Drake International Vacancies

Date Posted: 07/10/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Gauteng

City: Johannesburg

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR420,000 – ZAR420,001 per annum

Start Date: 01/11/2024

Job Description

Our client, a large, well established, national manufacturer is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their finance team!

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement is essential
  • Min 3yrs consumables procurement/buying experience in a similar industry is required
  • MS Office Literate

Responsibilities:

  • Your role will focus on supplier relationship management and ensuring an optimal balance between cost, quality, and efficiency in the consumable procurement process
  • Implement and optimize procurement budgets, ensuring cost effectiveness
  • Implement cost-saving initiatives
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand end-user requirements and preferences
  • Implement procurement strategies that align with overall business objectives
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics and advancements and price changes in consumable procurement
  • Monitor and enhance supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and high-quality products
  • Generate reports for management on stock levels, purchasing activities and cost analysis
  • Follow up on quotes, back orders, pricing requests daily
  • Raising purchase requisitions
  • Consumable procurement for all 4 offices nationally
  • Estimate and establish budgets for purchases
  • Negotiate pricing and supply contracts
  • Complete all supplier credit application forms and obtain all supporting documentation
  • Processing of staff expense claims
  • General ledger reconciliations
  • Raise accruals at month end for expenses

Strategic thinker

Use imitative

Assertive

Good communication skills

Time management

Results driven

Quality Control Lab Technician

Reference Number: 902597

Date Posted: 02/10/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Gauteng

City: Johannesburg

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR82,691 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

· A thorough knowledge of the quality and production of goods

· A complete knowledge of the safety programs in place and how to implement them in case of an emergency.

· A very good knowledge of the quality standards and the ability to see that all goods are produced according to these.

· Ensure that any machine / quality control problems are reported to QC supervisor.

· Regularly do checks on tank releases, on-line QC checks, water checks and micros.

· Confirming the batch numbers of the ingredients on the picking sheets.

· Assisting the cleaning in progress (CIP) on the production line, blending tanks, water room and recording all the relevant data.

· Confirming and reporting the batch numbers and expiry dates of the raw materials regular to the QC Supervisor.

· On-line supervision of quality.

· Overseeing batch/flavour changes.

· Monitoring the product on line and recording the results.

· Testing and releasing of blending tanks.

· Ensuring bio-traces are conducted after tank/fillers sanitation.

· Packing/taking of retention/micro samples.

· Ensuring the product is of good quality and complies to customer specifications.

· General cleaning of lab and lab equipment.

· Be able to work overtime as required.

· Ensure that all the staff in production is wearing the correct PPE, and report any issues to the QC Supervisor or Line Foreman.

· Ensuring that all employees in the production area are adhering to the set code of conduct.

· Any other reasonable requests given by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications, Training and Experience required

· Matric

· On the job training is given to all quality control staff.

· At least 1 year working experience in a similar (quality control) environment.

Debtors Clerk

Reference Number: 902593

Date Posted: 02/10/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Western Cape

City: Cape Town

Job type: Temporary

Salary Range: ZAR1,000 – ZAR2,000 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

1.1 Job Description

An established company is looking for vibrant and flexible all rounder to join their Finance Team.

The Successful incumbent would be responsible for a variety of Financial and administrative duties, including but not limited to the following:

Debtors full function
Processing and reconciling of cash books
Processing and reconciling petty cash
Preparation as well as processing of Journals
Prepare and submit daily / monthly reports
Assist with audit preparation
Attention to detail

1.2 Education and or Work Experience Requirements:

Debtor’s experience is a must
Proven work experience as a debtor’s clerk / Finance Clerk
Proven experience with Syspro Software / or similar
Proven Experience in Microsoft Office and Excel is a Must.

1.3 Skills /Competencies Required:

Communication effectively in both written and verbal form
Go-getter attitude
Self-starter
Team-player
Attention to detail NB!

Digital Marketing Assistant

Reference Number: 902591

Date Posted: 27/09/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Western Cape

City: Cape Town

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,000 – ZAR2,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Digital Marketing Assistant
1.1. Job description

This Wholesale and Retail Business is one of the leading companies in their field of expertise. They are a vibrant and youthful brand with over 10 years of existence in the South African market.

They are looking to hire a talented Digital Marketing Assistant. The potential candidate will provide operational and administrative support to the Operations and Marketing Manager on the company’s traditional and digital marketing activities. The potential candidate would work alongside various internal and external stakeholders and assist in developing and executing the marketing strategy. All digital assets need to be appropriately utilised and communicate appropriately to our customs across all digital channels in South Africa.

Roles & Responsibilities
Create digital marketing campaigns

  • Including but not limited to: Digital Material, Print Materials, Promotional Items etc.

Ensure consistency in the brand messaging.

Work with the sales team to coordinate marketing campaigns.

Prepare emails and newsletters to send to current customers.

Launch promotional offers and events to attract new customers.

Optimise the business website to increase online traffic.

Follow best practices for social media marketing on different platforms.

Conduct regular audits for social media and website marketing performance.

Maintain and monitor online listings across various e-commerce platforms.

Track marketing metrics and analyse digital data to measure marketing success.

Marketing administration and product management support

Management of promotional items and supplier relationships

1.2. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field

1 – 3 years’ experience

In-depth understanding of the Retail and Wholesale market would be an advantage.

Demonstrated experience in the management of social and digital media.

Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Ads certificates

Graphic Design course (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop certificates)

Copywriting

Proficiency in the following programmes/software’s:

  • Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canva

1.3. Skills/Competencies Required:

Excellent design skills and knowledge of social media and creative platforms.

Proficient in computer-skills.

Knowledge of latest web technologies and industry trends.

Attention to detail, accuracy and sensitivity.

Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment – working on multiple projects at any given time.

Flexibility and Adaptability

Solutions orientated, with an ability to approach problems logically and with creative thinking

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Market Related

Maintenance Surveyor (Factory / Manufacturing)

Reference Number: 902587

Date Posted: 19/09/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: KwaZulu-Natal

City: Durban

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR600,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/11/2024

Job Description

Our client, a multinational manufacturer of steam products and systems is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team and be responsible for the surveying and inspections of maintenance/installations etc. on various client’s sites within a factory/manufacturing environment.

Requirements:

Grade 12
Trade Tested qualification/Artisan i.e. Millwright is required
3-5yrs mechanical maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is essential
Surveying experience would be advantageous
Valid Drivers License with own transport
MS Office Literate
Extensive travelling is required (entire KZN region)

Responsibilities:

Full surveying process on various client sites on behalf of the company
Ensure that all surveying tasks are completed within set timescales to comply with the company’s policies and procedures
To undertake all surveying functions around repairs, voids, planned and cyclical works, ensuring the highest standard of technical advice and service delivery is provided
To deal with technical/maintenance surveying complaints and get them resolved
To decide on the best technical solution for the various clients
Take responsibility for obtaining any specialist reports, arranging testing etc.
Weekly and monthly reporting of findings and present to Management
Carry out pre and post inspections and specify, authorise and manage work to completion
Assist with any technical/mechanical/maintenance repairs if required
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legislation, regulations and best practise

Presentable

Good communication skills

Time management

Strong technical aptitude

Customer focused

Maintenance Assistant

Reference Number: 902543

Date Posted: 18/09/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,500 – ZAR2,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/11/2024

Job Description

A national private tertiary institution is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team and assist the Facilities Co-ordinator with the overall maintenance/repairs and general upkeep of the campus.

Requirements:

Matric
Min 2yrs experience as a handyman/maintenance assistant is required
Valid Driver’s License
Basic Electrical and Plumbing certification would be advantageous
Knowledge of OHS
MS Office literate
Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance and general repairs i.e. lighting/electrical etc. on the campus
Set up venues as per instruction from Facilities Co-ordinator when required
Paint and general repair work
Responsible for light installations and carpeting
Repair equipment and appliances where applicable
Responsible for minor plumbing and electrical work
Assist and manage Contractors that come onto the campus
Perform regular inspections on the campus to identify item and areas requiring attention
Responsible for sourcing quotes for maintenance and repairs
Ad hoc handyman duties as and when required

Dedicated

Self-motivated

Team Player

Strong technical skills

Presentable

Good communication skills

HVAC Service Technician

Reference Number: 902542

Date Posted: 17/09/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,000 – ZAR1,500 per annum

Start Date: 01/11/2024

Job Description

Our client, a multidiscipline solutions provider to the built environment in HVAC, energy, electronic services and building management systems is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team.

Requirements:

  • Matric / Equivalent Technical N3
  • Min 2yrs HVAC/Refrigeration experience in a service division is required
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Trade Test Certificate – Electrical would be advantageous
  • Experience with Chillers and Chilled Water plant – advantageous

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all air conditioning and refrigeration systems for industrial and commercial clients
  • Complete all regularly scheduled maintenance work
  • Attend to call outs and breakdowns
  • Fault finding and troubleshooting on chillers, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
  • Commissioning of chillers, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment

Self-motivated

Team Player

Organized and strong admin skills

Presentable

Good communication skills

Refrigeration Technician

Reference Number: 902454

Date Posted: 17/09/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR1,000 – ZAR1,500 per annum

Start Date: 01/11/2024

Job Description

Our client, a multidiscipline solutions provider to the built environment in HVAC, energy, electronic services and building management systems is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team.

Requirements:

  • Trade Certificate (Industrial) – Refrigeration Mechanic
  • 3yrs HVAC/Refrigeration experience is required
  • Experience with Chillers and Chilled Water plants would be advantageous
  • Valid Driver’s License is needed
  • Valid Safe Handling of Refrigerant Certificate – advantageous

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems thereby providing a service to industrial and commercial clients
  • Complete all regularly scheduled maintenance work – inspect, maintain and repair air conditioning and refrigeration units (HVAC) including chilled water systems and chillers
  • Attend to call outs and break downs
  • Fault finding and troubleshoot on chillers, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
  • Commissioning of chillers, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment

Self-motivated

Team Player

Organized and strong admin skills

Presentable

Good communication skills

Technical Sales Representative

Reference Number: 902503

Date Posted: 17/09/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: KwaZulu-Natal

City: Durban

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR216,000 – ZAR216,001 per annum

Start Date: 01/11/2024

Job Description

A national distributor of industrial and automotive consumables to industry in South Africa is looking for a highly energized, sales focused, target driven individual to join their sales team in KZN!

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in sales would be advantageous.
  • Valid Driver’s License with own car
  • Min 3yrs external sales experience in a similar industry is required
  • MS Office literate

Responsibilities:

  • Meet and exceed sales and profit targets
  • Mapping and profiling target markets and customers through CRM system
  • Qualify and assess target customers
  • Create and maintain customer database
  • Training end users on use of products
  • Work with supplier sales and technical reps to develop markets/customers
  • Pricing and gross margin management (right stock, right quantities etc.)
  • High level of customer service
  • Sales administration
  • Weekly sales reporting to management

High energy levels

Presentable

Sales/target driven

Disciplined

Good communication skills

Technical Sales Consultant

Reference Number: 902256

Date Posted: 17/09/2024

Country: South Africa

Province: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

City: Port Elizabeth

Job type: Full-Time

Salary Range: ZAR144,000 – ZAR216,000 per annum

Start Date: 01/11/2024

Job Description

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company is looking for an extroverted, sales focused, target driven individual to join their team to drive sales and gain market share!

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in sales/marketing would be advantageous
  • Valid Driver’s Licence is required
  • 3-5yrs external sales experience in the engineering/manufacturing sectors is required
  • Knowledgeable on the use of a vernier and basic technical drawings
  • MS Office literate

MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL

Responsibilities:

  • To drive sales and turnover
  • New Business Development
  • Maintaining existing client relationships
  • Promote new product ranges to clients
  • Taking of orders
  • Processing orders onto the system
  • Weekly sales reporting

Outgoing

Hunter Sales Personality

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

Disciplined

High energy levels

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