Project Manager - Mining Manufacturing

SA Sales Fraternity; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Project Manager to support their external sales team in the mining and construction sector. This exciting role involves engaging with clients, managing projects, and handling sales administration tasks. No prior industry experience is necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided. The ideal candidate will possess a matric and demonstrate strong initiative and teamwork skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact success and innovation in the field.

Qualifications

• Matric is a must; sales and project management experience beneficial.
• Strong initiative and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to promote products and open sales avenues.
• Manage projects and coordinate between departments and clients.
• Handle sales administration tasks and project strategy implementation.

Skills

Sales Experience

Project Management

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Matric

Tools

Sage

Job description

Our client is a leading company in mining and constructions machinery, equipment, and spare parts is looking for a Project Manager (Mining) to support the external sales team with preparation of quotations and proposals and supporting documentation for tender submission. This position is based near Kya - Sands and you will be required to work from the office. (You don't need any industry-related experience, as long as you have a great attitude, then this role will suit you. They provide all the required hands-on training)

• Sage or another accounting system knowledge is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities:

1. Account Management: Under the guidance of the Business Development Manager, the responsibility will be to engage with various clients & potential clients to raise the awareness of the company's products & capabilities in order to open up avenues of potential sales. The target audience will be EPCM companies, cross-border agencies, as well as End Users & mining operations.
2. Project Management: Due to the ongoing new business sales, a significant portion of the position will be related to executing & project managing the received orders. This will require internal coordination of the various company departments as well as external coordination of clients' expectations, document requirements, and relevant communications.
3. Sales Administration: Included under this category will be the general day-to-day tasks such as completing supplier registration forms, vendor application forms, meeting call reports, project list updates, compilation of data books, and implementation of specific project strategies.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess a matric.
• Should be able to work diligently individually & as part of a team.
• An aptitude and attitude at showing initiative in regard to getting the tasks done and actively seeking ways to improve the overall business of the company.
• To be entrepreneurial in thought & action.
• General sales experience would be an advantage though not a necessity as on-job training will be provided.
• Project management experience would also prove beneficial but again, not a necessity as on-job training will be provided.
• Must be well organized & structured, able to meet deadlines and plan accordingly.

Should be comfortable to interact with the full spectrum of standard company positions.