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Site Administrator 2 (Inventory Control) (MTO)

Location: South Africa and Western Cape
Sector: General
Contract Type: Permanent

Site Administrator 2 (Inventory Control)

Position: Site Administrator 2 (Inventory Control)
Job Grading: B4
Job Type: Permanent
Location City / Town: Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape
Reporting to: Distribution Centre Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

  • Implement the company’s Operational Administrative strategy with the aim of controlling costs, generating savings, and rationalizing administration.
  • Manage and maintain Customer accounts.
  • Follow strict administrative protocols in processing Sales Invoices and Credits.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Must be computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Office
  • Must display financial administration knowledge and
  • Basic mathematical ability
  • BC experience essential
  • VIP Payroll/ coordination of payroll data
  • Sound communication skills
  • Knowledge of Compsol/ ECOIDA
  • Code EB driving

Duties and responsibilities

  • Enforce the company’s inventory management policies with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalising inventory, and maximizing available working
  • Manage and maintain the company’s raw material and stocked product inventory on ERP and Excel register.
  • Ensure incoming product is receipted and managed appropriately and in accordance with company procedures on ERP.
  • Liaise with Site Operator and Suppliers regarding deliveries and (All Stock)
  • Ensure consumables and raw materials are ready and available for production as and when
  • Import stock onto ERP System
  • Capture and process all Purchase Orders on the ERP
  • Follow-up and ensure that all PO’s have been processed and finalised (invoiced and submit for payment)
  • Any related ad hoc

Housing: No Housing
Transport: No Transport

Closing date for applications: 27 January 2025
Filling of this position will be done in terms of the requirements of the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plans. If you do not receive a response from us within 21 working days of the closing date, please be advised that your application was unsuccessful

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Diesel Mechanic (Rance Timber)

Location: Eastern Cape and South Africa
Sector: General
Contract Type: Permanent

Diesel Mechanic

The successful incumbent will report directly to the Workshop Manager.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Trade Tested as a Diesel Mechanic would be an advantage.
  • At least 5 years’ experience within workshop environment with a strong technical background and experience working on construction and agricultural machinery.
  • Experience on large mechanical vehicles and equipment.
  • Experience on Mercedes Benz trucks would be an added advantage.
  • Must have a valid drivers’ license.
  • Must be willing to work as per operational requirements of the Company, which includes overtime, standby and week-end duties.
  • Pro-active individual who responds promptly to maintenance matters and addresses it efficiently.
  • Good analytical & problem-solving skills to identify and analyze faults and then differentiate elements to solve problems in a time, cost and quality efficient manner.
  • Must be able to read and communicate in English.
  • Ability to communicate in Xhosa would be an added advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Repairs to and servicing of vehicles and mechanical plant belonging to the Company.
  • Completes stores requisitions for parts when necessary and draws only these from stores, ensuring that requested parts for the job are used and no additional stock held on hand in the workshop.
  • Receives Job Cards from the Manager, attends to the work indicated, and enters details of work completed on the job card.
  • Ensure that all repairs, services and other work carried out are done completely and correctly the first time.
  • Accept responsibility for the morale, well-being, motivation and training of subordinates.
  • Observes and implements the practices of good safety standards and housekeeping in the workshop area.
  • Incumbents to have an adequate supply of tools to perform their work properly. Only specialized tools are provided by the company.
  • Carry out both gas and electric welding when required to do so.
  • Carry out repairs to machinery in the plantation as well as in the workshop.
  • Ensures that the company allocated vehicle is kept clean and driven with care, in line with company standards
  • Ensures that he maintains up-to-date knowledge of his trade and machines used by the company.
  • Ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to.

The closing date for applications: Friday, 17th January 2025. 

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Logistics Manager (JJT Timber)

Location: Mpumalanga and South Africa
Sector: Forestry, General, and Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent

Logistics Manager

Company Overview: Manage large fleet of short and long haul rigs

Reporting to: COO of Ernst Group

Job summary:

  • Planning and control of loads.
  • Manage fleet to optimise utilisation
  • Liaision with role players in logistics chain
  • Forestry product transport experience is required

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Achieve optimal load and trip utilisation
  • Control costs and report preparation
  • Manage drivers

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Experience of at least 3 years required
  • Computer literate
  • Drivers license heavy vehicle
  • Transport and logistics applicable qualifications will be beneficial

Salary and Benefits: Market related with benefits

Closing date for applications: 30 January 2025

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Head of sales & Marketing department (Diggersrest Timber Company)

Location: Limpopo and South Africa
Sector: General
Contract Type: Permanent

Head of sales & Marketing department

Join our dynamic team at Diggersrest Timber Company as the Head of Sales and Marketing Department. We are currently seeking an ambitious, highly-skilled and results-driven professional to lead and strategize our sales efforts in the timber industry. In this role, you will increase productivity, inspire and motivate the sales and marketing team to optimize our company’s market share. You will have tremendous opportunities to develop innovative policies and campaigns that create competitive advantages for our company in the market industry, and to shape the future of our organisation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and execute comprehensive sales and marketing strategies and plans.
  • Improve product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalising on market opportunities.
  • Lead, mentor and motivate the sales and marketing team to achieve optimal performance.
  • Identify new business opportunities and cultivate client relationships that add value.
  • Establish and manage short and long term sales targets and goals in line with company objectives.
  • Own ultimate responsibility for successfully meeting and exceeding sales targets and goals.
  • Take calculated risks to increase profitability and brand recognition.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years proven experience as the head of a sales and marketing department.
  • A strategic thinker with a proven track record of reaching revenue targets.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
  • Evidence of ability to innovate and implement change successfully.
  • Driven and committed to success while maintaining integrity.
  • Previous experience in the timber industry will be advantageous.

Remuneration: Highly competitive and negotiable dependent on expertise and experience.

Applications close: Open ended – Until position is filled.