Buying/Sales Administrator

SA Metal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Medical aid – hospital plan

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

15 paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of

Job summary

SA Metal is seeking a Buying Administrator to support a high-volume scrap metal buying team. You will handle administrative tasks, data capture, and reporting with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires Excel expertise, experience in fast-paced sales/customer service, and reliability. You will work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and may need overtime to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume administrative role.
• Experience in fast-paced sales and customer service environments.
• Strong Excel skills with large datasets, formulas and basic reconciliations.
• Proven accuracy in data capture and reporting.
• Experience meeting deadlines in time-sensitive environments.
• Reliable with consistent attendance.
• Own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Support a high-volume scrap metal buying team with admin tasks.
• Capture data accurately and generate reports.
• Assist with reconciliations and spreadsheet work.
• Coordinate with the Divisional Director and colleagues.

Skills

High-volume admin

MS Excel advanced

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Overtime readiness

Education

Grade 12

University degree recommended

Tools

SAP

Pastel

Syspro

Job description

Overview

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

Job Details

Job title: Buying Administrator
Reporting to: Divisional Director
Job type: Permanent position

Benefits

• Provident fund
• Medical aid – hospital plan
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Working Hours

07:30–17:00: Monday – Thursday
07:30–16:00: Friday
May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Compensation

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.