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Renishaw Property Developments is seeking aProfessional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS)to join our dynamic team in Scottburgh, KZN. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the long-term delivery of infrastructure and residential developments within a growing coastal estate.

Role Overview

This position plays a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of Renishaw Property Developments’ long-term construction pipeline, with a primary focus oninfrastructure developmentandmedium- and low-density residential projects.

The PrQS will be responsible for thefull spectrum of cost planning, financial oversight, procurement, and contract administrationthroughout the project lifecycle. This includes thefeasibility, design, construction, and closeoutphases of infrastructure and residential developments.

You will provide strategic commercial input to ensure all projects are delivered within approved budgets and aligned with industry best practices incost control, risk management, and project governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning and estimation from concept through to completion.
• Manage procurement processes and contract administration.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Provide commercial advice to internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant contract frameworks (NEC, GCC, JBCC, FIDIC).
• Support risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re looking for atechnically skilled, solutions-oriented professionalwho can confidently operate across both engineering and architectural environments. You should be able to deliver clear, value-driven advice to internal stakeholders, design consultants, and contractors.

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveyingor equivalent (NQF Level 8+).
• Registered Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS)with SACQSP.
• 5–10 years post-registration experiencein civil infrastructure and residential projects.
• Proficient inNEC, GCC, JBCC, or FIDICcontract suites.
• Skilled inWinQS, CCS Candy, or CostX.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and forecast costs.
• Valid driver’s licenseand willingness to travel to project sites.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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Job Description

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Valid Driver’s licence and Own Car
• FAIS Compliance
• Clear criminal and credit check
• Minimum of 3 years working experience (preferably in sales)
• Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Presentation skills an added advantage

Provides advice on a specific range of products to a designated market and is individually accountable for achieving results through their own efforts.

• Customer Service: Provide quality service, identify opportunities for new business or retention, process cases, handle complex queries, and resolve customer problems.
• Solution Analysis: Analyze problems to find the best solutions, technical or professional.
• Receiving Visitors: Welcome visitors, assist with requests, and refer complex matters to colleagues.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Schedule follow-ups, enter information into CRM, and support business development activities.
• Customer Needs Clarification: Set objectives, tailor presentations, ask questions, and evaluate customer interest.
• Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting: Build relationships with decision-makers and influencers within customer organizations.
• Operational Compliance: Understand and adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Business Development: Monitor sales and market data to identify growth opportunities.
• Sales Opportunities Creation: Network within the business sector, represent the organization, and gather market intelligence.
• Data Exploration: Conduct research and analyze data using business intelligence tools.
• Network of Influence: Participate in and contribute to networks inside and outside the company.

Building Trust, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Direct Selling, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Oral Communications, Probing Questions, Qualifying Prospects, Sales Data Management, Sales Software, Strategic Selling, Strengthening Customer Relationships

• Action Oriented
• Balances Stakeholders
• Builds Networks
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advanced or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

30 December 2025, 23:59

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We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centered around safety, integrity, courage, and making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to supply competent and cost-effective maintenance and engineering support, service, advice, solutions, and techniques to maximise plant availability in a safe, and legally compliant manner.

As aSenior Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for all statutory requirements in the section in accordance with the OHS Act

• Support ISO9020 (Quality Management System), ISO14001 (Environmental Management Standards), ISO50001 (Energy Management System), ), ISO 55001, (Asset Management System), and OHSAS18000 (Health and Safety Management System) for engineering in the section. Educate the team on the requirements and monitor adherence to standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions

• Actively drive the use of plant reliability monitoring techniques to ensure proactive maintenance and eliminate unplanned downtime

• Communicate to the Team the shut objectives, schedule, and budget. Provide daily updates, as scheduled, and alert planners and supervisors of any deviations from the plan, positive or negative. Provide suggestions to correct any deviations or catch-up time lost

• Continuously identify cost-effective design or plant changes that could improve equipment and operational costs in the long term. This could include changes to maintenance schedules, parts, and equipment. Within Sappi's "Limits of Authority" guidelines, prepare the business cases and present them for approval before implementing

• Ensure that there is a good understanding in the team around the impacts of spare stock levels on working capital. Approve the take on or deletion of spares for the section via the XCPIMs system

• Monitor frequency and modes of equipment failures, breakdowns, accidents, and overtime. Drive root cause analysis. Suggest changes to processes and equipment to prevent recurrence

• Manage projects for equipment renewals and capital projects on time and within budget for a whole plant or machine. Comply with the Sappi standard Project Management, Process Standards, and Change Management practices. Check the compliance with these practices across the plant

• Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings and agree on work focus areas and resolve plant problems as part of the team. Actively build relationships with production teams and encourage team members to do the same

• Participate in thorough and evidence-based Root Cause Analyses in the plant. Call for support from the Lean and/or specialist Engineers for complex cases. Review the evidence, decide on the best course of action, and ensure implementation. If required, build a business case for the required expenditure

• Ensure that equipment Quality Control Plans (QCPs) meet Sappi standards and are in place where appropriate. Develop and review QCPs for new equipment and when an RCA identifies a weakness ensuring that all the engineering disciplines are considered

• Oversee the recruitment, recognition, performance management, remuneration, development, and discipline of the section’s maintenance and production team

What are we looking for?

• BSc/BEng/BTech/Advance Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 to 10 years of experience as an Electrical/ Mechanical Engineer in a heavy industry/manufacturing environment

• 5 years of experience inmanaging multidiscipline maintenance teams in a section/area

• Government Certificate of Competency

• MDP or equivalent would be advantageous

• Paper Machine experience would be advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence

• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi

• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)

• Market-leading leave benefits

• Employee wellbeing benefits

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Job Description

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Valid Driver’s licence and Own Car
• FAIS Compliance
• Clear criminal and credit check
• Minimum of 3 years working experience (preferably in sales)
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Powerpoint and Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Presentations skills an added advantage
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales

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We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Risk Manager to direct, manage and coordinate an integrated Risk Management Department through measuring and assessing risks to the organisation and to manage and coordinate an integrated management system that ensures compliance to all Safety, Health, Security, Fire & Emergency Preparedness within the business and direct and facilitate the certification requirements in respect of ISO certification (OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001) and to continuously improve on the mill’s risk profile in respect of all of the above.

As aRisk Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Prepare and control the risk department business plan covering personnel, assets, installations, equipment, vehicles, insurance premium capex, and major contracts
• Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for team members, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement
• Identify training needs and foster the professional development of team members. This might include mentorship, supporting certifications, or ensuring ongoing education in relevant areas such as risk assessment, compliance, or financial analysis
• Create a positive work environment and foster a culture that values open communication, risk awareness, and ethical behavior
• Management Representative for ISO 45001 and maintain the integrated management system (IMS) and review frequently Mill compliance and continuous improvement
• Ensure and advise on compliance with statutory requirements in the risk management field through the monitoring of legislative changes, consultation with legal experts, external legal compliance audits, corrective action plans, and internal audits
• Prepare and distribute relevant reports reflecting the Mill’s risk management status on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Recommend risk control strategies to minimise risk exposure and monitor the effectiveness of the risk management process
• Directs the Risk Specialist (Security and Emergency Preparedness) in terms of the mill’s emergency preparedness and response plans in terms of the minimum standards expected for the protection of company assets
• Ensure that suitable simulations/drills are held to test the emergency plans and prepare the emergency coordination teams
• Create and promote a culture where employees at all levels understand their role in maintaining safety and risk mitigation
• Initiate and oversee safety behavior programs that encourage all employees to take personal responsibility for safety
• Lead programs that recognize and reward individuals or teams for exemplary safety practices, thereby reinforcing positive behaviors within the safety culture
• Lead the organization’s crisis management efforts by ensuring that emergency plans are in place, employees are trained, and that there is a coordinated response to incidents such as natural disasters, health emergencies, or security breaches
• Liaise with insurance brokers, surveyors, assessors, mill personnel, company legal advisers, and legal counsel on all insurance matters when needed
• Ensure that corrective and preventive action is taken for non-conformances through correct channeling to the responsible people
• Ensure that legal requirements are complied with in all respects that the required registers are maintained and that the necessary documentation and investigations are forwarded to the Department of Labour
• Set annual targets, objectives, and action plans for the mill and risk department to achieve continuous improvement and to meet certification requirements
• Direct a communication strategy to generate awareness and knowledge of safety requirements with the employee and contractor employee workforce
• Directs the mill towards improvements required to reduce occupational hygiene exposures and to meet legal requirements

What are we looking for?

• B degree in at least one of the SHE disciplines
• 5 - 8 Years post-graduation experience within the SHE field of which 2 years should be in a Managerial field
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety-related legislation and licensing processes
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office Suite)

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Scottburgh

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

To offer exceptional service to all customers by providing knowledgeable service and basic advice on healthcare, nutrition and supplementation in order to maximise sales and build customer loyalty.

• To deliver exceptional customer service through in-store visibility and proactivity to customer needs through knowledge and understanding of health and supplements.
• To consult with customers and provide suitable advice on healthcare, nutritional and supplement products.
• To drive healthcare sales in line with targets through promotion of a broad range of brands by cross selling and upselling to increase profitability.
• To drive stock availability in the healthcare aisles through compliance with stock management principles and procedures in order to drive sales.
• To prevent wastage in own area by adhering to stock rotation principles.
• To prevent stock losses by following all risk management policies and principles.
• To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the store in order to create an appealing shopping environment for customers.
• To implement product merchandising by following the merchandising guidelines and procedures.
• To adhere to all store standard operating procedures.
• To ensure continuity of service by focusing on own development and product knowledge and sharing product information with relief staff.

• Desirable: Basic health, fitness and supplements product knowledge.
• Essential: Basic knowledge of retail store operations principles (stock management, merchandising, risk management).

• Essential: Good communication and interaction skills.
• Customer and service orientation.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Relating and Networking.
• Persuading and Influencing.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
• Following Instructions and Procedures.
• Presenting and Communicating Information.
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives.

• At least 1 year related experience.
• Selling skills; customer related training.
• Experience working with sports nutrition and vitamin related products.

• Essential: Matric (Maths 50%/Maths Lit 50%, English 50%).

• 38 - 40hrs.

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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We are seeking self-motivated and dynamic individuals with a passionate entrepreneurial spirit to join one of Africa's leading insurance companies.

This role involves championing our valued customers to achieve their lifetime goals by identifying their financial needs, providing sound financial advice, and recommending and implementing appropriate financial plans and solutions.

Skills

• Building Trust
• Consultative Selling
• Customer Feedback Management
• Customer-Focused
• Customer Service
• Customer Understanding
• Direct Selling
• Identifying Sales Opportunities
• Oral Communications
• Probing Questions
• Qualifying Prospects
• Sales Data Management
• Sales Software
• Strategic Selling
• Strengthening Customer Relationships

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Balances Stakeholders
• Builds Networks
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability

Education

Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

Closing Date

30 August 2025, 23:59

Note: The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Engineer: Boilers to supply competent and cost-effective maintenance and engineering support, service, advice, solutions, and techniques to maximize boiler performance in a safe and legally compliant manner.

As an Engineer: Boilers, you will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement, and maintain standards to increase boiler plant and equipment reliability and safe operation
• Complete failure analysis of plant and equipment as per plant standards, identify probable root causes, and ensure close-out
• Inspect the internal condition of the boiler during shutdown in relation to the AIA to obtain a COC after any modification and repair
• Manage boiler inspection reports and repair data books
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with long-term maintenance planning, budgeting, capex, maintenance, and project work execution
• Provide weekly feedback to the Maintenance Manager on boiler performance, unresolved engineering problems, monthly project reports, investigations undertaken, and the status
• Support ISO9000 (Quality Management System), ISO14001 (Environmental Management Standards), ISO50001 (Energy Management System), and OHSAS18000 (Health and Safety Management System) for engineering in the section. Educate the team on the requirements and monitor adherence to standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Participate in the development of safe work procedures for the section, perform critical task analysis, guide and monitor the team on correct isolation and lockout procedures when performing maintenance work

What are we looking for?

• At least 5 years of boiler and turbine experience
• Experience within the pulp and paper industry would be advantageous
• NQF level 7 Engineering Qualification (BSc / BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering)
• GCC (Factories) or permission to write will be considered advantageous
• Management Development Programme (MDP) or relevant management qualification will be considered advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organization that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programs to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Our client is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer with a focus on back-end engineering to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing mechanical systems and components for various projects.

• Designing and developing mechanical systems and components for back-end applications.
• Conducting research and analysis to determine the feasibility, reliability, and performance of mechanical designs.
• Creating detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including electrical and software engineers, to integrate mechanical and electronic components.
• Testing and validating mechanical designs to ensure they meet performance and safety requirements.
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure successful production and assembly of mechanical components.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting mechanical systems during testing and production phases.
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians.
• Maintaining documentation and records of design iterations, test results, and project progress.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in back-end mechanical engineering, preferably in a product development environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with design validation and testing.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Alyssa Marson at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.