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Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
amori@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Our client is urgently looking for the expertise of a Regional Sales Manager to join their team.
Requirements
- BSc (Science), Food Technology or BCom (Business) qualification
- 6 – 8 years’ experience in commercial or technical sales handling key accounts
- Must be JHB -based with strong knowledge of the region
- Proven sales record with consistent performance
- Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and goal-setting skills
- Stable career history
- Discipline and time management.
- Planning and proactive approach.
- Customer service and relationship building.
- Communication and persuasiveness.
- Business acumen.
- Driver’s licence and travel is required.
- Plan fortnightly sales call schedules to ensure a value-added approach.
- Learn and apply client classifications.
- Build market share across all categories.
- Drive and achieve volumes/budget across all categories.
- Build on and research product and industry knowledge.
- Work on promotional activity as per standards.
- Build solid, long-standing client relationships.
- Absolute focus on customer and service.
- Weekly sales reports.
- Proactively look for new business and explore opportunities in the market.
- Provide information on market trends as required.
- Sales administration.
- Establish and manage client account agreements.
- Develop new relationships through field visits.
- Review customer accounts monthly to identify and solve queries and outstanding matters.
- Will lead a team of BSC Graduates
Job Features
| Job Category | FMCG |
| Salary | Market related |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Johannesburg |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Permanent
Cape Town, Maitland
Posted 19 hours ago
Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
amori@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Our client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Product Application Technologist to join their team.
Main Purpose of the Job:
Responsible for product development and applications for fresh and processes products in the meat, baking and vegan market for local and international applications.
Requirements
Bachelors/ Master’s in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science.
Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle and willing to travel to customers in the Western Cape.
Competencies
- Meat product development and application knowledge
- Processing technology competency
- Experience in the meat industry will be beneficial
- Processing equipment knowledge
- High sensitivity to sensory attributes
- Project Management skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Develop plan of action based on request form received from NPD
- Liaise with Sales Representatives and NPD regarding relevant requirement potentially omitted by clients
- Create rough outline of recipe
- Check all required parts and ingredients necessary are in stock
- Liaise with Product Applications Manager for ingredient orders
- Assemble machine(s) to be used in testing
- Physically make product mix
- Run product mix on relevant machine(s)
- Communicate outcome of trial to NPD/ Product Applications Manager etc.
- Product Applications Technologist
- Assemble machine(s) to be used in testing
- Physically make product mix
- Report any concerns to Product Applications Manager
- Compile a detailed product report on the trials that was done.
- Maintain database of project statuses and previous product mixes
- Evaluate meat ingredients (i.e. particle size, binding, water, between meat particles etc.)
- Perform TIC equipment installations
- Perform product trials with customers
- Evaluate factory set-up and make recommendations in terms of (inefficiencies?)
- Assist with scaling of process and products to equipment onsite
- Manage process related queries
Job Features
| Job Category | FMCG |
| Salary | R 25 000 CTC |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Maitland, Cape Town |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
amori@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Our client is urgently seeking the expertise of an Area Sales Manager
Main Purpose of the Job:
The main purpose of this position is to manage a sales area through tracking, recording, and monitoring the sales teams within a specific region.
Requirements
- A completed, relevant tertiary qualification (Business/ Sales/ Marketing/ Retail)
- At least 3 years' experience in a Sales Supervisor or Sales Manager role required
- Experience within FMCG dealing with major retailers
- Rural Area – covering outlying areas with regular travel required
- Participate in demos, promotions and marketing events and evaluate the success thereof
- Provide support and assistance to Sale Representatives with store openings
- Meet with client to discuss opening order
- Prepare quotes for store openings
- Arrange with Marketing for presenters for demos and distribute to Sales Representatives and Telesellers
- Prepare promotional materials for Sales Representatives
- Analyse and review discrepancies
- Walk through floor plan for store opening
- Assist with product deliveries
- Ingredients
- Casings
- General Merchandise
- Identify lowest market share customers and ensure targeting
- Conduct route visits on a monthly basis
- Visit every platinum customer and ensure we are delivering good service
- Visit potential customers and ascertain needs
- Look for new products and add value at each customer
- Liaise with NPD and TIC regarding product specification on customer request
- Communicate new product and service opportunities, and special developments
- Discuss service level with clients
- Review volumes with clients in terms of expectations and current offering
- Sell the complete basket and increase sales by selling at a healthy % margin
- Manage reporting team’s call compliance to maintain a 90% compliance daily
- Prepare and update call cycle plans
- Schedule call cycles for reports
- Monitor call compliance on a daily basis from daily reports received from Integrate
- Review weekly call cycles to ensure 100% of all customers scheduled within a month
- Complete weekly reviews on scheduling portal
- Discuss compliance with Sales Representatives on a weekly basis
- Oversee progress towards achievement of targets through regular communication and strategic guidance
- Provide training to consultants to ensure sales and customer service growth
Job Features
| Job Category | FMCG |
| Salary | Market related |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Cape Town |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Permanent
Bloemfontein, East London, Gauteng, George, Kimberley, Nelspruit, Newcastle, Port Elizabeth
Posted 19 hours ago
Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
amori@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Our client is seeking a newly qualified candidate with a BSc degree in Food Science or related field.
Our client is open to candidates based in the following locations: Gauteng, Mpumalanga (Nelspruit, Polokwane), KZN ( Newcastle), Free State (Bloemfontein/Kimberly), Eastern Cape (PE/EL/George).
Qualifications
- Grade 12
- BSc degree in Food Science or related field
- Sales (any industry) preferable in FMCG would be preferable.
- Discipline and time management.
- Planning + proactive approach.
- Customer service and relationship building.
- Teamwork and Flexibility.
- Resilience and Positive Attitude.
- Business Acumen.
- Driver’s licence and travel is required.
- Help and assist customers with making of product, training and problem solving. Assistance via telephone and Cash and Carry customers.
- Assist Reps at Customers to gain market share.
- Urgent deliveries as well as collections where possible.
- Product and Process knowledge is up to date and always strive to know more.
- Doing display counters.
- Communicate via weekly report and email.
- Create new product lines and grow business
Job Features
| Job Category | Sales and Marketing |
| Salary | R 20 000 CTC |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Permanent
Cape Town, Montague Gardens
Posted 19 hours ago
Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
amori@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Our client a cold store company is urgently looking for a Junior Refrigeration Assistant with CAT A Certification to join their team.
Experience & Qualification:
- 1 – 2 years’ experience and should be sufficient working with refrigeration systems
- CAT A certification
- Grade 12 or N3 qualification
- Assist with breakdowns
- Assist in maintaining the ammonia plant, oil changes, checking leaks, check and report operation of control on the maintenance system
- Assist in checking valves for suction, liquid, and hot gas line
- Assist in installation of compressors
- Assist in replacing coupling and bearing drives
- Assist in servicing and installation of condensers and evaporators
- Assist in general maintenance: gluing PVC pipes, cleaning filters, washing coils
- Assist with pressure testing
Job Features
| Job Category | Cold Chain |
| Salary | R 15 000 - R 16 000 CTC |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Montague Gardens, Cape Town |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Permanent
Cape Town, Montague Gardens
Posted 19 hours ago
Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
amori@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Our client is urgently looking for the expertise of a Qualified Electrician to join their Cold Store. The ideal candidate needs to have a technical problem-solving approach and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
Responsibilities:
- Effective implementation & execution of a preventative maintenance program.
- Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards and specifications.
- Supervise and allocate work to assistant based on operational requirements.
- Manage the availability and effective use of tools and equipment and ensure proper maintenance.
- Evaluate and measure productivity and quality work of subordinates.
- Co-ordinate and control critical electrical parts and accessories to ensure sufficient availability, effective application and minimum wastage.
- Minimize risk through maintaining and monitoring security measures required to protect company assets and employees.
- Ensure work is done according to safe working procedures and the OHS act
- Identify potential risk related to area of responsibility and rectify immediately within given guidelines.
- Electrical maintenance, upkeep panels, testing motors.
- Minimum N3 Electrical Certificate
- Electrical Trade Test as Electrician
- Certified – Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems.
- Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience.
- Willing to work overtime and perform standby duties
- Good interpersonal skills
- Wireman`s License highly advantageous
- Ammonia registration highly advantageous
Job Features
| Job Category | Cold Chain |
| Salary | R 15 000 - R 18 000 CTC |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Montague Gardens, Cape Town |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Permanent
Cape Town, Montague Gardens
Posted 19 hours ago
Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
amori@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Distribution Centre Manager to oversee our client’s storage operations in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. The ideal candidate must have strong operational and managerial expertise, thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience managing cold storage facilities. This role will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the distribution centre while maintaining safety, quality and performance standard.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the daily operations of the distribution centre, ensuring efficiency, accuracy and safety in all activities
- Manage a team of supervisors, warehouse staff and administrative personnel, fostering a high-performance culture
- Plan, implement and monitor operational strategies to meet company goals and KPI’s
- Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and hygiene standards specific to cold storage environments
- Optimize warehouse layout, stock storage, and material handling processes to maximize efficiency
- Monitor inventory levels, stock accuracy and implement measures to prevent loss or damage
- Coordinate with transport and logistics teams to ensure timely distribution of goods
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices in warehouse management
- Manage budgets, resources, and operational cost effectively
- Maintain high levels of staff engagement, training and development
- Proven experience as a Warehouse/Distribution Centre Manager or similar operational management role
- Experience in cold storage or temperature-controlled environments is highly desirable
- Strong leadership, managerial, and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory management
- Ability to enforce safety and standards and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
- Flexibility to adapt to operational demands, including extended hours
- Own vehicle essential
- Grade 12
- Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field
Job Features
| Job Category | Cold Chain, FMCG, Wholesale and Supply Chain |
| Salary | Depending on experience and qualifications |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Montague Gardens, Cape Town |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Contact person for this position:
Rayleen Lentz
rayleen@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Main purpose of the Job
The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: to oversee the complete function of the production line and maintain quality control; managing, planning, controlling and coordinating of the manufacturing processes. Ensure that the finished goods are produced and packaged at the correct volumes, quality levels and at the right cost. Responsible for the production and manufacturing of the company’s product within the prescribed specification and efficient machine operations by performing the following key functions. Manage all aspects of the day-to-day planning. Production manager is involved in the pre-production (planning) stage as well as the production (control and supervision) stage. Providing continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes including teaching and coaching on the shop floor.
Key Performance Area of Responsibilities
Production
- Planning, implementing and controlling the manufacturing line in a cost-effective manner.
- Oversee the manufacturing process by drawing up, controlling and adjusting the production schedule according to operational requirements.
- Ensure that goods are manufactured according to product specifications and the line is run according to specific standard operating procedures.
- Ensure the start-up of all elements of the line from the blow moulder, filler, mixer, palletiser, labeller, shrink-wrapper
- Ensure the setting up of job, changeovers and correct shut down procedure is followed.
- Ensure that set production targets are met and recorded.
- Ensure that the production line is run in a cost-effective manner.
- Ensure product quality standards and processes are met and recorded.
- Ensure production process flow is adhered to and collaborate with management to identify all processes and production line issues.
- Ensure that all operating materials are used efficiently to minimize wastage within the production area.
- Ensure that all required production line activity reports are completed.
- Ensure that all finished goods are packaged according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ensure quality of production meets company standards and customer specifications.
- Ensure that the line is always manned and consistently monitor proper product manufacturing.
- Keep the lines running with minimal downtime and product wastage.
- Operate, supervise and report back on all elements of the production line operation.
- Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement across the organisation.
- Assessing product specifications and customer requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with national and international quality standards.
- Considering application of environmental and health and safety standards
- Defining processes and procedures in conjunction with operating staff
- Working methodically to establish a clearly defined management system that all staff can apply
- Carry out tests and checks of product often in a laboratory environment
- Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated and that product modifications are investigated if necessary
- Collating and analysing performance data against defined parameters
- Writing technical and management system reports
- Supervising the programme of continual improvement to product or services
- The quality manager will champion, support or lead quality improvement initiatives. He or she is responsible for ensuring that all managers, process owners and supervisors develop and maintain their part of the quality management system.
- The quality manager monitors and advises on how the system is performing, which may often include the publication of statistics regarding company performance against set measures.
- This role may also extend to determining how customers’ expectations will change over time and what the organisation needs to do to meet these changing expectations. Additionally he/she will be responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of a customer-focused culture within the organisation.
- The quality manager will also probably be involved in developing the quality goals and targets in the organisation’s strategic plan.
- A knowledge of statistics is required with general numeracy, coupled with good interpersonal skills. The job function covers all aspects of a work group's or company's operation and requires the ability to assimilate and analyse information.
- Setting up and maintaining quality controls and documentation
- Devising and establishing a company's quality procedures, standards and specifications.
- Working with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.
- Making sure that manufacturing or production processes meet international and national standards.
- Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff.
- Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures.
- Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
- Making suggestions for changes and improvements and how to implement them.
- Using relevant quality tools and making sure managers and other staff understand how to improve the business.
- Making sure the company is working as effectively as possible to keep up with competitors.
- Supervising and motivating the production team.
- Responsible for reviewing all staff work performance.
- Identifying staff training needs.
- Control staff absenteeism and work attendance.
- Responsible for staff disciplinary action.
- Handle all staff issues and queries and report to Human Resources.
- Ensure that the production team and line operators perform their jobs effectively and according to the standard operating procedures.
- Ensure that all the company’s policies, procedures and directives are followed constantly by all staff.
- Ensure morning briefings with staff are conducted daily with operations plans.
- Ensure that all staff adheres to company rules and safety regulations by wearing PPE at all times.
- Provide the necessary on job training to all operators.
- Manage, motivate and direct the line operators to superior job performance.
- Monitor staff absenteeism and behaviour and discipline accordingly.
- Manage and maintain accurate record keeping and control of all machinery and equipment of the line.
- Manage and ensure that machines are maintained according to the schedule set.
- Manage and operate the equipment according to the SOP’s and adhere to safe working practices at all times.
- Perform scheduled inspections of equipment and housekeeping as specified by check list.
- Perform physical testing, dry run during and/or after schedule maintenance.
- Perform visual quality inspections of manufacturing line and report all faultiness, machine malfunction promptly to management.
- Set up and operate the production machines each day according to the standard operating procedures and set schedules.
- Monitor and dictate line speed according to quality and production output.
- Respond quickly and appropriately when the line is down
- Ensure compliance with all housekeeping rules and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with comply with health and safety and environmental procedures and legislation.
- Ensure compliance with safe machine operation of all equipment and machinery to prevent injury or damage.
- Perform regular health and safety inspections on the line for all hazards and identify unsafe practises.
- Perform daily clean-up of production lines.
- General
- Be able to safely power down all the equipment, facility and secure the building in case of emergency.
- All paperwork, checklists, reports to be done properly, timely and orderly.
- Understands and follows the company Standard Operating Procedures.
- All other duties related and assigned within the scope of duty.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, team orientated environment.
- Must be able to work hours necessary to complete the assigned tasks.
- Ability to multi-task and be able to do several things at one time.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and staff supervision.
- Work effectively within a team environment and independently.
- Must have worked previously in a Manufacturing/Factory environment.
- Must have strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills.
- Must be trainable and willing to learn.
- Must be motivated to perform effectively.
- Must have good organization and housekeep habits.
- Must be able to work the require shifts in order to maintain production levels.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Ability to devise and implement best practice processes, systems & documentation and daily management to ensure compliance/fully functional & operating at all times.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated staff leadership & management skills and outcomes.
- Planning & scheduling skills
- Analytical & reporting skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Communication skills
- Technical skills
Job Features
| Job Category | Food & Beverages, Manufacturing |
| Salary | Market related |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Cape Town |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Contact person for this position:
Cathrine Hendricks
cathrine@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Our client is looking for a responsible Front of House Manager for their growing business. The successful candidate will be responsible for wine sales, electronic wine sales, wine tastings and off-site wine sales events.
Responsibilities:
- Day to day management, running, planning and organising of the guesthouse, conference facility, wine tasting and functions, including liaison with booking platforms.
- Promoting and marketing the business and the wine of the estate.
- Ordering, purchasing, and controlling of stock.
- Training and managing of staff.
- Occasionally stepping in to assist housekeeping staff with their duties in case of need.
- Scheduling and management of housekeeping staff.
- Carrying out inspections of cleaning services.
- Welcoming guests.
- Dealing with guests’ complaints and comments.
- Addressing problems and troubleshooting.
- Ensuring events, conferences and accommodation runs smoothly.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety and other statutory regulations
- Preparing and serving breakfast.
- Preparing and serving meals for conferences.
- Preparing and serving meals for events.
- Doing and arranging to do maintenance on the estate.
- Controlling and management of petty cash when you are on duty.
- Night duty and sleeping over in the main house, when required.
- Any other reasonable instructions that may be given to you by your superior from time to time.
- Reside in the Stellenbosch area.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Own reliable transportation.
- Required to work shifts as communicated to you on a monthly basis.
- Shifts will either entail working five days and having two days off or working four days and having three days off.
- Normal month hours: no more than 160 hours (excluding overtime)
- Note that normal working hours will include Sunday work (overtime is not applicable) as well as public holidays (over time is applicable).
- Sleeping over in the main house for night duty when the owners are on leave.
- Shifts per week:
- Between 07:00 and 18:00 for 10 hours plus 1 hour lunch/tea break
- 5 Shifts per week
- Between 07:00 and 18:00 for 8 hours plus 1 hour lunch/tea break
Job Features
| Job Category | Hotel / Catering / Hospitality / Leisure |
| Salary | R 15 000 CTC |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Stellenbosch |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Contact person for this position:
Rayleen Lentz
rayleen@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Job Overview
The Assistant Store Manager will support the manager in the daily business operations of the retail store. You will be responsible for many duties, including supervising employees, communicating with and helping customers, carrying out directives given by the retail manager.
Areas of Responsibility (Your duties will include but are not limited to)
Cash Management
- Preparation, co-ordination and handing out of Floats
- Preparation of Float for Admin Desk
- Daily Banking
- Consolidation of previous night’s cash up
- Prepare paperwork as per HQ financial process
- Be prepared for SBV collection
- Assist Cashiers with cash drops
- Allocate Change as per requests
- Cash up at the end of every shift
- Correction of Cashier mistakes with consent from Retail Manager
- Administration of old stock write off and stock transfers
- Check receipt invoices against orders and send through to GRV
- Follow up on GRV cycle
- Issuing of Purchase orders
- Handle transfer requests from HQ
- Updating of IQ system
- Payment requests for general store management
- Weekly filing, creating, updating and maintaining records and databases
- Match Attendance registers against biometric system and print for sign-off
- Assist with and / or refer any HR related queries
- Assist with leave requests and forward to HR after authorisation
- Uniform and PPE orders and issue thereof to staff
- Recruitment of staff as per Retail Manager instruction
- Management of Casual Payments
- Report and administer any IR related issues in conjunction with HR
- Set up the weekly cleaning schedule
- Open Shop every day and ensure that all safety procedures are met during a daily walk about
- Daily lock-up and alarm activation
- Do daily price check and do corrections when required
- Assist and resolve customer queries
- Upkeep of canteen
- Stand-in for the Retail Manager when mandated to do so
- Upkeep of stationary volumes, labels, soap, etc
- Check fridge temperatures
- Report any maintenance issues to HQ
- Prepare daily stock take sheet as per HQ list
- Prepare for full stock take every 3 months
- Deal with and process expired stock, rotation of stock and ordering of stock
- Support department managers and co employees.
- Actively participate as a member of the team
- Performing any other task, not specified herein, which from time to time may be assigned by the manager.
- Ensures that cleaning and housekeeping standards on equipment and work areas are maintained according to laid down standards and norms
- Ensure Personal hygiene standards are maintained
- Take reasonable care for own health and safety as well as the health and safety of others
- Wear the correct PPE in accordance with the company policy and procedures
- No interference or abuse of any health, safety and environmental welfare equipment
- Keep work areas clean and free from hazards and risks
- Grade 12 with post matric certificate or diploma will be to the applicant advantage
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans & English
- Administration experience of at least 2 years
- Ability to deal with a varied group of people
- Strong Attention to detail
- Forklift licence will be advantageous
- Operational Agility with a problem-solving mind set
- Ensure Vision, Mission and Values underpin all activities
- Ability to show initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Performance Driven
- Well-organised
Job Features
| Job Category | FMCG, Food & Beverages, Retail Trade, Wholesale and Supply Chain |
| Salary | Market related |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Welkom |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
amori@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Our client urgently requires the expertise of a Fleet Controller for their Logistics & Cold Stores.
You will report directly to the Operations and Logistics Director & Cold Store Manager.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years managing a fleet of trucks and trailers.
- Experience in working on a cloud-based fleet management system.
- Computer literate (proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite).
- Administrative experience.
- Understanding of trucks & parts and tracker systems.
- Dealing with drivers.
- Tracker experience.
- Driver’s license.
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while being a team player.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Accuracy and efficiency.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Energetic and enthusiastic.
- Fleet Management.
- Giving drivers instructions.
- Completing drivers trip sheets.
- Checking drivers trip sheets.
- Checking time sheets.
- Maintaining fleet.
- Complete information on fleet report.
- Maintain departmental compliance with company policies and procedures
- Ensure departmental adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Manage other employees.
- Schedule, route, maintain, and track transport vehicles.
- Negotiate with suppliers.
- Employed in a position of trust as may receive cash payments from cash customers from time to time.
- Resolve disputes.
- Analyse the effectiveness of operations.
- Implement and enforce transportation scheduling and policy changes.
- All other tasks and related duties as expected from the employer from time to time
- Undertake additional tasks as assigned by your manager or Director, in alignment with the skills and experience required for the role.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of yourself and others, always adhering to all Health and Safety regulations.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all sensitive information obtained during employment, sharing it only with individuals authorised to receive it in an official capacity.
- Abide by all policies and procedures
- Take on any other responsibilities as necessary to support the evolving needs of the role and the organisation, acknowledging the need for flexibility in a dynamic workplace.
- Contribute to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a positive and supportive environment for all employees.
Job Features
| Job Category | Cold Chain, FMCG, Transport / Logistics |
| Salary | Market related |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Gqeberha |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
amori@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Location: Newcastle - KZN
Reporting to: Area Sales Manager
We are urgently recruiting for a Junior Sales Representatives for our client in the following region: Newcastle, KZN.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Sales Representative with a Marketing, Sales, or Business Management degree or diploma
Experience within the FMCG sectors will be advantageous, however, candidates from other industries are also encouraged to apply.
Please not that this position includes extensive travel requirements.
Main purpose of the Job:
This role focuses on driving sales by presenting and promoting company products and services, building strong client relationships, expanding market share, and achieving set targets.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12) – essential
- Relevant qualification or degree – advantageous
- 1–3 years of proven sales experience, preferably within FMCG (but not limited to this industry)
- Strong computer literacy with sound numeracy and technical aptitude
- Valid driver’s licence – compulsory
- High drive, energy, and results orientation
- Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
- Accountability and innovative thinking
- Excellent communication and formal presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Strong numeracy skills and technical aptitude
- Detail-oriented and well organised High drive, energy, and results orientation
- Develop and manage fortnightly call schedules and client visits.
- Classify, segment, and prioritise clients to maximise growth opportunities.
- Conduct market research and maintain up-to-date product and industry knowledge.
- Implement and support promotional activities as per company guidelines.
- Build and grow market share across all product categories.
- Establish and maintain strong client relationships to ensure service effectiveness
- Compile and submit accurate weekly sales and ADAPT reports within set deadlines.
- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities and emerging markets.
- Manage sales administration and reporting processes to company standards.
- Ensure client deliveries and service execution meet company expectations
Job Features
| Job Category | FMCG, Sales and Marketing |
| Salary | Depending on experience |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Newcastle |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Contact person for this position:
Rayleen Lentz
rayleen@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Trainee Manager to lead our teams and drive the success of the Retail Stores. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of achieving sales targets, delivering exceptional customer service, and effectively managing store operations. With an ability to reduce risk and stock losses and ensure world-class store standards to meet business targets. The Trainee Manager will be responsible for all the operational aspects relating to the Stores, as well as to empower and lead the team of employees to reach and exceed business objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive and promote sales by ensuring world-class customer service.
- Ensuring excellent customer service standards are always maintained.
- Maintaining outstanding store standards by following the company merchandising standards, and promotion of stock, stock management, and merchandising to optimize product availability and presentation together with correct pricing of products.
- Assisting in the receiving of stock, stock counts, managing expiry dates, and condition of stock.
- Recruiting, training, and managing a high-performing team while building and supporting the company's Culture.
- Cash Management, including preparing floats, daily banking, and providing cashier support.
- Management of team – training, coaching, and performance of team members
- Maintaining and adhering to all health and safety processes and regulations. Making sure the hygiene requirements and food quality and safety standards are followed.
- Analyzing store sales data and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Overseeing store operations, including opening, and closing procedures, and security.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent qualification. A tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
- Previous experience of 3-5 years as a retail store manager or assistant/trainee manager, preferably in the FMCG retail industry, leading a team.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and delivering excellent customer service.
- Knowledge of retail operations, including inventory management, merchandising, and store procedures.
- Valid Driver's license preferably your own vehicle.
- Building and maintaining relationships with strong interpersonal skills - living out the company values and unique Company culture.
- Friendly, helpful, confident yet humble, and able to work well in a team.
- Ability to work in a highly competitive, fast past and dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. With the ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal).
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to analyze sales data and market trends to make informed decisions.
- Strong managerial abilities: Planning, organizing, and control. Strong problem-solving skills.
- Service orientated, Confident and stress tolerance. Business Acumen.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
Job Features
| Job Category | FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain |
| Salary | Market Related |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Klerksdorp / Potchefstroom |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Permanent
Cape Town, Maitland
Posted 1 week ago
Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo
amori@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
We are urgently seeking a candidate for a Regional Sales Manager – Food Manufacturing (B2B / Factory Accounts) position in Cape Town.
The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Science, Degree in Food Technology or a BCom in Business, with 5 or more years of experience in commercial or technical sales. This role requires extensive regional traveling, and the candidate must be willing and able to travel extensively as required by business needs.
Qualifications
- Relevant Degree in Food Technology, BSc in Science or BCom in Business
- 5 or more years’ experience in sales preferably in FMCG / Commercial + experience in the handling of key accounts.
- Discipline and time management.
- Planning + proactive approach.
- Customer service and relationship building.
- Communication & persuasiveness.
- Business acumen.
- Driver’s licence and travel is required.
- Plan fortnightly sales call schedules to ensure a value-added approach.
- Learn and apply client classifications.
- Building market share across all categories.
- Drive and achieve volumes / budget across all categories.
- Build on and research product and industry knowledge.
- Work on promotional activity as per standards.
- Build solid long standing client relationships.
- Absolute focus on customer and service.
- Weekly sales reports.
- Proactively look for new business and explore opportunities in the market.
- Provide information on market trends as required.
- Sales administration.
- Ensure deliveries are carried out to company standards.
- Develop new relationships through field visits.
- Develop agreements for factory accounts.
- Review customer accounts monthly to identify and solve queries and outstanding matters
Job Features
| Job Category | FMCG, Manufacturing |
| Salary | Market related |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Maitland, Cape Town |
| Contact type | Permanent |
Contact person for this position: Ronel Bakker
ronel@joblinkplacement.co.za
Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za
Job overview
My client is in Bellville is looking for an experienced coffee shop manager to be in charge of the business.
Duties and responsibilities
- Opening and closing of store
- Scheduling of staff and handling of all staffing issues
- Placing orders, managing of stock and ordering of new stock
- Receiving of stock and handling of the paperwork
- Cashing up of staff at the end of each shift
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Ensuring that baking tools, utensils and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized
- Developing and implementing advertising and marketing strategies to attract new customers
- Appraising staff performance and carrying out the necessary disciplinary measures to address poor
- performance
- Training staff to produce high-quality bakery items while following proper food handling procedures
- Strategically arranging bakery items in display cases to encourage customer purchases
- Resolving customer complaints in a professional manner
- Grade12 and at least 2 years experience as a Coffee shop manager working in a similar environment
- Own transport essential
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Excellent management skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Punctual and maintaining regular and consistent attendance
- Friendly and honest
Job Features
| Job Category | Hospitality and Catering |
| Salary | Market related |
| Commencement date | ASAP |
| Location | Bellville, Cape Town |
| Contact type | Permanent |