Scale Buyer – Montague Gardens Branch

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

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated Scale Buyer. The role involves inspecting, sorting, and weighing scrap metals, ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Candidates should have a minimum qualification of Grade 12, proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and strong communication skills. This position requires the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect scrap metal for purchasing and display for photographing.
• Comply with the Second-hand Goods Act requirements.
• Sort and grade ferrous and non-ferrous material.
• Accurately weigh customers' metals for purchase.

Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Good numeracy skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work quickly and under pressure

Excellent knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Ability to liaise professionally

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

The Montague Gardens Branch requires a committed, hardworking and trustworthy Scale Buyer to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that you thoroughly inspect scrap metal to be purchased and display same openly for photographing
• Ensure that the requirements of the Second‑hand Goods Act are complied with when buying by accurately recording all information required under the Act
• Ensure that captured information and photographs is correct
• Sorting and grading of ferrous and non‑ferrous material
• Accurately weigh customers metals for purchase
• Identifying stolen and inferior material and report same to management immediately
• Accurately updating customer information
• Ensure metal purchased is secured immediately after purchased and not re‑purchased

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Computer proficiency: packages required: MS Word, Excel
• Good numeracy skills
• Able to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers & colleagues
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• An excellent knowledge of ferrous and non‑ferrous metals
• Reside in surrounding areas will be advantageous

Qualifying Attributes:

• Self‑motivated, accurate, goal orientated and attention to detail
• Eager to learn and develop
• Ability to multi‑task and manage demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong sense of integrity and honesty

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.