Operations Manager                                                                                                                                                                        

 

Durban North, North Suburbs

 

We are recruiting for an Operations Manager based in Durban North.

 

The candidate will need to solicit new customers, service existing customers, employ (where necessary) suitably experienced blue-collar labour, employ skilled sales consultants and will ultimately need to work at steering the business in achieving and exceeding its company targets for the region.

 

The ideal candidate will assume full control and responsibility of the company, and must immediately work on sales and build the business so as to allow for sustainable growth.

 

 Qualifications/ Experience

 

• Grade 12 certificate

• A suitable tertiary education and formal business qualification ((B-Comm Management).

• Strict staff control, supervision, motivation and management of all HR functions

• Full understanding of Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations

• Stock control/inventory management and purchasing management

• Production management and quality control

• Fleet control and maintenance

• Debtors collection

• Creditors function

• Customer liaison, on-site sales quotations, over-the-counter sales and servicing key accounts

• Sound selling skills/experience with good negotiation and presentation skills

• Effectively manage a sales team

• Attention to detail

• Impeccable planning and organizing skills

• Provide weekly reports, monthly management reports and market and competitor intelligence

• Possess a ‘level head’ and must have the ability work well under pressure and to adhere to reporting deadlines

 

Salary R20 000 – R25 000

 

 

Financial Accountants                                                                                                                                                  

 

Durban North, North Suburbs

 

We are recruiting for a Financial Accountants.

 

Must have completed Accounting qualification with articles.

 

Salary +-R25 000

 

 

HR Administrator                                                                                                                                                           

 

Kempton Park, East Rand

 

We are recruiting for an HR Administrator reporting to the HR Manager for a large manufacturing company in the East Rand with the following.

 

Qualifications/ Experience

 

• Matric                                                                                                                                                                                         

• HR diploma                                                                                                                                                                        

• Excellent computer skills (all MS office packages)                                                                                                    

• Payroll packages an advantage                                                                                                                                           

• 2- 3 years’ experience in a HR department                                                                                                              

• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures                                                                                                                

• Contract Management                                                                                                                                                     

• Updating employee files                                                                                                                                                      

• General HR related queries                                                                                                                                                

 

Salary R8 000 – R12 000 plus performance bonus and pension fund                                                              

 

NOTE : This will be a 3 month contract to perm.

 

 

Facilities Manager                                                                                                                                                          

 

Bluff, South Suburbs

 

We are recruiting for a Facilities Manager for a large Corporate Manufacturing/Distribution Company in Durban with the following

 

Qualifications/Experience

 

• Matric - preferably with Accounting, Business Economics and Mathematics                                                       

• Civil Engineering Diploma or a technical qualification in a trade                                                                                 

• Ability to speak Zulu would be an advantage                                                                                                                   

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a maintenance, building supervisor or civil engineering related field.      

• Intermediate knowledge and skill in MS Office, specifically MS Word and MS Excel                            

• Knowledge of legislation related to Health & Safety, Building Regulations, Municipal by-laws,

• Hazardous Substances, Electrical, First Aid, etc.

 

Functions

 

• Ensure the general cleanliness of interior and exterior of Durban, Head Office & Distribution branches.

• Ensure the general maintenance of interior and exterior of Durban, Head Office & Distribution branches.

• Ensure that all lettable space has suitable tenants and related administration is in place.

• Manage 6 staff members directly, including monitoring performance, time and attendance and other matters as may be necessary from time to time.

• Apply and advise on maintenance and tenant related issues within company specifications.

• Plan and organise the sequence and priority of tasks to ensure regular maintenance.

• Parking allocations

 

Salary  R18 000 – R25 000

 

 

Campaign Manager

 

Durban City Centre, Durban City

 

One of the leading Call Centre’s in Durban is currently recruiting for a Campaign Manager. We require someone with short term insurance or broking expertise.

 

Qualifications/Experience

 

• Matric

• FAIS related qualification with a minimum of 120 credits and/or

• Completed RE 5 exams for reps

• 2 years recent motor and household broker / short term insurance experience gained within a corporate organization

• 2 years sales management experience

• Call centre experience advantageous but not essential

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Functions

 

• Manage processes, ensure compliance, monitor resources, report real-time and motivate, coach, lead and drive positive staff behavior.                                                                                                                                  

• Driving both individual and team performance to achieve sales targets. 

• Advise management of best practice business principles and procedures and ensure compliance with FAIS and FSB regulations

• Create schedules, monitor and report on schedule adherence

• Maintain accurate and timely sales reports.                                                                                                   

• Knowledge of motor and household insurance

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Skills Required

 

• Self-motivated and target driven                                                                                                                                  

• Ability to motivate staff                                                                                                                                              

• Attention to detail                                                                                                                                                             

• Liaise with all levels within the organization                                                                                                           

• Responsible and proactive                                                                                                                              

• Administration skills                                                                                                                                                      

• Good communication skills

 

Working Hours 

 

Normal working hours will be Monday to Thursday from 08:45am – 18:00pm, Fridays from 8:45am - 16:00pm, and alternate Saturdays from 8:45am – 13:00pm (if required)

 

Salary R 15 000 – R20 000 (negotiable depending on experience) plus commission

 

 

Personal Assistant                                                                                                                                                                 

 

Bluff, South Suburbs

 

We are currently recruiting for a Personal Assistant to the Director of a large manufacturing/distribution company in Durban (South Suburbs).

 

 Qualifications/Experience

 

• Matric/Grade 12                                                                                                                                    

• Diploma/Administrative qualification preferred                                                                                                                 

• 3- 4 years’ experience in a support role – at a senior/executive level. 

 

Functions

 

• Complete support / secretarial function                                                                                                                       

• Co-ordinating diaries and appointments                                                                                                                 

• Screening calls                                                                                                                                                                      

• Scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconference calls and video conference meetings - locally

• and internationally                                                                                                                                                             

• Preparing agendas, taking minutes of meetings & distribution of same                                                                   

• Ensure all office stationary requirements are met                                                                                                       

• Faxing / photocopying / scanning of documents                                                                                               

• Maintaining an effective and efficient hard copy and electronic filing system                                                    

• Handling and responding to correspondence appropriately when the Executive is not available                                             

• Creating and editing advanced versions of  PowerPoint presentations                                                                            

• Able to follow already established in-house work procedures and to identify and implement new procedures to improve efficiencies

• Co-ordinate domestic and international travel and accommodation                                                                   

• Internal and external meetings - catering, venue requirements, airport transfers etc                                     

• Tracking expenses vs budget on multiple projects (advanced proficiency in Excel)                                                  

• Any other adhoc duties required by Director.

 

Working Hours

 

Monday – Friday 8:00am -17:00pm

 

Salary R10 000  – R15 000

 

 

Receptionist                                                                                                                                                                     

 

Bluff, South Suburbs

 

We are currently recruiting for a Receptionist for a large corporate manufacturing/distribution company in Durban (South Suburbs).

 

Qualifications/Experience

 

• Matric/Grade 12                                                                                                                                                              

• Diploma/Administrative qualification preferred                                                                                                           

• 3- 4 years’ experience in a receptionist role for a large switchboard

 

Functions

 

• Maintain the switchboard                                                                                                                                

• Screening calls and auctioning as appropriate                                                                                                     

• Customer service                                                                                                                                                             

• Maintain and effective and efficient reception area                                                                                                  

• Insuring clients are directed and to relevant persons                                                                                        

• Maintaining all administrative functions                                                                                                                               

• Co-ordinating diaries and appointments for the relevant managers/directors

 

Working Hours

 

Monday – Friday 8:00am -17:00pm

 

Salary R6 000 – R6 500