Commercial Assistant

Helderberg Personnel CC; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A fruit export company located in Paarl is seeking a Commercial Assistant with a completed B degree and bilingual abilities. The role involves managing stock, providing instructions to pack houses, negotiating prices with international clients, and invoicing. Accuracy and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. This position offers excellent training opportunities in the commercial field, supporting career development within a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Must have a completed B degree.
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans.
• Strong communication skills and accuracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock effectively.
• Provide pack and release instructions to pack houses.
• Negotiate prices and specifications with international clients.
• Handle invoicing and follow up on payments.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Accuracy

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

SUMMARY

Our client, an established concern that exports fruit and is based in Paarl is seeking to employ a Commercial Assistant. The successful candidate will already have a completed B degree and be fully bilingual. This is an excellent opportunity as training will be provided for the Commercial field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stock Management
• Supplying of pack and release instructions to pack houses
• Negotiating price and product specifications to clients abroad
• Invoicing and following up on outstanding payments

QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Be fully bilingual
• Characteristics such as accuracy, good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure essential