Hire / Rental Coordinator

Specsolutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading specialist equipment rental company in South Africa as a Rental Operations Coordinator. In this hands-on, customer-facing role, you'll manage day-to-day operations, build strong client relationships, and ensure equipment is delivered on time. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sales within the industrial equipment rental sector, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to business development.

Qualifications

• Solid background in industrial equipment rental sector.
• Sales and/or business development experience.
• Ability to learn on the job and provide high service quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day rental operations and client interactions.
• Coordinate quoting, bookings, dispatch, servicing, and returns.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to grow rental market.

Skills

Sales

Customer relationship management

Communication

Negotiation

Coordination

Job description

Centurion – Asia Pacific Rentals and Services is a trusted provider of specialist equipment solutions to mining, energy, construction, infrastructure, government, and defence sectors.

Operating from a modern workshop facility and backed by a strong reputation, we offer an extensive range of lifting, air and fluid power, subsea tooling, and more — delivering high-quality, end-to-end rental solutions.

Drive Solutions. Deliver Service. Grow With Us.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to build strong relationships?

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and join our experienced rental operations team in a specialised equipment rental business — we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that blends office-based coordination with real-world equipment engagement.

• Be the go-to person for day-to-day rental operations and client interactions.
• Develop, maintain, and expand our local rental market by building strong client relationships and actively following up on new business opportunities.
• Coordinate all aspects of rental operations – quoting, bookings, dispatch, servicing, returns, and documentation.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure equipment is delivered on time and in top condition.
• Create technical and commercial proposals, quotes, rental agreements, and invoices.
• Track fleet utilisation and equipment availability to drive operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with our experienced mechanical services team to maintain detailed records of equipment condition and compliance.
• Coordinate with customers on logistics to enable seamless delivery to site.
• Represent Centurion in accordance with our values and enable a high level of customer satisfaction and value.

What You'll Bring

Solid background in the industrial equipment rental sector (power / lifting equipment experience a bonus!).

• Sales and/or business development experience in hire, capital equipment, or similar industries.
• A positive, can-do personality and a thirst for knowledge about our products and business lines.
• Proven ability to jump in, learn on the job, and deliver consistently high service quality and mutual value.
• Strong track record in building lasting customer relationships.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.
• Confident with cold calling and developing new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Comfortable working across office systems and hands-on with equipment.
• Understanding of equipment accreditation, compliance, and certification requirements (preferred).

If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.

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