Scrap Metal Sales Representative

SA Metal Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company is seeking a Scrap Metal Sales Representative in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate should have a minimum Grade 12 certificate and 3 years of sales experience. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, maintaining relationships, and generating management reports. Occasional travel is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 certificate required.
• At least 3 years of general sales experience, preferably in manufacturing or engineering.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with scrap suppliers for the purchase of scrap metal.
• Maintain relationships and handle queries from suppliers.
• Regularly visit suppliers to inspect available material.
• Liaise with internal departments and generate management reports.
• Perform additional ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiating skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title : Scrap Metal Sales Representative

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 16, 2025

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Job Description

The Group currently has a vacancy for a fast paced and customer orientated Scrap Metal Sales Representative to join the team. The successful candidate will serve as the first point of contact between suppliers and the Company.

This position is situated at the Gauteng Head Office in Rustivia, Germiston, however, the successful candidate will be required to travel extensively for business purposes. The successful candidate will report to scrap metal buying department management. He / she will also have to :

Position Requirements

• Negotiate with scrap suppliers, including large scrap metal dealers and industrial generators of scrap, for the purchase of their scrap metal.
• Maintain good customer relationship with these suppliers, including handling all queries and complaints.
• Visit suppliers on a regular basis to inspect material that is available.
• Liaise with SA Metal’s internal departments, including finance, transport, demolition and projects
• Generate and submit reports to management.
• Additional adhoc tasks.

Qualifying Experience

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• At least 3 years of general sales experience, preferably in manufacturing, engineering or allied industries / alternatively experience as a buyer of scrap metals.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Qualifying Attributes

• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures
• Interpersonal skills
• Reporting skills
• Time management
• Ability to work independently
• Strong sense of integrity
• Negotiating skills
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