Sales Administrator

Chainlink Recruitment; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment in Heidelberg, Gauteng seeks a reliable and detail‑driven Sales Administrator to support daily sales operations, customer service, and order processing. The role requires Afrikaans and English proficiency and the candidate should reside in or near Heidelberg.

The position is permanent and entails handling quotations, invoices, and coordination with production and logistics to ensure smooth order flow.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sales Administrator or Internal Sales is advantageous.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential.
• Computer literate with MS Office; experience with sales systems is advantageous.
• Fluent communication in Afrikaans and English is required.
• Must reside in or near Heidelberg.
• Reliable, detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Customer-focused with strong follow-up ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the sales team.
• Capture, process and follow up on customer orders.
• Liaise with customers regarding orders, queries and delivery updates.
• Prepare quotations, invoices and sales documentation.
• Coordinate with production, dispatch and logistics teams.
• Maintain accurate customer, order and sales records.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Handle general office and sales administration duties.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication (Afrikaans & English)

Tools

MS Office

Sales systems

Job description

SALES ADMINISTRATOR – HEIDELBERG (GAUTENG)

Location: Heidelberg, Gauteng

Industry: Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Market‑related (includes Medical Aid & Provident Fund)

Language Requirement: Afrikaans & English

Residency Requirement: Must reside in or near Heidelberg

Introduction

Our client in the packaging industry is seeking a reliable, organised and detail‑driven Sales Administrator to support daily sales operations, customer service, order processing and administrative functions. The ideal candidate must live in or close to Heidelberg, communicate confidently in Afrikaans and English, and be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Support — Provide administrative support to the sales team
• Order Processing — Capture, process and follow up on customer orders
• Customer Communication — Liaise with customers regarding orders, queries and delivery updates
• Documentation — Prepare quotations, invoices and sales documentation
• Coordination — Coordinate with production, dispatch and logistics teams
• Record Keeping — Maintain accurate customer, order and sales records
• Reporting — Assist with daily, weekly and monthly sales reports
• General Administration — Handle general office and sales administration duties

Minimum Requirements

• Experience as a Sales Administrator, Internal Sales, or similar role (advantageous)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Computer literate (MS Office; experience with sales systems advantageous)
• Strong communication skills in Afrikaans and English
• Must reside in or near Heidelberg
• Reliable, detail‑oriented and able to work independently
• Customer‑focused with strong follow‑up ability