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A growing business requires an admin assistant. Previous experience will be to your advantage though not necessary.The person must be well spoken, friendly, professional and hard working. Any of the below will be an advantage, Word,Excel,Email,Facebook,Instagram, and being Tech savvy. Living in the Athlone and surrounding areas. Salary is negotiable at R5000.Kindly send the below information via Whatsapp to 0652717859.Name and SurnameArea you reside inDriver LicenseSalary expectationsImmediately AvailablePlease note, we DO NOT want any CV'S attached, we will request CV's in interviews.
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Job descriptionOur company is looking for a Automotive Office Manager to join our team.Responsibilities:Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards;Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company’s Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers;Experience in Wages systems;Supervise office and clerical staff to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks;Coordinate and prepare reconciliations for all accounts and physical inventories;Work with office staff to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks;Reconcile accounts and schedules;Liaise with Assessor from the insuranceLiaise with different insurances regarding work.Do quotes, invoices and final costingRequirements:Previous supervision/management of a team;Professional Appearance;Positive attitude;Excellent communication skills.Audatex experiencing (+4 years)
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Our client is seeking a Branch Manager to join their team in Diep River.
Responsibilities:
Customer Management:
Ensure top-notch service by maintaining parts availability, speedy delivery, and proactive customer engagement.
Personnel Management:
Lead and motivate your team to excel, ensuring adherence to policies and fostering a culture of excellence.
Warehouse Management:
Oversee efficient warehouse operations, from layout optimization to inventory accuracy.
Facility and Asset Management:
Maintain the branchs appearance and functionality to the highest standards, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Purchasing Management
: Streamline procurement processes to keep stock flowing smoothly and prevent delays.
Sales Management:
Drive sales initiatives and support sales staff to maximize opportunities and foster growth.
IT Management:
Address IT issues promptly to keep operations running smoothly.
Financial Management:
Work closely with the finance department to manage budgets, monitor cash flow, and ensure financial integrity.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 & Diploma in related field
Proven experience in automotive parts or related industry.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP systems.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to hannah@personastaff.co.zaPlease note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our POPI Act Policy.
SECTOR: Business; Logistics, Warehouse and Freight
https://www.placementpartner.co.za/wi/application_form.php?id=personastaff&VacRef=CPT004733/H&source=gumtree
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If you are prepared to lead the automotive parts industry to success then this position is just for you. Our client, based in Diep River, is looking for an experienced and driven Branch Manager to take their Diep River branch to new heights!
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 and Diploma in a related field
Proven experience in automotive parts or related industries.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP systems.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
Ensure top-notch service by maintaining parts availability, speedy delivery, and proactive customer engagement.
Lead and motivate your team to excel, ensuring adherence to policies and fostering a culture of excellence.
Oversee efficient warehouse operations, from layout optimization to inventory accuracy.
Maintain the branchs appearance and functionality to the highest standards, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Streamline procurement processes to keep stock flowing smoothly and prevent delays.
Drive sales initiatives and support sales staff to maximize opportunities and foster growth.
Address IT issues promptly to keep operations running smoothly.
Work closely with the finance department to manage budgets, monitor cash flow, and ensure financial integrity.
To apply:
Send your CV to liza-nelle@personastaff.co.za
today and be part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence in automotive parts supply to South Africa.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
Persona Staff CC is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our POPI Act Policy.
SECTOR: Business; Logistics, Warehouse and Freight
https://www.placementpartner.co.za/wi/application_form.php?id=personastaff&VacRef=CPT004720/LN&source=gumtree
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Join Our Team as Branch Manager in Diep River! Are you ready to drive success in the automotive parts industry? Were looking for a dynamic individual to lead our Diep River branch to new heights!
Responsibilities:
Customer Management:
Ensure top-notch service by maintaining parts availability, speedy delivery, and proactive customer engagement.
Personnel Management:
Lead and motivate your team to excel, ensuring adherence to policies and fostering a culture of excellence.
Warehouse Management:
Oversee efficient warehouse operations, from layout optimization to inventory accuracy.
Facility and Asset Management:
Maintain the branchs appearance and functionality to the highest standards, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Purchasing Management
: Streamline procurement processes to keep stock flowing smoothly and prevent delays.
Sales Management:
Drive sales initiatives and support sales staff to maximize opportunities and foster growth.
IT Management:
Address IT issues promptly to keep operations running smoothly.
Financial Management:
Work closely with the finance department to manage budgets, monitor cash flow, and ensure financial integrity.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 & Diploma in related field
Proven experience in automotive parts or related industry.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP systems.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence in automotive parts supply to South Africa. Apply now and drive your career forward with us! Please send your CV to craig@personastaff.co.za
Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd. is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant.
SECTOR: Business; Logistics, Warehouse and Freight
https://www.placementpartner.co.za/wi/application_form.php?id=personastaff&VacRef=CPT004716/CS&source=gumtree
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Are you young with little to no experience? And need to gain experience?Our clients are seeking junior receptionist, admin assistants, data capturers, office assistants.Age 21 - 30 Clients is based in Mitchells PlainDo you live in or near the following areas. Ottery, Mitchell's Plain, Tokai, Retreat, Plumstead, Pelican Park, Grassy Park, Lotus River, Bayview. Any of the surrounding areas.Email your CV's with references to recruitcc44@gmail.comSalary range R4500 - R5500
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Junior
Administrative Assistant
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Administration of stock movement within Pastel
system
Transfer of stock between warehouses for outsourcing
purposes
Process of in-house packaging, bulk orders and
hand-stock job cards
2. Administration of Eastern Cape or Western Cape
customer orders.
Process all customer orders received via B2B into
Pastel
Issue picking slips to respective warehouse for
picking.
Match picking slips to invoices once confirmed by
warehouse.
Ensure that all processed invoices are complete and
accurate in terms of customer details, product description, quantities, prices,
lot numbers & discounts (if applicable)
Report “out of stocks” to Dispatch Manager
Ensure that all goods leaving premises is accompanied
by a valid tax invoice.
Process of returns, claims and credits for all
warehouses.
Monthly reconciliation of stores to check sales and
stock flow and reordering to stock levels.
3. Perform receptionist functions
Answer incoming telephone calls, screen and direct
calls to appropriate personnel or department.
Take and deliver messages when personnel unavailable.
Provide relevant information about company products to
callers.
4. Monitor visitor access and maintain security
awareness
Tidy and maintain the reception area.
Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business
and announce visitors to appropriate personnel.
5. Provide administrative support to team
Assist team members when necessary.
Assist with financial year end stock-take.
Must
have sound knowledge of pastel evolution.
Must
reside close to Lansdowne area.
Some
debtors and creditors knowledge would be an advantage.
This
mandate is not exhaustive and will be updated as things move along.
email
- ghouwa@spicemecca.co.za
(no
calls will be entertained, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
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Academic Administrator - Mowbray, Cape TownREF ( JB1281)Mowbray, Cape TownMarket RelatedThe Academic Administrator assists the Academic manager with the daily running of the film department. The Administrator undertakes functions like resolving or channeling general queries and complaints, field academic record requests/queries as well as coordinating administrative flow between film department and academic support. Recording keeping, registers, scheduling are key tasks.Educational Requirements:Grade 12Diploma preferableExperience in an educational environment would be beneficial and will be given preferenceMS Office competencyDuties and Responsibilities:General queries and complaintsForms, filing and queriesAdministration and record keepingMaintain student files, contact details and databasesControl student registersStudent liaison and schedulingMaintain student contact lists and group emailsCoordinating student productions and film shootsAssist with academic functions and procedures
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Our client is an established venture capital investment manager that accelerates the international expansion of African innovation-driven businesses by leveraging Knowledge, Networks and Funding. Based in Observatory, Cape Town, they are recruiting for a Compliance and Office Manager/Support to join their team soonest.
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The successful candidate would take charge of the implementation of compliance processes (across our funds) and keep these maintained and updated as required by the various reporting bodies. This person would take pride and pleasure in compliance and risk management in a financial services industry, but would like more variety in their job and would enjoy also managing the small office for 8-10 employees and provide support to the CFO and Inhouse Legal Counsel on ad hoc tasks. The role will include occasional event organising and management, as well as a small amount of executive PA work that would include travel arrangements and diary management. Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12 - National Senior Certificate
• Compliance related Tertiary Qualification, or similar
• 1 - 3 years proven working experience in compliance and risk environment
• Valid Drivers License and own vehicle
• Valid SA ID
• Clear criminal record Technical Competencies
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Gmail, Cloud, Slack and Excel Personal Competencies:
• Customer centric
• Professional
• Strong administrative skills
• Presentable
• Strong organisational skills
• Innovative
• Punctual
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High performance culture and ethic
• Strong problem solving skills
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• Be able to read legal documents in English and understand license requirements
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• Be able to submit applications for license / emigration / company formations
• Be able to submit compliance reports to the FSB - basic insurance compliance work
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Bookings administrator wanted!!!!R9000.00Job Requirements:· Fluent in BOTH English and Afrikaans· Organised, planned and a good knowledge of CPT· Strong customer service and after sales skills· Outgoing personality, not afraid to talk on the phone· Able to take direction and report to management· Computer literate - Excel, Word, Email & internet apps· Clear criminal record· Matric or higher educationDUTIES· Make appointments for tracking technicians to meet target· Planning and organising technicians schedules effectively· Resolve and complete all customer service queries and agent queries· Complete client handover where needed· Assist clients with the sale of tracking devices from beginning to end· Assistant to management· Complete month end reports needed for management4 month contract possibility of extensionSend your most updated CV to info@radioautosonic.biz
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ADMIN LADY NEEDEDwe are looking for an admin lady to join our team. offices located in Epping 2. must be available immediately. please email: marieta@scdsa.co.za
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Immediate position for Admin Clerk at Cape Town Sales Office. Computer literacy essential, sales experience will be a plus, ability to deal with customers, good telephone etiquette. Kindly submit CV to phoenixpersonnel@vodamail.co.za to apply should you meet the requirements.
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We are currently seeking a Data Entry Officer to be based at our clients Laboratory.The main focus of this position is the data entry of patient information into pathology databases. Some telephone customer service is also required.Requirements: have experience with data entry in the medical or health fields (pathology preferred) demonstrate a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm with greater than 99% accuracy display excellent verbal communication skills including a professional telephone manner have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures be comfortable taking responsibility for timely and thorough completion of their taskR 12000 per month.Hours of work will be Monday and Friday from 7am to 4pm.To ensure that your application is received and added to our ATS system, please apply online at www.zarecruit.co.za/vacancies Only applications via our website will be considered.If you don’t hear back from us within 14 days from your application please consider your application unsuccessful
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Junior Office AssistantManufacturing company based in Blackheath islooking to employ a full time all-round school leaver / junior officeassistant. You need to be a fast-paced person who enjoys themanufacturing industry and the office environment.Please see the following requirements below.Duties /Responsibilities:Handlingtelephone inquiries as well as walk in clients. Generaladministration.Ad-hoc officedutiesRequirements:Must be fluentin English and Afrikaans. Spoken and written.Quick learner.Presentable.Self-motivated,dedicated, mature, responsible & trustworthy.Excellent timemanagement & be able to work under pressure.Computerliterate with Microsoft office. Should you meet the above criteria kindly send yourCV with a recent photo to geraldine@maxmann.co.za
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Exciting position within a growing Company for our Cape Town branch (Skikland, Bellville area).This position is a combination ensuring the Operations are looked after, Clients needs are attended to (by means of guidance ito product selection, alternative options, direct needs communicated, etc) via various communication methodologies and walk-ins. Creating POs, capturing information on SAGE300 package, stock picking when needed, courier bookings, updating records, etc.The successful candidate should also have experience in general office management.Previous experience in customer service / relations and sales is highly advantageous, especially in the water pump industry.Computer literate - not negotiable.Excellent verbal and email communication ability.How to apply:1. Only directly emailed applications will be considered: hr@vansan.co.za2. Use reference Ops and Admin – Cape Town in the email subject line3. Attach detailed CV, ID copy, certificates, latest payslip.
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Lillimex (Pty) Ltd, A well-established commodity trading company (Focusing on agricultural products) is seeking to employ the correct candidate to join our logistics operations team, the successful candidate will report directly to the Operations / Logistics Manager.Key Preformance Areas:- Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans- Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)- Basic accounting skills- Logistics Degree/Diploma or previous experience in the Import/Export industry is preferred but not essential.The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:- Receiving customer orders- Placing production orders with our factory- Placing orders with international suppliers- Liaising with cleating agents, warehouses, transporters- Making bookings with shipping lines- Keeping stock sheets updated- Providing regular updates to management regarding shipment ETA's- Invoicing customers- Checking supplier invoices- General admin tasks around the officeCompetencies:- Be enthusiastic, positive and self-energised- High attention to detail- Good communication skills- A problem solver- A team player- Work well under pressureThis is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is willing to work hard and is willing to learn. Please keep in mind that Lillimex (Pty) Ltd., is a commodity trading company which focuses on agricultural products, we are therefore looking for candidates which not only have a passion for logistics but also have a passion for the agricultural sector.Location: DurbanvilleSalary - R15 000 per month (Neg. Based on experience) Contact: gkitshoff@lillimex.co.zaPlease consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
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Dear potential candidate:
Do you want to be a part of a company where staff are being respected and hard work and dedication being noticed and appreciated? We offer a work environment where people can grow and based on their performance and commitment can excel within the company.
We are focussed and dedicated and work hard to ensure we meet our targets, to offer annual increases and performance bonuses. We believe that “hard work pays” and we work hard as a team to achieve our goals. Teamwork is one of our core values and we believe that teamwork helps us to grow together and create a working environment where people look out for each other.
If you are an individual who is serious about your future and personal growth, please look at the current opportunity that we have available to grow our team.
We are looking for an experienced individual to fulfil the role as Technical Buyer and Stock Controller to join our dynamic team. We operate in the Electronic Security and Building Systems industry and are well established within the industry.
Our market focus is: Electronic Security & Building Systems including: Access Control, CCTV & Fire Detection Systems and various Networking infrastructure.
We require a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the same or in a similar Technical field, this is a definite pre-requisite. Please do not apply if you do not have any previous technical buying and stock controlling experience.
If you are aged between 25 – 45 and looking for a new exciting career opportunity, please send your detailed CV with a recent colour photo and contactable references to hr@integratek.co.za
Responsibility:• Sourcing and buying of stock (e-Works Software)
• Stock planning and forecasting
• Effectively managing order delivery dates
• Supplier management
• Build relationships with suppliers
• Good negotiator and trader
• Good communication & listening skills
• Excellent customer service and relationship skills
• Diligent, energetic and consistent
• Honest, trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Willingness to learn
• Results driven and attention to detail
• Managing Warranty items
Minimum experience is a definite pre-requisite:
• Minimum of 3 years Electronic/Technical stock buying and management experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience in building relationships with suppliers
• Experience with MS Office, Outlook & Excel
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-managed and self-motivated
• Own transport with a valid driver’s license
In return for your commitment and dedication we offer:
• 13th cheque/annual bonus
• Pension & disability benefits
• Market related Salary
• Job specific personal development plan
Please apply by e-mailing a detailed professional CV with references to hr@integratek.co.za
Please note:
Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. We advertise on a permanent basis to find suitable candidates to expand and grow the company.
Thank you, we look forward to receive your updated and most recent CV.
Job Reference #: TechnicalBuyer
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We are looking for a responsible Personal
Assistant to provide personalized secretarial and administrative support in a
well-organized and timely manner. You will work on a one-to-one basis on a variety
of tasks related to manager’s working life and communication. Preferably with
accounting / bookkeeping skills.Responsibilities
Act as
the point of contact between the manager and internal/external clientsScreen
and direct phone calls and distribute correspondenceHandle
requests and queries appropriatelyManage
diary and schedule meetings and appointmentsMake
travel arrangementsTake
dictation and minutesSource
office suppliesProduce
reports, presentations and briefsDevise
and maintain office filing system
Requirements and skills
Proven
work experience as a Personal AssistantKnowledge
of office management systems and proceduresMS
Office and English proficiencyOutstanding
organisational and time management skillsUp-to-date
with latest office gadgets and applicationsAbility
to multitask and prioritize daily workloadExcellent
verbal and written communications skillsDiscretion
and confidentialityTertiary
Education: accounting degree preferable PA
diploma or certification would be considered an advantageDrivers
licence
Please email your application, CV, certificates,
and expected remuneration to: management@simunyehealthcare.com
Should you not be contacted within one week,
your application is not successful
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