Job Description

About the Company

I'm recruiting on behalf of a well-established

rubber and silicone manufacturing company

based in

Howick, KZN

, with over

30 years of experience

producing high-quality industrial products for local and national markets. The company is known for its

fast-paced sales team

, strong client relationships, and commitment to precision and innovation.

About the Role

We are looking for a

Sales Administrator

who can

match the energy of a fast-moving sales team

, work with precision, and assist in managing a range of customer orders and manufacturing documentation. You'll report to one of the Sales Managers (Phumi or Bradley) and play a key role in ensuring everything behind the scenes runs smoothly -- from product quotes to delivery tracking.

This is

not a typical admin job

- it requires someone

dynamic, logical, and tech-savvy

, with prior experience working in

manufacturing environments

using

MES systems

and

Bill of Materials (BoM)

structures.

Key Responsibilities

Support the sales team with

customer communication

, order tracking, and admin tasks Enter, track, and manage

Bill of Materials

in a manufacturing software system (MES) File, control, and update

legal documents

,

diagrams

,

product specifications

, and

work orders

Process

customer service orders

and assist in quoting and job planning Ensure

accurate and timely data entry

across all sales and production support platforms Maintain relationships with clients and assist in

business development activities

Collaborate with production, procurement, and dispatch teams for smooth order fulfilment Use

logic and problem-solving

to find quick, effective solutions to client and internal issues

Requirements

Experience in a

sales administration

or

manufacturing sales support

role Excellent understanding of

BoM

,

MES systems

, and production workflows Confident phone manner and

strong communication skills

Precise, systematic, and able to handle

high volumes of admin

Excellent computer literacy and familiarity with manufacturing or ERP systems Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a

fast-paced environment

Familiarity with

rubber or silicone manufacturing

is a strong advantage Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders

To Apply

Please send your

CV

and a brief motivation outlining your relevant experience and software knowledge. Only candidates in or near

Howick, KwaZulu-Natal

will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15000,00 - R17000,00 per month

Work Location: In person