SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is for a high-performance Buying Administrator responsible for supporting a demanding scrap
metal buying team. The position requires extensive administrative experience and the ability to manage a
large, high-volume workload in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment with a strong customer service
focus. You will be expected to work quickly, handle pressure, and maintain a consistently high level of
accuracy and professionalism.
QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume administrative role
Experience working in a fast-paced, sales and customer service environment
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (must be able to work with large datasets, use formulas, and perform basic reconciliations)
Proven track record of high accuracy in data capture and reporting
Experience working to strict deadlines in a time-sensitive environment
Proven reliability and consistent attendance
Ability to manage pressure and competing priorities effectively
Own reliable transport
QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES
Grade 12 or equivalent
A university degree or other relevant tertiary qualification is recommended
Experience working with ERP or accounting systems (e.g. SAP, Pastel, Syspro or similar) is advantageous
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Ability to multitask and manage a demanding workload in a high-pressure environment
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to work overtime as required
OTHER INFORMATION :
Job title: Sales/Buying Administrator
Reporting to: Divisional Director
Job type: Permanent position
Benefits include• Provident fund• Life cover at 4x annual salary• Funeral cover• Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health• 15 x paid leave days per annum• Long service leave after five years of employment
Standard hours: 07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday 07h30–16h00: Friday
May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
Salary: We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.
We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted
within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.
Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable
pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company
representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other
form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.
