Manufacturing Jobs in Middelburg

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and secure new business opportunities.
• Evaluate client processes and propose innovative improvements using modern technology.
• Maintain and grow existing client accounts through effective cross-selling and up-selling.
• Prepare professional proposals and quotations tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate Service Level Agreements with clients.
• Deliver both pre-sales and post-sales technical support.
• Educate clients on product applications, specifications, and benefits.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline.
• Utilize CRM tools (SPI/Weekly Call Planner) for sales planning and reporting.
• Provide timely sales activity updates to the Sales Manager during weekly one-on-one meetings.
• Liaise with the workshop to follow up on client tool repairs.
• Communicate product pricing changes to customers.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales targets.

 
Required Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems (Syspro or similar).
• Strong verbal communication and report-writing abilities.
• Proven sales experience with knowledge of CRM systems and structured sales processes.
• Confident, passionate, and able to remain composed under pressure.
• Effective listener with the ability to extract and solve client challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all customer levelsâ??from operational staff to senior management.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Technical aptitude in pneumatics, hydraulics, or mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Experience in project coordination, including equipment installations and training.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to prepare for and execute product trials.

 
Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 yearsâ?? sales experience in the industrial or technical sector.
• Minimum 2 yearsâ?? exposure to a manufacturing or process environment.
• Matric with technical/mechanical drawing subjects (NQF 4/5 preferred).
• Post-matric qualification in a technical field (NQF 6â??7 ideal).
• Mechanical/process theory exposure is advantageous.
• Post-matric business/financial knowledge beneficial.
• Valid driverâ??s license is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the product planning and management processes for relevant product ranges.
• Develop and execute product plans to meet organization profitability objectives.
• Provide analytical data in support of seasonal product and range development.
• Develop merchandise forecasts based on customer behavioural patterns and business trends.
• Work with customers, sales team and supply chain management to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Maintain merchandise and product plans to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Maintain merchandise planning processes and systems to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Stock management.
• Margin forecast and management.
• Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans.
• Implement analytical measures and tracking in various processes of the business.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric.
• Degree in either B. Com or Business Science.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Experience in any ERP Planning software will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Purpose of the Role:
To ensure all activities with regards to Invoicing, Sales ,Stock are handled in a professional timeous manner with accuracy.


Location: Jet Park - East Rand

Qualification:

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate or NQF 4 qualification
• Microsoft: Outlook
• CIN7 - Software - Sales processing
• Must have 2-3 years experience in a sales administrative function

Role & Responsibilities

• Processing invoices from Sales orders / POP
• Ensuring all Sales orders have POP
• Ensuring all POP and filed against invoices
• Data entry and updating
• Support with other departments
• General office administration

Working Times

• Working hours 8 to 16.30
• Stock-take once per month, Saturday morning

Skills:

• Trustworthy
• Punctual - Deadline Driven
• Attention to Detail
• Responsible
• Team Player
• Good communication

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Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Strong computer literacy, with SAP experience as an advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of all aspects of managing a fitment centre, specifically in the automotive industry.
- A valid driver's license and own vehicle are essential.

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Key Functions

• Purchases goods, materials, and services in line with the specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Communicates any supply problems, which may affect the business, while problem solving where possible
• Ensures compliance to the company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures which includes but is not limited to -obtaining quotes, price checks and price
• negotiations, raising purchase orders, expediting deliveries and sourcing alternative suppliers
• Implements and maintains support services programs and initiatives in the procurement of goods, materials and services
• Takes a practical role in the optimization of systems and resources in the procurement process
• Monitors process conditions, systems conditions and trends to improve productivity and efficiency relating to procurement
• Liaises with relevant stakeholders such as suppliers, management and other departments
• Resolves price and invoice issues with Suppliers when required
• Prepares reports and updates as and when required
• Optimize cost saving initiatives in procurement

Key Requirements

• Tertiary education in Procurement (Degree or CIPS L6), or similar equivalent qualification, minimum NQF 6
• At least 5 years procurement experience involving negotiation and dealing with suppliers and customers within a manufacturing industry
• Capex procurement and shut down procurement experience are essential, as are drafting of Fidic and NEC contracts
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. SAP experience will be highly advantageous.
• Tender & RFQ prior exposure highly advantageous

Lab Technician (East London / Berlin)

Primary purpose of the job:

To maintain and control all paint/phosphate-related processes, Washbay and Ovens to specific requisitions. Metrology environment awareness of CMM measurement.

 

Key Performance Areas:

• Check paint quality. Crosshatch check
• Responsible for Chemical Stores in paint shop
• Log of all data
• CMM Inspection in metrology measurement.
• Ordering of chemicals and ensure correct test are carried out by supplier

Responsible for:

• Start up and controlling of degreasing machine
• Oven temperature and conveyer speed of Gel Oven, using the correct measurement equipment. (Squirrel).
• Part set-up in measurement holding fixture.
• Start up and shut down of paint shop
• Conveyor speed and oven temperature in paint shop, using the correct measuring equipment
• Salt spray test
• Update and maintain all control charts in their areas of responsibility

 

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Chemicals
• SPC and Data capture
• Computer literate
• Advance computer skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Attention to details
• Reporting

 

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 4 / Grade 12
• Tertiary studies in Laboratory Chemicals
• Minimum 1 year experience in Laboratory environment
• Minimum 1 year experience in a metrology – part measurement.
• CMM Report reading and analysis added an advantage.
• Must not be color blind

Large Manufacturing Company in Cape Town, who delivers to an international market in the automotive industry, is seeking to employ an experienced individual to take charge, guide, and manage one of their Moulding Departments.
This role requires proven management capabilities combined with excellent leadership qualities, as there will be Team Leaders reporting to you. You will be responsible for Operations, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement and Cost Management in your department.
 
Requirements:
Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Production Management
Minimum of 3 Yearsâ?? experience in a manufacturing environment
Min 3 Yearsâ?? Management Experience
Experience in the Automotive industry will be highly advantageous.
Proven Ability to manage Team Leaders

Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Strong computer literacy, with SAP experience as an advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of all aspects of managing a fitment centre, specifically in the automotive industry.
- A valid driver's license and own vehicle are essential.

By submitting any Personal Information to MPRTC in any form you acknowledge that such conduct constitutes a reasonable unconditional, specific and voluntary consent to the processing and storing of such Personal Information by MPRTC and/or MPRTCs clients and/or verification information suppliers. You voluntarily consent that for the purposes of potentially gaining future employment opportunities, thorough background screening which may include but will not be limited to criminal, fraud, ITC and employment reference checks may be conducted. Should you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. You have the right to "Opt-Out" of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your personal information by contacting us.

Role Overview:
As part of the Digital Identity domain, you will be responsible for overseeing the global Active Directory and Entra ID infrastructure, ensuring high availability and cutting-edge security. Youll drive the implementation of Group IT Strategy while working in a global, multicultural team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Microsoft Entra ID, Entra ID Connect, and Active Directory
• Implementing Zero Trust architecture and Entra ID security concepts
• Administering authentication protocols (Kerberos, SAML, OAuth/OIDC)
• Overseeing network protocols (IPv4, IPv6, DNS)
• Automating infrastructure using PowerShell, Azure Functions
• Supporting hybrid cloud environments with Microsoft Azure
• Contributing to Agile Working environments

What Were Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing large cloud/hybrid environments
• Degree in Computer Science, Communications Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement

What We Offer:
ð?? An innovative and challenging role within the Authentication Platform
ð??? The chance to maintain, enhance, and innovate Entra ID infrastructure
ð??§ Opportunities to streamline operations and automate processes
� Collaboration with global teams and stakeholders
If youre ready to make a meaningful impact in cloud security and identity management, wed love to hear from you!

ð??© Apply now with your updated CV.

Duties / Responsibilities

 

• Responsible for Weekly Stock takes – Tyres, Rims & Accessories.
• Responsible to Conduct & Initiate weekly Scrapping.
• Ensuring a Min Stock level is kept in Stores as per SLA.
• Ensure all dispatching of goods is correct and all protocols of the company are followed.
• Picking slips and invoices are cross checked.
• Security of dispatch area is upheld in gates are always locked except when loading of a vehicle.
• Goods are thoroughly checked to relevant invoice.
• All documents are filled out correctly to standards.
• All documents that need to be signed off is done without exception.
• All completed documentation is handed in correctly.
• Think on your feet and problem solve when necessary.
• Work overtime as and when needed.
• Be available for monthly stock takes.
• Check dispatch floor of goods ready to be loaded.
• Arrange flow of loading.
• Fast and accurate working.

General

The support to Branch Manager with the daily running of the branch and will manage the day-to-day operation in their absence, ensuring both customer service satisfaction and sales opportunities are maximized.

Admin

• Assisting in the day to day running of the Truck Fitting Bay Warehouse.
• Client Management and Floor Management
• Assisting Ensuring profitability of Branch
• Assisting Managing Staff
  • Time Sheet
  • Staff roaster (Weekends)
  • Assisting with Customers that are allocated to “INTERSECT” tyres management system
  • Housekeeping
  • Prioritize daily work load
  • Ensure customer request is executed correctly
  • Monitor each client to be serviced within SOP time milestones
  • Spot checks on fitments done, on and off the trucks/Trailers.
  • Ensure that Staff adhere to SOP
  • Assisting with faults found, offering solutions
  • Controlling consumables
  • Working in accordance with the Job Description

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Supervisory experience (3-5 years) or people management skills
• Supervisory experience or people management skills
• Must be computer literate.
• Good knowledge of Excel
• Able to work under pressure.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Tyres Knowledge is an added bonus
• Good communication Skills
• Good organisational and problem-solving
• Team Leader
• Quality Control
• Client Liaison

 

 

This position will suit either a junior or senior co-ordinator and salary is dependent on experience.

The co-ordinator liaises between the customer and production.

Experience required:

• Cutsheets
• Ratings
• Ordering of Trims and Fabrics
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Good communication and follow up skills