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If you have experience within the lifting equipment industry, we can assist in finding you a new position. 

SHERQ Officer

Reference - C543

Location: Durban

Industry: Maritime Cranes & Construction Machines

Salary: R41 000 Basic

EE/AA Position

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Reporting to the Head of Training and SHERQ Manager, the SHERQ Officer is responsible for managing and maintaining the safety, health, environmental, risk and quality requirements, and its contractors’ pack as well as legal training requirements for the company. Suitable candidate must have 3-5 years’ experience in a Port environment.

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Qualifications and Experience:

  • National Diploma in Safety Management or related field or a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety. 

  • Candidate MUST be registered as a SACPCMP SHERQ Officer. 

 

Key Performance Areas:

  • Contractor Management

  • Risk Management

  • Legal Compliance

  • Management System including safety meetings and implementation of discussion

  • Monthly Safety Inspections

  • Booking of Medicals & Induction in conjunction with the site administrator

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Responsibilities:

  • Managing, updating, compiling and control of safety files/contractors’ packs

  • Arranging induction and medicals of employees for site access to client sites (ports, vessels, oil & gas industry, etc.)

  • Managing, updating, compiling and control of policies, procedures, work instructions, risk assessments, etc

  • Ensure company policies, procedures, work instructions, etc. are adhered too

  • Managing, updating, compiling SHE compliance for both company and clients’ sites

  • Safety Training for all staff.

  • Assist with the upkeep of the Durban branch.

  • Incident and accident investigations

  • SHE signage and demarcations management

  • Fire systems (fire extinguishers inspection)

  • HCS (hazardous chemical substances), correct storage and use

  • Corrective actions (corrective and preventative actions for internal and external audits and general maintenance requirements

  • Managing, compiling and assisting of baseline risk assessments, continuous and task orientated risk assessments for site

  • Managing clients’, SHE audits (contractors’ packs) towards total compliance. Visit to clients’ sites as and when required

  • Legal training (bookings, arranging, certificates, update the training register and managing training requirements for employees for instant OHC, forklift, eye tests, etc.)

  • First aider, SHE Rep and Safety Officer for the area

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Please take note: If you do not have the necessary qualifications and experience please do not send your CV. If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will be held for future vacancies.

External Sales Representative

Reference - C759

Location: East Rand, Gauteng

Salary: R30 000 - R35 000 CTC

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One of our clients is looking for a sales representative with capital equipment sales experience to join their team. Primary responsibility is to drive sales of new machines within the designated territory. You will play a pivotal role in expanding their market presence, building strong client relationships, and achieving sales targets. This position reports directly to the Business Development Manager.​

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Qualifications and Experience:

  • Grade 12 Certificate

  • Sales diploma preferred

  • 5 years’ capital equipment sales experience preferably in the MEWP or telehandler industry

  • Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

  • Must be willing to travel as and when required

  • Working at Heights

  • MEWP & Telehandler Operator Licences

  • Power Negotiations

  • Excel 101

  • Excel 202

  • Syrinx Sales App

  • Syrinx

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets in the assigned territory.

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities while nurturing existing client relationships.

  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals to potential clients.

  • Maintain a deep understanding of the companies product lines, features, and benefits.

  • Stay updated on industry trends, competitor offerings, and market dynamics to effectively position our products.

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key customers, dealers, and industry stakeholders.

  • Address client inquiries, provide product information, and resolve issues promptly and professionally.

  • Conduct market research to identify potential customers and market trends.

  • Provide feedback to the Business Development Manager on market conditions and competitor activities.

  • Collaborate with the Business Development Manager and technical teams to ensure the seamless delivery and support of sold machines.

  • Assist clients in selecting the most suitable equipment for their needs and provide technical guidance as required.

  • Develop an understanding of other products and services within the company and look for opportunities to sell these products to existing customers.

  • Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates for management.

  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.

  • Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

  • Must be safety focused and strive for Zero Harm.

  • Understand the risks associated with MEWP’s.

  • Drive competency training with customers.

  • Report all safety deviations in area of work, identify and report potential hazards in area of work.

  • Ensure that all incidents are reported to your line manager as soon as it occurs but no later than the end of the shift.

  • Ensure that any unsafe condition is reported to your relevant manager immediately.

  • Must be medically fit.

  • Must have a valid driver’s licence.

  • Conduct business ethically.

  • Carry out all reasonable instructions given to you.

  • Maintain appropriate discipline at all times.

  • Promote and follow company policies and procedures.

  • Do not bring the company into disrepute.

  • Good timekeeping.

 

Please take note: If you do not have the necessary qualifications and experience please do not send your CV. If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will be held for future vacancies.

External Sales Representative 

Reference - C264

Location: East Rand, Gauteng

Salary: Market Related

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One of our clients, specialising in Overhead Cranes, is looking for an External Sales Representative to join their team. Suitable candidate should have vast knowledge of the lifting equipment industry, more specifically overhead cranes, with previous experience in a similar role.

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Requirements

  • Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales

  • Ability to meet and exceed sales targets

  • Excellent selling, negotiation and communication skills

  • Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills

  • Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the clients needs

  • Establish, develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships

  • Cold calling

  • Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers

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Please take note: If you do not have the necessary qualifications and experience please do not send your CV. If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will be held for future vacancies.

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