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Our large vehicle dealership in Bryanston is looking to employ a very strong and results driven Pre-owned Manager who has a proven track record of selling not less than 40 cars per month with a complement of 6 Sales Executives. Job Description Our motor dealershio in Bryanston currently holds a vacancy for a Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager. This position is regarded as a key management role and will be suited to an experienced manager who has the ability to attract clients; provide excellent customer service; motivate staff; control costs and maintain high levels of sales on an ongoing basis. Reporting to the Dealer Principal, the Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager is fully responsible for the management of the Used Vehicle department, which includes Specific Role Responsibilities • Assisting the Dealer Principal in formulating used car sales policy • Maximising sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers to meet sales forecast • Developing the necessary sales organisation to meet sales and profitability objectives • Ensuring optimum stock of cars on premises • Ensuring cost control to budget within the department • Able to motivate a sales team to achieve objectives • Evaluate and price all makes of vehicles. Qualifications and Experience • 3- 5 Years Managerial experience within the Motor Industry • A minimum of Grade 12. • Post matric qualification will be an added advantage • Clear Criminal Record • A Valid Driver’s License • Sales Management and Marketing skills, knowledge and experience. Skills and Personal Attributes • Ability to manage, administer and motivate a department and to provide organisation, systems and leadership • Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation and of trade practices • Diversified product knowledge • Experience on how to procure stock is essential.

Our very busy luxury vehicle flagship dealership client in Sandton is looking to employ a well qualified, problem solving, flexible and strong Workshop Foreman. Job Description To coordinate, plan and deliver daily team tasks in the Repairs, Servicing and Support Services function, through the execution of pre-defined objectives as per agreed OEM standard operating procedures. Position Overview • Plan and Gear workshop team according to available hours daily • Assist technicians with diagnostic problems • Test drive vehicles• Supervise technical staff. • Communicate with customers n technical matters • Oversee teamwork between Service Advisors, Booking clerk and Technicians. • Maintenance of hand tools • Quality workmanship is rendered by technicians • Manage apprentices • Oversee correctness of job cards, clocking hours etc. • Manage work in progress Specific Role Responsibilities • Ensure an optimal productive and an efficient team. • Ensure Quality workmanship delivered to customers. • Communicate technical information, challenges and decisions to customers • Ensure engaged workshop staff. • Development of employees and ensure required certification is in for the specific tasks. • Responsible for Health and Safety. • Admin functions- Check Job cards etc. • Manage workshop assets. Qualifications and Experience • Grade 12/Matric • Bilingual English and other recognised language • Qualified Technician • Computer Literacy • Knowledge of product and dealerships policies and procedures • Knowledge of service core processes • Supervisory/Management courses would be beneficial • Previous relevant work experience as a Technician Skills and Personal Attributes • Supervisory skills • Customer Focus and Relationships • Communication and Influence • Computer Literate. – brand System Use • Market and territory Focus • Brand alignment • Professional and technical expertise in vehicle service and repair maintenance.

Our high volume dealership client in Randburg area is in search of an EE Service Manager with High volume dealership experience. Position Overview The purpose of the position is to manage an organised and profitable service department; delivering high quality service and focused on customer satisfaction. Responsible for mentoring and leading all departmental staff. Specific Role Responsibilities Key Duties and Responsibilities: • Drive the achievement of productivity, efficiency and customer service level index goals and objectives. • Manage a profitable workshop against budget, including analyzing workshop performance data e.g. productivity of technical staff, labour rates, efficiency of workshop, expense monitoring and control etc. • Manage escalated workshop (technical) problems accordingly, including: o Escalation of technical/ product related issues to OEM SA. o Ensuring continuous support and guidance to technical staff throughout technical problem-solving stages. o Ensuring future corrective action plans to address various technical problems are implemented. • Ensure accurate workshop capacity planning according to productive and available staff is done. • Control (WIP) work in progress on all vehicles in the workshop daily to maintain an acceptable level, and manage end-to-end throughput, maintaining awareness of the status of all vehicles. • Achieve industry leading standards of customer care, process efficiency and cost control. • Exceed all targets and labour sales objectives through efficient workshop operations management. • Ensure efficient equipment and asset control, and administration processes. • Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, service level achievement, and customer retention. • Responsible for the annual budget of Service Department. • Manage risk (financial and non–financial) within department. • Ensure compliance with OEM and business policies and processes, as well as adherence to relevant workshop operating procedures and practices. • Maintain good housekeeping within department, including ensuring compliance to OEM SA’s CI guidelines within the department. • Manage and improve environmental, health and safety standards. • Conduct departmental meetings and general aftersales meetings to ensure effective communication. • Manage training of all service staff. • Lead, manage, attract, retain, appraise and develop staff. Qualifications and Experience Experience Required: • A minimum of 10 years’ relevant technical motor industry experience is essential. • A minimum of 5 years of relevant workshop management experience in the motor industry. Minimum Qualification/s Required: • Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent NQF 4 qualification. • Relevant OEM service manager certification required. • Recognised Motor Trade plus N6 or Technical Diploma (NQF6+), or other relevant industry related qualification (or working towards) – highly desired. • Recognised Management Diploma or Certificate – highly desired. • Qualified Motor Technician (A-certification) – an advantage. Other Requirements: • Valid, unendorsed driver’s license and the ability to competently and legitimately drive. • Computer literate • An effective understanding of financial principles, including budgeting and forecasting. • An effective understanding of relevant technology and systems. • An effective understanding of the Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Acts. Skills and Personal Attributes Skills and Expertise Required: • Have sound communication skills in English and language commonly spoken in the area (speak & write). • Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people and building relationships. • Technical, mechanical insight and experience. • Business orientated thinking and resource management; basing decisions on business implications and KPI’s, focusing on cost-benefit considerations and handling resources in a sustainable manner. • Good financial acumen. • Systems oriented. • People management competence, including performance management and employee development & motivation. • Problem solving and motor vehicle fault finding skills. • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations. • Coping with pressure • A team player • Motivation to perform and achieve results; focusing on solutions and measurable results, strives for outstanding performance and sets challenging goals. • Valuing Diversity • Conflict resolution Personal Attributes: • Committed • Initiative • Self-managed and resilient • Adaptability • Someone who values and builds relationships. • Alignment with the brand; acts as an ambassador for the brand and passionate about the products.  

Job Description Our well established commercial vehicle dealer client based in Klerksdorp currently holds a vacancy for an experienced General Manager. The main purpose of the job is to ensure efficient and profitable operation of the Service Department as well as a Sales Department by meeting the objectives that cover the Department’s operating policies, targets and the company standards to achieve both high levels of customer satisfaction, retention and profitability. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Qualified technician will be an added advantage. • Previous experience in a service environment of 3 years essential • Previous BRAND experience and certification will be an added advantage • Ability to maximize departmental profitability through the sale of labour and associated products to franchise and non-franchise customers. • Developing the necessary sales organisation to meet sales and profitability objectives • Supervision of staff, management of performance, discipline and other staff management related functions. • Ability to ensure excellence in customer service • Fully computer literate - Microsoft package BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: • Customer focused management • Strong motivational skills • Excellent negotiation skills • Excellent people management skills • Focus on driving performance  

Job Description	Our Tygervalley Motor dealer client has an opportunity available for a FINANCIAL MANAGER. The Financial Manager will manage the financial department and maintain internal control measures to ensure that the dealership is compliant to sound financial practices and good corporate governance. Supporting the Dealer Principal and Financial Director in the achievement of financial objectives, identifying areas of risk and improvement, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting. The Financial Manager furthermore supports the Human Resources function with personnel and payroll matters at dealership level.
Position Overview	The Financial Manager will manage the financial department and maintain internal control measures to ensure that the dealership is compliant to sound financial practices and good corporate governance. Supporting the Dealer Principal and Financial Director in the achievement of financial objectives, identifying areas of risk and improvement, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting. The Financial Manager furthermore supports the Human Resources function with personnel and payroll matters at dealership level.
Specific Role Responsibilities	Key Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepare and report financial statements to Division, H.O. and auditors (internal and external). o Prepare and complete various weekly, monthly and annual financial statements. o Complete monthly management reports. o Compile management accounts, including budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries. o Produce financial and management information. o Maintain the integrity and reliability of the financial data. • Ensure that month-end cut-offs are compliant in terms of company policies. • Manage the effective and timely provision of financial, statutory and sustainability reporting including cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries. • Oversee accurate reconciliation of all financial records to enable verification of the validity of transactions and to take appropriate action where required. • Prepare and complete financial budgets for the dealership in conjunction with departmental managers and other stakeholders. • Ensure effective and efficient administration of operational costs within budget, identify areas of financial and operational risk and escalate appropriately. • Supervise cash management activities. • Responsible for co-signatory of payments with Dealer Principal in accordance with approved policies and procedures. • Manage and report on progress against operational budget in liaison with Dealer Principal. • Analyse and interpret financial information: o Complete analysis of financial data to understand and compare business results; interpret and analyse financial data to draw conclusions and trends from the financial analysis. o Complete profit and loss analysis. o Complete and update daily cash flow statement to establish working capital requirements. o Assist in the preparation and timely filing of all internal accounting and financial reports for governmental and regulatory bodies. o Accurately calculate and process VAT, provisional tax etc. o Establish and monitor internal controls. • Implement corporate governance and compliance policies and processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities. • Manage and control the administration and financial processes within the dealership. • Conduct reconciliation of vehicles, parts, service assets, verify against accounting records and address all anomalies with senior line management. • Manage supplier and customer relationships; ensuring effective debtors and creditors processes are in place and adhered to. • Identify opportunities to minimize cost and increase revenue. • Manage the security of all assets within direct control, i.e. cash, fixed assets, in line with approved policies, processes and procedures. • Attract, retain, appraise and train, coach and develop finance and administration team members. Important to Note: Financial Managers within dealer assume the Human Resources function in the dealership, working closely with the Human Resources Manager on employee-related matters and practices. This includes, but is not limited to: - • Implementation and management of personnel and payroll policies, processes and procedures at dealership level, responsible for all payroll input for the dealership; • Administration and onboarding of new engagements, employee movements and management of terminations; • Workforce planning and management of the headcount budget and dealership structure; • Coordination of recruitment, training/ learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition activities for the dealership; • Independently handling employee relations matters to ensure an optimal working environment, obtaining assistance from HR as and when necessary. • Management of employee personnel records for dealership staff.
Qualifications and Experience	Experience Required: • 5+ years' accounting/ financial management experience in a similar environment, of which at least 2-3 years' in a team lead/ management role. • Relevant experience in the automotive industry. Minimum Qualification/s Required: • BComm degree with Accounting NQF7+. • Recognised Management/ Leadership Diploma or Certificate – desired. Other Requirements: • Valid, unendorsed driver’s license and the ability to competently and legitimately drive. • Computer literate; highly proficient in Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Word. • A working knowledge of the NCA, CRA, FICA and other legislation and frameworks relevant to the retail motor industry. • Knowledge and ability to use relevant DMS functions (Automate).
Skills and Personal Attributes	Skills and Expertise Required: • Communication: Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels in a professional, diplomatic, polite and rational manner even when under pressure. • Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people. • Financial Management and Performance Reporting • Financial and commercial acumen/ thinking. • Financial and Accounting Control • Sound knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial record keeping process etc. • Analysing and reconciling financial information and data, identifying auditing discrepancies and reporting on such, ensuring root cause analysis is carried out and corrective and preventive measures are implemented. • Problem-solving skills and sound judgement. • Decision making and action orientated. • Conflict resolution • Impact and Influencing • People Management and Development skills, including effective delegation ability. • Time management, including the ability to respond to and resolve queries and issues in the minimum amount of time. • Able to work independently and under pressure. • Improvement Orientation Personal Attributes: • Professional • High level of detail and accuracy • Energetic and self-motivated • Resilient • Hard working • Deadline driven • Systematic and methodical. • Someone who upholds professional ethics and values. • An independent thinker; comfortable taking a stand in the interest of good governance and isn’t easily pressured. • Must be assertive and mature in outlook.

Our high volume motor dealer client in Boksburg is looking to employ an experienced  Used Vehicle Sales Manager. Job Description Purpose To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of used vehicle sales activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans and to continuously enhance service delivery. Minimum Experience • Valid driver’s licence • Previous Vehicle Sales Manager Experience • Computer literate • Good communication skills • Must have internet leads/ sales experience • Must be able to maintain and be a constant high performer GENERIC JOB OUTPUTS PROCESS AND GOVERNANCE Contribute to the development of the appropriate strategy and set target within area of accountability. Define standard operating procedures (SOP's). Implement and manage end-to-end processes. Manage all operational risk and risk mitigation initiatives. Monitor and report on progress against operational plan and make adjustment where required. Plan, manage and monitor governance compliance processes in area of accountability in order to manage risks and expose liabilities. Resolve problems with the necessary discretion and guidelines. Adhere to legal compliance to the FICA regulation, POPI Act and Customer Protection Act. Educate customers on products and services, ensuring retention of existing customers thereby improving sales, revenue and customer base. Plan and organise sales outputs through assigning sales priorities and continuously reviewing and adapting targets and quality to achieve objectives and goals. FINANCE Manage financial activities in line with approved policies and procedures. Manage, monitor and report on budget variances and provide solutions. Ensure that the physical resources and equipment are managed in a manner that enhance cost effective utilisation. CLIENT/CUSTOMER Deliver services that creates a culture which aims to exceed customers'''' expectations in all aspects of the business. Plan, manage and monitor processes to ensure customer service excellence. Contribute to a culture of customer service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for customer feedback and exceptional service delivery. PEOPLE Create an engaging, enabling and productive work climate aligned to the employee value proposition. Implement and manage workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition and employee relations to ensure an optimal working environment. Monitor and positively influence and manage change, and offer operational support where required. Own and live up to company values. Manage teams within the context of defined processes, set required performance parameters and act as technical coach where required.

Our well established commercial vehicle dealer client based in Johannesburg currently holds a vacancy for a Group Financial Director. Job Description The Group Financial Director is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely reporting of their Trucks Division financial results and performance. The individual is the custodian of the Internal Control environment within their truck operations which includes ensuring that internal controls are operating effectively as intended, monitor adherence to internal controls by the greater workforce and take remedial actions where required in order to enforce company policy. Position Overview Financial Reporting:

• Sign off of monthly flash and final reported numbers together with Executive Head.
• Attend monthly internal flash review meeting and present monthly results for their Trucks Retail operations.
• Conduct monthly analytical review of financial results and compare against budgets/prior year/industry movements/manufacturer targets.
• Providing guidance to RFMs & FMs on application of their accounting policies and taking the lead on complex accounting / finance related matters.
• Ensure that monthly reported figures accurately and fairly present the results of the business operations.
• Communicate with IT, business heads and finance teams any issues or challenges identified relating to the DMS (Drive).
• Give guidance on what is expected to be included in monthly General Ledger file recons and monitor that the files and related information are of a high standard.
• Ensuring that monthly review notes raised in General ledger reviews and other operational reviews are acted upon and closed timeously.
• Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts based on inputs from within their division/
• Operationalise and interpret budgets for DPs and departmental heads.
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements by facilitating an easy and efficient flow of information between their trucks Head Office and dealership accountants.

Management and Oversight:

• Provide guidance and support for FMs in the performance and execution of their duties.
• Overseeing the smooth flow of information between FMs and DPs to ensure that relevant information and insights are available at all times to aid speedy and decisive decision making.
• The role reports directly to the Franchise Director.
• Discuss with management any operational or financial concerns (at individual dealer level) relating to the performance of any dealership.
• Responsible for succession planning within their trucks Operations finance team and ensuring that individuals are appropriately qualified and capable of carrying out jobs them are employed for.
• Strictly monitor overheads and ensure that spend is in line with budget and take the initiative in driving cost savings when there is an opportunity to do so.
• Assist Retail Executive in formulating and reviewing incentive structures and ensure that FMs understand the structures and are able to calculate the related payouts.
• Responsible for the accounting function their trucks Head Office and ensuring that all financial transactions relating to this entity are recorded timeously and accurately.
• Monitor individual dealer debt levels and ensure that any deviations against budget are highlighted and reported to RRSA CFO.
• Conduct performance reviews (half-yearly) for FMs against required level of performance and ensure that underperformance is identified and remedial action taken.
• Prepare monthly operations reports and quarterly board reports for their trucks showing financial performance and operational highlights

Specific Role Responsibilities Internal Control and Governance:

• Overseeing the design and implementation of internal controls and ensuring that the control environment including related review mechanisms are designed to adequately and timeously address any non-adherence with internal controls or detected ineffectiveness.
• Represent their Trucks in quarterly Finance and Risk Review Committee meetings (Chaired by their representative)
• Be the 1st point of contact for any matters that need to be escalated upwards by internal or external auditors.
• Sign off on all internal and external audit reports and ensure that any findings are addressed timeously and remedial action is applied across their operations.
• Actioning and resolving any control deficiencies identified or pointed out by auditors or employees.
• Perform dealer visits and discuss with management areas of concern picked up or highlighted during FM dealership reviews/visits.
• Championing the implementation of new policies and ensuring that FM’s understand all company policies and what risk they are intended to address.

Working Capital Management:

• Calculate, analyse and report monthly working capital ratios for review by management.
• Be the escalation point for finance teams for debtors’ accounts where set credit parameters have not been complied with.
• Directly engage with manufacturer sales teams for any rebate claims denied or not paid.
• Ensure that procedures and processes are in place to facilitate accurate and timely recording and submission of warranty claims. Communicating with staff members all minimum requirements (including documentation and parts to be kept for audit purposes) for submission of claims that need to be adhered to.
• Monitor dealership cash conversion cycle and report to management any adverse movements that are likely to result in an increase in debt and borrowing costs.
• Ensuring that company policy is adhered to in respect of any credit lines extended to customers and continually reviewing the appropriateness of lines of credit already opened.
• Monitor inventory ageing and highlight to dealer management any areas of concern especially relating to recoverability of carrying amounts of inventory.
• Review and monitoring of adherence to company policies with regards to inventory management, ageing provisions to be raised timeously, NRV provisions to be raised where there is a need to do so.

Analysis and Benchmarking:

• Give direction to FMs as to which areas, they need to concentrate on when conducting benchmarking exercises.
• Assist dealership management with interpreting and understanding results of benchmarking exercises and provide guidance with regards to formulating remedial action.
• Ability to apply learnings and best practices across their Trucks Operations.
• Optimisation of commercial models to maximise the financial performance of their Trucks

Taxation:

• Provide guidance to finance teams for interpretation and application of Taxation laws and provisions.
• Prepare annual deferred tax and current tax entries that need to be processed to retained earnings for each dealer.
• Quarterly review of tax computations reported to the company in Hyperion packs.
• Be up to date with new taxation legislation that has an implication to the group’s financial information or reporting.
• Assist RRSA Head Office with completion of tax computations for calculation of provisional tax payments.

Qualifications and Experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• BCom Hons in Finance CA (SA), CIMA or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the South African Income Tax act and VAT act.
• Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, accounting packages. DMS knowledge (Autoline Drive; Automate) is an advantage.
• Ability to drive and implement new projects and EXCO resolutions. Must be able to operationalise Board and EXCO resolutions and have the ability to report on operational implications, adoption and take up within the brand and provide recommendations.
• In depth knowledge of IFRS and application thereof within a retail dealership environment.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex operational and financial business scenarios.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior finance role, 2 of which must be at a strategic level within a dealership Group.
• Strong leader with good business acumen and ability to steer and mentor a finance team and advise & support the Franchise Director as well as draw best outputs from the team and individual team members.

Skills and Personal Attributes Qualities:

• Highly motivated
• Inclusive leadership style
• Analytical
• Ability to motivate and inspire finance team
• A model of integrity and a moral compass in the business
• Ability to handle and work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Optimistic
• Results and deadline driven
• Strategic and logical thinker
• Self-starter
• Ability to drive alignment between RRSA EXCO, Retail finance teams and operational heads.

 

Our well established motor dealer client in Edenvale is looking to employ a highly experienced Service Manager with good references, experience and track record. Job Description • Effective leadership of the service admin function/team • Ensures all processes are adhered to • Ensure that all OEM Passenger Cars core standards adhered to • Ensure that all claims, queries, correspondence are dealt with timeously and accurately • Maximise revenues and minimise losses in the costing and warranty departments • Ensures clean Manufacturer audit results at all times Position Overview Specific Role Responsibilities • Good team leader • Excellent product knowledge • Innovative • Business and financial acumen. • Sound knowledge of OEM’s requirements • Understanding and adherence to franchise policies and procedures • People orientated (good people skill) • Customer orientated / customer focused management • Computer literate – MS Office intermediate • Good know-how of Brand system (Kerridge) • Strong motivational and negotiation skills • Focus on driving performance Qualifications and Experience • Experience 5-10 years dealership admin experience • Matric + a relevant post matric qualification • A full tertiary qualification will be an added advantage • A valid driver’s license • Brand experience will be an added advantage

Our very busy motor dealer client in Randburg is looking to employ an experienced and qualified Service Manager. Job Description The main purpose of the job is to ensure efficient and profitable operation of the Service Department by meeting the objectives that cover the Service Department’s operating policies and standards to achieve both high levels of customer satisfaction, retention and profitability. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Qualified technician • Previous experience as a Service Manager with a minimum of 3 years essential • Previous brand experience will take preference • Ability to maximize departmental profitability through the sale of labour and associated products to franchise and non-franchise customers. • Supervision of staff, management of performance, discipline and other staff management related functions. • Ability to ensure excellence in customer service Position Overview Specific Role Responsibilities Qualifications and Experience COMPUTER PACKAGES: • Fully computer literate - Microsoft package • Experience in automate BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: • Customer focused management • Strong motivational skills • Excellent negotiation skills • Excellent people management skills • Focus on driving performance

Our well known automotive client in Ekurhuleni is looking to employ an analytical and experienced Demand Planner. Main purpose of the role: 1. Stock demand planning, forecasting and scenario planning. 2. Detailed stock movement analysis by category in line with parameters set to ensure stock replenishment strategies are met. 3. Ensure optimal stock levels are maintained at all times including stock in transit. 4. Provide support to the procurement buying and administrative team in actively driving company's PDC’s standards of service level delivery in line with procurement, master data and planning functions. 5. Contribute and support best practice within the procurement vision through driving internal policies, processes and procedures, aiding in driving performance of the procurement team holistically. This includes the following key performance areas (KPA’s): 1. Contribute to achieve a 93% first pick ratio at all times. 2. Ensure procurement of sea freight and airfreight are carried out with thin Procurement SOP’s daily and weekly or as the business requires based of all dealer demand requirements. 3. Maintain master data accuracy through master files analytics supplied by stakeholders for importer stock line. 4. Drive order and post order management through analytics to inform new replenishment strategies. 5. Provide supply chain visibility at all times for inbound importer lines and shipments ensuring the required flow of stock replenishment is managed in conjunction with inbound supply chain planning. 6. Manage company's stock levels and supply to minimise over stocks and shortfalls effectively within PDC and the dealer network. 7. Identify, implement and maintain the most appropriate statistical forecasting model/s for each derivative or product group in order to generate accurate base forecast/s. 8. Events/Promotions Forecasting. 9. Manage company's cost matrix’s master data, ensuring accuracy at all times. 10. Support procurement team members around operational functions and requirements. 11. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or on request. Relationship Management 1. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal operating performance of the business 2. Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy 3. Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost. 4. Stay current and up to date on any internal or external factors changes that may affect the stock supply and demand and advise all relevant stakeholders of any impact timely Reporting: NB: All reporting to management and information provided to internal and external customers must be of a high standard at all times. Education and experience required: • Matric • Relevant Postgraduate degree • CIMA/CA(SA) an added advantage • At least 3 years’ Experience in an import/export operational role Knowledge Skills and Competencies required: • Analytical, numerate, able to solve problems. • Ability to prioritise and multitask • Microsoft office Skills (advanced excel a must) • Possess excellent negotiating skills and experience. • Demonstrates good communication, good facilitation and ownership. • Maintain an outstanding moral and ethical approach to company.