant HR tertia
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A Global Market Leader in Pig and Poultry Equipment are looking for a strong Technical Buyer to join their team. Almost all projects and material is imported.
A buyer who will be responsible for managing the ordering, buying and follow up process with our local suppliers here is SA as well as our overseas suppliers based mainly at our Distribution Centres in Germany and Malaysia.
It is important that this candidate has:
- Previous buying experience especially with overseas Companies based in Europe ideally Germany
- Can negotiate best pricing with local suppliers
- Has a high degree of urgency and energy
- Thinks out the box and has a high level if initiative
- Has experience with the ordering process and following up regularly to give feedback to the sales teams and warehouse.
- Reports to the warehouse Ops Manager
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Food Industry
BASIC SALARY : R32 000 - R35 000 + Benefits
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma in Food Technology / Food Science
- 3-5 years experience in a similar role
- Good understanding of technical processes and principles
- Good knowledge and understanding of food safety standards; experience with food safety audits will be advantageous
- Experience with South African labelling legislation and artwork sign off
- Quality / High standard mind set; excellent attention to detail
- Good organizational skills; strong ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Office based position
- Computer literate MS Office
- Monday to Friday: 08:30 16:30
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Quality
BASIC SALARY : Market related
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Degree or High National Diploma in Micro, Food Technology, or Biotechnology
- 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
- Extensive Laboratory Knowledge
- Extensive chemical analysis knowledge specific to wine quality (pH, SOâ??, VA, alcohol)
- Working Knowledge Cellar / wine production process
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Analytical Skills
- Accurate record keeping
- Good communication skills
- Administer and maintain the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring data integrity and SANAS 17025 compliance
- Optimize microbiological systems and processes to support wine quality and food safety
- Conduct chemical analysis including pH, titratable acidity, sulfur dioxide, volatile acidity, and alcohol content
- Align laboratory goals and objectives with companies quality and compliance strategy
- Manage and optimize the microbiology laboratory, including workflow improvements and hygiene governance
- Calibrate, validate, and troubleshoot analytical equipment to maintain SANAS 17025 accreditation
- Conduct staff training on LIMS functionality, chemical/micro analysis techniques, and SANAS 17025 protocols
- Act as a technical signatory to validate analytical results for SANAS compliance
- Protect companies reputation through scientific integrity, audit readiness, and analytical accuracy
- Ensure compliance with SANAS 17025, ISO 22000, and industry specifications
- Maintain integrity and traceability of analytical results and laboratory records
- Analyse data to identify risks to wine quality, shelf life, and consumer safety
- Conduct microbiological testing for yeast and bacterial spoilage organisms
- Lead site hygiene governance, including microbial monitoring, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Ensure compliance to microbiological methods, standards, and reporting protocols
- Drive problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and hygiene
- Manage a high-performance culture of accountability, excellence, and accuracy
- Apply advanced microbiological knowledge, including enzymatic assays, culturing, and PCR
- Participate in normal routine analysis in the main laboratory as a stand-in when required
- Conduct feasibility assessments for international market compliance and engage with global stakeholders
COMPETENCIES:
- https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/S/Senior-Laboratory-Analyst-1140262-Job-Search-07-25-2025-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
Well establish fresh produce company in East London are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join their team! If you have a strong background in accounting and financial management, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
- Process invoices, payments, and reconciliations
- Prepare and manage financial reports
- Handle VAT submissions and tax compliance
- Assist with payroll processing
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience
- Relevant qualification in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping
- Proficiency in [accounting software, e.g., Pastel, QuickBooks, or Xero]
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
PURPPOSE OF JOB:
The Operations Manager is responsible for Supervising and Co-Ordinating Office and workshop Activities to secure efficiency and compliance to SOPs and policies. To ensure that first class Customer Service and Sales Support is provided. Responsible for performing Management duties. To be involved in employees’ daily duties and to make sure that they reach their full potential each day. To be aware and to pick up when one of the employees are having a bad day or personal problems. To talk to them and to find out if there is a way to assist them in making the situation better. Monitoring all reports, Inventory Control and Administration, Fixed Assets management, HR Administration and to support and administrate Procurement activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Matric/Grade 12
- Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration – advantageous
- Valid Drivers Licence
Minimum Experience
- +5 years in warehouse operations – preferably in tyre or automotive industry
- Managing inbound and outbound logistics
- Inventory control/stock management
- +3 years in a supervisory/management role – leadership or team development
- Health & Safety compliance experience
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