Buying/Sales Administrator

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; 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 employment

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Buying Administrator in Cape Town to support a demanding scrap metal buying team. This permanent position requires at least 2 years of high-volume administrative experience and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The ideal candidate should excel in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment, have excellent attention to detail, and be comfortable handling pressure and multitasking. A competitive salary package awaits the suitable applicant, along with a variety of benefits including medical aid and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume administrative role.
• Experience in fast-paced, sales and customer service environment.
• Proven reliability and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Support a high-performance buying team with administrative tasks.
• Manage a large, high-volume workload efficiently.
• Maintain high accuracy and professionalism under pressure.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Data capture and reporting accuracy

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

University degree or relevant qualification

Tools

ERP or accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Pastel, Syspro)

Job description

Job Description

This role is for a high-performance Buying Administrator 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 Information

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

Standard hours

• 07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday
• 07h30–16h00: Friday
• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

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