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Food Buyer (Durban)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: Durban
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid/Senior
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Food Buyer
Company: Makro

Job description

Main Purpose of the job: To manage & position the category in terms of ranging, pricing, & competitiveness to grow sales, improve market share & maximize profitability.

Understand the customers’ needs and wants and achieve Makro strategic objectives by sourcing and procuring innovative ranges from local or international sources of supply.

Key performance areas

  • Formulate & execute a Category strategy in line with the corporate strategic direction
  • Formulate documented strategy & Business plan with clearly defined objectives with senior management and Planner
  • Develop sales & promotion plans for allocated category
  • Ensure the effective management of sales, profit, margin, stock turns & collections
  • Daily sales performance review and daily feedback to MM on financial performance and investigation into concerns re sales, margins, merchandise and customer issues.
  • Ensure all rebates and additional incomes are collected to support operating income
  • Conduct daily margin performance review
  • Conduct weekly & monthly review inputs
  • Ensure monthly Profit & Loss review & discussions with Manager
  • Ensuring all purchasing decisions are in line with strategy with focus on customer and ranging elements
  • Ensure the effective management of ranges and conduct annual and post seasonal range review process presenting all criteria – customer analysis, competitor analysis, range analysis, supplier analysis, etc. To MM
  • Ensure that the product is set at the most appropriate price that is in line with the customers’ expectations
  • List new products and ensure that they are referenced by assortment
  • Management of master data
  • DC allocations / replenishments
  • Create ideal range matrix and mirror all products to this
  • Monitor performance of individual SKU’s both local and international in terms of selection, negotiation, order, delivery, in store presentation,, marketing, clearance. Joint management and involvement in all imports and shipping process.
  • Conduct age stock management
  • Ensure the regular analysis of markdowns
  • Set pricing for allocated range
  • Keep abreast of trends
  • Manage the performance of the line through sales, promotion costs, markdowns, inventory, product quality, & pricing
  • Build & establish strategic alliances with suppliers
  • Conduct regular supplier reviews and setting of business plans for future action and growth
  • Ensure ethical & appropriate behaviour in all supplier dealings
  • Manage vendor performance through selection & cost negotiation
  • Ensure the management of quality of products
  • Ensure SABS certificate or quality approval validations for all products
  • Utilize of correct quality measures / methods for relevant area
  • Motivate and inspire team and stores
  • Assist new staff with their orientation programme and training
  • Supervise and manage MC’s
  • Occasionally involved with Cadet and Graduate programmes
  • Ensure effective and written oral communication with all across the chain (Directors, peers, subordinates, stores, customers and suppliers)
  • Participate in weekly team meetings and feedback on issues
  • Understand customer segmentation
  • Spend time in stores interfacing with customers to better understand their needs and wants
  • Utilization of CRM to effectively understand customer trends
  • Constant inquiry into understanding market happenings – discussions, newspapers, statistical data, etc.
  • Visit competitors regularly to understand market
  • Regular visits to all stores and monthly visit to DC
  • Review financials performance with focus on product categories, promotions, suppliers and competitors
  • Conduct floor visits – assessing merchandising standards and layouts
  • Weekly Broadsheets / Seasonal Catalogues / Newspaper / TV
    • Submit product per promotion in accordance with plan for approval by MM
    • Check proofs for final sign off
    • Ensure on time delivery by daily follow up and feedback
    • Post promotion evaluation to determine strengths and weaknesses
    • Manage collections in line with promotional programme
  • Understand the Private Label strategy
  • Approval of final packaging etc. in conjunction with Private Label Team
  • Understand the extensive daily usage of SAP / BW
  • Usage of Microsoft Office

Requirements

Minimum Academic Requirements, Professional Qualifications, and Experience:

Qualifications:

  • Degree or diploma (Commerce)

Experience:

  • 3 to 5 years retail experience
  • Direct product experience in category is an advantage

Posted on 17 May 14:45

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Scanning Clerk – Intern (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Job level: Student
Type: Permanent
Company: SouthAfrica.co.za

Job description

South Africa Online, a company situated in Cape Town CBD is looking for a student who is  interested in scanning film. The job will be on a SLA contract (Service Level Agreement) and it is an intern position.

The main task for a Scanning Clerk would be to produce digital copies of photographic film or documents. The scanned copies of the documents need to be of good quality and legible. The digital copies must be key worded according to specific categories to describe the subject of the photographs and then organized on various local and network storage devices.

Requirements

The Scanning Clerk should be organized and well versed in various types of filing systems. They should be comfortable working with computers, computer storage systems and various types of scanners. They should have a visual interest or interest in photography. A basic understanding of Photoshop would be beneficial.

If you are confident you have the skills mentioned above, please email your CV and Cover Letter to:

az.oc.acirfahtuos@9102sreerac

with the subject title: ‘Scanner Intern Position’.

Posted on 17 May 14:43

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Digital Content Producer Intern (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: Basic salary 
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Student
Type: Contract
Reference: #Social Media
Company: Highbury Media

Highbury Media (Pty) Ltd is an independent magazine and digital publishing company responsible for some of the best performing titles. We are currently looking for two Digital Content Producer Interns for our Cape Town Etc and Getaway Magazine brands.

The successful candidate will be exposed to:

-Online content for the website
-Planning digital editorial content.
-Brainstorming and producing content that is fresh, relevant and on-trend for the digital readership.
-Managing social media for the brand, and maintaining the numbers on the various platforms.
-Driving readership numbers on the digital platform.
-Online competitions and following leads by interested parties sent via the website.
-Keeping up to date with digital trends in order to keep the website vibrant.

Requirements:

-Tertiary qualification in English and/or journalism with a strong interest in the digital sphere, specifically social media.
-Should be familiar with WordPress, trending social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest).
-Excellent writing, copy-editing and organisational skills.
-Proactive and self-disciplined with a strong sense of responsibility.
-Able to work accurately under deadline pressure and willing to work overtime when necessary.
-Work experience in the media industry is an advantage.
-Knowledge in InDesign and the Mac operating system is an advantage.

Posted on 17 May 12:10

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Truth Internship (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: R1000 – R5000 per month 
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Student
Type: 3 Months
Company: Trusted Interns

Job description

We are looking for a, super bright, young, full-time intern to join our team.

This internship programme offers the opportunity for you to learn first-hand experience from South Africa’s leading team of loyalty & CRM experts. We specialise in all things customer loyalty programmes and have the pleasure of working with some of South Africa’s best brands.

We are passionate about home-grown talent and therefore, place high value on learning and personal growth from peers so you’ll be encouraged to define and broaden your horizons. You’ll gain as much accountability as you can handle and positively contribute towards the inner-workings of our team.

They need to be curious, know how to google and be brave to try things out whilst continuously willing to learn & not be afraid of failure.

The role:

As our intern, you will report to the Business Office Manager. Being a small business (small team of four), which means that you are going to get exposure to all aspects of our business and be called upon to assist the team where possible.

Roles are not defined solely by your title and therefore, everyone carries a large portfolio which you will be required to support.

Your role will include, but not be limited to the following:

  • Conduct market and competitor research/analysis for both our clients and internal use
  • Create powerpoint slides to support client work in preparation for client meetings
  • Continuously manage and update our internal presentations as required
  • Manage and update our internal research “library” of industry best practice (local and global) for loyalty and CRM
  • Research new business leads (cold calling, LinkedIn and other channels) and update new business lists status
  • Assist with general administration within the marketing team across multiple touch points (social media, newsletters, website)
  • Research content topics for our marketing calendar & our educational online platform and workshops
  • Assist with the execution of our social media plan
  • Help organise events such as Customer Academy workshops or any PR related breakfasts with partners/CSI initiatives

This role is at the core of our team, and others will rely on your work every single day. Although this is an internship, we would love to turn it into a full-time at the end of the contract term if the candidate proves to be a good match.

Requirements

Please note: In order to apply for this and other internships, please click on the apply button which will take you to the interns’ platform – www.trustedinterns.co.za. Register your profile, and once approved, you can go ahead and apply.

Posted on 17 May 12:10

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Digital Copywriter – Health (Cape Town)

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Location: Cape Town, Observatory, Black River Park
Job level: Junior/Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Digital Copywriter
Company: John Brown

John Brown Media is part of a leading global content marketing agency with offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, London, Boston, Madrid, Dubai, Helsinki and Hong Kong. We produce award-winning, engaging content across print and digital platforms. Our clients include Pick n Pay, BMW, Life Healthcare, DionWired, Discovery, Old Mutual, and Spur locally, and Waitrose, John Lewis, Orange, RBS Bank and Hannaford globally. John Brown is part of the Dentsu Aegis Network Group.
John Brown Media is seeking to appoint a copywriter with experience in health and wellness content creation to produce accurate, engaging and entertaining copy. The position is based in Cape Town.

The ideal candidate has a passion for all digital media and producing outstanding editorialised content. You will need to drive digital content proactively, continually looking for opportunities to improve content across platforms and push the boundaries with world-class work.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Copywriter for all digital platforms, including but not limited to long-form content, social media, newsletters and websites
•  Interpret and deliver to client brief
•  Produce and maintain high-quality content
•  Stay ahead of industry standards and trends and frequently bring new ideas to the table
•  Explore opportunities to grow traffic, reach and engagement on all digital platforms, in collaboration with the digital editor
•  Read and interpret Google Analytics and social media reports
•  Collaborate effectively with the traffic and design team to ensure a smooth production process
•  Liaise with developers and/or content managers with respect to the uploading of content, QA and trouble-shooting

Minimum Requirements:

•  Excellent copywriting skills and a portfolio to prove it
•  An interest in health and wellness. Experience in the field would be even better!
•  A degree or diploma in journalism, copywriting or a related field
•  At least 2 years experience in a publishing or agency environment
•  Excellent command of the English language
•  A good understanding of how to optimise content for the relevant platform
•  A love for the digital and social-media space
•  Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
•  Ability to work well in a team
•  Positive attitude, energetic approach and a high level of self-motivation
•  Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Please send CV’s to Lungelo.Fakude@dentsuaegis.com

Closing date: 27 May 2019

Preference will be given in line with John Brown’s employment equity policy

Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. John Brown South Africa reserves the right not to fill the position

The DAN Values

The candidate will need to demonstrate the Dentsu Aegis values of:

Agile

  • Acting with freedom
  • Deciding with speed
  • Keeping it simple

Pioneering

  • Being constantly curious
  • Taking risks to succeed
  • Passionate about thought leadership

Ambitious

  • Going the extra mile
  • Not afraid to make decisions
  • Rapid and ruthless focus

Responsible

  • Taking ownership of work/decisions
  • Being good citizens
  • Being transparent

Collaborative

  • Collaborating across the network
  • Sharing success models
  • Attraction, development and mobilisation of the best talent

Posted on 17 May 10:13

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Mid-Senior Graphic Designer (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: negotiable Cost to company 
Benefits: Within the cost to company package
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid/Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Chris1918
Company: Viv Gordon Placements (VGP)

Exciting opportunity for a branding superstar!  A nifty boutique branding agency in Cape Town’s CBD is on the hunt for a talented top-notch mid to senior graphic designer to join their creative studio. We’re looking for someone who can design varied, beautiful high-end branding (for mostly international clients), well thought out corporate identities, conceptual designs, roadshows, events, emailers and more. The agency boasts an exciting variety of clients from financial services to Retail/FMCG. You’re a designer able to take ownership – take a brief, unpack it, execute it, drive it and get your hands dirty.  You make things happen. The ideal candidate is confident, able to think strategically and conceptually.  You’re a ‘thinking designer’.  Show us your well-crafted, potentially award-winning portfolio to seal the deal!

Requirements

The successful candidate must have/be:

  • Recognised qualification in graphic design/visual communication – essential
  • At least five years’ design studio/advertising agency experience
  • A well-crafted design portfolio – essential 
  • Able to work on your own very comfortably – taking complete ownership of your projects (but also able to work in a team)
  • Conceptual
  • A strategic thinker
  • Common sense
  • Adaptable
  • Responsible
  • Aesthetically sensitive
  • Craftsmanship – a must!
  • An eye for detail.

 Please submit a relevant portfolio as a PDF/link on application.

 Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application for this specific role unsuccessful.

Company Description

Viv Gordon Placements (VGP) is a specialist recruitment agency in the advertising, marketing, media, digital, public relations and publishing industries.

Posted on 17 May 09:53

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Junior E-Commerce Analyst Graduate (Cape Town)

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Location: Cape Town, CBD
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Junior
Own transport required: Yes
Type: Permanent
Company: Gretmol Online

Job description

About the company:

GretMol Online is an online brand incubator, with an intense focus on e-commerce and digital marketing. We launch and develop branded products, using our unique playbook to build them into successful brands our customers love as quickly as possible. Imagine one half product development lab and another part digital marketing dojo. We work hard, with an incredible focus on execution and tangible results. We strive to be the best at what we do and will leave no stone unturned in that quest.

We are looking for someone obsessed with web and online sales. Both dynamic and conscientious in your approach, you need to be fluent in MS Excel and comfortable understanding data. Photoshop would certainly be an advantage, you will be getting familiar with this too. Moreover, a willingness and open-minded approach to learning what you already don’t know are key. Decisive in your approach, once a reasonable conclusion has arrived at you are comfortable with taking swift action. In our business action equals conversions.

Never satisfied with today’s victory, you will see the title ‘Intern’ as just that. With your contributions, you will look at making yourself indispensable as quickly as possible. The sky is the limit for us, we aim to double our revenues every four months. An intern for us today should be leading a team tomorrow.

Had you been with us last month, you would have:

  • Launched a new fashion line or healthcare line on South Africa’s most important online sales platforms, including keyword optimized listings. You would have liaised with our partners to make this a success.
  • Analysed Stock/Inventory ROI, producing a report on the best and worst sellers, with recommendations for adjustments in investment in those SKUs. This was presented at a board level within the business.
  • Performed A/B testing on product images for conversion on a partner sales platform. Having studied what worked and why you would be coming with suggestions for the next phase of testing.
  • Liased closely with our product development team to ensure the development lab and product pipeline have a proper sales plan in place.
  • Attended a wine tasting and tapas evening with the team at Froggit/Publiek. Drinking Alcohol not compulsory.

Gretmol Offices are located in the Cape Town CBD. Having tripled our office space within eight months as a direct result of the companies fast-paced growth, we only expect this pace to increase. We have a start-up feel, yet a relentless focus on execution, working together and learning quickly. We don’t do office politics. Reporting to our Online Sales Manager, the results you generate will help us tremendously work towards our goal of doubling in size every four months.

The ideal candidate will be looking for a long-term opportunity, to grow with us. There are no limits on what you can achieve from our point of view, you will be the author of your own success to a large extent.

Requirements

To be a good fit for this job, you must have:

  • Determination – a fast learner and quick on your feet. The excuse ‘you didn’t tell me to do it’ doesn’t work with us.
  • Basic e-commerce awareness
  • A desire to grow the business on a national and international level.
  • Curious to learn and know more and constantly questioning why.
  • Excellent, concise written English. Other languages are an advantage too.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Photoshop, HTML/CSS and/or programming languages are also a major advantage.
  • Ideally a university graduate. If not, convince us in your cover letter why we should hire you anyway. If you are a graduate, this is also advisable. Why should we hire you?
  • Essentially a South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • A strong bias toward great execution. You love working independently, take initiative and thrive when given freedom and flexibility. You don’t need a babysitter.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your CV via email. All submissions should be sent via email with a PDF attachment (not MS Word) to

az.oc.enilnolomterg@rh

with the subject “Ecommerce Sales Intern Application”. Please also explain in your email why you would be perfect fit for us. Any applications not submitted as PDF or submitted without the correct subject line will not be considered.

Posted on 17 May 09:50

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Telesales Representative

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Telesales Representative in Northern Suburbs | Client Services/Sales Support | Job Mail | 4415257

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Silicone based company in Epping is looking to employ 3x telesales representatives. Duties will be to contact existing customers for monthly orders. Must be available to start immediately. Email madeleine@silicone.co.za

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Sales Rep – Hair Salon Products

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Sales Rep – Hair Salon Products in Durban | Beauty | Job Mail | 4442347

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You will enjoy the freedom of not being office based and thrive on building sustainable, long term relationships with hair salons in the KZN area.

You will need to perform stock takes, basin days and  assist with salon education.  But most importantly you will drive sales and brand confidence in the region.

This is not for the faint hearted.  You will be required to call on at least 13 salons a day and manage your territory with confidence.

Requirements : 

  • 3 – 5 years experience in a similar sales post.
  • Only candidates with proven sales success will be considered
  • Tertiary education advantageous
  • Own reliable transport and lap top
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to present to a group of clients
  • Well dressed, professionally groomed
  • Focussed on new business development
  • Understanging of sales strageties
  • Problem solving skills

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Senior PR Account Manager (Cape Town)

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