4 Oil Industry jobs in South Africa

Sales Representative (Oil Industry) (JB5546)
Vaal Triangle, Vereeniging
R50,000 – R60,000 a month CTC
Permanent

A leading, long-established oil distributor selling to resellers, end users, spare shops, and industry players is looking for a dedicated and profesional Sales Representative. With strong customer relationships, a supportive internal team, and advanced technology through an integrated CRM and accounting system, they deliver real-time sales data and performance tracking. This strategic sales role suits a self-driven, money-motivated professional with proven oil and lubricants industry experience, capable of managing their own sales area, driving retention and new business growth, and advising on product applications for diesel, hydraulic, turbine, and other oils while supported by robust administrative, logistical, and warehousing teams

Minimum Requirements:
Matric / Grade 12 (non-negotiable)
Valid driver’s licence (Code 8) and own reliable transport
Minimum 2+ years’ proven sales experience
Oil and lubricants industry experience essential – must understand basic applications (e.g., difference between hydraulic and diesel oil)
Strong sales, negotiation, and customer relationship skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, target-driven, and money-focused
Ability to work independently and manage a designated sales territory
Computer literate with strong business acumen
Willingness to travel within allocated region and attend bi-weekly meetings (alternating sales meetings and area surveys)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Sales & Account Management
Manage sales targets and drive growth through regular customer visits and territory management
Maintain and grow an existing customer base while sourcing new business opportunities
Provide customers with updated product information, pricing, promotions, and special offers
Identify and develop promotional and advertising opportunities in the sales area to ensure ROI
Follow structured sales routes, calling cycles, and appointments
Customer Service
Resolve customer complaints by investigating issues, developing solutions, and providing feedback to management
Maintain detailed and accurate records of customer interactions and problem resolutions
Operational & Strategic Planning
Implement strategic business plans to expand market share
Monitor and report on sales performance (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual)
Utilise the CRM system for visit logging, customer history, and performance tracking
Work closely with marketing, operations, and finance to ensure service excellence
Identify emerging markets, product opportunities, and competitor activity
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge during presentations and consultations

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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Introduction

Our client is a dynamic EPC contractor at the forefront of South Africa’s utility-scale solar PV industry.

As their project pipeline expands, we are seeking a skilled Industrial Relations (IR) Specialist to oversee labour relations across multiple construction sites and help us maintain a fair, compliant, and productive workforce.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all industrial and labour relations matters on active construction projects.

• Lead negotiations and engagement with unions, bargaining councils, and worker representatives.

• Represent the company at CCMA, disciplinary hearings, and grievance processes.

• Advise management on IR best practices and ensure labour law compliance.

• Address and resolve workforce disputes, strikes, and IR risks promptly.

• Work closely with HR to support hiring, onboarding, and staff relations from an IR perspective.

• Ensure consistent application of IR policies and maintain accurate case documentation.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in industrial relations within construction, energy, or EPC sectors.

• In-depth knowledge of South African labour law, union negotiations, and CCMA proceedings.

• Proven track record managing IR issues and workforce conflict on large projects.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Relevant qualification in Labour Relations, HR, or Law (preferred).

• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

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Job Description

Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office (SAMCO) is based in Pretoria, South Africa, and covers five countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland. SAMCO collaborates with the government, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and the Private Sector to contribute to gender equality by formulating and implementing norms, laws, policies, programs, and services that ensure the human rights of women and girls, as well as increase their economic participation. SAMCO’s responsive programs include increasing women’s political participation and leadership, securing women’s economic rights, strengthening women's involvement in peacebuilding, ending violence against women, and promoting gender-transformative policies in government budgets.

UN Women is implementing a program to advance Gender Transformative strategies in the Just Energy Transition. The project aims to ensure the inclusion of women in South Africa's just energy transition and climate change mitigation strategies, with a significant impact on the community. UN Women's Work recognizes that women are disproportionately affected by climate change, and evidence supports this, as seen in the impact of droughts and floods. Their livelihoods are severely affected, leading to loss of income and economic instability that can exacerbate gender inequalities. The multifaceted impact of climate change and the effect of the transition require specific considerations, placing women and their needs at the forefront of climate responses and transition solutions, as agreed in the Paris Agreement. The focus on green sectors, while ensuring a just transition in the energy sector, has significant potential for addressing gender inequalities.

The project aligns with initiatives such as South Africa's Just Energy Transition Investment Plan, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development and a transition to low-carbon economies. In addition, the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) provides a compelling framework for inclusive industrialization, focusing on localization, skills development, and clean energy integration.

This work will leverage National Women’s Day with a focus on women’s economic and financial inclusion.

The consultant will report to the Programme Specialist for Women's Economic Empowerment and receive overall guidance from the Deputy Representative.

Description Of Responsibilities

The consultant's role is pivotal in unlocking the full benefits of women’s economic empowerment in the energy and electricity sector. The Consultant will develop policy recommendations to strengthen the integration of gender equality, women's economic leadership, and participation in the energy transition. The consultant will also coordinate a platform to influence industry leaders in both the private and the public sector.

Deliverables

• Develop a work plan and present an Inception Report.
• Policy Brief
• High-level Panel event
• Final Report
  
  
  

Deliverable No. of days/duration

• Develop a work plan and present an Inception Report.
  
  
  

1 Day

• Produce a policy brief with key recommendations
  
  
  

5 days in September 2025

• Plan and organize a one-day high-level panel with key industry leaders in the public and private sectors to share policy recommendations
  
  
  

3 days in September 2025

• Produce a Final report with Policy recommendations that support gender equity, ensuring women participate and benefit from equal opportunities in the energy sector recommendations
  
  
  

2 days in October 2025

Total number of days 11 days

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based consultancy. The consultant will be required to travel to Mpumalanga as part of this assignment.

In case of any official trip, approved by the office, the travel-related costs will be covered per the associated duty travel policy.

Competencies:

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.
  
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.
  
  
  

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:

Functional Competencies:

• Strong skills in programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong budget and finance skills
• Strong knowledge of Results Based Management
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports for management and strategic decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills
• Good knowledge of UN Programme management systems
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• A master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, gender/women's studies, energy, climate change, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.
  
  
  

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing and implementing complex, multi-component programs and program interventions with national partners, preferably in the area of gender equality and women's economic empowerment.
• Experience and knowledge of energy transition, climate change mitigation, and adaptation programmes are required.
• Experience in working with women’s associations and entrepreneurs in the energy sector
• Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development programmes and projects is desirable.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, and experience in handling web-based management systems is required.
• Previous experience working in the UN system is desirable
  
  
  

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required
  
  
  

Statements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

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