Our client, a reputable motor dealership based in George, is looking to appoint an experienced Service Advisor to join their aftersales team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused individual who thrives in a high-paced dealership environment.
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12
Previous experience as a Service Advisor within a motor dealership (essential)
Strong knowledge of vehicle servicing processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Professional, well-presented, and customer-oriented
Must be computer literate and able to work with dealership software
Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple bookings daily
Valid driver’s license
Key Responsibilities:
Greet customers and assess service needs
Open job cards and accurately record customer concerns
Schedule bookings and liaise with the workshop team
Provide regular updates to customers regarding the progress of their vehicles
Ensure customer satisfaction throughout the service process
Upsell additional products or services where appropriate
Finalize invoices and follow up on outstanding payments
Maintain accurate records and adhere to internal service protocols
REQUIREMENTS:
National Diploma/Degree/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
At least 4years experience in Improving Equipment Reliability and Asset Care/Maintenance
In Possession of or in progress of obtaining Government Certificate of Competency is essential for GMR2.1 appointment.
CORE FUNCTIONS
PLC System Integration and maintenance,
Development of Plant Asset Care Plan using Reliability Centered Maintenance processes;
Maintenance and updating of all asset care plans
Development, implementation and optimizing asset life cycle strategies,
Focus on electrical instrumentation, SCADA development and automation.
Trouble shooting and fault diagnostics on PLC controlled
equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the engineering department responsible for the design, development, and improvement of crushing and mineral processing equipment.
- Manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams across mechanical and structural disciplines.
- Ensure project timelines, technical deliverables, and quality standards are met.
- Oversee product lifecycle, from R&D through to after-sales technical support.
- Collaborate closely with production, procurement, and project management teams.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in product performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with relevant engineering codes, standards, and health & safety regulations.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and team members.
Minimum Requirements:
- BEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related).
- Minimum 8 years experience in engineering management within the crushers/mineral processing equipment industry.
- Proven leadership of design and development projects for heavy mining equipment.
- In-depth understanding of crushing technologies, materials handling, and wear components.
- Strong technical acumen with hands-on experience in CAD tools and engineering systems.
- Excellent communication, planning, and decision-making skills.
- Experience working with clients in mining and industrial sectors is highly advantageous.
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Our client, a leader in Business Infrastructure and Technology Solutions, is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their team.
Location: Bryanston
Job type: Permanent - On site
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans.
- Driving and achieving targets, building relationships and understanding customer trends.
- Achieve/exceed monthly and annual sales targets as set out in monthly/annual budgets.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
- Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives.
- Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations.
- Understand category-specific landscapes and trends.
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 Qualification
- 3-5 years of proven industry (Connectivity/Fibre/ MIT/ PBX/ ICT) sales experience
- Ability to communicate, present and influence on all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to drive the sales process from initiation to completion
- Must be able to use own initiative when it comes to developing new business -think out of the box
- Must have own vehicle
Skills
- Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Hardworking with a strong work ethic
- Target-driven and competitive
Employer Description
Job Description
- Manage multi-disciplinary projects from concept to execution
- Develop project schedules, manage risks, and track deliverables
- Design of overland and plant conveyors & mechanical equipment
- Prepare technical specs and datasheets for procurement and construction
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams
- Review and approve engineering deliverables for quality and compliance
- Participate in technical meetings and client workshops
- Support proposals, cost estimation, and scope definition
Qualifications
- BSc / BEng Mechanical Engineering
- ECSA registration is preferred
Skills
- 10+ years experience
- Mining/mineral processing plants experience is preferred
- Petroc
https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/R/RB-16239-Principal-Mechanical-Engineer-Mining-Cons-1202467-Job-Search-7-11-2025-9-07-42-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Relevant Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and related fields
ISO certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Relevant bachelor’s degree in quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and related fields
EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years relevant Quality Assurance & Quality Control experience in a Quality Supervisory role in Automotive or Manufacturing
TECHNICAL PRE-REQUISITE
Quality Control and Quality Assurance :Understanding of QMS is critical
Reads and Interprets Quality specification data with un understanding of company policies and internal controls
Collects and researches data, designs workflows and procedures.
Proficient in.Auto CAD, Poly Works Faro programs
Ability to analyse data and make data driven decisions.
Must fully understand the requirements of the product/material.
In depth understanding if quality control procedures/systems and relevant legal standards
Good working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods
Familiar with safety protocols and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment,
Strong flair for Quality Administration and Reporting
Employee and Industrial Relations knowledge
Participate and manage in projects where required.
Basic business and financial acumen
Knowledge of Microsoft applications, with intermediate Excel
Working Knowledge of Safety
Quality certification ISO 9001. ISO14001,ITAF 16949
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Overseeing all quality aspects and ensure all products conforms to the applicable approved standards and specifications.
Champion the implementation and monitoring of ITAF and make recommendations.
Investigate and resolve Quality Non- conformances.
Investigate and resolve customer quality complaints.
Investigate internal and external non- conformances and ensure countermeasures are put in place
Monitoring and address 4M Changes (Man, M/C, Method and Material) with all relevant parties
Analyse all defects and take the necessary remedial action
Analyse data to identify areas of improvement in the Production process
Conduct process and system audits and resolve findings/discrepancies.
Act as a customer representative and customer support contact
Actively participate in maintaining ISO certification
Monthly Reporting of quality metrics and updating of various quality documents, including test plans and protocols
Oversees the documentation of data obtained during all quality activities consistent with company policies and procedures
Ensures that all equipment is calibrated timeously and maintain calibration register/schedule
Maintain customer KPI reporting.
Monitor adherence to production requirements.
Implements standards, procedures and proces
Geographical area: Pinetown, KZN
The successful incumbent will be responsible for:
- Support the development of the customer database and build long-term relationships by understanding and interpreting project requirements.
- Assist in promoting and selling products/services that meet customer needs in terms of scope, quality, pricing, and delivery timelines.
- Contribute to the preparation of accurate project proposals, including costing models, procurement sheets, PFDs, P&IDs, and detailed quotations.
- Assist in technical presentations, pre-sales support, and post-sales services, including on-site training and technical backup.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, technical, and project engineering teams, to ensure smooth project execution and handovers.
- Participate in marketing activities, trade shows, and support training initiatives to meet sales targets and enhance customer engagement.
- Engineering Qualification.
- 3 years experience in similar position.
- Bulk Handling Equipment and/or Systems are an added advantage.
REQUIREMENTS
- Affirmative Action South African citizen
- Degree/ National Diploma in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance or Business Management
- Minimum of 3 years of direct purchasing experience in the automotive or related industry
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Knowledge of purchasing policies, procedures and legal requirements in respect of the PGM in the South African context
- Advanced strategic and critical thinking skills
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent planning and prioritisation capability
- Excellent organizational skills and advanced negotiating competence
- Advanced negotiating competence
- Fact-based decision-making skills
- Advanced commercial, technical and legal knowledge and understanding
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent computer literacy: MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP
- Excellent financial analysis and costing ability skills
- Excellent supplier Interface skills
- Ability to interpret technical data
- Excellent knowledge of SAP functions, especially Bill of Material functions and inventory movement functions
- Extremely self-motivated and driven
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure smooth operations and strategic alignment within the company and the broader group
- Manage PGM (Platinum Group Metals) procurement and inventory, supporting various teams with forecasts and problem-solving, and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of key components
- Identify and ensure correction variances in PGM pool inventory volumes at each of the coaters and canners by doing monthly variance reports from SAP to ensure the correct price level
- Conduct audit physical inventory at the location at each of the canners at the end of the year to ensure correct stock levels
- Analyse inventory requirements by verifying the quantities with the suppliers to sustain the PGM supply chain
- Prepare and present, for approval, the Financial Liquidity report to ensure that we are within budget
- Prepare and issue PGM purchase order authorisations to PGM traders via SAP to ensure the timely availability of PGMs
- Analyse and approve PGM purchase invoices received from the suppliers to ensure alignment with pre-approved pricing parameters for PGM purchases
- Issue PGM sales invoices generated from SAP to PGM exporters to ensure timely financial recovery within the stipulated cost model time frame
- Prepare the Bill of Materials for each component in SAP by creating and maintaining the correct specification level to prevent over- and under-recovery
- Prepare and submit the annual PGM inventory forecast for the strategic finance planning team to ensure optimal inventory level
https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/P/PGM-Consultant-Purchasing-1210874-Job-Search-08-09-2025-02-00-16-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
Location: Montague Gardens
RMI Approved Repair Centre
We are urgently seeking a Semi-Qualified or Very Experienced Motor Vehicle Technician to join our trusted, RMI-approved repair centre in Montague Gardens.
Starting salary from R15,000/month, negotiable based on skills and experience - PAYE, UIF and pension fund included
What We Offer:
- Full-time position: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Work with a team of skilled professionals in a busy, reputable workshop
- Opportunity to work on all brands of motor vehicles
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years' hands-on experience in vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and servicing
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
- Semi-skilled or qualified technician
- Reliability and punctuality are essential
- Must have contactable references!
REQUIREMENTS
- Affirmative Action South African citizen
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (ideally Business Management or Human Resources Management)
- Minimum of 5 years of automotive industry experience, particularly in training and development
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at a supervisory level
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Understanding of retail environments and importer/ dealer structures
- Sound business/ financial acumen
- Entrepreneurial thinking drives business and customer value-creation
- Good project management, handling volume and complexity
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Leading teams who are specialists
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Technical qualification – either as a technician or an engineer
- Affinity for technology use and application
- Analytical and conceptual ability
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Understanding data, data management, and data analytics
- Experience with purchasing guidelines, procurement processes and third-party management
- Understanding of managing outsourced businesses
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement an integrated people management strategy for the group brands’ network (importers and dealers) aligned to group and retail automotive standards
- Manage training facilities and assets which service the brands’ network in Africa, with a strong focus on technology/ digital integration
- The group brand’s network training is an outsourced business service for all brands, evaluated every three years
- Develop the brands’ network people and talent strategy for retail automotive, aligned to group standards
- Assist in the management of the services supplier through approved governance models and delivery according to contractual service level agreements, including annually defined key performance indicators
- Oversee the delivery of targeted training solutions primarily related to new model introductions and/ or technology updates, define learning paths for key roles in the network (group certification), brand special projects, group compliance and group/ brand ad-hoc training and talent management requests
- Design and communicate the approved catalogue of services, per brand, and annually publish the service delivery prospectus, training schedules, pricing and standards
- Oversee the facilities, their assets, viz fleet, special tools and equipment, ensuring these remain in good condition and managed per group standards and in compliance with OSHEE
- Oversee the budgets for both Opex and Capex in line with group purchasing guidelines and monthly financial reporting
- Maintain service delivery relevance with regular benchmarking in people and talent management, together with trends analysis in brands’ network to pr
https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/D/Dealer-Training-Academy-Manager-1210873-Job-Search-08-09-2025-02-00-16-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
- 810+ years of experience in mining operations, with at least 35 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Relevant Technical Qualification (e.g., N3N6, Trade Certificate, or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering)
- Drivers Licence Code B
Machines, Duties, Responsibilities & Reasons for Leaving at each Company MUST be listed on CV.
Fully bilingual.
All documents MUST be included with CV.
No Criminal Record.
Medically Fit.
Thank you
- Relevant Technical Qualification (e.g., N3N6, Trade Certificate, or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering)
- Red Seal Electrician
- Supervisory/Leadership Training Supervision of Mine Resources, First-Line Supervision, or Team Leadership Certificate Health and Safety Certification e.g., SAMTRAC, NOSA, First Aid, Firefighting, or HIRA )
- Drivers Licence Code B
Machines, Duties, Responsibilities & Reasons for Leaving at each Company MUST be listed on CV.
Fully bilingual.
All documents MUST be included with CV.
No Criminal Record.
Medically Fit.
Thank you
- Grade 12
- Any recognised trade test.
- Advantageous: Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering
- Valid drivers license code B, E
- 3 years Operational experience in an underground mining and engineering environment as Artisan / Foreman
- 3 years experience in maintenance planning
- Relevant training in Planned Maintenance System, eg SAP/PRAGMA etc.
- Sound Understanding of the Maintenance system and proven track record as a Maintenance Planner
Geographical area: Roodepoort, Gauteng
The successful incumbent will be responsible for:
- Maintaining supplier relationships
- Management of the buying team
- Sourcing alternate suppliers and/or goods/new suppliers, and products
- Price negotiation with vendors / Inventory control
- Organising, planning and prioritising jobs to the buying team.
- Strategic management of the entire supply chain.
- Forecast procurement needs
- Negotiate and manage contracts, agreements, renewals and pricing policy.
- Develop and maintain the procurement budget.
- Order materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved.
- Review quotations to ensure delivery terms can be met in relation the timelines to source goods.
- Issue and approve purchase orders.
- Liaise with accounts for timeous payment of supplier accounts.
- Negotiating favourable credit terms with suppliers to minimise COD payments.
- Microsoft Office Intermediate/Advanced user.
- Diploma in Engineering or Procurement Diploma or similar.
- At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
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