Open position : Sales Analyst
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : 6 month contract position
Reporting to : Commercial Supervisor
Job requirements :
- Matric
- Diploma in Business Management / Cost Accounting and / or Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related Cost Estimating / Accounting / Customer Relationship role
- Exposure to Process / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering and quotation preparation is essential
- High level of accuracy coupled with analytical ability
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Experience preferably in the Automotive Industry
- Above average Excel skills
- Problem solving ability
- High level of numeracy capability
Duties :
- Customer relationship management
- Quotation preparation
- Standard costing
- Quarterly price adjustments
- Project cost control
- Advance engineering
- TVM’s – Total Value Management
- Documentation control
Candidates meeting the above criteria are invited to apply for the position by emailing their CV's to dee@kingrec.co.za
No reply within 2 weeks indicates that you have been unsuccessful
Open position : Quality Engineer
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Working hours : 07:30 - 16:00
Reporting to : Quality Manager
Job requirements :
- Matric
- Engineering Diploma and / or equivalent qualification
- 3 years’ experience in the quality field
- Experience within the automotive industry is essential
- Detailed knowledge of quality systems, statistical methods and principles of quality control
Duties :
- Identify customer requirements and translate them into process and product specifications.
- Control and analyse customer complaints.
- Develop measuring systems and tools to evaluate performance characteristics.
- Develop action plans for realization of improvement projects.
- Compile and control quality related statistics.
- Evaluating the ongoing performance of processes and products to meeting customer requirements.
- Perform advanced quality planning.
- Maintaining control over measuring and test equipment.
Candidates meeting the above criteria are invited to apply for the position by emailing their CV's to dee@kingrec.co.za
No reply after 2 weeks indicates that you have been unsuccessful
Our client within the manufacturing industry is seeking a Process Engineer that meets the following job requirements :
- National Diploma: Mechanical / industrial Engineering or Engineering Degree
- 2 years’ process / production experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
- Automotive seating experience would be a great advantage
- Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings (GD&T)
- Sound knowledge of BOM
- Working knowledge of IATF16949 Quality Management System
- Problem solving techniques
- Knowledgeable on human resources / industrial relations (legislation and application of policies etc.)
- Personal attributes : confident, strong interpersonal and communication skills, motivated, resilient and ability to work under pressure
Duties include :
- Lead and manage successful implementation of process engineering and facilitates projects
- Assisting and supporting continuous improvement principles - Draw up and issue process flow charts, control plans, operating instructions, process instructions, FMEA’s and ECR’s
- Design training plans and train relevant people on all new processes
- Liaise with suppliers and customers
- Drive and implement improvements (process flow, production output and allocation of resources)
- Management of subordinates (attendance, absence control and discipline)
- Implement, manage and maintain customer requirements (quality and production output)
- Manage operational costs with an emphasis on elimination of waste
- . Maintain and manage health, safety, environmental and ergonomic standards
- Provide on the job training to subordinates
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to claire@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Shift Millwright
Location : Port Elizabeth
Type : Permanent position
Reporting to : Engineering Superintendent
Working hours : Shift work (6:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 / 22:00-6:00)
The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:
Educational and Training :
- Trade tested Millwright (Mechanical and Electrical)
- N6 qualification
- 3 to 5 years practical experience
- Certificate / qualification in supervisory management will be an advantage
Experience :
- PLC experience (Siemens)
- Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics and the position of encoders for setup
- Knowledge of Siemens touch and KISTLER controls
- Installation of machinery and equipment
- Knowledge of motor control and drives
- Fault finding on CNC machines (mechanical and electrical)
- Replacement of balls screws, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders on CNC machines
- Programming and setup of laser marking machines
- Knowledge of compressors
- Able to perform minor welding tasks
Additional job requirements :
- Available to work after hours and occasional callouts when required after shift
- Good hand-eye coordination
-Tolerance for stress, ability to work under deadline pressure
- Safety awareness and dedicated team member
Duties :
- Fault finding / programme Siemens S7 PLC’s
- Troubleshooting
- Inspections of equipment
- Performing allocated tasks during production change overs
- Maintain and monitor process security system as per production schedule
- Ensuring that work is performed in accordance with relevant safe working procedures
- Determine and set zero points on assembly equipment
- Maintain machine downtime to an acceptable level
- Ensure that strategic spares are kept
- Install and maintain mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and equipment
- Planned and preventative maintenance and where necessary instruct contractors on work to be carried out
- Setup and monitoring of Leak test units (ATEQ) and measuring equipment (KISTLER presses and torque tools)
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to claire@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria :
- Trade Tested Artisan (Certified) is essential
- N5-N6 qualification / equivalent in Electrical Engineering would be a benefit
- At least 5 years experience (post apprenticeship) in Mechanical and Electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment
- PLC knowledge and understanding
Duties :
- In order to improve uptime, support manufacturing on all technical issues including mechanical, electrical and process
- Support a team of Process Technicians, Engineering Coordinators and Production with regards to productivity
Skills :
- Writing and reporting
- Able to work under pressure
- High regard for safety and quality standard
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to claire@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Quality Engineer
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Reporting to : Quality Manager
Job requirements :
- NQF 4 (Minimum)
- 5 years’ quality assurance experience within an automotive manufacturing environment
- Automotive seating experience would be a great advantage
- Certified IATF16949 Process Auditor and VDA 6.3 Certified Auditor
- Knowledge of IATF16949 Quality Management System
- Advanced problem solving techniques (8-D)
- Interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
- Own transport would be a great advantage
Duties include :
- Ensuring products supplied to customers are according to required specifications and quality standards
- Facilitate, manage and control APQP & PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and Process Flows
- Develop, review and implement procedures and work instructions (inspection instructions)
- Updating master samples register and management of calibration systems
- Proactive in developing a high level of customer confidence
- Drive customer concerns and internal PPM’s through 8-D process
- Facilitate and co-ordinate Beon Submissions (ISIR/PPAP/RMT/BMW PPAP)
- Conduct product, process and EMS system audits
- Monitor, track and control suppliers (SPPM)
- Monitor, manage and support containment actions (internal and third party)
- Facilitate and co-ordinate reporting (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Monitor and track company targets and objectives (KPI’s)
- Conduct 1st off checks in productions areas
- Verify daily Weld analysis tests
- Measuring reports and take actions for out of spec conditions
- Ability to read and understand Engineering Drawings
- Do SPC – monitoring (mini-tab)
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to claire@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Fitter
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Reporting to : Engineering Coordinator
Job requirements :
- Matric certificate
- Trade Tested Fitter / Fitter and Turner
- N4 in Mechanical Engineering
- 5 years post apprenticeship experience as a Fitter
- 3 years experience within a large manufacturing environment
- Furnace, print screen machine and CNC machine experience would be a great advantage
- Experience working on heavy industrial / automated machines
Knowledge required :
- Good understanding of factory utility layouts (electrical and water reticulation, compressed air systems, and process water plant)
- Knowledge of condition monitoring (electrical and water reticulation, compressed air systems and process water plant)
- Working knowledge of OSHACT
- Knowledge of shut down maintenance
- Working knowledge of robotics
- Bearings and lubrication
- Welding, cutting and grinding experience
- Pneumatics, pumps, transmission systems and general mechanics
Duties :
- Identify, verify and analyse reasons for downtime through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to repair the fault in order to ensure timeous resumption of production
- Ensure that inspections on running machinery and equipment is carried out in order to prevent unnecessary downtime
- Ensure adherence to the maintenance schedule by carrying out preventative and scheduled maintenance so that the risk of unplanned downtime is minimised
- Ensure adherence to all safety rules and regulations by all personnel and contractors on site to ensure a safe working environment
- Participate in problem solving workshops and process improvement discussions to support MDW
- Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support decision making for the business
Skills :
- Self driven and motivated
- Interpersonal skills (team player)
- Strong analytical ability with problem solving
- Able to work under pressure
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to claire@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria :
- Matric / equivalent
- 3 years experience in a plastic injection moulding production environment
- Computer literate (MS Office)
Previous experience in the following injection moulding machines is essential :
- Arburg
- Tederic
- Demag
- Dr Boy
- Supermaster
- Engel
- Krauss Maffei
Duties :
Tool setting that includes :
- Carry out injection mould changes and start up production
- Set up and operate machines and peripheral equipment in order to manufacture plastic injection parts according to specifications
- Inspect and measure manufactured components for defects and adjusts settings accordingly on setting sheet parameters
- Material preparation as per customer requirements
- Monitoring of production performance and scrap rates on a day to day basis
- Monitoring of cycle times and parameters of injection moulding machines
- Record operational data such as parameter settings and control charts
- Optimization of the production process
- Active participation in Continuous Improvement Processes
- Perform minor machine maintenance such as cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to claire@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job requirements:
- Grade 12
- Strong PLC/Programming Source Coding (Visual Basics)
- National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Mechatronics
- Drives and Control Systems
Experience required:
- Experience in an automated industrial environment
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- 3 years in an Automation environment
- Experience in Engineering Best Practices
Knowledge requireds:
- PLC (Preferrably Allen Bradley)
- Server exposure to Fanuc
- Minor project management
- Electronic drawing knowledge
- Automation Control Systems
- Technical procedures
Skills required:
- Fault Finding and Reporting Skills
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Decision making
- MS Office
- Problem solving
- Conceptual and Analytical Skills for fault finding and problem-solving purposes
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job requirements:
- Matric certificate
- Tertiary qualification will be an advantage
Knowledge required:
- HVAC Systems
- Basic Refrigeration Operation
- Understand use of HVAC Tools
Skills:
- Basic Hand Skills
- Sheet Metal Bending & Cutting
- Technical aptitude
- Attentive to detail
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Measuring equipment
- Able to work independently
- Brazing, Welding, Silver Soldering
Experience required:
- 2 - 3 years experience with HVAC systems
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job requirements :
- Matric certificate
- Trade Tested Fitter / Fitter and Turner
- N4 in Mechanical Engineering
- 5 years post apprenticeship experience as a Fitter
- 3 years experience within a large manufacturing environment
- Furnace, print screen machine and CNC machine experience would be a great advantage
- Experience working on heavy industrial / automated machines
Knowledge required :
- Good understanding of factory utility layouts (electrical and water reticulation, compressed air systems, and process water plant)
- Knowledge of condition monitoring (electrical and water reticulation, compressed air systems and process water plant)
- Working knowledge of OSHACT
- Knowledge of shut down maintenance
- Working knowledge of robotics
- Bearings and lubrication
- Welding, cutting and grinding experience
- Pneumatics, pumps, transmission systems and general mechanics
Duties :
- Identify, verify and analyse reasons for downtime through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to repair the fault in order to ensure timeous resumption of production
- Ensure that inspections on running machinery and equipment is carried out in order to prevent unnecessary downtime
- Ensure adherence to the maintenance schedule by carrying out preventative and scheduled maintenance so that the risk of unplanned downtime is minimised
- Ensure adherence to all safety rules and regulations by all personnel and contractors on site to ensure a safe working environment
- Participate in problem solving workshops and process improvement discussions to support MDW
- Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support decision making for the business
Skills :
- Self driven and motivated
- Interpersonal skills (team player)
- Strong analytical ability with problem solving
- Able to work under pressure
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Main objective:
- Ensure availability of spares for manufacturing in line with planned maintenance schedule, to drive effective maintenance execution and improved machine uptime.
- Ensure adherence to all safety rules and regulations by all personnel and contractors on site to ensure a safe working environment.
- Participate in problem solving workshops and process improvement discussions to support MDW.
- Ensure that inspections on machine shop equipment are carried out in order to prevent unnecessary downtime.
- Assist with general maintenance in the plant, as required, to ensure maintenance scheduled adherence.
- To lead the team to achieve maximum throughput with minimum downtime and minimum defective products to achieve departmental and overall business goals.
- Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business. (this is a generic objective that must be included in all profiles)
Qualification requirements:
- Grade 12
- Qualified as a Fitter & Turner or Turner Machinist
- N2 Engineering Studies
Knowledge required:
- Ablility to read and work with Mechanical Drawings
Skills required:
- Analytical skills
- Planning
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Self-driven and motivated
- Positive attitude
Experience required:
- 5 years post-apprentice experience within a machinist role
- Well experienced in turning and milling
- 5 years experience in manufacturing environment
Open position : Pattern Maker
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Reporting to : Tooling and Technical Training Manager
Working hours : Monday to Thursday (07:00 – 16:30) and Friday (07:00 – 14:00)
Job requirements :
- Grade 12
- 3 years experience in the timber workshop environment
- Working knowledge of and experience in using electrical drilling machines and grinders
- Understanding of materials – expansion and contraction
- Ability to use vernier, laser, height gauge and other tools necessary for calibration
- Understanding of Health and Safety Legislation
- Ability to use high speed tools, band saws, planer and wood thickness planer
- Drilling
- Welding
- Hand skills
- Attention to detail
Duties :
- Providing tooling according to acceptable standards.
- Repairing tools in line with specifications required.
- Conducting calibrations of fixtures.
- Making trim jigs, fastrack templates, trade mark jugs and crates for transporting equipment.
- Manufacturing checking fixtures from a sample glass or from an aperture.
- Assisting production runs with any concerns regarding the tools.
- Providing advice on issues with regards to tools.
- Obtaining advice from specialists with regards to special cases and implemented suggested ideas to remedy problems.
Open position : Tool Fabricator
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Reporting to : Tooling and Technical Training Manager
Working hours : Monday to Thursday (07:00 – 16:30) and Friday (07:00 – 14:00)
Job requirements :
- Grade 12
- Relevant Trade
- 5 years experience as a Tradesman
- Manufacturing experience
- Geometric knowledge
- Understanding of 3D drawings
- Sheet metal work abilities
- Welding
Duties :
- Provide tooling according to acceptable standards to the production in line with job requests to support production requirements.
- Ensuring accurate shaping of raw materials (metals) by interpreting drawing, negatives or sample finished products to determine the dimensions and which materials are required.
- Support NPD by providing new moulds checked against fixtures with calibration results attached and filed per part number.
- Assembling of components of the tool by cutting materials and assembling by drilling bolting or welding as per dimensions of the drawing.
- Fastening or assembling all relevant components through various techniques as per rigidity, joint quality and dimensional accuracy specifications and verify the completed assembly against the required form to supply part to internal customer in line with specifications.
- Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business.
- Assist production during relevant production runs in order to timeously address any concerns, to implement suggested ideas and remedy problems.
Open position : Buyer – Direct Materials
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Reporting to : Purchasing Supervisor – Direct Materials
Working hours : Monday to Thursday (08:00 – 16:45) and Friday (08:00 – 15:30)
Job requirements :
- Grade 12
- Diploma in Purchasing or relevant qualification
- Minimum 3 years in a purchasing role in a similar environment
- Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of sourcing new suppliers and products
- BBBEE scorecards- Procurement Standards
- Costing and estimating acumen
- Communication Skills (verbal and written)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Decision Making Skills
- Planning and Organising Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Experience working on MS Office
Duties :
- Support of internal clients by adding value to bottom line (including cost and quality) through strategic sourcing, procurement and supplying direct materials on an ongoing basis to support production in order to meet their deadlines.
- Ensuring that all procurement activities and documentation are monitored and managed to drive SX contribution to overall Group BBBEE rating.
- Regularly review APO system (customer releases) for future planned production and manage the availability of stock for future production requirements to minimise unforeseen problems.
- Co-ordinating and verifying the procurement and invoicing process to ensure that suppliers and contractors are paid correctly and timeously.
- Liaising and building effective working relationships with key stakeholders including suppliers and contractors in order to improve service, quality and cost efficiency.
- Managing the stores by directing activities, monitoring performance and developing direct reports to ensure efficient service delivery to their customers.
- Ensuring effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support decision making for the business.
Our client within the manufacturing industry has an exciting opportunity for a Commodities Buyer, that is a committed purchasing professional with a passion for the automotive industry. The purpose of the position is to plan, source, develop, introduce and maintain local and export parts in order to achieve a commercially competitive advantage for the company. The successful candidate will operate at a staff level of competence in delivering a Commodity (Production) Buying service to the Purchasing Division.
Education and Experience Requirements :
• Recognized university Degree / Diploma (Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance or Business Management)
• Commodity (Production) Buying experience (preferably within the automotive or related supplier industries)
• At least 3 years relevant experience
• Good understanding of MIDP, APDP and NIPP principles
• Financial analysis and costing ability
Skills, Attributes and other requirements :
• Business management and project management skills
• Customer interface and conflict management skills
• Ability to interpret technical data
• German Language proficiency would be a great advantage
• Oral and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Intermediate computer literacy skills (Including MS Office)
• Self- motivated and driven
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to danielle@kingrec.co.za
Our client, in a growing service industry, has a vacancy for a Sales Coordinator. The main purpose of the role is to follow-up leads and schedule visits to clients for sales consultants (industrial, commercial and private) to sell services and products, and to provide administrative support to the sales team. The successful candidate must be able to deal with key accounts, with people on all different levels and have a good telephone manner.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of proven experience in a fast paced sales environment in an administration role, and have the ability maintain accurate and timeous sales administration and documentation. Being able to reply to objective questions, work under pressure and be results orientated is essential.
Matric, and a sales or related qualification an advantage. A positive mindset and cheerful disposition will define the successful candidates.
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to dee@kingrec.co.za
Open position : National Sales Manager
Location : Port Elizabeth OR Johannesburg
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
ob requirements :
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Economics or related field
- 5 years sales management and technical experience
- Marketing and sales strategy experience
- Product knowledge and application is critical
- Ability to conduct market analysis
- Budgeting, finance and controlling skills
- Computer literacy: MS Office
- Contracts Management
Duties include :
- Contribute to business strategy development
- Devise how strategy will be practically implemented
- Identify potential new business opportunities in the regions
- Design a tactical sales plan to support annual sales targets
- Sales Process Management (determine input activities for sales processes, measure and monitor at regular intervals)
- Conduct customer visits along with the sales person to establish productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer groups
- Business review / sales management (regular evaluation of sales plans)
- Sales - Negotiate deals for key national and cross border accounts, that are solutions based
- Prospecting new customers
- Manage customer relationship elements of credit management
- Cascade product information
- Convene and chair cross functional work team meetings to ensure alignment of activities
- Management of direct staff
Candidates meeting the above criteria are invited to email their CV to dee@kingrec.co.za
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider you application as unsuccessful
Open position : Warehouse Supervisor (Local Medium Enterprise)
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Job requirements :
- Proven work experience as a Warehouse Supervisor / Warehouse Manager
- Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
- Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
- Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
- Leadership skills and ability manage staff
- Strong decision making and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi task
Duties :
- Ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.
- Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
- Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
- Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
- Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
- Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
- Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
- Prepare annual budget
- Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
- Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
- Recruit, select and coach and motivate employees
- Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc)
- Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
- Processing orders and planning the dispatching of products
- Monitoring space and tracking stock levels
- Setting aside storage areas for new stock
- Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures
- Identify potential hazards and major incidents at the workplace
- Assist his employer in establishing the cause of incidents at workplace
- Investigate employees’ complaints regarding health and safety at the workplace
- Make representations regarding the above to the employer, health and safety committee and the inspector
- Make representations to the employer in general with regard to health and safety in the workplace
- Inspect the workplace at agreed intervals, give reasonable notice of his intention to do so, as employees may wish to be present
- Participate with, and accompany inspectors (Dept. of Labour) during their inspections
- Attend the health and safety committee meeting
Open position : Internal Sales Person
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Duties include :
- Assist other sales staff with quotations and closing of deals.
- Implement any changes in procedures.
- Ensure that all staff are correctly attired.
- Ensure that annual and sick leave forms are approved, signed and handed to the Financial Manager
- Assisting with budgets and ensuring that budgeted sales targets are met.
- Answering of incoming calls and converting enquiries into sales.
- Ensure that each internal sales person phones a list of customers on a daily basis to ask for orders.
- Handling of customer complaints.
- Ensuring that there is a set system to capture sales enquiries/orders into the counter book and monitor the information.
- Updating the selling prices on the computer.
- Quoting by phone and fax.
- Receiving and processing of sales orders on Syspro.
- Sourcing of stock (standard and non-standard) from approved suppliers.
- Checking on o/s back orders on a daily basis and release invoices for delivery.
- Expediting of sales orders (deliveries).
- General office duties.
- Updating of all customer discount structures on Syspro.
- Liaise with Warehouse/Dispatch Manager regarding deliveries.
- Attending all necessary meetings.
- Leasing with external sales staff members.
- Accompany external staff on customer visits.
- Providing leads to the external sales force.
- Any quote more than a given amount, to check with Management.
- All quotes to be followed up and copied to the External Representative
- Orders to be liaised with the responsible External Representative
- Ensure to keep Credits at a minimum and follow the Credit Procedure
- Assist with all stock takes.
- General adhoc duties when required.
Open position : Aftermarket Sales Representative
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Reporting to : Aftermarket Manager
The purpose of the position is :
- To ensure the achievement of Aftermarket sales and GP targets
- To ensure the achievement of new business objectives
- Managing and expanding existing client base through personal performance
- Ensure that best management practices are followed in all areas of responsibility regarding aftermarket sales procedures and actions
- Promoting a customer oriented service
- To implement and uphold actions in line with company strategic vision
Job requirements :
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the aftermarket sales environment
- Valid Code 8 / EB driver’s license
- Knowledge of sales and marketing, customer and personal service, production and processing
- Costing skills
- Strong financial and numerical ability, business and economic principles
- Strong knowledge of developing new business
- Position will entail travel throughout the assigned sales territory
- Experience using MS Office
- Able to multi task, problem solving ability and able to work unsupervised
Preferred requirements :
- Relevant knowledge of Customer requirements, service, parts and accessories as well as selling skills
- Autoline experience in the following areas: Point of sale, Stock management, Stock Checking, Accounts and Fleet Kompact
Duties :
- Selling of all aftermarket material handing services and contracts
- Achieve sales, growth and profitability targets
- Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met (training)
- Inform and resolve customers' questions about products, prices, availability and product uses
- Quote prices
- Meet growth / market share increase objectives; responsible to analyse, prepare and successfully implement strategy to target and convert new business accounts
- Ensure quality of customer interaction and service
- Ensure mutually agreeable solutions to problems experienced by customers are reached and prompt actions / delivery on promises are performed
- Perform buying duties when necessary
- Contact suppliers in order to schedule repairs and other problems
- Preparation and presentation of reports as and when required
- Ensure administrative procedures are followed correctly and maintenance of customer records
- Ensure proper internal customer service and prompt and courteous communication is developed and maintained with other departments
- Grow department in line with company requirements
- Participation in team / department meetings and development / training initiatives to ensure that the aftermarket team functions as an efficient resource for the company
- Ensure quality of interaction with internal and / or external clients (maintain proper communication and joint resolution of problems, ensure prompt and accurate responses to queries / requests for assistance)
- Ability to develop and implement operational innovation
Open position : Technician
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Reporting to : Aftermarket Manager
Job requirements :
- Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Qualified Diesel and / or Petrol Mechanic, plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; OR Qualified Forklift Mechanic; OR Qualified Auto Electrician with mechanical experience and abilities.
- Relevant mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts
- Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems are essential.
- Must be willing to travel to remote areas
- Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions
- Ability to interpret and apply technical information
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer’s specifications
- Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools
- Must be of sober habits, have high energy levels and general good health
- Physically able to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time
Duties :
- Servicing of material handling equipment and maintaining forklift serviceability to specified standards and according to set procedures by delivering quality service / maintenance.
- Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising customer and/or supervisor.
- Maintains vehicle maintenance and operational data / history by updating and timeously communicating information that must go on record.
- Provide complete customer satisfaction in a polite and professional manner.
- Ensure proper communication between self, workshop staff (supervisor and controller) and customer.
- Ensure OHSACT & ASEC requirements are met in all actions on company and client premises; maintains a safe work environment by verifying vehicle safety device operations, following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Carry out fault finding on electrical and electronic systems incorporated in fork trucks
Open position : Maintenance Technician
Location : Uitenhage
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Equity position : Yes
Working hours : Shift work including weekends and overtime (06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 / 22:00 – 06:00)
Job requirements :
- National N Diploma / National Diploma in Mechatronics / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or relevant Engineering qualification
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the paint / automotive maintenance environment
- Ability to analyze and correct any deviation of machine performance from the manufacture’s specifications
- Knowledge of operations, control of plant and equipment
- Proficiency in test equipment and procedure
- Detailed knowledge of plant automation (PLC & HMI systems)
- Be prepared to work shifts, weekends and overtime
- Computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Good communication skills
Duties :
- Analyzing PLC programs for the purpose of fault finding and software changes to suit the required production philosophies and requirements.
- Finding & correcting various Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic faults on machines in order to ensure production continuity.
- Assessing breakdowns and developing alternative solutions to prevent occurrences.
- Ensuring machine availability, accuracy and performance to enable continuous production within area of responsibility.
- Detecting and rectifying surface defects observed on production units that are directly linked to the output of the plant / paint equipment.
- Supporting production with new facility installations and commissioning to ensure proper functionality
Open position : Process Engineer
Location : Uitenhage
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Equity position : Yes
Job requirements :
- National Diploma / BTech / BEng / BSC Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
- Tool Maker Trade will be advantages
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in production manufacturing / assembly welding process environment
- In depth knowledge of metal working process, tooling production process and layout facilities
- Good understanding of technical drawings, geometrical forms and SPC; understanding of network architectures, topologies and automation
- Excellent insight in total engineering, planning, manufacturing system and pre-calculated costing / budget methods possesses proven analytical skills and innovative approach to problem-solving
- Knowledge of Quality tools e.g. SPC, FMEA; Fishbone Diagram, as well as process capability studies
- Sound understanding of ISO Quality Management System, DNI Standards and document control
- Be computer literate, Microsoft Office Package (Excel advanced & PowerPoint advanced)
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to communicate effectively at various levels (verbal and written)
Duties :
- Monitoring and control of tooling budget with the emphasis on CPU reduction and productivity improvement.
- Complete and issue of technical specifications for the manufacture of new tooling and facilitates, or modification, to ensure that Production have proper facilities with which to build to the required quality and productivity.
- The interpretation / compilation and distribution of technical data to Production and the maintenance thereof in accordance to the Quality Management System.
- Determining corrective action plans for out –of –line manufacturing / assembly conditions.
- Determining tool / process choice with regards to cost per component reduction.
- Maintaining Process documentation Systems files.
- Conducting area pre-audits to external audits
- Analyse bottleneck processes and support Production in finding solutions.
- Liaison with tooling suppliers – both on and of site on problem analysis and rectification.
- Identification of method changes, facility requirements and implementation of technical solutions.
- Assist in technical investigations and fault finding exercises.
Open position : Production & Logistics Strategist
Location : Uitenhage
Salary : Market related
Type : 12 month temporary contract
Job requirements :
• Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Industrial Management, Finance, Economics or equivalent
• Proven track record of minimum 3 years’ experience in consultancy industry
- · Minimum 5 years in Automotive or related (aviation and railway) industry
- · Knowledge in strategy development from conceptualisation to execution and management thereof
- · Experienced in Project management with solid knowledge on Finance and Manufacturing processes
- · Computer literate in advanced PowerPoint, advanced Excel and Microsoft Office
- · Leadership qualities and communication skills to handle senior management interaction, complex and wide-ranging discussions
- · Administratively strong
- · Self-driven, takes initiative, strong negotiator with clear opinions, good communicator, analytical / creative / innovative thinker and good inter-personal skills
Preferred requirements :
• Proficient in German language
• Extended network with external relevant stakeholders (government officials, consulting industry, other OEM’s, tertiary institutions)
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and entire value chain
• Digitalisation / Technology savvy
Duties :
- · Establishment and roll out of Communications strategy including Corporate identity and Branding concept
- · Establishment and roll out of Plant-wide Manufacturing Excellence training program for all employees including continuous refresh.
- · Preparation and presentation to various leadership forums such as BoM, Pillar review and Production Management meeting
- · Management and integration of Group and Brand strategies / initiatives (Transform Together, Together for Integrity) into Manufacturing Excellence.
- · Synchronisation of Value Stream mapping activities with Manufacturing Excellence.
- · Incorporation of internal partner divisions into Manufacturing Excellence plans and activities.
- · Benchmarking with Group plants and local Auto industry on best practices as continuous stimulus to maintain and develop strategy momentum.
- · Flexible to do adhoc tasks as required by line management
Open position : Vice Principal (Part time division)
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Equity position : Yes
Type : Permanent position
Job requirements :
- · Minimum Advanced Diploma / Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communications
- · Minimum of 6 years sales, Public Relations and Marketing and 4 years Management experience
Duties :
- Prepare documents in case of tenders or requests for quotations
- Implement sales plans and sales campaigns to take advantage of market opportunities
- Build strategic relationships with key contacts within businesses to understand opportunities for creating value
- Facilitate cross-selling opportunities to increase revenue and leverage relationships in order to better penetrate the market
- Research marketing and competitor developments to maintain standards and look for innovative opportunities
- Collaboratively projects targets for new financial year in line with stipulated timelines through thorough analysis of market trends
- Monitor sales leads and responds to enquiries
- Translate the sales targets into individual targets
- Monitor performance to ensure achievement thereof on an ongoing basis
- Ensures that the sales team is calling clients in an effective and efficient manner
- Implements incentives and initiatives in the team to keep them motivated and driven
- Intervene where problems with specific clients exist or lost opportunities arise
- Provide support / guidance to the team and deals with general problems on an ongoing basis and provides advice / support / information
- Produce reports in accordance with policies and procedures
- Strategically manage relations with all stakeholders
- Establish and ensure maintenance of sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with policies and procedures
Skills :
- Advanced communication skills
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Organisational and planning skills
- Analytical skills
- Computer skills
Open position : Law Lecturer
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Reporting to : Programme Manager
Equity position : Yes
Job requirements :
- Bachelor’s Degree plus Postgraduate Diploma / Bachelors Honours Degree in Education (PGCE or B.Ed)
- Masters and Doctorate Degrees may be needed for certain vacancies (Higher postgraduate qualification (MEd; MA; Mphil; PhD) preferable)
- Minimum of 5 years Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in teaching environment)
Duties :
- Lecture on programmes (must lecture on an IIE qualification) across various modes of delivery where relevant.
- Assist in lecturer development and support processes and procedures (may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops and one-on-one consultations)
- Championing / leading and managing academic development and support for a specific programme and its students (Tracking student success and implementing support interventions where required)
- Marking of assessments and feedback to students in subjects lectured (May be required to internally moderate assessments scripts that fall within their subject fields, where necessary across IIE sites of delivery)
- Engage in activities for professional development both in subject discipline and teaching practice.
Skills :
- Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively
- Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice
- Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with Managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality and performance
- Passion for Customer Service
- Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage
Open position : Teaching Experience Coordinator
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Job requirements :
- Minimum of 3 year Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (Postgraduate qualification advantageous)
- Experience in education is strongly recommended
- Own car and valid driver's license essential
Duties :
· Building partnerships with schools to source and secure school placements for students on the identified campus/es
· Discussions with principals/mentor teachers, visits to schools, telephonic and email communication
· Establish and maintain a rolling database of schools
· Report in to the campus/es School of Education (SoE) Programme Managers (PM) or Vice Principal Academics (VPA)
· Placement of students in schools
· Consult placement forms from registered students at start of year and allocate students to schools
· Communicate onto students their final school placement
· Track student school placements over the required years of the programme to ensure diversity in school experience
· All written communique with schools done in consultation with the Campus SoE PM / VPA and Head of School Education
· Letters to schools
· Collate the Information for the Mentor Teacher Information pack
· Teaching Experience Supervisors
· Source supervisors as per the Teaching Experience Supervisors Scope
· Establish a database of supervisors for campus consideration
· Schools Support
· Ensure a professional and harmonious relationship with partner schools
· Support the campus/es in the organisation of the “Thank You” event
· May be required to assist the campus in other areas as identified by the Campus Principal / VPA / SoE PM
Skills :
· Interpersonal and communications skills
· Problem solving skills
· Best suited to a friendly, organised person who works accurately and is able to handle pressure
· Heightened time management and organisational skills
· Microsoft Excel
· Microsoft Word
Open position : EHS Supervisor
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent
Working hours : Monday to Thursday (07:30 – 17:00) and Friday (07:00 – 13:00)
Reporting to : Regional EHS Manager
Job requirements :
- 4 year (or equivalent) Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Discipline or equivalent (Relevant advanced Degree preferred)
- Possession of a technical Degree is an advantage
- Professional certification preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent)
- 5+ years of experience with an emphasis in environmental, health and safety program management and employee training
- Drivers licence and own transport
- SAP experience would be a great advantage
- Knowledge of ISO50001 registration / ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 / Environmental Laws
- Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental standards
- Experience completing audits
Purpose of the position :
- Provide environmental, health, safety leadership
- Identifying and managing significant environmental aspects and health and safety hazards
- Assuring accurate and complete EHS reporting of metrics
- Assuring that EHS self-assessments are thoroughly completed on a timely basis
- Completion of required training
- Managing interfaces with local governmental authorities
- Supporting actions during and following crises
- Supporting medical case management
- Providing technical and leadership support including objectives and targets
- Assisting in the investigation of EHS Events and supporting the establishment of corrective and preventive action plans
- Communication of regulatory requirements
- Identifying and sharing transferrable practices
- Evaluating and developing local EHS talent
- Providing necessary support for site EHS programs
- Participation on the Global EHS Teams
Duties :
- Facilitate process and provide technical and administrative services such as industrial hygiene sampling, ergonomic evaluations to ensure compliance with EHS regulations and Company requirements
- Participate in regional forums for knowledge and sharing of best practices along with general integration of Company EHS Directives / Documentation across the region including integration of Corporate, Division, and Regional EHS initiatives
- Shared ownership and accountability for the achievement of local goals and objectives along with timely and accurate reporting mechanisms in support of Regional / Corporate / Business strategic initiatives
- Support EHS risk assessment initiatives and risk mitigation
- Establish and maintain relationships with governmental authorities on matters of mutual concern including voluntary certification (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 registration, VPP, Industrial Limpia)
- Ensure environmental permits, submission of required reports and maintenance of data are properly managed
- Build organization capability by providing EHS training and development of EHS professionals to ensure each discipline within the location has the appropriate technical and functional EHS competencies
- Support Operations by developing an EHS training and deployment plan for successful cross-functional implementation of the company EHS Procedures / Methods / Directives / Documentation requirements
- Supports the investigation process of incidents (including near misses, releases, and losses) and accidents to determine root causes
- Assists in the identification and determination of correction action for systemic EHS issues
- Support initiatives to improve environmental conditions in the community and off-the-job safety
- Support response actions to emergency situations dealing with the environment, employees, or the community
- Facilitate synergy EHS improvement involving site, functional, local business leaders and Regional business EHS liaisons by establishing site EHS organization structure, delegation of EHS accountability and developing their EHS skill to deploy local EHS management processes
- Assure that company EHS Directives / Documentation are available or translated into local languages as appropriate
Skills :
- Clear communication and writing skills in English
- Ability to do presentations & provide training in front of larger groups
- Ability to travel to participate in EHS Events and Assignments
- Strong team-building skills
- Strong organizational skills including ability to manage large number of disparate projects and to track projects through completion
- Working knowledge of cross-functional EHS disciplines
- Ability to serve as a subject matter expert in one of the EHS functional disciplines (Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering / Management, Safety, or EHS Systems)
- Utilization of software solutions
- Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
- Ability to demonstrate managerial courage (managing varied interests representing potential conflicts)
- Ability to lead, supervise and support cross-functional process improvement teams
- Proficiency in local language(s)
Open position : Manufacturing Engineer
Location : Uitenhage
Salary : Market related
Type : 12 months temporary position
Job requirements :
- Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Chemical Engineering or relevant Engineering qualification
• Ability to compile detailed investment studies and project control plans
• Sound technical knowledge of Production, Tooling, Facilities and Systems
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Be a self-starter with an ability to work within a team and be able to work under pressure
• Must have proven analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem-solving
• Be prepared to travel local and abroad so and when required
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, Projects, CAD)
Preferred requirements :
• Knowledge of Microstation
• Systems knowledge (KVS, AVON, SAP, Arbeitsplan, Group Systems, Standards)
• Have systems understanding such as Networking, PLC and Comms
• German Language
Duties include :
• Evaluating engineering changes (ECR’s) and preparing necessary documentation to ensure efficient introduction of ECR’s and introduction thereof (Facility / Process / Tooling) into Production
• Ensuring that the necessary coding of new / relocated parts are updated in relevant systems to allow other logistical functions to operate
• Working effectively in cross-functional teams with a Facility Engineer, Product Engineer, Process Engineer and Automation Engineer to formulate concept layouts, facility and equipment requirements that are created from designed processes
• Establishing facility and equipment requirements based on input from the Process Engineer and initiating infrastructure, facility and process requirements based on approved layouts
• Procuring required equipment and preparing specifications for purchasing processes (enquiry’s, cost estimates, project justifications and technical evaluation of tenders)
• Leading discussions on technical equipment with suppliers including technical acceptance, approvals on and off site etc.
• Ensuring safety, quality and productivity in the design of technical facilities
• Coordinating, and implementing technical training for maintenance colleagues
• Establishing project timing plans and project control to ensure that deadlines are met
• Managing contractor’s work and ensuring adherence to all relevant safety requirements or standards
• Participating in workshops as part of continuous improvement program focusing on process improvements, layouts, tooling, material flow improvements, cost savings and manufacturing concepts
• Planning, implementing and controlling new processes, procedures, production changes, and or facility / tooling changes including co-ordinating and maintaining of all technical data for production lines
• Co-ordinating pre-series build requirements and identifying relevant training needs in order to achieve a competency level that will produce units of an accepted quality level
Open position : Divisional Financial Manager (Agriculture)
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent
Reporting to : Senior Divisional Financial Manager
Job requirements :
- BCom plus CIMA, ACCA or equivalent
- 7 Years financial management, budget processes and cost control experience at a senior level, including experience in managing a team
- Strong leadership and financial managerial competencies.
- Excellent knowledge of all aspects of poultry finance methods.
- Good analytical skills and able to take corrective action.
- Contribute to/implement cost cutting methods.
- Excellent communication skills
- High degree of Computer competence (Excel, Word, Access, Syspro)
- Must have a passion to succeed
- Leader who energizes those around him/ her
- Driven to achieve results and produce quality
- Do it right first time mind set
- Quick learner
- Assertive but approachable
- Hands-on approach
Duties include :
- Review and approve all purchase orders daily, to monitor expenses against budget and highlight over expenditure before it is approved by the Production Managers
- Communicate costs by farm per cycle to farm/area managers in monthly one-on-one meetings
- Consolidate costs in conjuction with the responsible financial persons from the various Agriculture departments
- Prepare monthly forecasts and manage the budgeting process for the Agriculture divisions
- Interrogate and sign off weekly Cashbook payments
- Review and evaluate financial viability of supplier payment terms in terms of discount offerings
- Review and analyse daily usage reports on utilities and production costs (Highlight and action corrective measures where deemed necessary)
- Produce monthly consolidated accounts by the third working day of each month and send out cost report, highlighting items over budget to the responsible persons in order to address (Propose corrective measures for re-alignment of annual costs)
- Review all key production results on a daily basis and highlight emerging trends
- Optimise and streamline all reports
- Manage and coordinate monthly stock takes, ultimately achieving zero variance on every stock take
- Perform two random Syspro audits per month on all transfers, issues and receipts, including non-conforming materials (Establish causes of any inconsistencies and address accordingly)
- Manage, coordinate and analyse weekly cycle counts and resolve any variances immediately
- Sign off monthly stock count variance report and confirm closing stock value for the month
- Continuously review finance SOP’s to ensure they are up to date and all staff understand and adhere to them (Make recommendations on opportunities for improved efficiencies)
- Facilitate continuous two-way communication with your team and evaluation of individual morale and engagement, evaluate the validity of any concerns, thus encouraging better performance
- Set S.M.A.R.T KPIs and objectives
- Assess performance as and when required
- Plan and implement staff training
- Review work performed on a regular basis providing guidance and feedback
Open position : Quality Technician / Engineer
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Job requirements :
- Grade 12 (with Mathematics as a subject)
- Training Courses within QE related subjects
- Diploma / Certificate would be a great advantage
- At least 5 years relevant experience within the automotive industry
- Conversant with PPAP and APQP processes including related documentation (FMEA, Control Plan and Flow Charts etc)
- Sound knowledge of statistical principles such as capability studies, SPC and MSA, etc.
- Proven analytical ability and well versed with 8D reports
- Fluent with Excel charting
- Experience with manufacturing process audits
- Compilation of compact process / works / gauge instructions
- Innovative approach to process and system improvements
Open position : Internal Audit Manager
Location : Uitenhage
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Job requirements :
• Graduate qualification
• Post graduate diploma in EDP Auditing or similar EDP Related education
• CIA/CFE/CISA/CA
• 3 years external auditing / controlling experience
• 5 years internal audit and practical EDP experience
• Thorough knowledge of auditing techniques both in a manual and a computerised environment
• Extensive work experience of analytical/forensic tools
• Excellent oral and written communication ability
• Conflict resolution capability
• Good analytical ability
• Tenacity
• Integrity
• Effective inter-personal skills
• The ability to determine strategic developments and the impact of these
• Team driving spirit
Duties include :
• Analyse and appraise complex company operations using auditing and EDP processes in order to determine possible discrepancies that may have financial / security implications to the company and to report to the Board on audit findings to ensure that auditees implement desired proposals.
• Assist the Head Internal Audit with the development of strategic project auditing strategies and proposals based on company procedures and operations, in order to minimize security and financial deficiencies.
• Inform auditees of deficiencies with regard to their processes and ensuring initiation of the necessary corrective actions which involves conducting discussions and meetings on high managerial levels during which the audit findings have to be explained and recommendations justified.
• Develop automated internal control systems for company operations once an audit has been conducted in order to minimize risk.
• Provide a consulting service to audited departments in the formulation of adequate control measures by the evaluation of risk areas and relevant changes, e.g. to provide a safe audit process to areas in order to assist them with looking at their own control systems.
• Monitor EDP processes and Data Security activities at the company for EDP Security and Data Protection by participating in regular EDP steering committees and advising and informing where necessary to ensure that EDP processes are stable and secure.
• Train and assist auditors in the development of their EDP and Audit skills in order to provide them with the necessary tools to conduct audits effectively.
• Assist in the development of Audit related EDP programs and consultation with regard to the planning of audit steps in order to ensure that the auditing processes are efficiently and effectively managed.
• Participate in the daily change control meetings in order to ensure that changes made to corporate systems maintain the required control parameters thereby ensuring continuity of operations and ensuring that changes to be made are done so in such a manner so as not to interrupt the business operations.
• Attend and participate in the corporate risk management process as part of the team ensuring that all risks identified are adequately addressed to an acceptable level.
• Review all activity in the audit department so as to ensure that all EDP aspects are adequately addressed in all communications released from the department in the form of audit reports and investigations.
Open position : Telesales & Reception
Location : Port Elizabeth
Type : Fixed Term Contract
Salary : Market related
Job requirements :
- Previous experience in telesales, receptionist and customer relations
- Thorough background in computers is essential, with knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Proven track record of and commitment to excellence in customer care
- Experience in the construction material supply industry will be beneficial
- Excellent knowledge of the Port Elizabeth Construction Market
- Understanding of broad range of quarry and construction materials
- Valid drivers license
- Fluent in English, Afrikaans and Xhosa would be a great advantage
Duties include :
- Telephone answering
- Taking of customers orders
- Assisting customers at the office, and ensuring that they are assisted promptly and advised correctly
- Work to maintain and build relationships with existing client base
- Handle customer complaints promptly
- Communicate customer needs and additional requirements with Quarry Managers
- Provide recommendations to management for the development of products and the maximization of profits
- Various other admin duties
Open position : Administrative Assistant
Location : Port Elizabeth
Type : Contract position
Salary : Market related
Job Requirements :
- Sales and Marketing background
- Thorough background in computers is essential, with knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Proven track record of and commitment to excellence in customer care
- Experience in the construction material supply industry will be beneficial
- Understanding of broad range of quarry and construction materials
- Valid drivers license and own transport
- Fluent in English, Afrikaans and Xhosa would be a great advantage
Duties :
- Assisting clients / Drivers (Dispatching and Insert collections loads)
- Inserting Information on Winbridge (training provided)
- Liaise with customers confirming site codes and directions
- Balancing of Quarry Sheets
- General office duties
Open position : Receptionist / Sales Assistant
Location : Johannesburg
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Working hours : Monday to Friday (07:30 – 17:30)
- Matric
- 1-2 years reception or related experience
- Experience on systems such as Pastel / Syspro advantageous
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic Excel skills
Duties include :
- Operating the PABX-system / switchboard
- Answering, screening and forwarding telephone calls
- Managing the Teltrace Call Collecting program – adding and amending phone codes
- Meet and greet clients and suppliers and direct them to the boardroom – offer and arrange refreshments
- Notify company personnel of visitor arrivals
- Scanning all payments to relevant clerks
- Printing and binding all books for the Health and Safety Officer
- Laminating of important documents or certificates
- Archiving filing into our Metro file system
- Ordering and monitoring office supplies (maintaining Excel spreadsheet plus weekly stock take)
- Ordering water
- Receiving and forwarding all documents received via courier
- Boardroom bookings for management
- Faxing of all documents and monitor faxes and direct to the appropriate person
- Assisting with filing upon request
- Maintaining extension, cellphone number and birthday lists
- Take ownership of sales function and back end administration
- General support to trading team
- Support trading team in raising of sales orders on Syspro
- Support trading team with transport releases to logistics
- Follow up with shipping department pertaining to inbound ETA’s on behalf of traders
- Continually update sales team on internal communication and collate necessary information
- Assist telesales staff with loading of orders
- Continually check stock availability on Syspro, Macro Sheet, Stock Sheet and Lot traceability
- Ensure that traders do not sell stock that is not available
- Managing workload according to priorities and internal work procedures
- Further processing of orders placed by customers with traders
- Assist with the accepting of orders received from customers and keeping the relevant traders informed of such orders that were placed
- Drafting of orders and releasing it to the cold store / local logistics team once completed
- Drafting purchase orders and ensuring that they are correct
- Following up and solving any discrepancies or queries. Taking the required corrective action timeously through credit notes.
- Printing all traceability documents that accompany every batch of invoices that are dispatched
- Arrange Muslim Judicial Council and Halaal certificates and continuously follow up with the MJC officer
- Keep records of and files for all documents
- Liaising with cold stores regarding the loading of trucks in order to provide feedback to customers
- Keep customers informed at all times
- Follow up on all transport related queries
- Provide feedback to traders and keep them up to date
- Assisting traders during their absence through the answering of phone calls, taking of orders and messages and communicating same upon their return
- Providing traders with data when they are out of the office
- Attending to and solving customers’ queries and complaints
- Administering transport related activities for local and export customers
- Attending to and solving transport related issues in conjunction with the applicable role-player
Skills :
- Telephone etiquette
- Email etiquette
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Resourcefulness
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Multitasking
- Strong customer focus
- Organisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Friendly and polite nature
- Ability to deal with challenging customers
- Proficient in meeting deadlines
Open position : Electrician
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Industry : Manufacturing
Working hours : 07:30 - 16:30 (including swing shifts when required)
Job requirements :
- Matric
- NTC 4/T2 In Electrical
- Electrical wiring Certificate and License
- 5 years electrical factory maintenance
- 2 years factory maintenance in a supervisory role would be advantageous
- Knowledge on industrial machines
- Knowledge on occupational safety
- Working knowledge of PLC’s
Duties include :
Attend to breakdowns by:
- Maintaining proper functioning of machinery in factory.
- Repairing all electrical buildings faults.
- Being available for callouts to minimize downtime.
- Being available to work weekends when requested.
- Help with mechanical breakdowns, e.g. hydraulic, pneumatic breakdowns.
- Maintenance and repairs to all equipment
Preventative Maintenance :
Minimizes downtime by:
- Balancing three phase to minimize electrical costs.
- Maintaining electrical circuits and wiring of machines and buildings.
- Maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
Maintaining projects
- Assists should machinery be relocated or design / wire machinery by :
- Re-organizing the factory lay-out by supplying power to positions where new machines are installed or existing machines relocated.
- Designing electrical circuits for in-house built machines.
- Re-designing electrical circuits for existing machines.
Industrial Safety
Maintains electrical safety standards by :
- Keeping abreast of technical developments in electrical field.
- Maintaining power regulations.
- Abide by all safety regulations
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful
Open position : HR Generalist
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Job requirements :
- National Diploma: HR Management
- 5 years’ general HR experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
- Automotive seating experience (ADVANTAGEOUS)
- Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of Labour Legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, B-BBEE, SDA)
- A working knowledge of IATF16949 Quality Management System
- HR management software (VIP)
- Personal attributes: confident, strong interpersonal and communication skills, motivated, ability to work under pressure, positive attitude, motivator, good moral/ethical integrity
Duties include :
1. Manage and facilitate recruitment process (drafting adverts, sourcing candidates, shortlisting, interviews, feedback, offers of employment)
2. Manage and support discipline and grievance processes (i.e. assisting with drafting charges, managing process and ensuring correct process followed)
3. Guide, advise and facilitate performance management activities (performance reviews, poor work performance issues, probation)
4. Management and control of headcount (planning, monitoring and review, organograms)
5. Supervise and co-ordinate absenteeism controls
6. Assist and co-ordinate monthly reporting
7. Liaise and engage with representative unions (monthly meetings, daily issues)
8. Facilitate and manage benefits: medical aid, provident fund
9. Assist with employment equity, B-BBEE and Skills Development compliance
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Coordinator
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Working hours : Shift work including weekends (overtime may be required at short notice when the need arises)
Job requirements :
- Matric certificate
- Drivers licence and own vehicle (candidate responsible for their own transport to and from work)
- At least 2 years experience in the service industry
- Excellent communication skills
- Written and planning skills
- Able to work independently and unsupervised to meet all customer expectations and deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Customer service orientated
Knowledge of :
- MS Word and MS Excel
- AS400 and Wizard
- Vehicles
- Fleet
Duties :
• Responsibility for delivering the company promise to their customers through their drive to achieve targets and representing the company brand
• Planning and allocating of vehicle bookings
• Making vehicle reservations
• Rental transactions for vehicles
• Co-ordinate and liaise with a team of Drivers
• Working closely and maintaining a strong relationship with the customers
• Asset control and fleet control
• Fuel allocations daily in excel
• Inputting of hours in excel
• Daily and monthly batching and filing
• Orders and GRV’s
• Supplies – ordering and controlling
• Meetings – minute taking
• General administration
• Maintain financial hygiene
• Meet day to day deadlines and monthly targets
• Meet quality standards and financial control
• Manage conflict
• Assist in day to day operations
• Answering the telephones
• Dealing with queries
• Admin related tasks linked to AS400 and Wizard
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to bulelwa@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Adjustments Controller
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Reporting to : Imports Manager
Job requirements :
- Matric Certificate / equivalent
- At least 4 years customs Bill of Entry experience
- Customs Affairs Course under SAAFF / MITB Accreditation
- Strong proven experience in an Adjustments environment
- Working knowledge of Customs issues
- Previous knowledge of MIDP Process would be an advantage
- Good working knowledge of Incoterms
- Good working knowledge of the Customs Tartiffs, HS Explanatory Notes, Guide to Customs Valuation, Incoterms, Customs and Excise Act and the rules is essential
- Working knowledge of Portnet and SACD procedures regarding FL and LCL containers would be an advantage
- Able to work independently
- Letter writing skills
- Able to clearly express their point of view when the letter of motivation is submitted to Customs
Duties :
- Ensure that applications for refund of duty are submitted to customs so that they do not become time barred
- Facilitate all related queries and refunds
- Make applications and processing of substitution bill of entry
- Process duty refunds and any duty drawback refund claims in respect of schedule 1.3 and 5
- Processing CO2 refunds and relevant VOC adjustments
- Arranging Customs officials to conduct EWOP examinations when necessary to resolve tariff and other customs related issues
- Finalise outstanding stop notes and audit queries where applicable
- Update the PP and refund schedule regularly and elevate and problems
- Ensure all aspects of Business Compliance System are complied with
- Audit the Customs Tariff Parts Library for the Auto clients on the operating system
- Adhoc assignments as required
- Promote and monitor safety in the workplace
- Report all non conformance related to good housekeeping standards and / or safety
- Ensure invoices and credit notes are processed correctly
- Outstanding recons are actioned timeously
- Arrange credits to clients for duties refunded by customs
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Au Pair
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : R5000 - R6000 per month (Dependent on whether the successful candidate has a valid drivers licence)
Type : Permanent position
Working hours : Rotational basis - For 6 weeks (Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00) and for the next 6 weeks (Monday to Friday 07:00 - 17:00 AND Saturday 08:00 - 12:00)
ob requirements :
- 1 to 2 years experience within the same role
- Valid Drivers Licence would be a great advantage
- Completed courses in First Aid and Child Care would be an advantage
- Bilingual (English and Afrikaans)
- Contactable references
Duties include :
- Dropping of / arranging and ensuring child arrives at school
- Providing educational entertainment throughout the day
- Potty training
- Weekly grocery shopping when required
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to bulelwa@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Audit Manager
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Job requirements :
• Accredited CTA degree
• Passed SAICA ITC and the SAICA APC exam
• Eligible to register as CA (SA)
• Post articles experience
• Knowledge of auditing standards, IFRS and IFRS for SME’s
• Knowledge of SAICA, IRBA and other applicable Professional Codes of Conduct
• Proficient in Caseware working papers
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to dee@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Financial Controller (Accounts Payable)
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position
Reporting to : Accounts Payable Finance Manager
Job requirements :
- Matric
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
- Min 5 years’ experience dealing with the financial aspects of accounts payable
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role supervising a team of clerks
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Experience on systems such as Pastel / Syspro
- Experience reviewing and reconciling General Ledger accounts
Duties :
- Successfully lead and motivate a team of clerks
- Strive towards creating a work environment where creditors clerks can achieve goals and meet objectives
- Ensure that all processing deadlines are met
- Ensure that all invoices and credits notes are correctly captured on Syspro
- Assist with processing if and should the need arise
- Ensure that reconciliations are reviewed before submission to Managers / Directors
- Ensure that all queries on the accounts are kept to a minimum by assisting the creditors clerks where required
- Analyse and provide feedback on the query tracking schedule on a weekly basis
- Assist in resolving the older outstanding queries still to be finalised
- Assist creditors clerks with reconciliations when required
- Ensure that the team carries out the required purchase order maintenance
- Assist with analysis and reporting of LCT’s as and when required
- Assist in the training of new employees added to team when required
- Assist with monthly review of clerks
- Ensure creditors clerks strive towards meeting KPI’s set by the Accounts Payable Manager
- General ad-hoc duties as requested by the Accounts Payable Manager from time to time
Skills :
- High attention to detail
- Team Player
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to bulelwa@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Farm Manager
Location : Sunlands
Type : Permanent position
Salary : Market related + use of company vehicle
Working hours : Shift work and prepared to work at night
Job requirements :
- At least 5 years experience within a similar role and an individual that understands farming
- An individual that is eager to learn and driven to succeed
- High energy levels
- Strong management skills
- Good organisational and planning skills
Duties :
- Manage time and attendance
- Oversee disciplinary procedures
- Responsible for the farm workers
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to dee@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Maintenance Manager
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Reporting to : General Manager
Able to work long hours, overtime and effectively work under pressure
The ideal candidate should have :
*Grade 12 Certificate
*T3 or T5 National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (heavy current)
* 2 years’ experience working with plant machinery
*5 years’ post qualification maintenance / manufacturing experience
*2 years’ experience as Facilities or Maintenance Manager
*Excellent understanding and personal commitment to South African Legislation relating to SHE e.g. Mine Health and Safety Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act etc.
*Technical knowledge on equipment standards, maintenance approaches and maintenance strategy development
*Influencing maintenance requirements in regulatory codes
*Excellent knowledge of the electricity and utilities environment and the respective technologies
*Excellent understanding of project and business development and evaluation of business alternatives
*Ability to work within a matrix within projects and business
*Excellent root cause analysis knowledge
*Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
*Manage, supervise teams and area of responsibility
*Excellent literacy and numerical skills
*Maths and Analytical Skills: understanding schematics and complex instructions
Duties include :
* Implement and ensure full compliance to legal and plant safety rules, regulations and requirements in terms of the OHS Act
* Lead the site Maintenance function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure
* Ensure that the physical assets of the company is in an optimum running condition by implementing proper planned preventative strategies
* Responsible for planned scheduling creation and overseeing the adherence and timely completion of work carried out
* Ensure compliance to all ISO 9001:2015 QMS procedures. - Control over internal and external audits
*Plant Maintenance :
- Pro-active planning of mechanical and electrical maintenance
- Overseeing of continuous maintenance on machinery to maintain and improve machine availability and reliability
- Manage annual shut downs and Planned Preventative Maintenance
- Managing deviations from scheduled plan to ensure plant efficiency in terms of quality, cost and on-time-in-full delivery
- Compiling and maintaining of the critical spares list
- Analysing and monitoring information on the relevant management system
- Ensure that mean-time between failures rates are kept as low as possible
- Identifying and remedy inefficiencies by visual inspections and analysing information to limit cost expenditure
*Project Management :
- Providing input in the planning of projects
- Co-ordinating the implementation of the electrical and mechanical facets of the project.
- Ensuring that it adheres to the relevant standard and specification
- Ensure that projects are completed within the allocated time and budget and is done for the expansion and upgrading of the plant as well as for continuous improvement purposes
*People Management :
- Lead, control and manage the performance of the maintenance team
- Ensure that subordinates have the necessary qualifications and training required by legislation for the relevant positions
- Ensure optimal performance, to adhere to legislation as well as to foster a positive attitude among team members
- Ensure that the subordinates uphold the relevant regulations to limit risks (injuries, penalties and always keeping equipment and working area in pristine condition)
* Delegating corrective measures to uphold housekeeping standards
* Maintaining, recording and inputting accurate operational information and data (manual and computerised systems)
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to danielle@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Entries Clerk
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Reporting to : Supervisor
The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria :
- Grade 12
- Completed necessary SDS Customs Affairs Courses or equivalent
- Industry related training would be an advantage
- At least 4 years experience in a customs entry technical environment
- Valid drivers licence
- Good working knowledge of Intercoms 2010
- Well developed automotive experience would be a great advantage
- Good knowledge regarding systems integrations as effects BOE processing
- Good working knowledge of imports and exports processes would be a great benefit
- Computer literate (MS Office) and an operating system (CompuClearing / CoreFreight)
- Proven working knowledge of the "Manual for the Completion and Presentation of Declarations" is essential
Duties include :
- Tariff commodities correctly as per the HTS particularly the classification of automotive components
- Frame all types of bills of entries including ex-bond entries
- Frame vouchers of correction, while investigating reasons for same in line with continual improvement
- Assist clients with customs technical queries
- Manage EDI messaging to and from customs
- Manage volume and prioritising shipments as per ETA
- Assist with the quality checking of entries
- Customs modernisation and manage the changes effectively
- Ensure all VDN's, SABS LOA's and literature are kept in files
- Assist team when required
- Ensure company is adhering to SOP's and the agreed KPI timings are met
Skills :
- Numerical skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to work well under pressure
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to bulelwa@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Inventory Claims Coordinator
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Reporting to : Inventory Manager and Inventory Supervisor
Working hours : Monday to Friday (08:00 - 17:00)
Job requirements :
- Matric
- Qualifications relating to stock control advantageous
- 1.5 to 2 years’ experience with stock claims
- Previous job experience as a Stock Controller or a stock related function (advantageous)
- Good understanding of supplier and customer claims
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Excellent verbal and writing skills (English)
- Syspro experience advantageous.
Duties :
- Collection of documentation from various departments for ALL stock claims (price, shortages, returns, incorrect loadouts, lost stock, damaged stock, expired stock)
- Liaise with the cold store regarding all stock claims and any other claims (customer claims) that would require communication with the cold store
- Ensure that all claims are completed for stock purposes and month end
- Work closely with the stock controllers and other teams to resolve claims
- Perform cold store reconciliations in order to resolve claims
- Meet on a weekly basis with Inventory Manager to advise of progress on claims register
- Set meetings with Operations Director to get claims signed off
- Be able to have conference calls with the cold store staff in order to resolve claims
- Willing to take on more responsibilities should claims go through a quiet phase
- Undergo training necessary to be able to view video footage on claims
- Ensure that regular feedback is received from various departments involved and ensure that timeframes are adhered to
Responsible for requesting supporting docs from:
- Stock team (GRV's, GIV’s, balance reports and movement
reports, weight sheets, reconciliations (if available))
- The Cold Store (GRV's, GIV’s, balance reports and movement reports, weight sheets, reconciliations)
- Debtors (Credit notes, customer invoices)
- Admin (GIV's, Customer invoices)
- Sales (PO's or SO's or confirmations of prices)
- Local logistics (Transporter docs, releases)
- Creditors (Supplier invoice/Credit notes, R&D's)
Skills :
- High attention to detail
- Team player
- Ability to take instruction and give feedback regularly
- Proficient in meeting deadlines
- Aptitude to source, interpret and organise information and documentation from various role players
- Ability to liaise with senior management in resolving claims
- Ability to communicate effectively with external cold stores and internal departments via e-mail and telephone
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to bulelwa@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : HR Officer
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Reporting to : General Manager
Job requirements :
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HR
•Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a unionised environment
•Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management / Industrial psychology
•Sage Payroll knowledge and experience
• Excellent working knowledge and comprehensive understanding of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, SDA, SDLA, EEA, BBBEEA)
•2 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage
•Valid driver’s licence
Skills and knowledge :
•Strong Industrial Relationship Leadership Skills
•Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
•Good working knowledge of recruitment and retention
•Excellent experience and working knowledge in training and development
•Working knowledge of diversity management and leadership
•High level of professionalism, discretion, integrity, confidentiality and sensitivity
•Excellent minute-taking and report writing skills
•Attention to detail, building working relationships and strategic planning and organising
•Strong consultancy and negotiation skills
•Excellent conflict management skills
•Excellent record-keeping skills
•Passionate about change management
•Strong stakeholder management skills
•Be customer focused
•Above average ability to work with Microsoft Office applications
Duties include :
•HR administrative functions related to statutory and SETA requirements, travel claims, overtime, appointments, resignations, medical aid, pension fund, leave, payroll, UIF, Workman’s Compensation, PAYE, contracts
(Oversee all administration functions pertinent to the employee/employer relationship)
•Ensure accurate record keeping of absenteeism, analyse and identify trends
•Support line management in the management of absenteeism, i.e. providing trend reports, counselling sessions, disciplinary or incapacity hearings
•Responsible for the full recruitment and selection cycle
•Be actively involved with new employee orientation
•Participate and assist with disciplinary proceedings
•Training and Development : Perform a training needs assessment that supports the Business Goals; Using the gap analyses develop strategic training plans with learning objectives to address KSAs (Facilitate training according to the needs analysis as well as WSP, IDP’s, Succession Plans, Skills Matrix and Business Needs)
•Ensure the plant Employment Equity Committee is fully functional and is trained as per legislation
•Evaluate effectiveness of employee training
•Assist in compiling job descriptions and participate in the job evaluation and benchmarking process
•Assist employees with HR related queries and requests and attend to all matters that involve conflict between employees
•Develop programmes and execute to create and empower the organisations culture and environment considering the employee sensitivity to individual and ethnic differences
•Assist all stakeholders where required and collate performance appraisals
•Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all staff-related matters
• Development and implementation of Human Resources procedures and processes
•Apply and be well equipped and familiar with the Labour Law and Basic Conditions of Employment regulations
•Co-development, implementation and monitoring of the Human Resources Plan / Strategy in pursuit of meeting the business plans and supporting the strategic direction
•Inputs into the budget formulation and the monitoring of expenditure
•Quality Management responsibilities incorporating, inter alia, operations specific HR policies and procedures, development and maintenance thereof in accordance with the company’s certified QMS
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to danielle@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Quality Engineer
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Reporting to : Quality Manager
Working hours : Monday to Friday (07:30 - 16:00)
The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria :
- Matric
- Engineering Diploma and or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience within the automotive industry is essential
- 3 years’ experience in the quality field
Duties include :
- Detailed knowledge of quality systems, statistical methods and principles of quality control
- Identify customer requirements and translate them into process and product specifications
- Control and analysis of customer complaints
- Develop measuring systems and tools to evaluate performance characteristics
- Develop action plans for realization of improvement projects
- Compile and control quality related statistics
- Evaluating the ongoing performance of processes and products to meeting customer requirements
- Perform advanced quality planning
- Maintaining control over measuring and test equipment
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to danielle@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Production Team Leader (X2)
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Reporting to : Supply Chain Manager
*Must be able to work shifts and overtime, including week ends when required
Job requirements :
*Grade 12 Certificate
*Diploma / B.Tech Degree in Industrial Engineering
*3 years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
*Understanding of press equipment, mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
*Maths and Analytical Skills: understanding schematics and complex instructions
Duties :
*Ensure full compliance to legal and company safety requirements, including plant rules and regulations
*Ensure compliance to all ISO 9001:2015 QMS procedures
*Act as a safety leader and puts safety first in all activities
*Effective Management of employees and resources to ensure that products are delivered according to high quality standards whilst ensuring machinery is utilised effectively against budgeted costs
*Planning, organising and control
- Managing deviations from scheduled plan to ensure plant efficiency in terms of quality, cost and on-time in full delivery
- Ensure that the necessary control measures according to quality conformance standard and machine utilisation is to achieve high quality and production output
- Identifying and remedy inefficiencies and waste by visual inspections and analysing information to limit cost expenditure
*People Management (Performance)
- Providing feedback as well as closing the performance gaps (training, coaching, providing tools and disciplinary actions) to improve performance
*Cost and Waste : Identify inefficiencies, remedy inefficiencies, regulate waste, conduct visual inspections and analyse information to limit cost expenditure
*Ensure that the subordinates uphold the relevant regulations to limit risks (injuries, penalties and always keeping equipment and working area in pristine condition):
- Inspect the environment and equipment
- Continues visual observation
- Control over internal and external audits
- Delegating corrective measures to uphold housekeeping standards
*Maintaining, recording and inputting accurate operational information and data (manual and computerised systems)
*Communication and effective shift handover
*Perform any other ad hoc tasks as and when requested by the Head of Department
Skills :
*Excellent leadership skills
*High-level problem-solving skills
*High self-motivation and responsibility
*People Management skills
*Deadline driven
*Computer Literate
*Excellent literacy and numerical skills
*Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
*Excellent conflict resolution skills
*Stamina: able to work long hours, overtime and effectively work under pressure
*Reliable with good work ethics and execute with attention to detail
*Work independently, be a self-starter
*Able to multitask
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to danielle@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant
Location : Coega IDZ
Salary : Market related based on qualifications and experience
Type : Permanent position
Reporting to : Financial Manager
The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria :
- 3 years relevant experience in a similar role essential
- Relevant Degree / Diploma in Finance or Accounting advantageous
- Advanced working knowledge of Pastel Partner essential
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
- Intermediate Excel essential
- Pastel Partner up to latest version
- Intermediate in MS Office (Excel / Word)
Duties :
- Full accounting function for debtors and cashbook
- Review and authorise creditors recons and payments in line with SOP’s and mandates
- Load creditor payments and new beneficiaries on Nedbank Business banking
- Assist in monthly stock counts and variance analysis
- Preparation and distribution of month end calendars and ensuring deadlines are met
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Generation of month end journals (standard and ad hoc)
- Monthly reconciliation of intercompany accounts
- Monthly petty cash sign-offs
- Basic interpretations of income statement and balance sheet - Assist with external audits
- Credit risk, bank rating, and asset-based financing
- Pastel Partner master data maintenance
- Administrative support to operations team
Skills :
- Presentable with excellent communication and coordinating skills
- Ability to produce accurate results within prescribed deadlines
- Ability to work independently but a team player
- Systematic and analytical minded
- Positive and confident approach to work and colleagues
- Honest and reliable
- Emotional intelligence (Professional vs personal)
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to dee@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Open position : Production Team Leader (X4)
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Reporting to : Production Coordinator
Equity position : Yes
Job requirements :
- NQF 4 (Minimum)
- 2 years’ leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
- Automotive seating experience would be a great advantage
- Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A working knowledge of IATF16949 Quality Management System
- Problem solving techniques / analytical
- Ability to manage people
- Basic administrative skills
- Personal attributes: confident, good communication skills, motivated, resilient and results driven
Responsibilities include :
- Lead the team to meet mission, vision and values of the Company
- Lead the team to meet and/or exceed the daily/weekly QSCM targets
- Creates an empowered team which makes decisions and solves problems (suggestions and continuous improvement)
- Ensure FIFO
- Demands improved service from suppliers
- Looks for ways to improve service to customers and knows customer rating
- Maintain and manage health, safety, environmental and ergonomic standards
- Provide on the job training to subordinates
- Management of subordinates (attendance, absence control and discipline)
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to danielle@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
A concern within the manufacturing industry is seeking 3 Production Coordinators that meet the following job requirements :
- National Diploma in Production Management / NQF 5 equivalent
- 5 years’ leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
- Automotive seating experience would be a great advantage
- Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A working knowledge of IATF16949 Quality Management System
- Problem solving techniques
- Knowledgeable on human resources / industrial relations (legislation and application of policies etc.)
- Personal attributes: confident, strong interpersonal and communication skills, motivated, resilient and results driven
Duties include :
- Supervise, plan, organize and control production output
- Drive and implement improvements (process flow, production output and allocation of resources)
- Management of subordinates (attendance, absence control and discipline)
- Implement, manage and maintain customer requirements (quality and production output)
- Manage operational costs with an emphasis on elimination of waste
- Maintain and manage health, safety, environmental and ergonomic standards
- Provide on the job training to subordinates
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to danielle@kingrec.co.za
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
