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Property Administrator Pay R13500 to R14000 - subject to skills and experience + lead generation bonus opportunity Port Elizabeth Central Introduction to the role: We are a small family business established in 2008. In recent years, we have undergone rapid expansion. We predominantly focus on the student and young professional market renting out houses on a let only and fully managed basis. Our properties are currently in Port Elizabeth Central. In the last year, we have expanded into property sales and this is an area we are looking to develop. We pride ourselves on our high standard housing and exceptional service for tenants and landlords. Due to ongoing growth, we are looking to recruit a full-time Property Administrator to support our day-to-day activities. Experience of the property market would be advantageous, but a willingness to learn and grow is more appealing to us. We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic, vibrant individuals who want to grow and develop their skills with a forward thinking company. As an administrator, your main duties will be as follows but not limited to:- Answering the office phone and responding to incoming emails; Advertising properties to let and for sale; Booking in viewings and notifying existing tenants; Showing prospective tenants around properties; Processing tenant application documents and generating tenancy documents; Processing tenant deposits; Responding to requests for documents and maintenance; Ensuring properties comply with regulation; including arranging gas safety certificates and EPCs. Liaising with contractors; Lead generation; Any other task that is of course relevant to the operational process of the property business. What will you bring to the role? Previous administrative experience; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to proactively organise and prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines and conflicting demands; The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative; Strong IT skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook and Excel; Experience of diary management; A willingness to learn. Working Hours 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday & 9.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays. How to Apply: EMAIL CV TO: hr@pejobs.co.za

Production Manager – Food Manufacturing (FMCG) We’re looking to appoint a hands-on and proactive Production Manager in a growing Food Manufacturing company based in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will require to meet the following: Requirements: Applicable Tertiary Qualification in Production Management or / BTech (Engineering) or BSc Engineering or similar. Minimum of 7 years of similar management experience in the production of Food or Pharma or other quality regulated industry environment. Excellent management and leadership skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. Quality and compliance-focused. Ability to interact professionally with multiple departments to effectively meet customer requirements. Planning and Organisational Skills. Good understanding of Kaizen and lean manufacturing principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to coach and mentor subordinates. Ability to handle disciplinary matters. Report writing skills. Proficiency in MS Office applications and understanding of MRP’s. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Willingness to work long hours as required. Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members Responsibilities: Daily production planning, monitoring and meeting customer targets. Oversee the production process at the plant. Maintain and build integrated working relationships with all departments. Managing production staff and relevant human resources matter to ensure operational effectiveness. Continue to build a collaborative and positive workplace for all. Other applicable tasks within the scope of the role. Ensure adherence to quality control standards, food safety requirements (FSSC). Stock management and efficient utilisation of resources. Manage department personal hygiene code of conduct. Ensure compliance with national standards and legislation. Oversee departmental administration and record keeping. Investigate and address complaints. Manage and evaluate machine resources to ensure productivity and minimum downtown. Ensure that products are produced on time, at the required company quality standards, cost effectively and meeting customer requirements. Analyse budgets and continuously control production costs. Identify training needs and ensure that proper training is provided for all production staff. Develop employees to meet the future requirements of the company. Promote continuous improvements within the production function. Please send CV to info@naxosbaking.co.za