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An opportunity for an (experienced FMCG & Cold Chain) DEPOT (SALES) MANAGER is required for permanent employment based in Ladysmith.

The Branch Business Manager takes responsibility for the branch income statement, the staff and the performance thereof.

The Branch Business manager must administer the branch in a profitable and sustainable way to increase the sales income at the branch, to control and administer all branch functions, process and procedures and to ensure all strategic objectives are met monthly and annually, in short to run the branch as a successful sustainable and profitable manner and to meet the required business objectives.
The Branch Business manager needs to be able to serves as a link between the company sales, despatch and logistics/distribution. The Branch Business manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the branch and interfacing with logistics and distribution in order to ensure timeously loading of the branch trucks for deliveries.

A Branch Business manager must have a comprehensive understanding of business management as well as supply chain management for coordinating effectively and liaising with the DC, customers and sales and the effective and efficient loading of trucks for delivery purposes. The core functions of the Branch Business manager are planning leading organizing and control and productivity-based performance measurement. It is envisioned that the job requires approximately 60% of the incumbent’s time spent in the market doing sales and marketing and remaining 40% performing administrative and planning and organizing functions.

Industry: FMCG & Cold Chain.

Salary: Market related TCTC avail/neg.

Start Date: As soon as possible/neg.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The typical duties and responsibilities that a Branch Business manager has to discharge are as follows:

• Drive and facilitate the organization’s strategy for cultivating a fully engaged and productive workforce.
• Developing of quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Measure performance and employee output against daily targets
• Maintaining and caring for the branch, vehicles and equipment and fridges.
• Managing the sourcing, tracking and reception of products and materials.
• Evaluating and reviewing the organization’s depot and despatch operations and business practices, updating and developing process documentation, streamlining opportunities, and eliminating the non-value-added services.
• Drive an efficient branch
• Implement cost saving systems and practices.
• Take responsibility for stock control

Stock control, all finished goods and raw materials in stores:

• Daily stock take
• Stock received from despatch/distribution
• Stock received from returns
• Stock sold
• Stock rotation (first in and first out)
• Stock to returns
• Crate and pallet stock

Branch management, manage the branch focusing on:

• Sales and merchandising
• Marketing
• Distribution

Service management: manage service levels and relationships with:

• Customers: Correct stock despatched at the right time in the right quantities
• Service providers
• Local key accounts

Be part of the sales and marketing team:

• Staff management; Daily attendance, Manday planning for maximum productivity.
• Training and career development of your team
• Mandatory annual training
• Sales management: ensure sales budget is understood and sales are managed
• Brand is well entrenched and marketed
• Develop a marketing and sales strategy

Efficiencies:

• Staff productivity
• Dispatch accuracies
• Stock shrinkage and Stock waste

Maintenance of:

• Buildings
• Vehicles
• Equipment
• Report on all of the above and perform any other related duties as requested by the MD

Requirements:

• A Business degree / diploma is preferred / advantage.
• Over 5 years’ experience in FMCG / Cold-Chain / Perishables / Depot (Branch) environment of which 3 must be in a similar role and experience in managing a large number of staff.
• A proven sales and marketing track record.
• Strong entrepreneurial skills
• Computer literate
• Drivers licence

Skills Required:

The typical skills and specifications required from a Branch Business manager include the following:

• Strong business acumen for effectively managing the costs and revenues. Anticipating market and client opportunities and responding appropriately.
• Self –managing and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional demeanour and appearance.
• Effective in building customer relations.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Geographical knowledge of clients, service providers, competition, economic trends etc.
• Understanding client needs and anticipating the responds and changes appropriately.
• Ability to persuade clients for accepting reasonable solutions.
• Negotiation skills i.e. The ability for protecting the interests of the organization via negotiations.
• Proficiency in computers, especially spreadsheets., MS office word outlook, excel,
• Be proficient in software programmes such as SAP, Mosaic, appgen.
• 100 % accountable
• Budgeting skills, to set, monitor and control budget and expenditure
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail
• Sales and marketing skills .
• Management skills in planning and prioritizing the work of others
• Personnel management skills,
• Reporting and measurement skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and mange a team of approximately 150 employees

Find practice opportunities for optometrists, opticians, optometric staff and students.

• Job Title: Optometrist
• City: Ladysmith
• Province: British Columbia
• Date Posted On: December 20, 2024

Clinic Name: FYiDoctors Ladysmith

Experience: 0-4 years, 4+ years

Job Type: FT, PT

Summary:

FYidoctors Ladysmith has a fantastic opportunity for an Optometrist to join our clinic. We are renovating our space due to patient demand and adding an additional exam lane. Because of this renovation, we are excited to offer a full-time Monday through Friday OD practice opportunity. We are flexible with scheduling, so if the incoming doctor prefers to work 2 or 3 days, we can accommodate that as well.

Our clinic in Ladysmith is part of a group of clinics which includes practices in Nanaimo and Parksville. The team across these 3 clinics shares support staff, and there is an opportunity for a schedule split across the group if desired. The OD team in Ladysmith currently consists of 2 ODs. Our doctors practice full scope Optometry with some specialty dry eye management equipment, and the clinic serves a diverse patient base with elderly patients and young families. Because there is no local Ophthalmologist in Ladysmith, the practice manages a lot of patient disease.

The ODs are well supported by a talented and experienced pretesting and dispensing team providing an excellent patient experience. Our ODs in Nanaimo currently book on a 30-minute exam schedule; however, we can be flexible for a new OD joining and accommodate their preferred scheduling.

Equipment:

• OCT
• Optomap
• Topographer
• Visual Field (Type)
• Access to Topography and Macumira
• Osmolarity/InflammaDry testing
• AB Max

We are also offering exciting incentives in the form of:

• A Significant Retention Bonus / Forgivable Loan Program of up to $50,000
• Relocation support
• Ownership opportunities within our group
• Professional development opportunities such as:
• Coaching
• Mentorship
• Campus Engagement

If you are interested in practicing with our team in Nanaimo, please contact for an informal discussion.

About Ladysmith: Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Ladysmith, BC, is a charming seaside town known for its small-town warmth, stunning waterfront, and rich history. With its picturesque heritage downtown, vibrant arts scene, and access to outdoor activities like hiking, boating, and beachcombing, Ladysmith offers an exceptional quality of life. The community prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere, excellent schools, and family-friendly amenities.

About FYidoctors: FYidoctors is Canada’s leading diversified healthcare organization. Doctor-led, professionally managed, and patient-focused, the organization concentrates on delivering outstanding eye care and medical aesthetics treatments along with patient-centric products and services. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for five years, and a certified Great Place to Work, the organization operates over 350 locations across the country.

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Ladysmith Urgent Care invites qualified physicians to explore rewarding work opportunities in our picturesque oceanside community, located just 25 minutes from Nanaimo and 20 minutes from Duncan. We offer short-term and long-term positions with immediate availability. This job opportunity provides rewarding small town Emergency/Urgent care work in a collegial setting.

The practitioner will work collaboratively with an inter-professional health care team to provide culturally safe urgent care to patients on-site at Ladysmith Urgent Care Centre. Physician must be comfortable with acute management of minor injuries and medical conditions, and familiar with procedures including cardioversion, intubation, casting.

Our competitive pay consists of MOCAP and REEF bonuses (together around $375 per 7.5-hour shift), in addition to MSP fee-for-service earnings. Rural Retention Program's 4.2% fee premium applies to all MSP billings. We can also offer a hassle-free billing option through utilization of our local billing clerk. Total remuneration typically exceeds $,500 per 7.5-hour shift, depending on patient volume and procedures performed.

Embrace the flexibility of being "on-call" like a rural ER physician, coming in when needed and having the freedom to leave during quiet periods. Our prime location between Nanaimo and Duncan provides access to two sets of specialists and support from CDH and NRGH emergency rooms. We offer either 7.5 or 15-hour shifts with no overnight call.

Our modest facility boasts state-of-the-art resources, including a dedicated team of RNs, basic lab work, EKG/TNK thrombolysis, POCUS (Sonosite), CT scans, several chest tube options, X-ray/casting & finger-trap for fracture reductions, slit lamp, procedural sedation, cardioversion, and IV therapy and infusion capabilities. We also receive ambulances from the community.

Mandatory qualifications include current CCFP (EM preferred, but not required), Advanced Trauma Life Support certification or CARE course, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, must have done Paediatric Advanced Life Support course at least once. We offer trial shifts and buddy shifts to help you acclimate to the site. During buddy shifts, you'll work alongside a regular physician on a weekday morning, seeing patients at your own pace and billing for your services.

Start Date

As soon as possible.

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change):

Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of 10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)

Relocation: up to a maximum of 15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)

Flat fee: 6,508.80

Fee Premium: 4.20%

CME: 2,200/annum year 3-4 and 4,400/annum after 4 years in the community

The above amounts are current as of December 2024 and may be subject to change.

Full-time or Part-time positions available.

Community Information

Located on the beautiful east coast of Vancouver Island the Town of Ladysmith with a population of 8,000± residents offers a full spectrum of educational facilities from pre-school to senior secondary. Founded at the turn of the century the town still enjoys a small town family-oriented atmosphere while providing easy access to the larger centres of Nanaimo, Victoria and Vancouver.



With its temperate climate, the opportunities for recreational activities abound - from sailing, kayaking, and diving to golf and hiking the extensive network of area trails.



Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most livable regions, provides the very best in both urban and rural living. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life.

Job Types

Permanent Family Practice

Department

Primary Care

Facility/Site

Ladysmith Urgent Care Centre

City

Ladysmith

Contact

Darsey Batchelor, Medical Staff Recruiter

Island Health

Email:

The physicians will work with a team, which includes Registered Nurses and other health care providers, to collectively deliver urgent care to patients at Ladysmith Urgent Care Centre 365 days per year. 7 days a week (0730 to 2230)

Remuneration

Education, Training and Experience

Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

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Salary:

Market related TCTC avail/neg on experience

Personal Assistant (PA) to COO

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Guy

Job Ref:

TRG 2391 (Northern K.

Date posted:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Location:

ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary:

Market related TCTC avail/neg on experience

SUMMARY:

Our well-established client requires an mid-level experienced Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for permanent employment based in Northern KZN (Battlefields). This is a confidential, high-trust position supporting a senior executive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:

Title: Personal Assistant (PA) to COO

Area: Northern KZN (Battlefields)

Ref No.: TRG 2391

Salary: ( Mid-level position) with a market related basic available/negotiable

Start Date: As soon as possible

Type: Permanent (Fulltime)

Our well-established client requires an mid-level experienced Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for permanent employment based in Northern KZN (Battlefields) . This is a confidential, high-trust position supporting a senior executive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive PA and executive support to the COO.
• Manage a demanding diary, travel arrangements, and meeting schedules.
• Prepare and review reports, presentations, and business documentation.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Act as a liaison between the COO and stakeholders (internal and external).
• Coordinate projects, deadlines, and follow-ups on behalf of the COO.
• Maintain an efficient filing and information management system.
• Ensure seamless communication and information flow across departments.
• Assist with HR- and operations-related support tasks where required.
  
  

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification – BCom, Business Administration or relevant diploma essential.
• HR-related qualification an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ proven experience as a PA to senior management / executives.
• Driver’s licence and own transport essential.
• Advanced MS Office skills – particularly Excel (pivot tables, reports, analysis).
• Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to prepare, interpret and validate reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels (internal & external).
• Solid organisational ability with exceptional attention to detail.
  
  

• Discretion and confidentiality – trusted gatekeeper of sensitive information.
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Ability to work in lock-step with the COO, anticipating needs and proactively preparing information.
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills – strong relationship builder.
• Trustworthy, honest, and reliable with unquestionable integrity.
• Willingness to be available after hours and commit additional time when required.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Ability to draft correspondence, reports and presentations to executive standard.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-driven personality.
• Resilient and adaptable – thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
• Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV’s (in Word.doc format) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com using Ref # 2391
• Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
• (All) Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
• (Any) Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
• (Any) Trade, Training and/or In-House certificates etc
• (Any) Relevant operating and/or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses,
• (All) Previous employment references and their contactable details.
• Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Should you not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Administrative
• Industries Advertising Services

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An experienced, highly organised and professional HR SECRETARY is required for permanent employment based in Ladysmith, with a well-established FMCG manufacturing and production facility.

The successful candidate will serve as a key support function to the HR Department, working closely with HR Managers, Department Managers, and other operational stakeholders across the organisation.

This role requires excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills to ensure the smooth running of HR processes and effective service delivery to employees and management alike.

The HR Secretary will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to the HR Department. This includes handling HR documentation, scheduling, employee record management, HRIS/data input, minute-taking, and confidential correspondence.

The role is central to supporting effective HR operations, compliance, employee engagement, and communication within the business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. HR Administration & Secretarial Support

• Provide full secretarial support to HR Managers and department heads.
• Prepare, type, proofread, and distribute HR-related correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Maintain and update employee personnel files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with POPIA.
• Handle filing systems (physical & electronic), HRIS data capture, and HR records management.
• Screen calls, emails, and correspondence directed to the HR department.

2. Meeting & Diary Management

• Schedule and coordinate HR-related meetings, disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and staff consultations.
• Draft agendas, attend HR meetings, and take accurate minutes.
• Ensure all HR meetings and proceedings are documented in line with company and legal requirements.

3. HR Process & Compliance Support

• Assist with recruitment administration (placing adverts, shortlisting, scheduling interviews).
• Support payroll input by preparing and verifying employee information.
• Liaise with the Department of Labour, Bargaining Council, and other statutory bodies when required.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and employee communications.

4. Employee Engagement & Communication

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries directed to HR.
• Assist with internal HR communications, staff notices, and updates.
• Support HR projects related to employee wellness, training, and staff events.
• Build professional working relationships across departments.

Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Office Management (adv).
• Matric (essential).
• Min 3–5 years’ experience in a secretarial/administrative support role, preferably in HR or FMCG/manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of HR administration processes and exposure to IR / HR practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Exp. with HRIS / Payroll systems (adv.)
• Proven ability to handle confidential HR information with discretion.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Our well-established client requires an mid-level experienced Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for permanent employment based in Northern KZN (Battlefields).

This is a confidential, high-trust position supporting a senior executive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Salary: (Mid-level position) with a market related basic available (negotiable).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive PA and executive support to the COO.
• Manage a demanding diary, travel arrangements, and meeting schedules.
• Prepare and review reports, presentations, and business documentation.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Act as a liaison between the COO and stakeholders (internal and external).
• Coordinate projects, deadlines, and follow-ups on behalf of the COO.
• Maintain an efficient filing and information management system.
• Ensure seamless communication and information flow across departments.
• Assist with HR- and operations-related support tasks where required.

Requirements:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification – BCom, Business Administration or relevant diploma essential.
• HR-related qualification an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ proven experience as a PA to senior management / executives.
• Driver’s licence and own transport essential.
• Advanced MS Office skills – particularly Excel (pivot tables, reports, analysis).
• Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to prepare, interpret and validate reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels (internal & external).
• Solid organisational ability with exceptional attention to detail.

Core Competencies & Attributes:

• Discretion and confidentiality – trusted gatekeeper of sensitive information.
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Ability to work in lock-step with the COO, anticipating needs and proactively preparing information.
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills – strong relationship builder.
• Trustworthy, honest, and reliable with unquestionable integrity.
• Willingness to be available after hours and commit additional time when required.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Ability to draft correspondence, reports and presentations to executive standard.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-driven personality.
• Resilient and adaptable – thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 12 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employment Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill in the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based in Ladysmith.

• Manage the office processes in respect of finance, human resources, communications and legal administration within a matrix environment.
• Manage administrative functions from a compliance and operational effectiveness approach.
• Management of the office Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the office and advise on application.
• Ensure the implementation of new/revised Policies and Procedures and monitor adherence thereof.
• Together with the management team, identify risks facing the office and ensure effective mitigation against such risks.
• Management oversight of BI reports to accurately reflect the status of strategy implementation.
• Management and monitoring of office contracts to ensure compliance and value for money.
• Management and monitoring of the correct use of petty cash.
• Management of infrastructure and fixed assets.
• Manage procurement and payments (sourcing quotes from suppliers, processing of invoice, order, etc.).
• Management of over and under expenditure to ensure budgetary control.
• Efficient vehicle and fleet management.

• Grade 12 plus 3 years relevant tertiary qualification.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• 5 years’ administrative experience.
• 2 years relevant management experience.
• Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
• Ability to develop and implement operational plans.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Resource and risk management.
• Business writing skills.
• Ability to compile reports and statistics.

Basic Salary: R470,040.00 per annum (Level 10)

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 18 August 2021 , quoting the reference number LAD/AM/30/07/2021 in the subject line to or apply online at .

Enquiries to Baboo Brijlal, Tel:

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose