Current Opportunities at Servest SA

• The purpose of this position is focused on Salesperson who has a proven track record and experience, extensively Green Industry understanding and exposure.  To join the already established Sales Team to meet and exceed Sales targets within the Landscaping & Turf.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the similar role
• Ability to speak and listen effectively
• Ability to interpret customer needs
• Be in apposition of a valid un-endorsed driver's license and own transport is essential
• Good understanding of local market conditions and knowledge of natural turf
• Must be self starter and team player
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Fully computer literate
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Committed and willing to make occasional personal sacrifices to meet deadlines
• Achievement of budgeted sales.
• Design and presentation of highly professional bid documents.
• Design and presentation of innovative, relevant and competitive solutions.
• Build and maintain senior relationships both internally and with target clients.
• Maintain a high level of market intelligence and knowledge of competitor activity

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Sales hunter to acquire new business
• Following-up on leads provided from other business units
• Regular canvassing of all areas and networking within the Servest Group
• Optimising sales by achieving a high call rate to the right people in the right organisation
• Delivering excellent sales presentations
• Preparation, submission and follow ups of professionally prepared quotes to clients
• Preparation of orders and ensuring all necessary documents are attached
• Keeping up to date with latest trends and ensuring good product knowledge
• Regular meetings with your Regional Managers and Branch Managers
• Update Sales figures and progress reports
• Manage pricing and margins according to agreed targets.
• Maintain relationships with existing key customers and develop new business through appropriate propositions, ethical sales methods and relevant internal liaison, to optimize quality of service, new business growth and customer satisfaction

Closing Date    
2023/07/07

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• The purpose of this position is focused on Salesperson who has a proven track record and experience in Health & Safety Knowledge and environmental exposure within the industrial and mining sector.  To join the already established Sales Team to meet and exceed sales targets within the industrial and mining sectors.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the similar role
• Ability to speak and listen effectively
• Ability to interpret customer needs
• Be in apposition of a valid un-endorsed driver's license and own transport is essential
• Good understanding of local market and Industrial conditions and compliance.
• Mining H&S Knowledge and mining environment exposure is advisible.
• Must be self starter and team player
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Fully computer literate
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Committed and willing to make occasional personal sacrifices to meet deadlines
• Achievement of budgeted sales.
• Design and presentation of highly professional bid documents.
• Design and presentation of innovative, relevant and competitive solutions.
• Build and maintain senior relationships both internally and with target clients.
• Maintain a high level of market intelligence and knowledge of competitor activity

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Sales hunter to acquire new business
• Following-up on leads provided from other business units
• Regular canvassing of all areas and networking within the Servest Group
• Optimising sales by achieving a high call rate to the right people in the right organisation
• Delivering excellent sales presentations
• Preparation, submission and follow ups of professionally prepared quotes to clients
• Preparation of orders and ensuring all necessary documents are attached
• Keeping up to date with latest trends and ensuring good product knowledge
• Regular meetings with your Regional Managers and Branch Managers
• Update Sales figures and progress reports
• Manage pricing and margins according to agreed targets.
• Maintain relationships with existing key customers and develop new business through appropriate propositions, ethical sales methods and relevant internal liaison, to optimize quality of service, new business growth and customer satisfaction

Closing Date    
2023/07/07

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Minimum Requirements    

• The minimum education requirement for the job is a Grade 12 certificate with 5 to 8 years Management/ Operations experience in the Security Industry
• Preferably a qualification in Operations/Business Management
• Fire arm Competency (Hand-, Shotgun and Rifle) Business Purposes
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the “Security Industry” and a strong knowledge of Operational control procedures, administration and electronic security
• Good interpersonal skills. A good communicator. Excellent leading and supervising skills
• The ability to impact positively on productivity through effective team participation and to guide the team on addressing on-going customer service improvement and sound administration procedures. Management of human resources including recruitment, training, coaching, performance management, Staff Welfare and Health and Safety for the division
• Planning and organising. Computer literacy is essential. The job requires an incumbent with commitment and awareness for detail.
• High levels of integrity. Have a valid driver’s license with own reliable vehicle.
• Have a private mobile phone
• No criminal record
• PSIRA Registered

Duties & Responsibilities    

Promotes Profitability:

• Manage controllable expenses
• Strict adherences to operational procedures.

Manage and Development of staff:

• Compilation of site specific standing operational procedures (SOP’s) as well as the training of Security Officers.
• Demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the attitudes, views and motives of your staff by building a relationship of trust and open communication.
• Manage the performance and productivity of your staff by daily communication and providing feedback on results.
• Ensure compliance to the company policies and procedures and manage the disciplinary process.
• Implement and maintain measures to ensure safe and heathy operating environments.

Customer Service & Quality:

• Conduct continuous risk assessments and advice the customer on risk-mitigation strategies.
• Conduct monthly customer satisfaction surveys and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attend to incidents, conduct investigations and draft investigation reports.
• Ensure that the client gets the best possible service from your team.
• Manage customer and staff complaints promptly, accurately and effectively.

Administration:

• Ensure contract profitability through the efficient rostering of Security Officer including the management of leave and leave relievers.
• Ensure that you comply with the policies and procedures set out in the Operations Manual when performing Administration.
• Manage the Operations Controllers by doing regular checks on their output and ensure that all administration is done according to Operation standards.
• Analyse Company Vehicle Tracker Reports and company cell phone accounts monthly control unnecessary expenses which may be incurred.

Budget:

• Manage and generate annual budgets for your area of responsibility.
• Operate within budget by controlling expenses, meet budgeted EBIT targets.

Stock Control:

• Ensure that the quality of stock is to company standards on delivery.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Utilise the Company Vehicle Tracker daily to avoid abuse of company vehicle.

General:

• Strive to maintain company standards and do daily direct communication to the Regional Director
• Ensure that you are contactable on a 24 hour basis or implement a roster of accountable and responsible staff to handle call outs and or urgencies at Client premises.

Closing Date    
2023/12/31

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Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Clear criminal record;
• Effective time management;
• B.Com degree or Accounting Diploma

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.
• Effective cash and working capital management
• Report to management regarding the finances of the Business Units.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology
• Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Compliance to statutory and IFRS requirements

COMPETENCIES

• Sound financial technical knowledge
• Analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Identify solutions to problems, opportunities or issues raised.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external suppliers and stakeholders
• Communication – Can communicate effectively
• Personal effectiveness – Demonstrate sound organizational and administrative skills and high professional standards. Willingness to learn and be self-motivated.
• Job management – takes responsibility, is productive and completes work effectively and in a timely manner.
• Technical – continuously develops knowledge and shares skills.
• Able to handle pressure well

Closing Date    
2023/07/03

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Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with 5 years experience in a similar role
• BCom degree or Accounting Diploma (Not Compulsory)
• Accpac experience is a must
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft excel
• Experience in goods and services procurement processes.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure all invoices are captured accurately in the month that they are incurred
• Preparing payment requisitions to be sent to Head Office for payments to be made
• Request statements and invoices from all suppliers / divisions, Ensuring all invoices received from suppliers / divisions are VAT compliant
• Ensure all supplier / divisional invoices received is correct when compared to customer billing, Ensure all billing control sheets are maintained and updated on a weekly basis
• Resolve all supplier/ divisional queries, Ensure there are no reconciling items on supplier recon, Ensure supplier recons are done monthly
• Ensure all requests for purchase orders are signed off before generating a purchase order, Ensure all opened Purchase orders are receipted timeously
• Ensure VAT compliance with regards to receipt, issuing and processing all transactions on accounting systems (customers suppliers)
• Contacting customers and effectively collecting all outstanding debtors when they are due in accordance with client contracts
• Resolving customer account queries timeously, Ensuring accurate adhoc and recurring billings to customers and issuing of invoices to customers on time
• Ensuring all statements are issued to customers on time, Liaise with operations and all relevant parties to ensure accurate invoicing to client
• Achieve debtors days outstanding of 30 days overall, Update and maintain credit note schedule on a monthly basis
• Ensure all credit notes are processed accurately and with necessary supporting documentation
• Update and maintain billing control sheets to be sent to Head Office to create client invoice
• Ensure all accruals and monthly journals are done in the month, Review monthly profit and loss report and ensure all costs and revenue is accurate and in line with client agreement.

Competencies

• Sound financial technical knowledge
• Leadership and management skills
• Analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Identify solutions to problems, opportunities or issues raised.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders

Closing Date    
2023/07/03