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• Prepare and present a variety of authentic, innovative, and high-quality cuisines
• Support the kitchen management team in ensuring the kitchen is fully prepared before each service
• Stay current with culinary trends, industry standards, and company policies
• Ensure proper handling, care, and maintenance of all kitchen tools, equipment, and machinery
• Consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for food preparation and guest service
• Maintain accurate kitchen records and assist in documentation as required
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety , health and safety , and hygiene standards
• Collaborate across kitchen sections to deliver a seamless, high-end guest experience

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Culinary Arts
• Completed commercial cookery apprenticeship or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an upmarket kitchen environment
• Previous experience in a 5-star lodge or hotel essential
• Valid Food Handler Health Card or HACCP/Food Safety Certificate
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Proficient in GAAP POS and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of food costing and wastage control
• High level of professionalism and sober habits
• Ability to perform well under pressure and work effectively in a team
• Basic knowledge of Food & Beverage Service

Job Title: Account Manager – Public & Corporate (R35k-R50k)

Region: Eastern Cape

Reporting to: HOD

Date required: ASAP

About Us

• My client is a South African ICT company with 26 years of experience in the industry. The company provides system integration and services to create value for their customers and partners within South Africa,
• World-leading technologies and maintenance services to help bring their customers’ digital aspirations to life. They have a successful track record with multiple contract awards and management across various sectors of
• Government, State-Owned Enterprises, and the Corporate sector in South Africa.

The Role

• This is a full-time hybrid role as a Sales Executive for Public as well as Corporate Accounts in Eastern Cape, with flexibility for some remote work. The Sales Executive will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, meeting sales targets, building and maintaining customer relationships, and preparing reports and sales presentations. The Sales Executive will also collaborate with the marketing and technical teams to provide customer-focused solutions.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Matric Certificate (essential)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven experience in a senior sales role
• Strong understanding of the ICT industry and emerging trend
• Experience working in similar industries and market segment for more than 10 years
• Previous experience in offering similar solutions and service in the specific segment
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Products knowledge and sales skills relating to product offering a must
• Proof of working for a similar organization for more than 3 year continuously and achieving sales targets
• Must be able to position solutions and services to customers on your own Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Good understanding of market research techniques, data analysis, and sales performance metric
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License & own transport
• Be comfortable working in a remote setting

Rhodes University

Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Posted 23 September Closing Date 29 September 2025

Division

3001 - Residential Operations

Minimum experience

Mid-Senior

Company primary industry

Higher Education

Job functional area

Customer Service

Salary

R R per annum

Assistant Manager: Food Services (Grade 13)

Food Services Section

Division of Residential Operations

The Food Services Section of the Division of Residential Operations at Rhodes University invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Department

The Division of Food Services is an in-house operated catering service that creates a home away from home by providing a hospitable and welcoming environment in our dining rooms. We provide a social environment in which students can interact while they eat, learn, and live. We support local and credible suppliers and ensure the nutritional well-being of our students. We are a team of 196 managers, caterers, and food services staff.

Food Services, as part of the Residential Operations Division, provides a support service that complements and enriches the students' educational experience and, in doing so, strives to ensure an environment in which students can reach their full potential.

Daily, Food Services provides convenient and flexible access to a variety of value-for-money, nutritious, tasty, and well-balanced meals in an environment that is friendly, hospitable, and hygienic.

Main Objectives

To assist the Manager: Food Services in the running of Food Services operations, particularly as regards the management of staff and the implementation of food services procedures and standards to ensure high quality service delivery. The post will contribute to the Residential Operations Division Vision & Mission Statement which in turn contributes to Rhodes University's overall objective of being a world class institution where leaders learn.

The Requirements

A degree/diploma (NQF Level 7) in Hospitality Management with approximately 4 years' relevant experience, where such experience includes: -

• At least 3 years' experience working with staff who are at the supervisory level.
• At least 2 years' experience supervising staff.
• Approved practical training (on-the-job training in an Industrial Catering Facility) – With hands-on practical industrial cooking experience, physical stock-take, and on-the-job training of catering staff.
• Previous experience working with up-to-date Food Services practices with high-volume food production at multiple sites.
• A valid Driver's license.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting - to be confirmed
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade 13):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R539 568

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R710 658

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 29 September 2025

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Protect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategy.

• Grade 12 with at least 2 (two) years retail management experience
• Valid Drivers license
• Valid ID or valid work permit (local)
• Must have strong accounting skills
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy)
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must have strong administrative skills
• Must have own transport and cell phone

• Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation

• Must have strong Human Resources skills

• Assist the Store Manager to make immediate action on any non-compliance once identified
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Damage, Obsolete and Slow-moving stock items
  
  Key Performance Area:
• Strategic Management
• Assist the Store Manager to develop, implement and manage a Store Business Plan for the Store ensuring it is aligned with the overall Company strategy and strategic initiatives as approved by the Divisional Manager and Operations Manager from time to time
  
  Grow and Protect Market Share
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve growth in markets share in your Store as defined in the strategy plan
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve sales budgets and growth objectives by Category
• Assist the Store Manager to promote customer loyalty programmes (e.g. VIC, charge cards, etc)
• Assist the Store Manager to manage the distribution of advertising material to ensure maximum efficiency
• Assist the Store Manager to develop action plans proactively to protect your market where you trade when competitors enter the marketCustomer Service
• Assist the Store Manager with implementing and monitoring the Customer Service strategy
• Assist the Store Manager to maintain Customer Audits above 95%
• Assist the Store Manager with a reliable, prompt Customer Delivery Service
• Assist the Store Manager to grow and maintain VIC client base
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve Transaction budgets
• Assist the Store Manager to recommend Range improvements to suite the market
• Assist the Store Manager to take action on Customer Surveys (implement action plans when required)Asset Control: Stock
• Assist the Store Manager to manage and control shrinkage within the Store
• Assist the Store Manager to manage the PIC process
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Wall to wall Stock take
• Assist the Store Manager to manage and control stock movement inside the store
• End Control
• IBT's
• Customer Returns
• Receiving
• Assist the Store Manager to analyze security requirements and implement changes.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage and maintain physical measuresAsset Control: Cash
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Debtors and RD Cheques within the Store
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Petty Cash
• Assist the Store Manager to manage daily Banking
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Shorts and overs
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Cheques and Credit CardsAsset Control: Fixed Assets
• Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of racking and displays
• Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of signage (internal & external)
• Assist the Store Manager to maintenance of forklift and generator
• Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of IT Equipment and Telephone systems
• Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of the SafeHuman Resource Management
• Assist the Store Manager to recruit and Induct all Employees
• Assist the Store Manager to ensure Training & Development are in place for the Store
• Assist the Store Manager to ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place within the Store
• Assist the Store Manager to manage manpower requirements in line with the Division and Store strategy and Company benchmarks
• Assist the Store Manager to ensure open communication/relations (CARE Meetings, CB Mail) with the Store Employee Committee
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Employee RelationsStore Safety (OHSA) Standards
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation:
• Ensure Checklists complete
• Appointment of Safety Reps as per OHSA Act
• Report Incidents
• Assist the Store Manager to record all incidentsStore Trading Standards
• Assist the Store Manager to maintain Housekeeping standards
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Merchandising standards
• Assist the Store Manager to implement and maintain the correct Planograms
• Assist the Store Manager to maintain Yard and Parking AreasProfitability
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve operating income budget
• Assist the Store Manager to manage the Store according to the Financial Model, benchmarks, and budgetsCB Way
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve the Audit Benchmark - Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance in Store (Internal Audit Results)
• Assist the Store Manager to implement and maintain controls and disciplines
• Assist the Store Manager to implement Corrective Action Plans where necessaryCompetencies:

Leadership

- Takes the lead.
- Inspires others.
- Takes responsibility.
- Gives employees their own responsibilities.
- Stimulates and uses input from others.
- Shows appreciation for good performance.Result-oriented

- Makes an effort to achieve objectives.
- Has a clear goal in mind.
- Looks for a solution when achieving the objective becomes threatened.
- Finishes the job in time.Planning

- Systematically organising activities and setting time frames, setting priorities.
- Ensures that the necessary means to perform the job are available on time.
- Puts matters in an efficient order when planning.
- Makes the plan understandable for everyone involved.
- Makes, and maintains a realistic plan.
- Sets priorities.Delegating

- Delegating work in an understandable, structured and verifiable manner.
- When delegating, provides enough space and responsibility to be able to perform the task.
- Delegates enough work to complete his/her own tasks.
- When delegating, he/she clarifies what results are required at what time.
- When delegating, he/she indicates to the employee why he/she in particular is asked this question.
- Regularly checks the progress of delegated workPerforming under pressure

- Maintaining an effective performance under pressure, or when faced with setbacks or disappointment.
- delivers good results under pressure.
- persists when faced with setbacks.
- continues to do the right thing under pressure, without making mistakes.
- maintains an even performance under pressure.Market orientation

- Demonstrate being well informed about developments in the market.
- Actively seeks market information.
- Thinks of solutions to internal problems from the viewpoint of the organisation's market position.
- Informs him/herself about the offers and activities of competitors.
- Looks for opportunities that allow the organisation to benefit from market trends.Integrity

- Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
- keeps promises.
- creates realistic expectations.
- is sincere.
- handles sensitive information carefully.
- shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.Accuracy

- Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
- Works in an orderly fashion.
- Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
- Prevents mistakes.
- Invests energy in checking his/her work for mistakes.Client focus

- Identifying and actively responding to clients' wishes and needs.
- Deals with clients in a friendly manner.
- Shows involvement in the client's problem.
- Makes clients feel welcome.
- Approaches the client's question with a can-do mentalityPersonal development

- Being aware of one's own strengths and weaknesses: consciously working on personal development.
- Is focused on self-broadening and/or gaining more in-depth knowledge.
- Follows relevant training programmes and/or looks for opportunities to gain experience.
- Seeks and uses opportunities for personal development.
- Asks for feedback in order to learn

To ensure that all departments within the OK Furniture Branch function optimally and to achieve sales results through people.

To manage sales performance of the branch.

To control all stock management functions within the branch.

To ensure that all branch staff are managed effectively.

To provide excellent customer service.

To control all cash management activities within the branch

To report on all branch activities and relevant data

To contribute towards the regional budgeting process

To implement daily management controls

People Management Training

We are seeking a skilled and passionate '
Catering Manager'
to lead our clients catering operations in Grahamstown. If you are a hands-on, client-focused leader with a passion for food and people, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily meal presentation, ensuring high quality & standards
• Develop menus and coordinate functions & special events
• Manage stock, ordering, costings, and weekly stock takes
• Lead, train & motivate a team while maintaining high performance standards
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and audits
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Uphold professionalism and service excellence at all times

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong skills in food preparation, upmarket functions & menu development
• Knowledge of costings, ordering, stock control & reporting
• Excellent leadership, organisational & communication skills
• Intermediate MS Office ability (Word and Excel)
• Valid driver's license & own transport

Description:

Protect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategy.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with at least 3 (three) years related retail management experience or 5 (five) years related retail management experience
• Must have well developed business acumen
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy)
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must have strong administrative skills
• Own transport is preferable with valid drivers licence
• Must have own cell phone
• Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and / or neighbouring Countries legislation
• Must have strong Human Resources Management skills
• Attention to detail

Key Performance Area

Strategic Management

• Develop, implement and manage a strategic plan for the Store ensuring it is aligned with the overall Divisional strategy and strategic initiatives

Grow and Protect Market Share

• Grow transactions, sales and market share in store as defined in the budget
• Achieve sales budgets and growth objectives
• Manage and promote the customer loyalty programmes and 3rd party credit
• Develop action plans to protect the markets where competitors are entering the markets.
• Ensure Store Business plans are implemented and updated when required

Customer Service

• Manage the implementation and monitoring of the Customer Service strategy in the store
• Ensure an effective Delivery Service is maintained within the store as per company policy
• Grow and maintain VIC and charge card client base
• Recommend Range improvements to suite the market

Asset Control

• Manage and control shrinkage within the Store as per policy
• Protect Assets (Cash, Stock and Fixed)
• Managing Debtors within the Store
• Analyze security requirements and recommend changes in the Store.
• Ensure physical security measures in the store are implemented and maintained.

Business Trade Licenses (Countries)

• Ensure that all relevant Trade Licenses are up to date and renewed timeously, where applicable

Human Resource Management

• Manage manpower requirements in line with the Company and Division strategy
• Ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place within the store
• Ensure open communication / relations with the Store Employee Forum and staff.
• Ensure training & Development is in place for the store.
• Manage Employee Relations within the store

Maintaining Store Standards

• Conduct daily floor walks
• Ensure implementation of agreed Action Plans (PIP's) where necessary
• Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance in the Store
• Ensure maintenance of housekeeping standards
• Ensure merchandising policies and standards are adhered to
• Ensure ready for business is implemented within the stores
• Ensure lighting, store and racking is maintained in good condition

Stock Management

• Ensure stock is ordered and received as per policy
• Ensure that damage stock is cleared as per policy
• Implement Obsolete / deranged stock action plans as per policy
• Manage the slow moving stock as per policy
• Implement excess stock action plans as per policy

Store Safety (OHSA) Standards

• Manage Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation:
• Ensure all required checklists are completed
• Ensure appointment of all OHSA representatives for the store as per OHSA Act or if required as per relevant country legislation
• Investigate, report and manage OHSA Incidents

Expense management

• Manage the Store to the Financial Model and benchmarks
• Maintenance of expenses in line with budget within the store

Insurance Claims Administration

• Report all incidents to the relevant insurer.
• Liaison with relevant insurer on the claim particulars and validity of the claim
• Submission of documentation to the relevant insurer.

Management of CB Way

• Implement and maintain controls and disciplines as per the CB Way

Competencies

Leadership

• Is enthusiastic, knows how to inspire others, connects people.
• Takes the lead.
• Inspires others.
• Takes responsibility.
• Gives employees their own responsibilities.

• Stimulates and uses input from others.

• Shows appreciation for good performance.

• Result-oriented
• Being focused on achieving objectives and results, persevering in the face of adversity.
• Makes concrete agreements with others about the results to be delivered. remains focused on results when other things interfere.
• Makes an effort to achieve objectives.
• Has a clear goal in mind.
• Looks for a solution when achieving the objective becomes threatened.
• Finishes the job in time.Planning
• Systematically organising activities and setting time frames, setting priorities.
• Ensures that the necessary means to perform the job are available on time.
• Puts matters in an efficient order when planning.
• Makes the plan understandable for everyone involved.
• Makes, and maintains a realistic plan.
• Sets priorities.

Delegating

• Delegating work in an understandable, structured and verifiable manner.
• When delegating, provides enough space and responsibility to be able to perform the task.
• • Delegates enough work to complete his/her own tasks.
• When delegating, he/she clarifies what results are required at what time.
• When delegating, he/she indicates to the employee why he/she in particular is asked this question.
• Regularly checks the progress of delegated work
• Performing under pressure
• • Maintaining an effective performance under pressure, or when faced with setbacks or disappointment.
  • delivers good results under pressure.
  • persists when faced with setbacks.
  • continues to do the right thing under pressure, without making mistakes.maintains an even performance under pressure.
• Market orientation
  • Demonstrate being well informed about developments in the market.
  • Actively seeks market information.
  • Thinks of solutions to internal problems from the viewpoint of the organisation's market position.
  • Informs him/herself about the offers and activities of competitors.Looks for opportunities that allow the organisation to benefit from market trends.
• Integrity
  • Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
  • keeps promises.
  • creates realistic expectations.
  • is sincere.
  • handles sensitive information carefully.
  • shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.Accuracy
  • Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
  • Works in an orderly fashion.
  • Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
  • Prevents mistakes.
  • Invests energy in checking his/her work for mistakes.Client focus
  • Identifying and actively responding to clients' wishes and needs.
  • Deals with clients in a friendly manner.
  • Shows involvement in the client's problem.
  • Makes clients feel welcome.
  • Approaches the client's question with a can-do mentalityPersonal development
  • Being aware of one's own strengths and weaknesses: consciously working on personal development.
  • Is focused on self-broadening and/or gaining more in-depth knowledge.
  • Follows relevant training programmes and/or looks for opportunities to gain experience.
  • Seeks and uses opportunities for personal development.
  • Asks for feedback in order to learn