Job description

A Scrap Metal Buyer/Sales Representative (“a Buyer”) focuses on purchasing all types of scrap metal from wherever it may be generated or collected. A Buyer will communicate and negotiate with scrap generators; with the aim of securing scrap metal at the best possible price and meeting team and individual targets.

A Buyer is responsible for managing, developing and maintaining customer relationships.

A Buyer is required to generate new scrap customers.

A Buyer must at all times, conduct himself in such a manner that reflects the professional and ethical values of the Group.

Qualifying Criteria

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate
• At least 3 years of buying or sales experience; preferably in manufacturing, engineering or scrap and recycling industry
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes:

• Strong sense of integrity and trustworthy
• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and different levels within any organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management
• Ability to work independently and self-starter
• Proven negotiating skills
• Self-motivated, takes initiative
• Team player
• Valid Drivers license and own reliable transport

Reporting to: Divisional Director

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

· Provident fund

· Car allowance, car maintenance, petrol and car insurance

· Life cover

· Medical aid - hospital plan

· Funeral cover

· 15 x paid leave days per annum

· Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07:30 – 17:00 Monday - Thursday

07:30 – 16:00 Fridays

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements.

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.