Open Roles at Puratos

POSITION OVERVIEW

Based in Gauteng to further strengthen our local Sales team, we are currently seeking a:

Reporting directly to the Key Account Manager Industry, the successful candidate for this key role will be responsible for:

• We are seeking a dynamic Technical Salesperson with strong project management skills to join our team.
• This role involves independently managing projects related to bakery ingredient sales, ensuring successful implementation, and driving overall sales growth.
• The ideal candidate MUST have a solid technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to write detailed project reports.
• If you’re passionate about the baking industry and thrive in a project-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

KEY TASKS

Project Management:

• Independently initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close bakery ingredient application projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, and sales) to ensure project success.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Regularly report project status to stakeholders.

Technical Sales:

• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable bakery ingredient solutions.
• Present, promote, and sell products/services to existing and prospective customers.
• Provide technical expertise during sales discussions.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Follow up post-sale to ensure customer satisfaction.

Reporting:

• Write detailed project reports, including project objectives, milestones, and outcomes.
• Analyze project performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to enhance sales strategies.

Market Awareness:

• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies.
• Attend relevant trade shows and conferences.

Sales Targets:

• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets through effective project management and technical sales efforts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in project management and technical sales.
• Grade 12 and National Diploma or Degree in Sales or similar qualifications.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Familiarity with bakery industrial processes.
• Computer literate and proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Completed Chamber of Baking and AIB courses would be an advantage.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Based at City of Durban Branch to further strengthen our local Operations team, we are currently seeking a:

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager/National Operations Manager, the successful candidate for this key function will be responsible for:

• To provide customer service through efficient delivery of products to customers.

KEY TASKS

Manage Delivery of Products to Customers:

• Assess daily transport requirements based on truck routing done on the previous day by Route Planners.
• Oversee and assist in the loading of products onto trucks.
• Supervise Pullers in cleaning cages after loading trucks is completed.

Ensure Transport Availability:

• Hold meetings with the Transport Supervisor to schedule vehicles for service.

Attend to Logistic Inquiries and Vehicle Breakdowns:

• Address queries from Telesales, Sales Reps, Drivers, and Customers regarding deliveries.
• Respond to Bidtrack vehicle tracking inquiries regarding delivery trucks.
• Attend to all vehicle breakdowns reported.

Manage Staff and Admin-Related Matters:

• Compile timesheets for all staff in the Warehouse and Distribution department.
• Process all staff leave application forms submitted by Warehouse & Distribution staff and forward them to the Payroll Office.
• Address all staff queries from Warehouse & Distribution staff.
• Recruit casual staff.
• Arrange transport for all delivery drivers arriving after 7 PM.
• Complete night-out allowance forms for country drivers.
• Supervise the duties of staff reporting directly to the Distribution Manager.

Attend and Conduct Key Operations Meetings:

• Attend Sales meetings every 2nd week.
• Hold departmental meetings with Drivers and Truck Assistants every Monday morning.
• Hold departmental meetings with Pullers every week.

Manage Food Safety:

• Implement and control the food safety system.
• Coordinate the work of warehouse staff in relation to food safety tasks.
• Ensure that all records related to food safety are maintained.
• Conduct food safety training sessions.
• Act as the food safety representative during audits.
• Follow up on all audit non-conformances.

Manage Health and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Implement all health and safety precautionary measures.
• Conduct Health and Safety training for staff.

Perform Other Duties as Per Operational Requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) and knowledge of freight transport systems; National Diploma in Logistics preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a logistics environment.
• Computer literacy: MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), SharePoint, and WMS (Johannesburg branch only).
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, persons outside the organization, and negotiate with customers.
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Written comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Good communication skills; English is a prerequisite.
• Ability to read and write in English and any other language(s).
• Good personality, hardworking, team-oriented, service-oriented, creative, innovative, trustworthy, and open to learning from feedback.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Based at Gauteng to further strengthen our local Sales team, we are currently seeking a:

Reporting directly to the Business Controller & Operations Executive, the successful candidate for this key function will be responsible for:

• Assist Business Controller with planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating the financial and accounting activities of Chipkins Puratos Factories including National Warehouse.

 KEY TASKS

Assist Business Controller with managing the financial activities of the Factories including National Warehouse (Longmeadow)

• Assist with reviewing the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Perform follow up queries of payments to creditors.
• Maintain Fixed Assets Register.
• Assist with stock counts and variance analysis.
• Assist performing cost analysis.

Assist with preparation of financial reports

• Processing of monthly journals and schedules (accounting function).
• Assist with preparation of income statement and balance sheet (referred to as The Pack). Including understand and explain high level costs and movements.
• Assist with annual financial statement budget preparation.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports.

Assist with annual financial year-end audit

• Prepare required input for audits.
• Furnish auditors with all relevant information for audit.

Conduct risk management function

• Assist with executing internal financial monitoring and control procedures, mechanisms, and systems. Includes monthly balance sheet reconciliations and annual asset verifications.

Perform other duties as per operational requirements.

• Assist with ad-hoc requests/information gathering as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Matric (Grade 12) and a bachelor’s degree / diploma in Accounting or relevant qualification.
• >1 years’ experience as accountant or similar role.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Syspro knowledge is a prerequisite.
• Interpersonal skills; communicating with management and staff at all levels; resolve conflicts and negotiate with others; establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Solve problems, analysing data or information.
• Written comprehension – the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Good communication skills - English is a prerequisite.
• Ability to read and write in English and any other language(s)
• Good personality, hardworking, teamwork, service orientated, creative, innovative, trustworthy, open to learn from feedback.