SQL Commercial Manager

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A London-based glazing specialist seeks a SQL Commercial Manager to optimize SQL systems and support commercial operations from Cape Town. This flexible, freelance role offers opportunities in project management and data analysis. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL knowledge, budgeting experience, and a proactive mindset, thriving in a team-oriented but remote environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years commercial SQL experience.
• Proven knowledge of budgeting, procurement data or cost tracking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL-based commercial data models and reports.
• Track, analyse, and report on budgets, quotes, and supplier costs.
• Liaise with UK-based suppliers, clients, and project managers.

Skills

SQL

Budgeting

Procurement Data

Cost Tracking

Excel

Power BI

Airtable

Construction

Education

Diploma

Job description

SQL Commercial Manager

Join a UK-Based Glazing Specialist - Flexible Remote Work from Cape Town
Construction / Commercial Supply Chain | R230-R460 per hour | Zero-Hour Freelance Contract

About Our Client
Our client is a UK-based supplier of premium commercial windows, doors, and curtain walling systems across residential and commercial builds. With expertise spanning aluminium, uPVC, timber, and composite framing, the company supports every stage of a project-offering design, drafting, fabrication coordination, and installation services. They pride themselves on close partnerships with architects, contractors, and fabricators, and are known for delivering on both quality and innovation.

The Role: SQL Commercial Manager
This freelance role supports the commercial operations of a growing construction supply chain business. You'll manage and optimise SQL-based systems used for pricing, forecasting, invoicing, and procurement across multiple international projects. You'll also play a hands-on role in commercial reporting and supplier engagement-helping the business grow with accurate, timely insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL-based commercial data models and reports
• Track, analyse, and report on budgets, quotes, and supplier costs
• Liaise with UK-based suppliers, clients, and project managers
• Integrate data between pricing, procurement, and invoicing systems
• Support cost/value reconciliation and weekly commercial reporting
• Handle ad hoc commercial administration and analysis tasks
• Optimise workflows to scale with growing project demands
• Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders

About You

• Minimum 3 years' commercial SQL experience
• Proven knowledge of budgeting, procurement data, or cost tracking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; Power BI or Airtable a plus
• Based in Cape Town (or able to work UK business hours reliably)
• Confident, personable, and proactive with a service-oriented mindset
• Experience in glazing, aluminium framing, or construction supply chains highly preferred
• Comfortable with zero-hour contract work and flexible task delivery

Cultural Fit
This business values integrity, initiative, and meaningful relationships. If you enjoy making a visible impact, communicating proactively, and working with a team that treats its remote contributors as equals, you'll thrive here.

Desired Skills:

• SQL
• Budgeting
• Procurement Data
• Cost Tracking
• Excel
• Power BI
• Airtable
• Construction

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma