A specialist in the field of lightning protection, earthing, and surge protection is looking for an office administrator/marketer.

Basic office administration including: correspondence, filing, completion of applications/forms, answering telephone calls, emails and faxes, liaising with clients and head office. Maintaining computer folders and maintaining job records and client records. Arranging the upkeep of premises, office equipment and inventory, etc.

Marketing for the company (very important) including but not limited to visiting selected clients, contractors, engineers and government departments, and introducing our services to companies within the industry, obtaining new business for the company, negotiating for new works/contracts with existing clients, client visits and site visits, etc.

Assisting the branch manager with team control and stock control. Submitting safety files and all site documentation. Arranging appointments and payments for medicals, inductions and safety courses as required from time to time. Weekly update of job lists.

Submitting month end salary information for the Durban branch, including overtime, casual wages, absenteeism, non-conformities, mishandling of equipment and transport, etc, or any other relevant staff details to head office.

Preparing invoices and writing up monthly details for petty cash and expenses.

• Matric
• Minimum two years of administration experience and four years’ marketing experience with a proven track record
• Computer literate (intermediate skill level – Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Well-spoken with good communication skills (English and Afrikaans)
• Marketing in a construction/electrical type industry an advantage
• Own reliable vehicle

Posted on 11 Jul 15:10