Responsibilities:

• Assist the department buyers by providing reports, sell throughs
• Adjusting buying quantities to budgets
• Calculating markdowns while achieving set targets
• Plan ranges according to budgets 
• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operations of your department
• Weekly product reports on sales, sell through
• KPI reporting 

Requirements:

• At least 4 years experience as a successful planner 
• Relevant degree/ diploma 
• Excellent communication skills

Requirements:

• Qualified attorney and conveyancer
• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in both bonds and transfers
• Must be proficient with Lexis Convey and E4
• Able to work independently from receipt of the instruction until registration but also be able to follow and carry out instructions and be detail orientated.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced and high-volume environment.

Duties will include:

• Taking ownership of the transaction from beginning to end, including preparation of final accounts.
• Preparing and maintaining files accurately according to specification
• Drafting of all transfer and supporting documents accurately and efficiently and arranging for signature thereof
• Drafting loan and bond documents for various financial institution and strict compliance with the various financial institutions service level agreements
• Liaising with clients and Estate Agents

Main Responsibilities:

Financial

• Lead, delegate and manage an accounting team of 2 that runs the accounts across the companies.
• Manage the accounting partners and audit firms in all countries.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and reports for all markets.
• Ensure processes are in place for payment of taxation timeously.
• Supervise debtors and creditors control.
• Weekly preparation and management of country cash books.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and annual audited financials.
• Participation and contribution to group strategic planning.
• Oversee stock take.
• Execute continuous cost reviews and savings.
• Monthly processing of payroll, commissions and claims.
• Handle all forex transaction including international payments, loans, LCs etc.

Operations

• Lead, delegate and manage a production team of 2 that processes all outsourced orders.
• Lead, delegate and manager logistics department of 3 that order stock and export.
• Document, review and update ‘standard operating procedures’ across the group.
• Document and test controls across the company, to ensure that operations run smoothly.
• Oversee all exports into markets.
• Attend to any issues with the internal production systems.
• Implement methods to improve team operations, efficiency and service to customers and clients.
• Overseeing the IT infrastructure (Hardware and software) with the IT service provider.

Requirements:

• BComm, CIMA, CIS or BCompt with majors in Finance or similar accounting qualification
• 5 - 10 years solid work experience in industry running a finance department
• Ability to review management accounts and come up with recommendations

Advantageous:

• International trade: importing and exporting
• Taken a company through a growth from R50m – R150m
• Experience managing companies in the following countries: Mauritius, Nigeria, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia
• Experience working with multiple entities and inter-company accounts
• Sage, Pastel, Microsoft 365
• HR experience
• Transitioned through a company merger or acquisition

Requirements:

• Great track record in Marketing Degree or Honours degree (including Finance/Business Science grads) or IMM Diploma.
• At least C Higher grade maths at matric (please do not apply if you do not fulfil this criterion)
• Great team working skills
• Advanced computer skills – Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word.
• Own vehicle required

Job description:

We are looking for a high potential, entrepreneurial marketing graduate who would like to learn and grow quickly. Reporting to a Team Leader, the successful Trainee will be required to support the Leader in the following activities:

• Identify and quantify marketing opportunities in categories in which we operate
• Help to develop fantastic marketing mixes to maximise these opportunities
• Be responsible for implementing and executing the marketing mix to store level
• Monitor and assess the commercial success of the mix in the market place
• Look for gaps in the market to exploit and grow
• Analyse and interpret data to provide recommendations for brand development
• Work with Research and development team to convert innovation ideas into products
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute projects within assigned timelines and budgets
• Work closely with Design team on artwork execution
• Put together advertising and creative briefs
• Copywriting for marketing literature

Experience:

• No work experience is necessary, but would be advantageous. High attention to detail and accuracy, comfortable working with numbers and creative artwork.

Inter-personal skills:

• Organised/driven and committed to learning, having fun doing so and winning.
• Strong work ethic and values.

Requirements:

• Relevant Diploma/Degree.
• Minimum 3 years IT Software engineer  experience.

Technical Stack:

• C#
• ASP.Net MVC
• REST API concepts
• Web API
• Entity Framework
• Fluent Validation Framework
• SQL Server Reporting Service
• JQuery, Angular JS
• Bootstrap
• Kendo UI Controls
• SSRS Reports

Responsibilities:

• Collecting and interpreting data
• Analysing results
• Reporting results back to relevant stakeholders
• Working alongside various teams within the business to answer data-relevant questions, provide insights and conduct testing for the purpose of optimisation
• Product development: Reporting and Strategic Segmentation platforms

Further info:

• Project life cycle management
• Project planning (internal systems and external communications)
• Project costings
• System administration
• Travel (short notice availability)

Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma
• Project Management certification

Responsibilities:

• System based management
• Time Management
• Monitoring Progress to ensure projects are progressing as planned.
• Quality & Satisfaction – ensure stakeholders are satisfied with results.
• Support all day-to-day aspects of the account management team
• Reporting & Documentation - prepare weekly/monthly status reports
• Participate in related departmental projects
• Foster a positive relationship with key team members at all levels of the organization
• Work cross functionally with other areas
• Internal Business communications - Internal communication with the regional operations and warehouse managers to retrieve clarity on stock movements and stock on hand when clarity is needed.
• Daily Administration duties

Further info:

• Project life cycle management
• Data capturing and analysis
• Project costings
• System administration

Requirements:

• Project Management certification (advantageous)
• Grade 12
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position and industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP & Pivot tables)
• Ability to communicate fluently in English
• Driven and accountable and able to adapt to a high performing company culture
• Resolve challenges through analysis and decisive intervention

Quoting

• Compile standard quotes, within agreed timelines.
• Ensure the quotes are accurate.
• Send quotes to clients.
• Follow up on quotes which have not been accepted and escalating to sales team where necessary.

Out of warranty billable calls

• Send weekly out-of-warranty onsite faults ready to invoice to Cost and inventory accountant for invoicing approval.
• Issue invoices to clients using info from the out-of-warranty sheet, ensuring that the invoice are sent to the correct client department.
• Match signed-off job cards with jobs invoiced and send to clients.
• Follow-up on outstanding invoices for payment.
• Send bi-weekly reconciliation to Head of External Ops/Cost and Inventory Accountant.

Invoice completed jobs

• Invoice jobs according to approved CE and client deposits paid.
• Ensure invoices are issued in the correct period.
• Ensure invoices are processed with the correct accounting requirements.
• Process credit notes when requested and return stock to the relevant inventory.
• Provide monthly reporting on credit notes processed.
• Synchronize inventory system with accounting system to upload invoices to be issued to clients.
• Edit invoices in XERO (or the system in use at ODM) and allocate sales to correct income statement account, client tracking and cost centre.

Ad hoc duties

• Acquire a detailed understanding of the processes that are being billed in order to be as helpful as possible when dealing with clients.
• Acquire a firm understanding of the solutions and products which are offered to identify weaknesses in quotes.
• Fulfil any other duties assigned the Financial Manager.

Quoting

• Compile standard quotes, within agreed timelines.
• Ensure the quotes are accurate.
• Send quotes to clients.
• Follow up on quotes which have not been accepted and escalating to sales team where necessary.

Out of warranty billable calls

• Send weekly out-of-warranty onsite faults ready to invoice to Cost and inventory accountant for invoicing approval.
• Issue invoices to clients using info from the out-of-warranty sheet, ensuring that the invoice are sent to the correct client department.
• Match signed-off job cards with jobs invoiced and send to clients.
• Follow-up on outstanding invoices for payment.
• Send bi-weekly reconciliation to Head of External Ops/Cost and Inventory Accountant.

Invoice completed jobs

• Invoice jobs according to approved CE and client deposits paid.
• Ensure invoices are issued in the correct period.
• Ensure invoices are processed with the correct accounting requirements.
• Process credit notes when requested and return stock to the relevant inventory.
• Provide monthly reporting on credit notes processed.
• Synchronize inventory system with accounting system to upload invoices to be issued to clients.
• Edit invoices in XERO (or the system in use at ODM) and allocate sales to correct income statement account, client tracking and cost centre.

Ad hoc duties

• Acquire a detailed understanding of the processes that are being billed in order to be as helpful as possible when dealing with clients.
• Acquire a firm understanding of the solutions and products which are offered to identify weaknesses in quotes.
• Fulfil any other duties assigned the Financial Manager.

Quoting

• Compile standard quotes, within agreed timelines.
• Ensure the quotes are accurate.
• Send quotes to clients.
• Follow up on quotes which have not been accepted and escalating to sales team where necessary.

Out of warranty billable calls

• Send weekly out-of-warranty onsite faults ready to invoice to Cost and inventory accountant for invoicing approval.
• Issue invoices to clients using info from the out-of-warranty sheet, ensuring that the invoice are sent to the correct client department.
• Match signed-off job cards with jobs invoiced and send to clients.
• Follow-up on outstanding invoices for payment.
• Send bi-weekly reconciliation to Head of External Ops/Cost and Inventory Accountant.

Invoice completed jobs

• Invoice jobs according to approved CE and client deposits paid.
• Ensure invoices are issued in the correct period.
• Ensure invoices are processed with the correct accounting requirements.
• Process credit notes when requested and return stock to the relevant inventory.
• Provide monthly reporting on credit notes processed.
• Synchronize inventory system with accounting system to upload invoices to be issued to clients.
• Edit invoices in XERO (or the system in use at ODM) and allocate sales to correct income statement account, client tracking and cost centre.

Ad hoc duties

• Acquire a detailed understanding of the processes that are being billed in order to be as helpful as possible when dealing with clients.
• Acquire a firm understanding of the solutions and products which are offered to identify weaknesses in quotes.
• Fulfil any other duties assigned the Financial Manager.

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
• Proficient in standard logistics software
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects

Requirements:

• Matric
• 3 years’ Service Desk/Help Desk/Call Centre experience/Manage Engine administration/networking
• Customer focussed, good communicator, technically proficient

Manage inbound technical calls:

• Attend to all incoming technical calls on the Company technical help-desk with agreed service standards.
• Remotely investigate/troubleshoot system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults clients might have.
• Talking clients/field technicians through a series of actions telephonically, to help set up systems or resolve issues.
• Accurately capture and updating all interactions in as much detail on applicable systems for future use and also for trend analysis use.
• Escalate priority issues and logging unresolved queries correctly to the appropriate resource for attention.
• Identify persistent and potential problems and suggest solutions.
• Offer alternative solutions where appropriate, keeping in mind the objective of resolving client issues.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the technical help-desk, scheduling, project management, regional managers and infrastructure architects to develop and deliver long-term solutions to meet user needs
• Establishing a good working relationship with customers and other service providers to ensure clients issue gets resolved.
• Increase 1st level or remote fixes at all times.

Managing outbound calls:

• Making outbound calls to priority 1 client’s with offline venues/devices identified by the network offline list.
• Making outbound calls to specific clients as requested by network directors, regional managers and other senior management staff.
• Provide high service and quality standards to calls made outbound that applies to inbound calls.
• Provide feedback to relevant parties on conclusion of outbound calls to networks

Network management:

• Manage, monitor and maintain assigned network venues.
• Establish contact with venues needing technical assistance that forms part of your assigned networks.
• Provide prompt initial communication and responses to all assigned networks and promptly address requests/incidents to ensure customer expectations are reached.
• Provide customer with regular communication regarding status of requests/installations including notification when repairs are complete, as well as customer validation that the repair is satisfactorily completed.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction was achieved.
• Ensure all networks checks are done timeously to ensure no unnecessary downtime is experienced by the client.
• Partner with other IT service providers the client might have to ensure resolution is reached.

ME System administrator:

• Manage, monitor and maintain ME reporting system.
• Setting up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues
• Provide relevant system reports on request.
• Support documentation to assist staff with system usage and requests for information and to provide staff training if required.
• Testing and evaluating new requirements for the system.
• Advise and assists the Head or Services, Media Services manager and Network Director in the day-to-day operation of the system as well as, participating in the planning, growth and development for the system.
• Communicate with system service provider to ensure system use is optimal and to learn new ways to customize system to address internal company needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a financial advisor.
• Experience in financial advice on investments.
• RE5 Completed
• Ambitious and hardworking
• CFP advantageous.
• Valid Drivers Licence

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the financial services industry, with experience in investments.
• Ambitious and hardworking
• Valid Drivers Licence

Requirements:

• Matric
• Training in networking and relevant information technology qualification
• 3 years information Technology Industry.
• IT and installation knowledge and experience
• Drivers license and own vehicle

Key Performance Areas:

Troubleshooting

• Identify and resolve site solution performance issues and faults.
• Plan and design solutions for various faults.

Maintaining Assigned Venues

• Prioritise daily site visits according to Manage Engine tickets assigned by the Help Desk.
• Ensure that the correct tools and stock is taken to site to minimize time on site and maximise efficiency.
• Ensure that entire solution is in good, working condition, wiring is tidy, screen placement is correct, work areas are clean and the correct content is playing.
• Escalate and relay issues, irregularities, or unresolved issues to the Regional Manager.
• Update MMS/CMS comments and submit updated photographs.
• Complete and submit digital sign off documentation within 24 hours of job completion.

Stock

• Order stock in accordance with operational needs.
• Complete relevant virtual stock movements into or out of stores virtual venue (Stock tracking).
• Handle stock correctly and with care at all times, as well as report breakages or damage to the Regional Manager immediately.

Travel and Vehicle

• Efficient travel and route planning to ensure mileage is kept to a minimum.
• Log all mileage, time, work descriptions and solutions on Manage Engine immediately as the job is closed.
• Avoid all unnecessary visits to site, including site visits for reboots. Report any user error issues to site manager and Regional Manager.
• Ensure that driver’s license and vehicle license are valid at all times.
• Ensure that vehicle is kept neat and tidy at all times in order to maintain image.
• Comply with South African road and traffic regulations.
• Avoid reckless and negligent driving and ensure safe transportation of stock.

Equipment Usage and Care

• Ensure tools are kept in working condition, including company issued cellular phone.
• Attend to clients promptly, effectively, efficiently and courteously.
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients.
• Always be well groomed, well-spoken and friendly.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Training in networking and relevant information technology qualification
• 3 years information Technology Industry.
• IT and installation knowledge and experience
• Drivers license and own vehicle

Key Performance Areas:

Troubleshooting

• Identify and resolve site solution performance issues and faults.
• Plan and design solutions for various faults.

Maintaining Assigned Venues

• Prioritise daily site visits according to Manage Engine tickets assigned by the Help Desk.
• Ensure that the correct tools and stock is taken to site to minimize time on site and maximise efficiency.
• Ensure that entire solution is in good, working condition, wiring is tidy, screen placement is correct, work areas are clean and the correct content is playing.
• Escalate and relay issues, irregularities, or unresolved issues to the Regional Manager.
• Update MMS/CMS comments and submit updated photographs.
• Complete and submit digital sign off documentation within 24 hours of job completion.

Stock

• Order stock in accordance with operational needs.
• Complete relevant virtual stock movements into or out of stores virtual venue (Stock tracking).
• Handle stock correctly and with care at all times, as well as report breakages or damage to the Regional Manager immediately.

Travel and Vehicle

• Efficient travel and route planning to ensure mileage is kept to a minimum.
• Log all mileage, time, work descriptions and solutions on Manage Engine immediately as the job is closed.
• Avoid all unnecessary visits to site, including site visits for reboots. Report any user error issues to site manager and Regional Manager.
• Ensure that driver’s license and vehicle license are valid at all times.
• Ensure that vehicle is kept neat and tidy at all times in order to maintain image.
• Comply with South African road and traffic regulations.
• Avoid reckless and negligent driving and ensure safe transportation of stock.

Equipment Usage and Care

• Ensure tools are kept in working condition, including company issued cellular phone.
• Attend to clients promptly, effectively, efficiently and courteously.
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients.
• Always be well groomed, well-spoken and friendly.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Training in networking and relevant information technology qualification
• 3 years information Technology Industry.
• IT and installation knowledge and experience
• Drivers license and own vehicle

Key Performance Areas:

Troubleshooting

• Identify and resolve site solution performance issues and faults.
• Plan and design solutions for various faults.

Maintaining Assigned Venues

• Prioritise daily site visits according to Manage Engine tickets assigned by the Help Desk.
• Ensure that the correct tools and stock is taken to site to minimize time on site and maximise efficiency.
• Ensure that entire solution is in good, working condition, wiring is tidy, screen placement is correct, work areas are clean and the correct content is playing.
• Escalate and relay issues, irregularities, or unresolved issues to the Regional Manager.
• Update MMS/CMS comments and submit updated photographs.
• Complete and submit digital sign off documentation within 24 hours of job completion.

Stock

• Order stock in accordance with operational needs.
• Complete relevant virtual stock movements into or out of stores virtual venue (Stock tracking).
• Handle stock correctly and with care at all times, as well as report breakages or damage to the Regional Manager immediately.

Travel and Vehicle

• Efficient travel and route planning to ensure mileage is kept to a minimum.
• Log all mileage, time, work descriptions and solutions on Manage Engine immediately as the job is closed.
• Avoid all unnecessary visits to site, including site visits for reboots. Report any user error issues to site manager and Regional Manager.
• Ensure that driver’s license and vehicle license are valid at all times.
• Ensure that vehicle is kept neat and tidy at all times in order to maintain image.
• Comply with South African road and traffic regulations.
• Avoid reckless and negligent driving and ensure safe transportation of stock.

Equipment Usage and Care

• Ensure tools are kept in working condition, including company issued cellular phone.
• Attend to clients promptly, effectively, efficiently and courteously.
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients.
• Always be well groomed, well-spoken and friendly.

Job specs:

• Oversee all aspects of the digital marketing department, to ensure they implement the overall digital marketing strategy
• Manage the digital marketing campaigns and strategy
• Manage and oversee the various digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and mailers
• Manage the digital marketing budget
• Manage the Digital Marketing Team, 1 direct report
• Oversee all social media accounts
• Edit and approve all content
• Identify ways to improve quality of online content and digital marketing platform performance
• Lead, supervise and motivate members of the digital marketing team
• Research competitors and provide suggestions for improvement
• Keep a close eye on industry, market trends, best practices and overall knowledge of digital marketing
• Liaise with Marketing Managers to coordinate ad campaigns that align with digital marketing strategy
• Identifies process improvements and procedural challenges, recommending appropriate solutions.
• Work with the digital marketing team to brainstorm new and innovative growth strategies
• Develop ecommerce campaigns to increase digital sales
• Create promotion plan for ecommerce platforms
• Be responsible for determining the format and features of the website in order to maximize clarity and ease of navigation for customers. Liaise with Web designers to develop and alter websites as needed.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the e-marketing world. Research the brands core demographics and how to best reach them, in order to maximize search engine traffic and the effect of the company’s targeted ad buys.
• Plan for e-marketing expenditures well in advance and develop a financial plan that will maximize resources.
• Liaise directly with senior management and present plans for any new advances or initiatives to improve the company’s online presence and e-sales.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• BA in Marketing, Digital technologies or similar relevant field
• 5 years of experience as a Digital Marketing Manager
• 5 years of experience in developing and implementing digital marketing strategies
• 3 years of hands-on experience with SEO, Google Analytics and CRM software
• Extensive experience with practices and techniques related to web merchandising or online retailing.
• E-Commerce experience essential
• Experience with WooCommerce or similar.
• Extensive experience with Buffer or Hootsuite.
• Operational knowledge of techniques required for market research and analysis.
• Sound knowledge of website management and eCommerce usability.
• Good knowledge of all different digital marketing channels
• Good knowledge and experience with online marketing tools and best practices
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on a company’s success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly creative with excellent analytical abilities.

Responsibilities: 

• Own, develop and drive the relationship and commercial sales agenda with customers
• New product development from concept to product launch - R&D, formulation, branding & packaging, sale forecasting and planning, delivery & launch, retail promotions etc
• Managing major retail accounts (Private Label), and contract packing accounts (brand customers)
• Management of sales, promotional plans and budgets
• Negotiate trading terms, rebates and incentives
• New business development - Seek out and pursue line extensions, new channels and new business
• Costing, Negotiation & Quoting
• Analyse and report of sales performance
• Project management
• Manage account profitability - Continuously monitor account/product margin
• Develop industry/category knowledge – immerse oneself in retail, and FMCG market, stay close to product trends both globally and locally, Monitor market trends and competitive activities

Skills:

• Passion for Personal care and Beauty products
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivating
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong problem solving
• abilities
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Previous work experience in FMCG (especially Personal Care industry would be of an additional advantage)

Responsibilities:

• Determining the size of the print using print markers when print gets approved
• Technical Drawing(TD) of garments for costing purposes
• Doing cads to send off to buyer (this is just the coloured up TD with details eg price/fabric/age group/season/description/customer)
• Rotary artworks - creating the direct repeat for all over prints and exporting for printing purposes
• Redrawing/ Creating artworks from briefs given by coordinators

Criteria:

• Be proficient in CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or equivalent.
• All garments are screen-printed, embroidered or have all over prints
• Have a good sense of proportion and follow up placements and printing quality of prints
• Preferable experience with chain store garments
• Have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the clothing industry
• Designer with experience in creating cads and print artworks for clothing industry.
• Have an eye for fashion, colour and trends and be able to interpret the buyers specifications.
• Must be able to work off a brief and follow the specifications.
• To work timeously and meet daily deadlines
• Must have own transport to Kloof. 

• Travel arrangements (Domestic & International flights), rental cars, and accommodation
• Managing travel rewards programs
• Check in for flights and send boarding passes
• Passports, online visa applications
• Diary management – following up on appointments and setting up appointments
• Keeping confidential information (credit cards, passwords, ID’s, etc…)
• Petty Cash
• Keeping up to date with Vehicle licenses (renew yearly)
• Vehicle services – book them in and drop and collect the vehicles
• Deal with Service providers – IT, Office supplies, ordering PC / Laptops, etc.
• Insurance claims
• Liaising directly with personal bankers to raise queries and request
• Personal errands
• Monitoring all staff leave balances and submit leave registers at the end of the month to payroll
• Appointment letters
• Arrange for monthly claims to be signed off by the CEO

Requirements: 

- Legal or Property management experience 

- At least 5 years experience in a similar role 

- Own Car available for work 

Responsibilities

Management of the entire electronics department including managing the three main divisions of the electronics team:

Innovation / Engineering

• Ensure work done according to the agreed schedule.
• Feedback to Operations Manager on design products.
• Prioritise the development of new technology in line with business needs.
• Keep up to date with the latest trends.
• Review and accept engineering decisions.

Production

• Planning, scheduling, control by means of process mapping, measurement and optimisation.
• Liaising with electronics buyer
• Review production deadlines and ensure a smooth running of the production line.
• Direct intervention where there are problems.
• Ensure work done according to the agreed schedule.
• Oversee and prioritise the repair of production work.
• Machinery is working correctly and health and safety rules, along with the code of conduct are followed.

Compliance / Documentation

• Ensure new items introduced into electronics have the necessary documentation - SOP’s, testing documentation, troubleshooting guides.
• Ensure compliance and those necessary standards are adhered to.
• Research and communicate safety and compliance requirements relating to current products, new product categories, and expansion of sales to new regions.
• Ensure that safety and compliance requirements are met in aspects of a product such as labelling, packaging artwork, user manuals, product manuals, and instruction booklets.

Requirements

• BSc Electronic Engineering
• Strong understanding of digital and analogue circuits
• 5 years of experience in an electronic production management role

• Manage multiple projects at any given time from inception to launch making sure each milestone is met on time.
• Development of formulas through stability, micro and compatibility testing.
• Manage all claim substantiation testing.
• Establishing manufacturing procedures and resolve product or process problems.
• Establish finished product specifications.
• Proof labels and claims to ensure compliance with labelling legislations.
• Manage formula qualification, lab scale up, and production scale up.
• Work with production and oversee pilot batches and issue adjustments as and when needed.
• Optimize current formulations to improve product quality and reduce cost.
• Sourcing more cost effective and better quality raw materials.
• Responsible for trouble shooting product issues (stability, ingredient substitution, processing issues, ability to use or rework product that is outside of specification).
• Ensuring complete compliance of all raw materials and final products with current legislative constraints. 
• Investigate customer complaints together with the marketing, quality and production team, and take required action to resolve issues.
• Involved in the export of products: Ensure compliance with international regulations; Liaise with international manufacturing company to ensure effective manufacturing and quality of final products.
• Maintain a working knowledge of cosmetic regulations for cosmetics/active ingredient regulations.
• Evaluation and improvement of analytical procedures, SOP's and specifications.
• Participate in routine quality control analysis and assist with bulk batch adjustment.  Work effectively within the laboratory team to ensure product compliance. 
• Maintain excellent record keeping and generate documents (Batch Sheets, COAs, MSDSs, NCRs) as required.  Request and catalogue MSDSs for new raw materials.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.  Ensure good housekeeping. 

Requirements:

• National Diploma or BSc in related field (Chemistry preferred) or Diploma in Cosmetic Chemistry with experience.
• 5 years’ experience in cosmetic formulation
• Micro experience is a bonus

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Careful attention to detail
• Willing and eager to learn
• Proficient in Excel
• Team player

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to Senior Designer.
• Trend research and seasonal analysis etc.
• Working with Designer to create and develop ranges.
• Tagging, photographing, and loading range samples onto share drive.
• Creating catalogues and trend booklets etc.
• Tracking samples on the sample tracking system.
• Compiling design packs, cads, artworks, etc.
• Loading styles onto system with relevant info, specs, TD’s etc.
• Assisting with approval and processing of fabrics, trims and samples.
• Assisting QA with Sample Measurements if and when required.
• Other design related tasks.

 Requirements

• Degree or diploma in fashion design or similar.
• Design Portfolio available to view.
• Creative, fashion forward, and passionate about design.
• Good understanding of fashion and trends.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to produce CADs and technical drawings.
• Ability to take direction and produce accurate and detailed work.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good communication and ability to work within a team.
• Good energy and willingness to learn.

Requirements:

Visual Merchandiser (JHB) - Reporting to Head of Retail Operations

The Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing Visual Merchandising strategies to ensure that each store within the delegated region achieves maximum sales, product performance and superior customer experience through effective visual merchandising.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the architectural features of stores to maximize available space and ensure a smooth customer shopping experience.
• Assembling and dismantling visual displays in windows and in-store.
• Creating visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings, and signage.
• Ensuring the implementation of such visual merchandising packs, and instruction, in the region.
• Responsible for the In-Store Customer Experience and Store Set-Up.
• Making sure the overall experience that the customer will receive is to brand standard.
• Included in this is Staff conduct and appearance; Store and Lighting lay-out; Music; General atmosphere.
• Working closely with Brand and Planning in order to effectively plan and execute merchandising for key times of the year, including Launch of a new season and Sale season preparation.
• Assisting in the setup and management of the merchandising of new store openings within the region.
• Working closely with the Buying and Marketing teams to create design themes and plans, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts?
• Training and coaching in-store sales teams to interpret the guidelines and execute the visual concept.
• Leading and motivating store teams to complete displays within tight deadlines.
• Understanding and relaying the brand identity and message with the use of the Brand’s Core and Fashion product lines.
• Market research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle.
• Timeous launch of seasonal marketing campaigns.
• Leading and guiding the seasonal model store standards.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Essential: Matric
• Desirable: Fashion / Retail related tertiary qualification
• At least 2 years relevant visual merchandising experience within an apparel or sports environment
• Valid drivers license and own vehicle

Core Competencies

• A flair for fashion and creativity
• Attention to detail
• Deadline orientation and ability to handle pressure
• Strong customer service orientation
• High energy levels

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day running of a busy warehouse.
• Receiving containers from Imports shipments.
• Distributing goods to customers (major retail chains).
• Arranging external audits where necessary.
• Arranging re-work (sending out) of goods where necessary.
• Working with delivery schedules to arrange and manage deliveries and efficient dispatch off all goods.
• Working closely with shipping coordinator on container ETAs and planning accordingly.
• Processing all relevant documentation.
• Finalising delivery quantities, box counts, etc.
• Printing off carton stickers, etc.
• Problem-solving and thinking out the box to find quick and effective solutions.
• Updating Management and Merchandise teams on all issues and deliveries.

Requirements

• Min 3-5 years Relevant experience in Warehouse operations, preferably delivering to retailers.
• Relevant warehouse experience in fashion/clothing/footwear/homeware would be a distinct advantage.
• Qualification in Logistics Management or Supply Chain Management would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of warehouse flows and paperwork required to receive and dispatch goods.
• Strong Planning and Organising Skills.
• Good administration and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to send clear and concise emails.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Computer literate, with good proficiency on excel and email.

Educational pre-requisites:

• Great track record in Marketing Degree or Honours degree (including Finance/Business Science grads) or IMM Diploma.
• At least C Higher grade maths at matric (please do not apply if you do not fulfil this criterion)
• Track record of success
• Great team working skills
• Advanced computer skills – Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word.

Job description:

Reporting to a Team Leader, the successful Trainee will be required to support the Leader in the following activities:

• Identify and quantify marketing opportunities in categories in which we operate
• Help to develop fantastic marketing mixes to maximise these opportunities
• Be responsible for implementing and executing the marketing mix to store level
• Monitor and assess the commercial success of the mix in the market place
• Look for gaps in the market to exploit and grow
• Analyse and interpret data to provide recommendations for brand development
• Work with Research and development team to convert innovation ideas into products
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute projects within assigned timelines and budgets
• Work closely with Design team on artwork execution
• Put together advertising and creative briefs
• Copy writing for marketing literature

Experience:

No work experience is necessary, but would be advantageous. High attention to detail and accuracy, comfortable working with numbers and creative artwork.

Inter-personal skills:

Organised/driven and committed to learning, having fun doing so and winning. Strong work ethic and values.