Sales/Buying Administrator

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.