Sales Manager

Looking for your next move as a Sales Manager? A growing public-sector entity in Stellenbosch, Western Cape wants to hear from you. You should be comfortable balancing competing priorities without losing attention to detail.

You will find a workplace that respects your time and your contribution. You will be supported to take on more as your confidence grows. Qualified candidates are encouraged to get their applications in early.

Reception & Client Liaison

• Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors and callers by greeting them warmly and professionally, determining their needs efficiently, notifying the relevant staff member promptly, and maintaining a presentable and welcoming reception area at all times.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, courier parcels, and fax communications daily, and prepare outgoing correspondence including registered post items and courier consignments for dispatch while maintaining an accurate mail register.

Office & Administrative Support

• Manage the procurement of office supplies, stationery, and consumables by monitoring stock levels, obtaining competitive quotations from approved suppliers, placing purchase orders, and reconciling supplier invoices against delivery notes before payment.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for staff including booking domestic and international flights, accommodation, and car hire, and preparing detailed itineraries with all relevant contact information, meeting schedules, and venue directions.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to management by scheduling meetings and appointments, preparing agendas and meeting packs, taking accurate minutes, and diligently following up on action items to ensure timely completion and accountability.
• Type, format, proofread, and distribute correspondence including letters, memos, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Office, ensuring professional presentation, correct formatting, and grammatical accuracy in all outgoing documentation and communications.

Records Management & Systems

• Capture, update, and verify client and employee data on the company's database or CRM system with high accuracy, conducting periodic data quality audits to identify and correct duplicate records, incomplete fields, or outdated contact information.
• Ensure compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act when handling confidential client and employee records, limiting access to authorised personnel only and securely disposing of documents that have reached their retention expiry date.

• Excellent typing speed and accuracy with the ability to transcribe dictation and produce error-free documents under time pressure.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks while working calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• A Grade 12 certificate is essential; a post-matric qualification in office administration or a related field is advantageous.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with ability to produce well-formatted documents.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain the highest standards of integrity and trustworthiness.