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Job Description
National Chemical Company based in Pinetown is looking for a National Sales Manager reporting to the MD.
Requirements
Ability to travel nationally weekly is essential.
Must have a sociable personality and good team interactions, yet be strong and fair in leadership. Will be at an Exco level so a good understanding of financials as well as market analysis and presentation skills essential.
Minimum Requirements
- Niche chemical / technical / construction / machinery businesses that are above R750m in total sales revenue derived from multiple SKU’s with more than 800 customers
- Corporate environment with entrepreneurial leeway
- BCom / IMM / MBA preferably with a BSc. (Chemistry /Chem Eng)
- 18-20 years with a minimum of 5-8 years successfully leading a sales team
- Ability to operate in a complex, technical field / market
- Chemical background or undergraduate degree/diploma
Production Manager - Cato Ridge
Job Description
A well-established steel manufacturing company, based in Cato Ridge, is looking for a Production Manager – CCL. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the main purpose of the role is to control, supervise the operation of the continuous Colour Coating Line (CCL) in accordance with company and customer standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety & Housekeeping
- Ensure Compliance with the requirements of Safety, Health and Environment Standards and Procedures. Ensure safe, efficient and accurate operation of equipment according to operating procedures, instructions and schedules.
- Ensure that the shift team complies with operating standards provisions for the Lines.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work environment, free of any spillages or obstacles. In line with 5S requirements.
- Monitor and adhere to operating standards, working manuals, working instructions and procedures.
- Floor management.
- Updating of SOPs/ WI/ Safety records.
- Investigate incidents and report.
Equipment Operation & Support
- Ensure safe, efficient and accurate operation of equipment according to operating procedures, instructions and schedules.
- Ensure that the shift team complies with operating standards provisions for the Lines.
- Communicate with Maintenance in respect of planned and unplanned shutdowns and machine repairs.
- Prepare shift placement and ensure that the shift team is at all times present in their respective work centers.
- Manage conflicts within the shift team members.
- Ensure productive relationship with engineering, planning and Quality
- Verify, sign off and ensure timeous submission of compensation related documentation to HR for processing i.e. approved overtime and leave forms.
- Identify near miss in working area in compliance with monthly safety meeting.
- Manpower Training and development
- Identify defects and ensure required quality on the output.
- Inspection of incoming material in order to ensure quality of material on a daily basis.
- Ensure team compliance with procedures and also statutory requirements.
- Ensure proper handover of shift to the shift reliever team Production Technician are taking place.
- Ensure optimum Line utilization in order to achieve maximum production rate and maximize shift output.
- Monitor process parameters according to operations requirements.
- Conduct a Root Cause Analysis and establish remedial measures in order to minimize rejected tonnage.
- Ensure compliance to the prescribed material consumption norms.
- Monitor and ensure availability of important utilities including cooling tower, compressor and cooling water.
- Liaise with Quality Assurance on input strip quality standard and ensure compliance to customer specifications.
- Check i.e. coil data for proper coil identification and booking leave for all shift team members.
- Check that all shifts are following line procedures, planning and checklist and keeping records.
- Ensure quality and yield are maintained as per norms.
- Monthly reports monitoring and control records : Throughput / Yield / Plant Utilization / Stock take / Shutdown/Delays / Efficiency / Safety.
Continuous Improvement
- Initiate, participate and implement improvement programs and initiatives. This includes developing methods to improve plant performance and reduce operating cost.
- Drive and be a member of teams doing failure reporting for quality defects, delays, SHE incidents.
Stakeholder Management
- Continuously reporting observed defects and deviations on the operating parameters and production requirements and promptly communicate solutions to the Production Manager.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum academic qualification: BTech, National Diploma, or N6 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Industry experience: Minimum 7 years’ hands-on experience working on a continuous colour-coating/coil-coating line, preferably within a steel manufacturing environment.
Additional qualifications: Postgraduate studies in Business Management and/or Quality Management will be advantageous.
Strong practical knowledge of continuous colour-coating/coil-coating processes, equipment, and production environments will be highly beneficial.
Experience required:
- 7+ years’ hands-on experience in a continuous colour-coating/coil-coating line, preferably within a steel manufacturing environment
Key competencies and skills:
- Adherence to safe work practices and good housekeeping.
- Supervising operations & managing the shift team.
- Ability to develop SOP to required standard.
- Perform incoming material inspection as per SOP.
- Manage optimum utilization of production line.
- Monitoring of production parameters as per SOP.
- Ensuring that output conforms to Quality SOP.
- Ensure compliance to prescribed material consumption parameters.
- Monitor utilities i.e. cooling tower, compressor & cooling water.
- Liaise with Maintenance & Quality Assurance.
- Ensure team compliance with procedure & statutory requirements.
- Responsible for the shift team training and development.
- Capture data on SAP for coil identification, materials & leave.
- Signing off & submission of verified compensation related documentation to HR.
- Ensure proper shift-handover. Reporting of operating parameters.
Management Accountant - Cato Ridge
Job Description
A well-established steel manufacturing company, based in Cato Ridge, is looking for a Management Accountant. Reporting to the Management Accounts Manager, the main purpose of the role is to be responsible for generation and production of accurate and timely management reports, annual financial statements, and budgets. Analyze key financial information to optimize financial planning, assist management with financial decision-making and help develop and implement strategies to reduce businesses’ operational and production costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Management Accounting and Reporting
- Provide accurate and timely financial management accounts reports, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and others finance reports within agreed timelines.
- Reviewing of monthly Flash to ensure accuracy reports with commentaries
- Review product pricing to ensure accuracy.
- Review management reports and analysis of key trends.
- Participate in all reviews of organizational financial performance and take actions for improvement where necessary.
- Conducting in-depth financial analysis to guide decision-making processes, including cost and variance analysis.
- Assisting in the development and execution of financial strategies to support the company’s growth objectives.
- Reviewing and analyzing cost reports for all plants
- Working closely with the plant controllers to ensure accurate and effective cost accounting systems.
- Consulting with other departments to understand and control production costs through monthly cost reviews.
- Manage monthly forecasting process to ensure submission of timely and accurate profit/loss forecasts including commentary provision.
- Coordinate with HODs for timely Preparation of Board pack, Quarterly review pack, and other reports as and when required.
- Support finance head for other financial decision-making matters.
- Regularly conduct meetings with plant controllers for financial improvements
- Assisting with the audit preparation work to allow for timely completion of the annual financial statements and corporation tax returns.
Budgetary & Controls
- Timely and accurate preparation of annual budget.
- Co-ordination with other Finance Team on timely provision of data for budget preparation.
- Monthly analysis of actual and budgeted costs.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop financial forecasts and Annual business plans.
- Consult closely with budget owners to provide a comprehensive accounting support service, including the provision of financial information, analysis to budget owners and review of business cases.
- Analyze variances and explore potential problems with budget owners, making recommendations and executing those recommendations.
- Identifying opportunities for cost control and efficiency improvements to contribute to the company’s profitability.
ERP System Integrity and Audit Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data within the ERP system (e.g., SAP).
- Collaborate with the relevant Enterprise Business Analyst and finance teams to maintain robust internal controls within the ERP environment.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies or anomalies in ERP-generated reports and financial records.
- Participate as required in ERP upgrades and testing, to ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements.
- Provide training and support to finance users on ERP functionalities and best practices.
- Ensure ERP system processes comply with internal controls and audit requirements.
- Identify and document ERP system risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Conduct periodic audits of ERP data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with financial policies.
- Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
Duties and SafeGuard Applications
- Prepare data request and address all queries resulting therefrom timeously.
- Attend ITAC reviews of data request.
- Statutory Data Requests
- Completion of statutory data requests from Statistics SA or other related government departments.
Technical advice to departments
- To provide required information/reports to other departments as and when necessary.
- Provide initiative-taking financial advice to management/finance team and budget owners, actively promoting improved financial awareness.
- Ensure compliance with financial procedures and to ensure a sound system of financial controls.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting or Equivalent.
- Professional registration: CA(SA) or CIMA.
- Experience required:
- General work experience: 15 years
- Specific to the position: 10 years
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Key competencies and skills:
- Analytical skills
- Decision making skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills,
- High on initiative and ability to manage ambiguity
- People skills
- Leadership Skills
- Mentoring skills
- Critical thinking skills
Maintenance Manager - Cato Ridge
Job Description
A well-established steel manufacturing company, based in Cato Ridge, is looking for a Maintenance Manager. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the main purpose of the role is to ensure that maintenance activities are undertaken and managed in a manner that supports improved equipment reliability and availability, lower maintenance and production costs, improved efficiencies, continuous improvement, and the overall business sustainability in a safe and healthy manner. To maintain and develop engineering procedures to improve refurbishment procedures of spares, ensure proper project execution of the team reporting to the position and drive the compliance to regulations of the OHS act and adherence to standards. GMR 2.1 appointee.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the overall maintenance strategy for the company.
- Maintain current knowledge of maintenance methods and practices, including use of diagnostic equipment and procedures recommended by equipment manufacturer.
- Identify gaps in the maintenance processes and implement strategies to close gaps and to improve equipment reliability, sustainability, and reduce maintenance costs.
- Plan for the renewal and overhaul of assets to ensure sustainability.
- Ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate maintenance of equipment according to maintenance procedures, instructions, and schedules.
- Provides engineering support by responding to requests for mechanical and electrical problems.
- Ensure equipment reliability and availability (safe and good condition at all times).
- Assess spare needs, identify critical spares, and place appropriate orders and monitor usage.
- Effect preventive maintenance programs that will minimize service repairs overall, plan and maintain autonomous maintenance.
- Ensure proper planning of major & annual shutdowns and resources for the same
- Synchronize maintenance processes with departments in the plant.
- Responsible for managing and completing all maintenance and repair requests from production in a cost effective and timely manner. This includes prompt response to breakdown to minimize down time, overtime cost, and interruption of production.
- Responsible for talent development and succession planning for the maintenance department
- Timely documentation and records as required by the business. This includes regular reports for maintenance issues and technical reports.
- Identify and manage contractors and suppliers by ensuring quality of work and compliance with all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with the requirements of health and safety legislation, standards, procedures, and practices.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits and identify high risk areas and initiate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Identify, evaluate, plan, implement, and manage projects to improve equipment and safety performance, reduce costs, and ensure sustainability.
- Initiate, participate and implement improvement programs and initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance in equipment standards, technical processes, and fault finding.
- To consult with third parties to ensure that the technical standard of the equipment is maintained or improved.
- To monitor technical developments and to implement improvements.
- To monitor the effectiveness of projects to determine their success.
- Manage subordinates to ensure that all HR processes, policies, and procedures are followed.
- Identify people related problems areas and hold corrective action meetings.
- Manage conflicts within the team members.
- Ensure team compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, statutory and maintenance procedures, and processes.
- To train and develop team members to ensure a high performance and quality workmanship.
- Ensure that people related costs are kept to a minimum.
- To identify and recruit suitable talent that supports the overall maintenance strategy.
- To motivate the team to ensure higher level of performance and to conduct regular performance reviews and implement corrective actions.
- Budgetary responsibility:
- Responsible for formulating the budget for maintenance and production and ensuring compliance to the budget.
- Make necessary reviews when deemed appropriate.
- Ensure that fixed and variable costs are monitored, reviewed, and controlled as per the budgetary guidelines.
- Procurement responsibility:
- Manage a vendor base to ensure quality and quantity procurement in line with the budgets and maintaining the highest of service levels in the plant.
- Overall responsible for taking procurement decisions in consultation with the Supply Chain Department
- Ensure that inventory is maintained at optimum level maintenance efficiency
- Administrative Responsibility:
- Ensure compliance the company rules and regulations.
- Consult closely with the EHS and QA/compliance functions to ensure compliance with all regulatory and local requirement.
- Ensure adherence to Occupational and Environmental Safety Health Administration standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree.
- For GMR 2.1 Appointment: GCC Factories.
- Engineering and Maintenance experience :10 years.
- Industry: Heavy Engineering.
- Solid knowledge of engineering, health, safety, and environmental management principles, processes, systems, procedures, and practices.
- Sound knowledge of legislative and general administrative processes, systems, and reporting.
- Solid understanding of organizational business processes and procedures.
- Excellent people skills.
- Good supervisory skills relating to Industrial Relations, Conflict Management, Disciplinary Practices, Coaching, Guiding, Instructing, and Teaching.
- Effective communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills.
- Good troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
- Good administration skills and report writing.
- Good time management skills.
Mechanical / Maintenance Engineer - Cato Ridge
Job Description
A well-established steel manufacturing company, based in Cato Ridge, is looking for a Mechanical/Maintenance Engineer. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the main purpose is to ensure that mechanical tasks are undertaken and managed in a manner that supports improved equipment reliability and availability, lower maintenance and production costs, improved efficiencies, continuous improvement, and overall business sustainability in a safe and healthy manner. To conduct improvement projects and modifications in line with business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety and Housekeeping
- Ensure compliance with the requirements of Safety, Health and Environment Standards and Procedures.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits and identify high risk areas and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Arrange and facilitate safety meetings.
- Implement safety related corrective actions and strategies.
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Ensure safe, efficient and accurate maintenance of equipment according to maintenance procedures, instructions and schedules.
- Build, assemble, test and evaluate machine assemblies
- Participate in design improvements and projects to improve the manufacturing process and ensure continuous improvement.
- Follow maintenance related processes and procedures as required by the maintenance management system, and ensure that subordinates follow the same processes.
- Report on maintenance activities as required.
- Solid knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles, processes, systems, procedures and practices.
- Solid knowledge of general maintenance administrative processes and systems.
- Solid understanding of organizational business processes and procedures.
- Supervision of Subordinate Employees
- Conduct required performance reviews.
- Identify people related problems areas and hold corrective action meetings.
- Manage conflicts within the team members.
- Ensure team compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, statutory and maintenance procedures and processes.
- Training and upliftment of the team in Mechanical functions.
- Oversee, sign off, and ensure timeous submission of compensation related documentation to HR for processing i.e. approved overtime and leave forms.
- Control and ensure that overtime hours are kept at minimum.
- Ensure that discipline is kept amongst subordinates.
- Provide Technical Support.
- Continuous Improvement
- Initiate, participate and implement improvement programs and initiatives. This includes developing methods to improve the Mechanical section performance and reduce costs.
- Budgetary responsibility
- Assist the company in achieving its budgetary requirements through the selection of the best value for money solution for the organization and minimizing the wastage of resources.
- Procurement responsibility:
- Follow company Stores and Procurement procedures and ensure that all requirements are accurately specified to ensure the efficient procurement.
- Manage spares stock to ensure minimum risk to the organization whilst optimizing stock levels. Investigating all possible sources of supply to ensure that the most favorable option is chosen.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have strong manufacturing or heavy machinery experience.
- Steel background preferable.
- Minimum 10 years experience in a heavy engineering environment.
- Minimum 5 years experience related to the position.
- National Diploma/Engineering Degree.
- Professional Registration: ECSA – an advantage.
Creditors Clerk - New Germany
Job Description
Chemical Manufacturing Company, based in New Germany, is looking for a creditors clerk to join their team. The position reports to the Financial Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
- Invoices
- Discrepancies
- GRNi
- Reconciliations
- Accruals
- Filing
- External Audit
- Stock Counts
Minimum Requirements
- Matric plus a higher-level certificate in accounting.
- Proficient in excel.
- Minimum 2-years in a creditors position.
- Manufacturing experience an advantage.
Mechanical Draughtsman - Westmead
Job Description
A well-established engineering and manufacturing company based in Westmead is seeking a skilled Mechanical Draughtsman to join its team. This permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys turning concepts into accurate, production-ready drawings and working closely with manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality engineered products.
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00. Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using Fusion 360.
- Produce accurate fabrication, assembly and production drawings.
- Design mechanical components and assemblies suitable for manufacture.
- Work closely with the design and production teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
- Revise drawings and models based on engineering and production feedback.
- Ensure drawings comply with company standards and manufacturing requirements.
- Assist with the development and improvement of existing product designs.
- Maintain organized CAD files, drawing revisions and engineering documentation.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Draughtsman or Mechanical Designer.
- Proficiency in Fusion 360.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of drawing accuracy.
- Ability to interpret engineering requirements and produce production-ready drawings.
- Good understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Relevant technical qualification advantageous.
Advantageous Experience
- Design of sheet metal components.
- Knowledge of CNC cutting, laser cutting, CNC bending and welding processes.
- Experience taking products from concept through to production.
- Familiarity with revision control and engineering documentation.
- This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where your technical expertise and attention to detail will directly contribute to the successful delivery of quality products.
Office & Client Co-ordinator - Kloof
Job Description
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about creating exceptional client experiences? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced event hire and décor business where no two days are the same.
Working across corporate events, weddings, private celebrations and large-scale functions, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing client enquiries, coordinating bookings and ensuring every event is planned accurately before it reaches the operations team. This position is ideal for a recent graduate looking to build a career in the events industry, with full training and development provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond professionally to client enquiries.
- Prepare quotations and assist clients throughout the booking process.
- Coordinate orders and ensure accurate handover to the operations team.
- Verify booking information and maintain quality control throughout the planning process.
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Assist with general office administration and limited office stock management.
- Ensure clear, accurate communication with clients and colleagues at every stage.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree or qualification in Events Management, Interior Design, Business or a related field.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Professional, reliable and positive attitude.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will
- Have a genuine interest in events, décor and interior styling.
- Possess a creative eye for design and presentation.
- Be eager to learn and develop professionally.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
- Take ownership of their work and consistently deliver high levels of accuracy.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday: 07:30 – 16:30
- Every second Saturday: 09:00 – 12:00
- Flexibility to work occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends when required by event schedules.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to launch your career in the events industry while gaining exposure to exciting projects and working alongside a passionate team, we’d love to hear from you.
Sales & Marketing Manager - Pinetown
Job Description
Are you a commercially astute sales leader with a passion for driving business growth, developing high-performing teams and building long-term customer relationships? An established and respected business within the food manufacturing and distribution sector is seeking an experienced Sales & Marketing Manager to lead its sales function and play a key role in shaping future growth. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic planning with customer engagement and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop the sales team to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Develop and implement short, medium and long-term sales strategies aligned to business objectives.
- Identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities.
- Grow existing accounts through effective key account management, upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
- Manage relationships with key customers, retailers, wholesalers and distributors.
- Negotiate pricing and trading terms to maximise profitability.
- Drive marketing initiatives that strengthen brand presence and support business growth.
- Analyse sales performance and market trends to make informed, data-driven decisions.
- Monitor reporting, forecasting and operational performance across the sales function.
- Coach, motivate and conduct regular performance reviews with the sales team.
- Ensure exceptional levels of customer service throughout the sales process.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior sales management role.
- Proven track record of growing revenue and improving profitability within a medium to large business.
- Experience dealing with modern retail, traditional trade and/or wholesale customers.
- Strong pricing, commercial negotiation and trading terms experience.
- Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.
- Strong analytical ability with advanced commercial acumen.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to clients throughout KwaZulu-Natal.
What’s on Offer
- Permanent, office-based position in Pinetown.
- Local client travel within KwaZulu-Natal.
- Opportunity to influence business growth and lead a well-established sales function.
If you have the commercial drive, leadership ability and strategic mindset to grow sales while developing a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Technical Account Manager - New Germany
Job Description
Chemical Manufacturing Company, based in New Germany Durban, is looking for a Technical Account Manager. The Technical Account Manager serves as the primary technical liaison between the company and its clients. The role requires an understanding of client technical requirements, guidance on product implementation and optimization, and effective resolution of technical issues, while working closely with Sales, Product Development and Customer Support.
Requirements:
- Recognized National or International Sales Qualification / National or International Chemical or Related Qualification.
- Minimum 3 years’ practical sales experience in the composites or related industry, with a proven sales track record and demonstrable computer experience.
- Planning, prioritization and meeting deadlines.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Commitment and willingness to go the extra mile.
- Flexibility and ability to respond effectively to change.
- Positive attitude, passion and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Punctuality and reliability.
- Strong customer focus and commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
Duties Include:
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders and understand their technical and business needs.
- Act as the primary technical contact for client discussions, escalations and problem solving.
- Guide clients on product implementation, configuration, optimization and best practices.
- Manage technical projects, coordinate resources, monitor timelines and communicate project status.
- Initiate customer contact, identify required products/services and support achievement of sales targets.
- Understand market trends and implement sales plans; forecast and monitor sales and evaluate targets regularly.
- Identify prospective customers, support customer events/hosting and maintain effective customer relationships.
- Assist with finance agreements and communicate customer credit positions to support continuity of supply.
- Assist with perpetual and quarterly stock counts as required.
Technical Services Manager - New Germany
Job Description
Chemical Manufacturing Company, based in New Germany Durban, is looking for a Technical Service Manager to manage the Open Mould, Closed Mould and/or Ancillaries section of the Technical Department by providing technical leadership, customer support, product development and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead technical projects, optimize formulations, support customers and commercial teams, and drive innovation aligned with company objectives.
Requirements:
- BSc Chemistry Degree.
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the polymer/composites industry.
- Strong technical leadership.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Project management ability.
- Customer-focused approach.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Team leadership and coaching.
- Innovation and creativity.
- Planning, organization and prioritization.
- Commercial awareness.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
Duties Include:
- Lead and manage the Technical Services team.
- Drive research and development of new and existing products.
- Optimise formulations to improve quality and reduce costs.
- Manage technical projects from concept through implementation.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting to customers and branches.
- Investigate product-related complaints and implement corrective actions.
- Deliver technical training to customers, sales teams and internal staff.
- Maintain technical documentation and formulation packages.
- Develop and mentor technical staff.
- Liaise with suppliers, licensors and industry partners to stay abreast of new technologies.
- Promote continuous improvement, innovation and Green Technology initiatives.
Wealth Administrator - Umhlanga
Job Description
Dynamic multi-disciplinary Financial Services Company, based in Umhlanga, is looking for an experienced Wealth Administrator to join their team.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years industry experience as an administrator, preferably at an independent firm.
- Candidate does not need to be amazing at Excel but must have experience working with it. We will do an excel assessment.
- Must have experience with LISP’s and Risk products.
- Must be able to manage time well and be comfortable talking to product providers on the phone, and on email. (Therefore, must be capable on Microsoft Office suite)
- A major plus is experience with Elite Wealth, or experience with any of the other financial planning software programmes (X-planner, AtWork, etc.)
- Favorable qualifications: RE5, Finance Diploma, Finance Higher Certificate, NQF level 6 or higher.
Duties Include:
- New business (broker appointments, onboarding new clients) – service providers: Ashburton, FNB, Ninety one, Investec, Momentum, Old Mutual, Compliance and Elite Wealth
- All servicing (portfolio maintenance, i.e. switches, withdrawals, additions, transfers, etc.)
- Client communication (feedback during service, dealing with requests from clients)
- Getting statements for reviews
- Monitor the client base with certain advisors to ensure it is up to date regarding income top ups, fee top ups etc.
- CCM loading
- New business (onshore and offshore)
- Reviews (including statements)
Case Manager - Glenwood
Job Description
Psychiatric Hospital, based in Glenwood Durban, is looking for an experienced Case Manager to join their team. Hours 7am-4pm.
The Case Manager utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise, mitigates financial risk through comprehensive and accurate coding of hospital events, communication with funders on justification for hospitalization level of care and length of stay.
Requirements:
- Case Management qualification AN ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Case Management experience
- ICD-10 / CPT Coding Qualification And/or Experience
- Clinic Manager Software experience advantageous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Duties Include:
- Responsible for application of clinical knowledge in justifying patient hospitalisation in terms of treatment, length of stay and level of care.
- Monitor and action risk related to medical aid benefits and hospitalization.
- Ensure accurate, specific, and comprehensive clinical coding.
- Timeous, effective communication and follow up with medical aids.
- Review authorization aspects approved, mitigating financial risk and final releasing the case for billing.
- Liaise with a network of internal and external stakeholders regarding patient treatment.
- Adhere to the NHN Managed Health Care rules of engagement.
- Compliance with industry relevant legislative acts, regulations, and circulars.
Assistant to the Reporting Accountant - New Germany
Job Description
Chemical Manufacturing company based in New Germany is looking for a Reporting Assistant reporting to the Reporting Accountant. The Reporting Assistant will provide administrative and financial reporting support to the Reporting Accountant and Finance Department. The successful incumbent will assist with monthly reporting, account reconciliations, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring the integrity, accuracy and confidentiality of financial information.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Accounting or finance.
- Finnivo software experience essential.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Team player with a proactive attitude.
- Sage X3.
Duties Include:
- Assist with monthly financial reporting and reconciliations.
- Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
- Maintain accurate financial records and reporting schedules.
- Support statutory reporting and tax administration.
- Participate in finance projects and ERP system improvements.
Logistics Planner - New Germany
Job Description
Chemical Manufacturing company based in New Germany is looking for a Logistics Planner, reporting to Supply Chain Manager. The Logistics Planner is the point of contact between Head Office and Sales Branches. Primary responsibility is to coordinate branch stock requirements and do load planning for vehicles going to sales depots.
Requirements:
- Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a logistics or supply chain team in the chemical manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency in Excel & SAGE ERP system.
- Ability to multi-task, strong communication skills.
Duties Include:
- Assessing demand from sales, using B2Wise software, and electronically planning the trailer, tanker, and container loads, ensuring there is always efficient stockholding at branches (avoid overstocking and stock outs).
- Electronic planning of collections and deliveries for local truck as per internal departmental requirements.
- Electronic preparation of picking slips for Warehouse Dispatch teams, based on daily branch requirements, commitments, and available stock.
- Coordination with warehouse on load changes.
- Creation of dispatch documentation.
- Handling queries and branch requirements.
- Provide ETAs for customer back orders.
- Ensure vehicles are loaded on time based on due dates.
- Planning and coordination with production and warehouse for Exports Orders requirements.
- Liaison between Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, and other departments as required.
- Communication of urgent requirements with Production Team.
- Coordination of return loads in most cost-effective manner, when required.
- Vehicle optimization and logistics cost efficiencies.
- Weekly reporting of logistics statistics.
- Reduction of lead times, stock days, stock levels, and stock outs through efficient management of branch orders.
- Assist with quarterly stock counts.
Bookkeeper / Personal Assistant - Assagay
Job Description
Company based in Assagay, near Hillcrest, is looking for a Bookkeeper who can start immediately. Hours 8 – 4. The position will include personal assistant and office admin duties.
Requirements:
- Matric minimum
- Able to start immediately without a notice period
- Own car essential
- Xero experience is an added advantage
- Excel advanced
- Experience processing payroll
Duties Include:
- Debtors invoicing
- Approve supplier invoices and create a supplier payment report
- Fixed asset register
- Manage the bank feed on Xero
- Reconcile bank accounts monthly
- Review month end creditors age analysis and reconcile to creditors statements
- Review month end debtors, check for overpayments and chase outstanding debtors
- Reconcile petty cash
- Send monthly and annual inventory to accountant to process
- Prepare VAT return and submit to accountant for processing
- Processing on DEXT
- Processing payroll and send to accountant
- Maintain leave register
- Payment process for EMP201 monthly
- Assist with documents for year-end file
- PA duties
- Stock control
Wealth Administrator - Westville
Job Description
Financial Planning practice, based in Westville, is looking for a Wealth Administrator to join their team. This role is responsible for providing administrative, operational, and client service support. The position is to ensure that internal processes, documentation, and client-related activities are carried out accurately, efficiently, and in line with company standards. The incumbent supports the Key Individual & Wealth Planner and senior administration staff, in maintaining organized systems, meeting deadlines, and delivering a high standard of service to clients and colleagues.
Requirements:
- Matric minimum
- RE5 would be of great value but not essential
- Must be tech savvy (paperless environment)
- Minimum 5 years industry experience
- Familiar with the following platforms: Elite, Asset Map, SEED, Comparemed
- Experienced with Teams and CoPilot
- Product Platforms knowledge:Allan Gray, Ninety-One, Momentum, Discovery, Old Mutual Wealth, Liberty, Discovery Health, Stratum, Ambledown.
- Compliance experience
Duties Include:
- Coordinate workflows between team members and ensure information is shared efficiently.
- Review task execution times and review current Service Level Agreement plan to manage Key Performance Indicators, under the direction and management of the Senior Administration Manager and Advisor.
- Update the client Office review schedules and operational checklists in line with the Advisors review schedule.
- Look for improvement opportunities in the business to reduce mistakes or execution delays.
- Adhere and be involved in day-to-day operational requirements of the business, using your own initiatives, or as directed by the Office manager and Key Individual.
- Support the Advisor| Key Individual in ensuring that all client documentation is accurate for client review meetings.
- Ensure documentation is stored correctly, records are accurate, labelled clearly, and easily accessible for the team, remove information not required.
- Provide support and assistance in IT related issues, coordinate with SyncSmart (Rianth and team) to ensure continuous uninterrupted operations.
- Assist in determining training requirements for yourself.
- Support any other reasonable work related to the role.
- Ensure sure systems are used correctly and client information stays confidential.
- Act in the best interests of the business and its clients.
- Compliance and Risk Administration
- Maintain compliance and risk management records to ensure adherence to internal and regulatory requirements.
- Support compliance reviews, monitoring, and documentation updates.
- Assist with preparing for compliance officer visits and external audits.
- Ensure client files are FICA and FAIS compliant and escalate missing or incomplete documents, as necessary.
- Track and monitor outstanding compliance requirements to ensure obligations are met.
- Quality Control:
- Check documentation and data entries for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail and professionalism in all work.
- Ensure actions and updates are properly logged and traceable in internal systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative and operational processes.
- Uphold company standards for confidentiality, compliance, and client service excellence.
- Client Administration and Coordination
- Maintain accurate and current client records across internal systems (Elite, Asset Map, Mail Chimp and Beezwax), and ensure processes are updated for each system for easy access functionality.
- Ensure clients are in Headspace and are on Elite and have a folder on system.
- Ensure clients data is clean and correct on data capture on company system.
- Terminate clients after discussion with KI and ensure offboarding of client to maintain data integrity.
- Update elite and review timelines after each client meeting, ensuring all follow-up actions are recorded and completed.
- Prepare, upload, and store client correspondence, meeting summaries, and feedback notes.
- Communicate professionally with clients via email and phone to confirm appointments, follow up on documentation, and provide updates.
- Track progress on client-related activities to ensure timely completion and proper recordkeeping.
- Ensure client annual reviews are scheduled or set up as per client review process.
Customer Services Administrator - Riverhorse Valley
Job Description
Importer & Distributor of brands in the health & wellness sector, based in Riverhorse Valley Durban, is looking for a Customer Services Administrator to support their growing operation. The role will include maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers and regulatory partners. We are looking for a customer service professional with the curiosity of a business analyst.
Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12) minimum.
- Commercially minded, customer-obsessed problem solver who constantly looks for ways to improve the customer experience while reducing management workload.
- This person doesn’t just answer customer queries.
They ask:
- Why did the customer need to ask this question?
- How can we stop this problem from happening again?
- What can we automate?
- What can we improve?
- What trend am I seeing that management should know about?
They naturally think: “How do we make this better?”
The personality:
- Curious
- Proactive
- Positive
- Calm under pressure
- Analytical
- Commercially aware
- Comfortable making recommendations
- Comfortable challenging the status quo respectfully
Duties Include:
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Success would look like – After six months:
- “I’ve reduced response times by 30%.”
- “I’ve identified the five most common customer issues.”
- “I’ve implemented three process improvements.”
- “I’ve increased Google Reviews.”
- “I’ve built a better FAQ system.”
- “I’ve taken routine decisions away from management.”
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They:
- notice patterns
- identify recurring complaints
- suggest improvements
- bring two solutions with every problem
- own customer issues until resolved
- think beyond today’s task
- enjoy learning new systems
- naturally document processes
Personal Assistant / Office Administrator - Riverhorse Valley
Job Description
Importer & Distributor of brands in the health & wellness sector, based in Riverhorse Valley Durban, is looking for a Personal Assistant/Office Administrator to support their growing operation. The Office Administrator will ensure smooth day-to-day operations by managing administrative tasks, maintaining records, supporting HR and finance functions. This role is central to keeping the team organized and enabling the business to run efficiently.
Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12) required; diploma/certificate in Administration, Business Management, or similar preferred.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an office administration or compliance support role.
Knowledge of HR, finance (advantageous).
Strong computer literacy (MS Office Suite, general digital tools / Google Suite).
Excellent communication and organizational skills. - Highly organized and detail oriented.
Professional, approachable, and proactive.
Ability to multitask and manage priorities.
Strong problem-solving ability.
Team player who can also work independently.
Duties Include:
- Office Administration
Oversee daily office operations, including correspondence, filing, supplies, and reception duties.
Manage calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements.
Provide administrative support to the General Manager and wider team.Records & Documentation
Maintain organised digital and physical company records.
Assist with preparation of reports, letters, and presentations.
Ensure proper filing and archiving of documents.Finance & HR Support
Process invoices, receipts, and basic bookkeeping tasks.
Assist with maintaining employee records, leave tracking, and staff communications.
Support compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).Communication & Coordination
Liaise with suppliers, customers, regulatory partners, and service providers as directed.
Help coordinate company events, training, and staff meetings.
Ensure smooth internal communication across departments.
National Transport Manager - Cato Ridge
Job Description
SA’s leading supplier and distributor of frozen food products is seeking a National Transport Manager to elevate their logistical operations across the region. In this role, you’ll ensure timely, efficient distribution while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and service. You’ll lead with integrity, foster mutual benefits across the supply chain, and drive continuous innovation—ultimately playing a pivotal role in delivering on quality and consistency to clients across Africa.
Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12).
- Post Graduate Diploma in Transport Management.
- Ten years’ experience in a managerial position in transport or logistics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Ability to influence change and foster collaboration across teams.
- Solid academic and practical understanding of transport functions, including:
- Full lifecycle cost analysis (initial, service, preventative maintenance, operating, and disposal costs).
- Key performance indicators such as fuel consumption and tyre cost per kilometer.
- Operational ratios such as kilogram output per rand and cost per kilometer.
- Good working knowledge of truck and refrigeration unit maintenance.
- Proven ability to lead, delegate, and develop teams, including middle management.
- Skilled in performance management, motivation, and conflict resolution.
- Experience managing large teams under pressure while maintaining high morale and productivity.
- Strong analytical reasoning and critical thinking capabilities.
- Proficient in compiling, interpreting, and presenting reports from large and complex data sets.
- Highly organized with strong planning and coordination skills.
- Resilient and able to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems in dynamic environments.
- Deadline-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
Duties Include:
- Set clear, measurable objectives for the transport department aligned with business goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across transport functions, using data and feedback to refine processes.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to transport supervisors and staff.
- Support the development and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for transport activities.
- Oversee full fleet management, ensuring vehicles are visually and mechanically compliant, roadworthy, and optimally utilized.
- Monitor and control transport-related expenses, including CPK and fuel procurement.
- Produce detailed monthly Excel reports for three transport cost centers, highlighting productivity, cost trends, and variances.
- Assess asset feasibility and recommend vehicle replacements; manage the sale of decommissioned vehicles.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of approximately 50 staff, including middle management.
- Conduct regular performance reviews using KPAs and performance management methodologies.
- Manage staff discipline, resolve conflicts, and support HR processes including CCMA representation.
- Compile and submit monthly reports on overtime and driver incentives to HR.
- Ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to health & safety, labour laws, and road transport in South Africa and other African countries.
- Manage transport-related documentation, including customs, cross-border paperwork, and foreign exchange processes.
- Oversee preventative maintenance schedules and ensure timely vehicle registration and licensing.
- Conduct supplier audits, manage tenders, and ensure service-level compliance.
- Maintain and strengthen internal and external customer relationships.
- Ensure service delivery meets or exceeds internal standards and customer expectations.
- Provide timely support and communication to resolve service issues and exceptions.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and manage exceptions to drive operational excellence.
- Audit staff performance and adherence to SOPs, identifying training or process gaps.
- Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Sales Administrator/Analyst - Cato Ridge
Job Description
SA’s leading supplier and distributor of frozen food products is seeking a Sales Administrator/Analyst to join their sales team.
Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12) with core mathematics
- Fluent in English
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in an administrative role
- Advanced Excel advantageous
- Solid knowledge of MS Word and MS Outlook
- Methodical and accurate
- Team player. Be able to facilitate/encourage teamwork and work well within a team
- Must have the “worry molecule” and not rest until a problem is solved
- Assertive
- Resilient
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Duties Include:
- Updating and maintaining customer-, sales- and delivery data in Excel and internal systems
- Passing customer credits on internal systems
- Do sales confirmations
- Data Capture:
- Capturing sales orders
- Maintain information on relevant dashboards and spreadsheets
- Updating and maintaining the Forward Schedule
- Capturing orders
- Maintaining cold storage sheets
- Stock Management:
- Managing and tracking stock
- Investigate stock shortages
- Maintain listing of containers in the yard and forward contracts delivered
- General Administration:
- General administration i.e., filing, typing of correspondence, spreadsheets and schedules
- External and Internal Liaison:
- Liaising with the Cold Store and Shipping departments
- Liaising with Customers
- Follow up on queries
Maintenance Planner (Graduate: BSc Mech Eng) - Isipingo
Job Description
Chemical manufacturing company based in Isipingo, Durban is looking for a BSc Mechanical Engineering Graduate for a Maintenance Planner position. Responsibility will include: Plan and Schedule maintenance resources, ensuring data integrity of the EAM system and Engineering spares. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Requirements:
- BSc Mechanical Engineer Graduate
- Able to work 7.30 – 16.30.
Duties Include:
- Planning and Scheduling Maintenance resources.
- Ensuring data integrity of Sage EAM system.
- Co- ordination of Engineering spares.
- Improve, develop and report on Maintenance KPI’s.
- Maintaining maintenance records. E.g., Machine history file.
- Ensure compliance with OHS regulations.
- Implement and maintain LSS, PSM Policy and the 5’s principles.
- Maintain the work area in an appropriate condition as indicated by management.
Intern (Financial Services) - Paraplanner - Cornubia
Job Description
Financial Services Company, based in Cornubia Durban, offering the full spectrum of investments from RA’s to Unit Trusts, is looking for an Intern for their para-legal department. On going training will be provided including RE5.
Requirements:
- B Com Degree in Finance/Investments or Diploma.
- Must have an interest in becoming a Financial Planner
- Able to work 8 – 4, 3 days in the office and 2 days remote from home
Duties Include:
- Intern position in the para-legal department.
Sales Executive - Cato Ridge
Job Description
Pioneering & Innovative Wholesale & Distribution Company based in Cato Ridge is looking for a Sales Executive who is forward-thinking and strategic. This position is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing sales traders/consultants to achieve planned customer acquisition, weight growth and GP growth.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Marketing or related
- Minimum 5 years extensive experience in sales, import/export, management
- Category knowledge
- Exceptional management of sales performance among a team of sales traders
- IT and systems knowledge and experience including AI
- Forward thinking and strategic
- Planning and future growth mindset
- Management skills
- Reporting skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Above average communication skills
- Budgeting skills
- Mathematical skills including calculations and statistics
- Tenacity and fight and the mind to never give up
- Ability to challenge the status quo
- A marketing mind capable of developing a brand
- Ability to combine marketing prowess with commercial intelligence, the ability to do the best deals and make achieve sales targets
Duties Include:
- Manage the performance and development of Sales Consultants within the company
- Engage in one-on-one coaching and direction by conducting weekly meetings with sales consultants
- Effectively lead and facilitate sales meetings that educate, motivate, and ultimately produce key behavior changes to drive sales
- Accountable for successfully implementing key corporate/market changes and programs across sales positions; ensuring sales consultants achieve required behavior changes and performance metrics
- Develop and coordinate sales selling cycle and methodology
- Fully leverage available tools and resources within the sales department to ensure high level of accountability and communication
- Partner/coordinate with the various heads of department to maximize business resources and productivity of sales support resources to grow profitable sales
- Directly manage and engage critical/developing customer accounts, and ensure proper management of other accounts
- Professionally represent company at community and/or business meetings
- Develop and deliver sales budgets
- Assign all area/customers changes or allocation
Procurement Specialist - Cato Ridge
Job Description
One of the largest wholesalers and distributors of frozen foods is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their growing team, to ensure that the supply chain needs, with a specific focus on Procurement, are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. Review costs, develop relationships with vendors and suppliers, and offer suggestions for what, where and how much product to buy.
Requirements:
- Supply Chain or Business Degree
- Strong math, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential
- Must be detail-orientated, team player, possess strong negotiation skills and the ability to work independently
- An understanding of business operations and processes is critical
- Strong interpersonal skills relating to both internal and external stakeholders, as they work with a diverse number of people, such as executives, suppliers, vendors and supply chain managers
- In addition to the above crucial skills, it is important that procurement specialists are able to: Assess costs and negotiate vendor and supply prices
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- Analyze business supply needs and ensure businesses are getting the best possible product
- Manage inventory levels within the business
- Resolve pricing conflicts and place bids with different vendors as required
- Ability to have difficult and/or complex negotiations with both internal and external stakeholders
- Forge strong “first preference” relationships
- Ability to have difficult and/or complex negotiations with both internal and external stakeholders
- Forge strong “first preference” relationships
- Ability to develop budgets, procurement strategies strategy & forecasting
- Understanding of both local and regional supply and demand
Duties Include:
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- Manage inflow of Products against agreed model stock
- Manage Inventory and liaise with the sales team regarding inventory
- Detailed analysis of imports and exports
- Implement trading agreements/protocols – with regards to shipping, quality, payment terms, etc
- Manage product quality – ensure product meets the original purchase spec
- Re-negotiate discounts or contract amendments where suppliers fail to meet contractual agreements e.g., product specification or delivery period etc.
- Regular feedback to sales team with market analysis and product availability
- Prepare forward deals/sales offers through to sales team. Timeous feedback to sales against ad hoc requirements
- Develop preferred relationships with Suppliers. This requires regular local and international travel
- Participate in Contract Negotiations
- Detailed analysis of imports
- Ability to work with various Supply Chain Management software systems
- Monthly Management reporting and preparation of dashboards on key metrics
- Familiar with trade requirements relating to SPS, tariff and other regulatory measures
- Prepare and participate in trade and market access investigations where required
- Developing strategies and trading methodologies
- Managing daily trading positions and limits
- Creating and reviewing daily and monthly reports
- Monitoring and reporting on margins
- Understanding and executing company values and strategies
Trader - Cato Ridge
Job Description
Multi-national wholesaler and retailer of frozen foods is looking for an on-site sales trader with related tele-selling experience.
Please note that this is not an external sales rep position, but office based.
Requirements:
- Matric minimum with Core Math’s
- FMCG sales experience an advantage
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Organized and methodical with attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office including excel
- Own car an advantage
Duties Include:
- Maximize number of line items sold
- Establish and maintain relationship with existing and potential customers
- Identify and resolve customer concerns
- Communicate deals, new products to customers
- Develop relationships with customers in order to understand their needs, create solutions, and ensure a smooth sales process
- Find new business
- Visit existing/new customers
- Provide technical advice on products
- Obtain orders from customers, capture orders and ensure smooth delivery of such
- Be a brand ambassador
- Use necessary tools to identify gaps and opportunities within the current customer base
- Resolve customer complaints
- Take full accountability for assigned customers
- Capture orders on ERP system
- Assist with outstanding payments
- Communicate with cold store & transport department
- Manage customer stock requirements
- Manage pricing to customers
- Assist in stock management
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