10 Steel Manufacturing jobs in South Africa

• 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

My client, a leading manufacturer and exporter to the global rail industry, is looking for an Export Sales Manager to join their team in Vereeniging.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Execution of effective marketing and sales plans of products into the designated markets/customers.
• Ensure that the operating sales plans are timeously executed for all products in line with the technical, quality, and commercial requirements.
• Ensure that technical, commercial, and legal liaising takes place to ensure accurate interpretation of customer requirements.
• Build solid Customer relationships
• Ensure that market and competitor analyses are conducted, with outcomes communicated and incorporated into the business plans
• Provide timeous customer feedback on product and service performances
• Accurate and timeous submission of reports and forecasts.
• Ensure that all customers, distributers, agents, and end users are well serviced and managed
• Tender management

Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification in marketing/commercial/business development or technical qualification with strong marketing and sales experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar position with a record of business development.
• Rail industry experience will be advantageous.
• Strong commercial background and purpose driven
• Multilingual in European languages will be advantageous
• Must be willing and able to travel internationally

Desired Skills:

• export sales manager
• manufacturing
• steel
• rail
• international
• commercial background
• stakeholder management
• business development
• tender management

Draughtsman:

MINIMUM EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

• School: Matric (Grade 12); National Diploma beneficial.
• Post School: Autodesk Certified Professional or similar certification.
• Post School: Proficiency with CAD Schroer M4 Drafting - Beneficial

MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Formal: Computer Literate
• On-the-job: Knowledge of SAGE x3 and AutoCAD.
• Supplementary: System exposure like Netstock and Sage

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

• ±5 years experience with drafting of steelwork and or tailored grating walkways.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, PERSONAL QUALITIES / ABILITIES, ATTRIBUTES and KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Sound communication skills, ability to work independently and in teams, analytical and investigational skills and to work under pressure at times.

JOB / ROLE PROFILE

DESCRIPTION OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB CONTENT

• Adhere to company’s policy and procedure.
• Adhere to work related instructions given by leaders.
• The processing of customers drawings/orders into detailed shop copies for the

manufacturing of tailored flooring.

• To forward these drawings electronically to the customer for approval.
• Documentation control.
• Communication to production and planning.
• Receive Sales Orders via email from Sales Departments.
• To update the drawing register on a daily basis.

• You will have completed a tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (B-Tech, BSc or BEng), coupled with 5-10 years experience as a Project Manager in the heavy engineering/ construction sector, specifically managing projects in steel structure, piping and related engineering solutions
• You will have experience in NEC3 contracts, as well as ISO 9001 and ISO 45001
• You will have demonstrated experience in full turkey project management experience in leading projects from quotation to finalization, as well as being able to coordinate quality/NDT, procure the highest quality materials, review costs, liaise with clients and stakeholders and ensure a smooth production and installation phase.
• You will have proven expert organisational and problem solving skills, be able to communicate effectively and take ownership of projects to finalization.
• You will be flexible to travel extensively when required.
• You must have contactable references, a valid drivers licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record

RPO Recruitment's client is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting processes and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within the steel or manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage raw material procurement cost analysis
2. Oversee production costing and maintain accurate bill of materials
3. Perform detailed sales costing and profitability analysis
4. Support operational efficiency through cost control initiatives

1. Minimum of 5 years' experience in a cost accounting role
2. Strong understanding of production and bill of materials
3. Experience with raw material procurement and sales costing
4. Industry experience in steel or manufacturing is advantageous

1. Salary: negotiable

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

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

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.