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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

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.

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

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.

Our client is an established and well trusted beverage brand in South Africa, known for high quality products and exciting innovations. As our client continues a strong growth trajectory, they are looking for a proactive, forward thinking, dynamic and action-oriented individual to join their team to support the management team to drive sales and lead in current and future relationships.

MAIN PURPOSE / OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB:

• Executes Sales activities in new and existing channels to increase revenue, volume, and profit for all our clients products nationally across off-trade outlets.
• Dynamic execution and implementation of the brand Sales Strategy to bring awareness to new and existing customers.
• Actively, evaluate and improve the customer outlet and our clients product visibility in outlets.
• Drive and expand our clients reach across all off-trade channels and groups to increase market share.
• Identify customer and close the distribution gaps.
• Understand and supply our clients financial levers to product mix, pricing, promotional strategy and cross-selling within and existing customers to ROI monthly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A completed degree in Commercial Streams: Entrepreneurship, Economics, Retail Management, Business Management
• 2+ years experience,
• Must have own vehicle.
• Experience in a FMCG sales environment would be advantageous.
• 2+ years experience as a Sales Brand Ambassador.
• Microsoft - Word, Excel, Outlook.

Competencies Required:

• Solid financial acumen and a flair to work with numbers.
• Strong enterpriser that can be business development focused.
• Team orientated to drive strong engagement with internal team and stakeholders.

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong admin temperament (initiative - taker, go getter attitude, analytical person, self-reliant, goal orientated, work across barriers)
• Initiative and taking ownership (take on responsibility for tasks and actions)
• Resource management (effectively managing resources to achieve maximum productivity and sales in all channels)
• Innovation (The ability to see and create new ways of doing things and finding creative solutions to problems)
• Collaborative team working (the willingness to act as part of a small team yet, high performing team and work jointly towards achieving team goals and outcomes)

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

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

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My client, a leading and well known Manufacturing Company based inMaitland, Cape Town requires a competent and experienced Autos Press and Plating Team Leader to join their team.

This position is reporting to the Manufacturing Executive.

Purpose of the position

To Manufacture products / components by supervising staff, reporting on performance, organizing, and monitoring workflow.

To ensure that products / components are produced according to specification (Quality) within the planned time (Efficiency) at the correct cost (Reduced waste / Productivity improvements).

To uphold company policies and procedures and lead improvement projects within the relevant work areas.

Requirements:

Trade Tested Fitter and Turner or Toolmaker ESSENTIAL

A minimum of 5 years related experience in the Manufacturing Industry

At least 5 years Production Lead or Management experience in a high volume manufacturing environment

Press tool production line, lathe production line, chemical plating plant experience is Non Negotiable

Knowledge of ISO 9001 ISO 45001 is a huge advantage

Must be highly skilled in Excell, Word and outlook

SA Citizens only

Must be Criminal Clear

Must reside in the Greater Cape Town area

Must be fluent in English or Afrikaans

Must be willing to work overtime when needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Achieving production performance through:

Ensure that all operations are performed in line with the correct planning (Production Method, Time, and Quality).

Recording and reporting of daily production provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production records and data.

Maintaining workflow by identifying and understanding bottleneck operations / processes and implementing sustainability corrective actions to remedy the situation.

Achieving the Production Plan, introducing initiatives to make up for any lost time or scrap components.

Ensuring the correct staffing and shift coverage.

Highlighting any adverse trends in terms of production and / or equipment to relevant department for remedial action.

Ensuring that all processes and operations performed in the relevant work area are understood in terms of Quality, Capability, Capacity and Legal compliance. Ensuring that the Quality is in accordance with the requirements: Comply with all requirements as per the Quality Manual.

Ensuring that all relevant quality action (in accordance with the IMDS) are adhered to.

Ensuring that all the components, assemblies and materials are identified and labelled accordingly.

Ensuring that all Quality related issues are dealt with timeously and rectified. Ensure that all machines and equipment is suitably maintained:

Ensure that the basic operator maintenance is performed.

Ensuring that the

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

We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.