Engineering & Architecture jobs in Kensington

• Meet Sales Targets: Maximize the sale of pre-owned vehicles in line with dealership goals.
• Maximize Gross Profits: Achieve optimal first and second gross profits on sales.
• Customer Engagement: Understand customer needs and preferences, present suitable vehicle options, and guide them through the purchasing process.
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure excellent customer service in line with company policies to encourage repeat and referral business.
• Lead Management: Follow up on sales leads, initiate, negotiate, and close deals.
• Reconditioning Support: Assist in the reconditioning of used vehicles for retail sale.
• Legal Compliance: Adhere to CPA requirements and complete necessary documentation (Quotes, Invoices, Lic/Reg, etc.).
• Market Awareness: Stay informed on industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer preferences to maintain a competitive edge.
• Sales Strategy: Work with the Sales Manager to implement innovative sales approaches and expand the customer base.
• Customer Relationships: Build and nurture lasting relationships by providing the highest level of care.

• Minimum 2-3 years Automotive Sales experience at a franchise dealership.
• Matric (Grade 12)
• Provide 3 months of Commission sheets/Payslips as proof of sales performance.
• Target-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deal building and negotiation skills to close sales effectively.
• Lead Management
• PC Literate
• Social media/digital marketing knowledge is advantageous.
• Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record.

Job Description: Project Planner (SMPP)

Location: Western Cape, City of Cape Town, Somerset West

Job Type:24 month Contract, Full-Time hours

Job Duties:

• Tracking analysis and reporting of Project Status
• Scope the detail of the project (Project Management and Product Scope)
• Develop WBS and WBSD
• Review provided control schedules by 3rd parties
• Integration to a Master Schedule
• Monitor 3rd party schedule as updated on a weekly basis
• Monitoring and Control (Log) Issues, Incidents, Critical Path slippage, Change
• Provide reports on a weekly basis to include Tasks in QA, Tasks completed, Tasks in progress, Tasks delayed, Tasks to start in the next reporting period, Baseline % vs Physical %, SPI, Identify Risks and communicate to the Project Controls Manager for resolution/mitigation
• Look Ahead Reports
• Delay analysis from 3rd parties
• Monitor any available free float
• Develop S-Curves from 3rd party schedules and prepare overall S-Curve for the project
  Assessing opportunities to optimize the schedule
• Forecast impact and adjust schedule accordingly based on confidence in remedial and recovery actions
• Issue task list/work orders daily reports and communicate project status to stakeholders

Education:

• Planning Professional (SP) PMI
• Diploma in Project Management

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project planning using MS Project

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in project management software
• Understanding of engineering principles and processes

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proven experience as a Project Planner or similar role
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities