6 Steel Industry jobs in South Africa

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a motivated and energetic Sales Representative to join their team in the steel industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales and a strong understanding of the steel industry. This role will be based in Gauteng and will involve developing and maintaining relationships with clients in the region.

1. Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve sales targets
2. Identify and prospect for new clients in the steel industry
3. Maintain relationships with existing clients and provide excellent customer service
4. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to potential clients
5. Negotiate and close sales deals
6. Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor activities
7. Provide regular reports on sales activities and results

1. At least 2 years of experience in sales, in the steel industry
2. Proven track record of achieving sales targets
3. Excellent communication and negotiation skills
4. Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
5. Strong understanding of the steel industry
6. Self-motivated and result-oriented
7. Valid driver's license and own vehicle

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Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

• Assists the Dispatch Manager with control of the Warehouse and Dispatch Department
• Controls the flow of finished goods, from the factory to dispatch and loading
• Liaises with other branches to coordinate intercompany orders and deliveries
• Ensures orders are checked against picking slips
• Supervises and assists with the loading of all orders
• Plans and schedules transport with company vehicles and third-party transporters
• Ensures timely delivery of all orders
• Liaises with internal staff and transporters to resolve queries
• Ensures a safe working environment and adheres to housekeeping standards

• National Senior Certificate
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics - advantageous
• 2-5 years experience in a dispatch capacity
• Previous experience in a Warehouse environment
• Experience in a steel manufacturing environment – advantageous
• Technical aptitude
• Computer Literacy
• Ability to work overtime

Does your track record include procurement, strong negotiating skills and the buying of products within the metal/signage or similar industry? Must be able to communicate well in both English and Afrikaans.
Our manufacturing client in Germiston is looking for a well-organised individual to join their successful team!

• Matric plus two years’ experience
• Experience with buying within a manufacturing concern or print/signage/metal concern
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement software
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Technically minded and passionate about his industry
• Highly organised, able to work under pressure and results-driven

• Researching and identifying reliable suppliers for signage materials and components
• Negotiating favourable terms and pricing agreements with vendors
• Collaborating with the design and production teams to understand technical requirements
• Tracking inventory levels and maintaining accurate procurement records
• Assisting in the development of procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
• Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Ability to travel.
• Assist Project Managers with technical advice.
• Communicate time delays on stock with factory manager.
• Source new suppliers.
• Attend to ADHOC projects as and when requested by Management or as required by operational procedures.
• Adhering to high ethical and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure workspace is kept neat.

Salary: Dependent on experience

• Procurement of consumables, raw materials, and any other items required by the company.
• Ensures adequate stock levels and timely ordering.
• Maintains stock levels in line with minimum stock levels and respective sales forecasts to avoid stock depletion.
• Sourcing and purchasing of buy-outs as per requisitions.
• Identifies alternative suppliers to improve pricing, delivery lead times, and BEE procurement targets.
• Conducts reviews of existing and potential suppliers in accordance with procurement principles (cost, quality, lead time, BEE compliance).
• Liaises with internal stakeholders to determine buying requirements.
• Liaises with other Company buyers to assess suppliers and discuss volume discounts.
• Identifies unused or obsolete stock and returns to suppliers if possible.
• Ensures purchasing principles are followed (i.e., competitive pricing, compliance, quality, availability, and purchase order lead time).
• Manages and adheres to purchasing procedures that conform to Company standards.
• Enhances and manages supplier performance and promotes fair dealing.
• Ensures best pricing is obtained through market research.
• Facilitates the relationship between suppliers and sales functions.
• Maintains monthly spreadsheets to control the receiving of all diesel deliveries.
• Conducts dipstick readings on diesel tanks for comparison to theoretical readings and investigates any variances.

Receiving Control:

• Inspect and verify quantities received of goods ordered, ensuring that goods received correspond to the order.
• Ensure physical quantities of goods received correspond to the supplier delivery note.

• National Senior Certificate.
• Tertiary qualification - Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain or similar - preferred.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a similar role within a manufacturing/steel environment.

Employer Description

This is a steel manufacturing company

Job Description

• Day to day running of Steel Manufacturing Concern in Vereeniging.
• Optimising operations
• Leading cross-functional teams
• Driving efficiency and innovation across disciplines such as machining, fabrication, tooling, and factory management.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Any Technical Qualification (Mechanical) Advantageous

Skills

• Minimum 5 years experience in steel industry
• Minimum 5 years experience in an operations/general management role
• Experience managing large workforce
• Experience managing budgets
• Proficient in MS Office