Job Region: Gauteng

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Executive for Used Vehicles to join our dynamic team. In this role, your primary focus will be on driving sales of pre-owned vehicles, developing strong customer relationships, and ensuring exceptional service throughout the buying process. You will play a crucial part in enhancing our brand presence and contributing to our sales growth in the competitive automotive market.

Key Responsibilities

Foster and maintain customer relationships to better understand their vehicle needs and preferences.
Conduct thorough vehicle presentations and test drives, effectively communicating features and benefits to facilitate informed purchasing decisions.
Manage the complete sales process from prospecting to closing deals, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement promotional strategies that attract potential buyers.
Monitor inventory levels and assist in managing the trade-in process for used vehicles.
Provide after-sales support to customers, addressing any inquiries or concerns to enhance satisfaction and build loyalty.
Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and market changes to make informed recommendations.
Utilize CRM systems to track leads, manage follow-ups, and report sales activities effectively.

Requirements

Proven track record in automotive sales or a related field, with a strong understanding of the used vehicle market.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for building rapport with customers.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to close sales effectively while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
Demonstrable experience with CRM platforms and sales management software.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a high-volume automotive dealership is an advantage.
Knowledge of financing options and the ability to explain them to customers effectively.
Relevant automotive certifications or training will be considered a plus.
Familiarity with digital marketing tools and social media platforms to promote vehicle listings.

Closing Date 01 June 2026

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Role Purpose    

The Data Engineer – Data Acquisition at Guardrisk is a hands-on integration and data enablement role responsible for ensuring that external data providers (cells, binder holders, system providers, administrators, and partners) deliver complete, accurate, timely, and technically compliant data that Guardrisk can reliably ingest and process.
The role exists to design, implement, and operationalise external data ingestion pipelines, with a primary focus on premium bordereaux (BDX), and secondary responsibility for master and transactional data exchanged with third parties.
This role works directly with external parties, engaging them on data structures, formats, validation rules, delivery mechanisms, and remediation of issues. It partners closely with the Data Architect (to align to target architecture and data models), Data Analysts (to ensure analytical usability), and Data Stewards (to ensure operational data quality once data is live).
The role is delivery-oriented and externally facing, bridging business requirements, technical standards, and partner capabilities to ensure Guardrisk can confidently process and rely on third-party data.

Requirements    

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Strong emphasis on practical data engineering experience over theoretical qualifications.
5+ years’ experience as a data engineer, with demonstrable focus on:
External data ingestion and integration.
File- and API-based data exchange.
Data validation and reconciliation.

Strong experience working with:

Bordereaux or high-volume transactional data.
Financial or insurance datasets.
Proven experience engaging directly with external data providers.
Solid exposure to Microsoft Azure data technologies (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, SQL).
Insurance domain experience strongly preferred, especially where data impacts:
Premium processing.
Finance.
Reporting and regulatory submissions.

Duties & Responsibilities    

External Data Acquisition & Integration (Primary Accountability)

Design, build, and maintain data ingestion pipelines for external data sources, with a primary focus on:

Premium bordereaux (BDX)
Policy and transactional feeds
Supporting master data where required
Implement ingestion patterns aligned to Guardrisk’s data architecture (batch, file-based, API, secure transfer).

Ensure external data conforms to agreed:

Data models
Schemas
Validation and reconciliation rules
Delivery frequency and cut-offs
Enable scalable and repeatable onboarding of new external data providers.
External Partner Engagement & Enablement
Act as the technical data interface between Guardrisk and external providers.

Engage directly with:

Cells
Binder holders
Administrators
System providers

Support partners by:

Explaining Guardrisk data requirements and standards
Assisting with mapping, formatting, and transformation logic
Advising on delivery mechanisms and error handling
Drive remediation where partner data does not meet required standards.
Travel to partner and provide onsite support.
Premium BDX Enablement & Control
Implement robust ingestion and validation of premium bordereaux, including:
Structural validation
Completeness checks
Reconciliation against expected volumes and values

Ensure BDX data is fit for:

Finance and premium recognition
Underwriting performance analysis
Regulatory and internal reporting
Work with Data Analysts and Finance to resolve discrepancies early in the pipeline.

Data Quality & Issue Resolution (Engineering Perspective)

Build and Support automated validation and control checks into ingestion pipelines.
Support the Data Validator and the rollout in the external data provider space.
Partner with Data Stewards when operational data quality issues are detected.

Perform root cause analysis across:

Source systems
Partner delivery processes
Ingestion and transformation logic
Implement durable fixes rather than manual workarounds.

Alignment with Data Architecture & Analytics

Work closely with the Data Architect to ensure:
External data aligns to Guardrisk canonical models
Integration patterns support the target architecture

Collaborate with Data Analysts to ensure:

External data is usable for analytical and reporting purposes
Key business metrics can be reliably derived
Ensure ingestion design balances technical correctness and business usability.

Documentation & Data Contracts

Maintain practical technical documentation for external data integrations, including:

Data schemas
Mapping specifications
Validation rules
Known constraints or caveats
Support the definition and enforcement of data contracts with external providers.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a focus on diagnosing data designs, patterns and solutions under operational pressure
High attention to detail, particularly when working with data used in critical business processes
Clear, confident communicator able to explain data issues and solutions in business-friendly language
Comfortable working across business and technical teams to drive resolution
Accountable and outcomes-focused, with a bias toward action rather than escalation

Competencies    

External Data Integration & Engineering

Ability to design and implement resilient ingestion pipelines for third-party data.
Strong understanding of data validation, reconciliation, and controls.

Partner Enablement & Communication

Ability to work with external parties and support them in their data extraction processes.
Comfortable engaging external parties on technical data topics.
Able to explain Guardrisk requirements clearly and pragmatically.
Balances firmness on standards with practical support.

Analytical & Problem Solving

Strong diagnostic skills across systems and data flows.
Able to trace data issues end-to-end across organisational boundaries.

Collaboration & Ownership

Works effectively with architects, analysts, and stewards.
Takes ownership of data arriving fit-for-purpose from source, not just “technically delivered”.

Closing Date    

2026/05/27

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Introduction

We are looking for a dynamic and result driven Salesperson to join our team.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for selling products to customers and ensuring customer satisfaction.
The Salesperson will be required to develop and maintain relationships with customers, identify their needs and recommend products that best suit those needs.  This individual will work towards achieving sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the organization.

Description

To generate income and maximise profit from the sales and services by providing excellent customer service.

Key Duties

Perform sales activities in order to generate sales
Achieve sales budget/targets and income
Attract and retain customers through merchandising
Action cash and credit processes/administration in line with policy
Deal with customers in a customer centric manner

Minimum requirements

Grade 12
7 – 12 Months sales experience preferably in Retail

Competencies

Team work
Self-Motivation/Drive
Customer Service orientated
Interpersonal skills
Communication
Initiative
Attention to detail
Sales and prospecting processes
Business Policies & Procedures
Basic Retail Knowledge
Extensive product knowledge within all categories
Taking Action
Courage & Confidence
Emotional Maturity
Personal Resilience
Drive & Energy

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Job Description

A fantastic opportunity currently exists within our Springfield (Johannesburg( Branch, for a young, dynamic individual to join our successful company.
Are you passionate about Sales and Customer Service?
Are you interested in a career in learning about Tools and Machinery?
Do you have a passion to want to learn and grow continuously?
If this sounds like you, Apply Now!
We are preferably seeking an individual with previous exposure within the Retail (Sales) environment and experience in Merchandising, Stock Taking, Stock Control, Customer service and general Retail Branch Procedures.
Having technical knowledge in the DIY Tools or Hardware environment would be an absolute added advantage. The ideal candidate should will be a confident individual that is reliable and honest and able to function as a team player. The Company encourages all designated groups to apply.

Desired Skills:

Merchandising
Customer Service
Sales
Stock Control

Additional detail:

The minimum Requirement is a Senior Certificate
Salary: Negotiable with Benefits available
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00 and Saturdays 08:00 – 13:00

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Job Description    

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Packaging Buyer to join our procurement team at Lactalis SA, a leading dairy manufacturing company. The Category Packaging Buyer will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies for packaging materials, working closely with the global center of excellence, and ensuring cost-effective and efficient procurement processes. This role requires strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of upstream and downstream purchasing, cost models, and logistics.

Required Skills    

3 Year tertiary or similar degree – ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business Science, Industrial Engineering or related
3-5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on category management.
FMCG experience is preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Strong understanding of financial principles and cost management.
Ability to develop and implement effective category strategies.
Experience working with global centers of excellence and leveraging best practices.
Understanding of the entire procurement process from raw material sourcing to final delivery.
Ability to analyze and optimize cost models for packaging materials
Experience in sourcing and purchasing raw materials
Knowledge of material origination and its impact on procurement.
Basic understanding of shipping and logistic costs.

Duties & Responsibilities    

Develop and implement category strategies for packaging materials in alignment with company goals and objectives.
Collaborate with the global center of excellence to leverage best practices and drive continuous improvement.
Manage the procurement of packaging materials, including raw materials and material origination.
Evaluate and select suppliers based on price, quality, delivery speed, and sustainability.
Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible outcomes for the company.
Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure compliance with company policies.
Monitor and track indices for all packaging materials to make informed purchasing decisions.
Analyze cost models and develop strategies to optimize procurement costs.
Understand and manage upstream and downstream purchasing processes.
Maintain and update supplier databases and procurement records.
Collaborate with various departments to understand their packaging material needs and ensure timely fulfillment.
Assist in resolving any issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing discrepancies.
Develop and maintain a basic understanding of shipping and logistic costs.
Identify and implement synergies across business units to drive integration and simplification.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Stay updated on market trends and industry best practices to make informed purchasing decisions

Deadline:31st May,2026

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