Sales Administrator – Temp (4 months)

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A metal recycling and manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Sales Administrator to provide support to their Sales team. This temporary position involves managing administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy and communication skills. Candidates must have a Matric qualification, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in financial administration. A competitive salary will be offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a range of administrative functions.
• At least 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
• Must have own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Sales Representatives.
• Manage a large workload.
• Process data quickly and accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Matric / Grade 12 qualification

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

The Sales department currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and attentive to detail Administrator to join their team. The Administrator’s primary purpose is to provide administrative support to the Sales Representatives. This person must have extensive experience in a range of administrative functions, and will be expected to manage a large workload.

Qualifying Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 qualification is essential. Tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office – Advanced Excel knowledge
• Minimum of 3-5 years` financial administrative experience advantageous
• At least 3-5 years` experience in a similar role
• Must have own reliable vehicle

Qualifying Attributes

• Accurate and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage demanding workload in a pressurized environment
• Ability to process data quickly and accurately
• Excellent communication skills, both written and Verbal

Other Information

Job title: Sales Administrator

Reporting to: Sales Manager

Job type: Temporary position (filling in for an employee going on Maternity Leave from 1 Nov 2025 until 30 April 2026)

Standard Hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

Will be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary: We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

External candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy on www.sametal.co.za/careers/ by no later than Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful. Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.