Commercial Operations Coordinator

Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Commercial Assistant to provide administrative, analytical, and coordination support to the Commercial Director. You will ensure efficient execution of commercial activities, accurate reporting, customer service excellence, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

The role covers commercial administration, reporting and analysis, customer relationship support, project coordination, pricing and contract administration, event

Qualifications

• Matric/ Grade 12 is required.
• Diploma in Business Management, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, or related field advantageous.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or B2B environments advantageous.
• Strong reporting and analytical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Commercial Director's calendar, meetings, and travel.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Maintain commercial records, pricing schedules, and customer docs.
• Track sales opportunities and monitor progress against targets.
• Compile weekly and monthly commercial reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with sales, supply chain, finance, marketing, and operations.
• Assist with preparation of contracts, quotations, and customer communications.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and market intelligence efforts.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint & reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Matric/ Grade 12

Diploma in Business Management/Commerce/Marketing/Economics

Experience in FMCG/B2B advantageous

Job description

Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Commercial Assistant to provide administrative, analytical, and coordination support to the Commercial Director. You will ensure efficient execution of commercial activities, accurate reporting, customer service excellence, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

The role covers commercial administration, reporting and analysis, customer relationship support, project coordination, pricing and contract administration, event