Job Opportunities at Unique Personnel

Job Description    
Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Answering the phones and putting calls through to the relevant departments, and/or assisting with first line response to ensure prospective customers are not left frustrated with engagement.
• Taking messages and ensuring relevant people receive the message expeditiously.
• Ordering of stationary and relevant products as approved by Facilities Manager.
• Sending staff birthday messages as per the birthday schedule.
• Providing tea and coffee for visitors.
• Ensuring all visitors report to reception and do not enter the factory without permission or anti-static coats
• Supply relevant paperwork for interviews
• Notify management of visitor arrival for scheduled meetings
• General overseeing of housekeeping of reception area and Main boardroom, and in particular ensuring boardroom is “made ready” post use.
• Managing Dispatch area and liaising with Driver/KAM’s to advise what stock is ready for delivery the following day.
• Interacts & works with Customers (management level), suppliers (management level), personnel, co-workers, other branches (e.g., Admin etc) Personal Qualities
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Loyalty
• Dedication and willingness to learn
• Reliability Value systems and culture
• Attention to detail
• Working as part of a team and individually
• Use Initiative
• Professional presentation of self
• Collaboration focused i.e., building relationships with staff, suppliers, and customers Abilities 
• Confidence in dealing and building relationships on all levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well organised with strength in prioritising.
• Flexible attitude to achieve results.
• Calm under pressure.

Inherent Requirements    

• Minimum 2 year previous experience in Reception and Administrative positions
• Hardworking attitude
• Fit and healthy demeanor
• Ability to work hours and adapt to the ever-changing work environment.
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Clear and confident voice
• Ability to work under pressure

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Job purpose:

• Sourcing and buying products and services for the company.  Creating a buying strategy that considers the company budget and necessary supplies.   Managing vendor relationships, running sourcing activities, and negotiating terms and Conditions.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Managing Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's goals.
• Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the company.
• Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.
• Identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and develop a supplier base.
• Actively manage supplier performance based on quality of product and service, accuracy of supply, supply continuity, lead time analysis and developing corrective actions and strategies to remedy poor performance.
• Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services.
• Contribute to on-going continuous improvement activities, identifying improvement activity and process improvements.
• Perform all contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation, and preparation of contracts to obtain best price and service.
• Analyze existing procurement spend to identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals and identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
• Analyze market and delivery trends to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends.
• Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate challenges and risks and create mitigating action plans where necessary.

 Managing Suppliers:

• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contract terms.

Purchasing Process:

• Oversee the procurement process, including requisition approval, purchase order issuance, and order tracking.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Resolve any issues related to orders, such as delays or discrepancies.

Budget & Cost Management:

• Manage budgets and monitor expenses ensuring expenditure is within the budget. 
• Work closely with Group Financial Manager to adjust forecasts and budgets. 
• Monitor SLAs of partners and hold them accountable where necessary.
• Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement cost reduction strategies without compromising quality
• In conjunction with various stakeholders is responsible for compiling annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets and managing the respective budgets in accordance with final approved budgets ensuring that monthly deviations are justified and controlled.

 Inventory Management:

• Manage inventory levels to ensure an optimal balance between supply and demand.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks.
• Develop and enforce procurement policies and procedures.

BBBEE:

• Ensure the BBBEE Scorecard elements are maximized, and that the company is compliant.
• Responsible for ensuring that the BBBEE requirements in terms of procurement are met and exceeded on an annual basis.  Management and controlling of Enterprise Development and Supplier Development initiatives.

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor the procurement team.
• Manage employees consistently in respect to all employee related policies / procedures and departmental processes ensuring optimum productivity and efficiency levels are achieved in support of the objectives of the department and the company.
• Conduct performance management processes according to annual cycle, as well as employee career pathing and succession planning within the department.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Safety:

• Adhere to all safety practices and the OHS ACT and all associated legal requirements.  
• Responsible for ensuring an ongoing clean, tidy, and safe work environment in line with legislative requirements and infringements reported to the Safety Officer timeously.
• Subscribe to best practice implementation and adoption of ISO management standards

Inherent Requirements    
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) will be advantageous.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain management, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite

Competencies:

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated decision making ability
• Client service orientation
• High discipline and ethical behaviour

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• The Supply Chain Inbound Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the inbound logistics and supply chain operations. This role ensures the efficient and timely receipt of raw materials, components, and finished goods, maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting production schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, excellent organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Duties

Inbound Logistics Management:

• Coordinate and manage the receipt of raw materials, components, and finished goods from Suppliers.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all inbound shipments.
• Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues that may arise.

Inventory Control:

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production schedules and minimise excess stock.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Implement and maintain inventory management systems and processes.

Supplier Coordination:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and cost?effective supply of materials.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve favourable agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or  pricing.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and lead a team of inbound logistics staff, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and implement improvement plans as needed

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including health and safety requirements.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols for handling and storing materials.
• Conduct regular safety audits and address any identified hazards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in inbound logistics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in supply chain management.
• Complying with any reasonable tasks given by all members of management from time to time

Inherent Requirements    

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 as a minimum.
• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain/Warehouse Management/Finance or equivalent.
• Exposure or formal qualification in “SIX SIGMA” would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in supply chain management, preferably within the battery or  manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and logistics software.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Syspro ERP experience is preferable

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Job Responsibilities

• The Dispatch Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Dispatch Department, with regards to final product inspections, allocations and consignments while ensuring that all dispatch activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• The Dispatch Manager will also be responsible for managing a team and ensuring that they are trained and motivated to meet performance targets.
• Duties
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, stock control, transportation and customer pick-up and delivery services and requirements.
• Planning and monitoring outgoing deliveries and stock collections.
• Direct, optimize and co-ordinate full order cycle, working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Liaise and negotiate with logistics service providers.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
• Arrange warehouse, plan routes and process shipments.
• Facilitate accurate stock records, monthly stock counts and address variances.
• Effectively manage and implement receipt, invoicing, and POD controls to eliminate complaints and errors.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints pertaining to shipments.
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse and despatch workforce.
• Meet relevant cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets.
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Inherent Requirements    
Qualifications and Experience:

•  Matric – Essential
• Degree in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering or related field would be advantageous
• Experience in Supply Chain and logistics – Essential
• Minimum 5-year management experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of DC Operations and/or Retail.
• Ecommerce experience would be advantageous.
• A valid driver’s license.

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Job Summary:

• The Credit Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the company's accounts receivable functions. This role involves leading a team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, implementing and maintaining effective internal controls, and collaborating with other departments to optimize financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision and Leadership:

• Lead and manage a team of 12 Debtors Administrators and 2 Debtors Supervisors, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment to ensure the team's success.

Accounts Receivable Management:

• Oversee the invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of customer reconciliations and query resolution.
• Monitor and manage customer accounts, ensuring timely collections and resolution of outstanding issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and resolve queries and disputes.

Maintain effective credit and collections policies.

• Internal Controls and Compliance:
• Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Regularly review and update AR processes to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and analyze AR reports for management, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve cash flow and working capital management.

System Implementation and Optimization:

• Collaborate with the IT department to implement and optimize AR systems.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and technology solutions to enhance financial processes.
• Cash flow management
• Achieving efficient cash collection from customers on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis according to customer terms, while maintaining a balance between cash inflow and outflow. (Work closely with the Creditors Manager in terms of out flow)

Customer Credit limit management

• Daily Management of customer Credit limits. Assessment based on previous spending behaviour, payment records, and current exposure.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Claims and creditors department to streamline end-to-end processes with the understanding of how the departments interlink.
• Collaborate with other internal departments to streamline end-to-end processes.

Inherent Requirements    

• Completed Matric (a must)
•  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. (Advantageous)
• SAP (Advantageous)
• Computer literate and experience in Excel.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with progressive responsibilities.
• Proven experience in managing accounts receivable functions.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of financial processes, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Understand age analysis of accounts and understand general ledger structures.
• Excellent professional work standard.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• must have own reliable car, able to travel, and possess valid driver’s licence.
   

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What You'll Do:

• Engage with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored software solutions.
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams to craft compelling product demonstrations and presentations.
• Learn from industry experts and develop your skills in tech consulting and client engagement.

What We Offer:

• A fast-paced, exciting work environment.
• Hands-on mentorship and training from seasoned professionals.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge software and technology.

Inherent Requirements    

• Post Matric Qualification in ICT 

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Job Description    
Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Reconciliations
• Month-end procedures
• Audit support
• Banking
• Stock accounting

Inherent Requirements    
Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Accounting is Essential
• 3+ years Experience in a Similar Role
• Extensive Experience in Accounting for Stock in a Complex ERP System Environment (BC Navision, SAP, Cispro, Oracle, etc.) will be beneficial
• Excellent Reconciliation Skills and attention to detail

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Job Description    
Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Processing of accounting entries
• Reconciliations
• month-end journals
• Other accounting-related tasks
• Month-end procedures
• Audit support

Inherent Requirements    
Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree / relevant Diploma in Accounting is Essential along with strong Excel skills
• 3+ years' Experience in a Similar Role
• Bank and Cash, Fixed Assets, and Creditors function experience required
• Beneficial: Experience in BC Navision

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Job Summary

• Responsible for the Marketing of the Home Entertainment (Audio and TV) business units and all aspects of Marketing – ATL, BTL, TTL, working in conjunction with supporting department in order to reach marketing objectives and goals

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

Campaign Management

• Development and Implementation of New Product Introductions via strategic ATL and BTL initiatives including Television, Print, Online, Public Relations, Launch, Activations, Promotions, point of sale etc.
• BTL:  Activities include compiling briefs, working with creative agencies as and when required, project managing the creative, layout and content of the below-the-line material, as well as liaising with the relevant people for approvals.
• Project Manage product launches in line with New Product Introductions.
• Brief and manage Media agencies to develop optimal media strategies for NPI.
• Brief and manage Creative agencies to develop local and/or adapt global creative for NPI
• Manage PR + Digital agencies and develop key initiatives that will ensure maximum exposure is achieved with PR and Digital activities to enhance brand and product awareness.
• Post campaign analysis and reporting to ensure maximum ROI.

Digital Marketing

• Develop and manage all Digital Marketing activity together with the agency for the Home Entertainment business units.
• Provide Digital Marketing specialist with all relevant digital assets to ensure the company website is updated as per Product and NPI strategy.
• Brief Digital Marketing specialist and Digital agency on digital requirements as per Product and NPI strategies, outlining objectives and targets.
• Brief digital Marketing specialist, digital agency and PR agency on SNS requirements per Product, NPI and/or on an on-going basis.

Budget Management

• Monthly management & up-dating of marketing budget plans for the assigned company assigned BU’s.
• Overseeing total budget spend for the Home Entertainment Business unit.
• Processing payments to agencies/ vendors for Marketing initiatives
• Following global procurement process to ensure maximum value received from initiatives and cost saving KPI’s met.
• Develop overall yearly marketing plan and budget

Product Marketing

• Collating and distributing product information and marketing campaign information to the sales team, to be filtered to the relevant accounts.

Events and Activation Management

• Managing NPI, Consumer and trade shows by project managing each individual show, in conjunction with events management companies and other agencies,
• Ensure all elements of the show ie concept, idea generation, concept and collateral sign off,  budget, stock, promoter briefing, giveaways, merchandising etc. are within the project time lines in order for the show to be successful.

Reporting

• Provide reports and analysis as required
• To prepare presentations, proposals, plans, contact reports as necessary
• Extensive High Level Strategic / Operational Interaction with (Internal):
• Product Management, Corporate Marketing; GTM, Export Sales, Sales/ KAM Team, Service, Finance, Procurement; Logistics.

External Interaction with:

• Media Agency, Creative Agency, PR Agency, BTL agency, Trade customers, Journalists, Production Agencies.

Nature and Purpose of the Interaction:

• Product management: Marketing strategy and implementation, product specs, images.
• Corporate Marketing: BU Marketing strategy alignment with Corporate Marketing strategy.
• GTM: Execution of GTM Strategies within the Marketing strategy ie POP Placement
• Export Sales: Marketing collateral, product images & specs.
• SALES/ KAM Team: share marketing strategy, product images & specs
• Finance: Budget management, invoice payments to vendors.
• Procurement: vendor applications, purchase evaluation forms
• Media/ Creative/ PR/ BTL Agency: Briefs related to Marketing strategies, management of media/ creative/ PR assets as per Marketing campaigns. 
• Trade customers: images, specs, broadsheet approvals.
• Journalists: queries related to product specs, images, PR activations via PR Agency.

Inherent Requirements    
Educational Requirements

• BCom Marketing or BCom Management

Required Experience

• B Com Marketing/Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• 3 – 5 years related experience
• Good knowledge of marketing, sales and general warehouse procedures
• Proven track record in customer relations
• MS Office at an advanced level.
• Ability to use database for recording and reporting
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Possession of a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license

Required Competencies

• Highly motivated with an outgoing personality with a focus on partner relationship building
• Honesty, integrity and ethical conduct at all times
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and partners
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Able to meet all deadlines and targets for the department
• Negotiation and administrative skills
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Project management skills.
• Strong presentation and writing skills.
• Results oriented and self-motivated.
• Strategic thinker and creative marketer
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally when required
• Ability to multi-task on a number of various tasks at hand.