As the capital of KwaZulu-Natal province, Pietermaritzburg has been a producer of aluminium, timber, and dairy products. It is also the main economic hub of Umgungunlovu District Municipaity. Being the second largest city in the province, people in the city have always been anticipating for vacancies in PMB (Piatermaritzburg).
However, more than 200,000 people in this city has fallen into crisis due to different of reasons. Getting a fine satisfying job can be very difficult matter there. The number of job opportunities has been lacking lately.
The followings are ten top companies that are offering job opportunities for people live in Pietermaritzburg. It is a big opportunity for them to earn a living and live a better life. Check the vacancies carefully as they may need you to qualify a high standard of requirements.
Cargill
As one of farming industries in South Africa, Cargill works together with farmers, manufacturers, producers, government, and other organizations. Cargill has now employed over 100 people and is now still growing. Cargill has got activities in animal nutrition, financial services and risk management alongside grains and oilseeds.
If you have big interest in farming and related stuff, then you should join Cargill. They are now looking for a potential candidate of a category manager poultry. It will be responsible to give lead the development and execution poultry marketing strategy and support the organic growth agenda in Middle East and Africa (MEA).
To get this job you must be a Bachelor’s Degree or have got masters degree in agriculture or business. In addition, at least 5 years of strategic marketing experience in animal nutrition industry is vital too. Besides, having international work experience and willingness to travel 20% of the time is a must as well.
Find more information here.
Shospec (Pty) Ltd
Being an award-winning light steel frame builders and shop fitting specialists, Shospec have been successfully providing top quality services for over 25 years. Shospec are proudly createing and constructing modern and projects also accommodating all elements of a client’s brief. Working for such a reputable company as them will be quite a privilege for Pietermaritzburg locals.
If you wish to be one of the employees of this company, it will be your best chance. It’s because they are hiring a new candidate of working foreman. The job is responsible for ensuring the efficient and profitable operation of the department by establishing and agreeing with dealership management.
The basic requirement for the role is that you must have technical qualification. Besides, the ability to control administration organisation, clerical work, systems and financial matters as well as leadership ability is a must. An applicant who is available to work after hours, weekends and public holidays will be advantageous, too.
Find more information here.
Accpick
One of the vacancies in PMB is coming from Accpick. It is the first original Southern Africa’s homegrown Point of Sale software solution written and implemented. The company has got more than 35 experience in point of sale and IT along with staff experience.
Being one of experienced software and IT companies, people will always look out for the vacancies they are opening. Financial accounting data support is the job vacancy available now. One of the duties is to learn theknowledge of Accpick’s POS and accounting system.
Not only that, the job requires the applicant to possess Linux and bash script skills and basic programming knowledge. Furthermore, the applicant must be able to to manipulate data upload into db. To be able to speak English is also the basic requirement that the applicant must meet.
Find more information here.
RedCat Recruitment
There are the number of recruitment companies in South Africa and RedCat Recruitment is among them. RedCat Recruitment is a generalist agency dealing with companies from all industries. They provide comprehensive recruitment solutions, sourcing and supplying high quality staff countrywide as well as Africa.
This company is recruiting the best candidates in order to ensure success both company and candidates. At the moment, they are offering a job opportunity of an experienced accounts clerk. An accounts clerk’ s responsibility is to perform billing and accounting duties.
The preferred qualification for this role is having Grade 12. The applicant is also strongly required to own 5 years of experience in similar position. Besides, this position needs someone who has strong skills in administration.
Find more information here.
Comair Airline
Amongst South Africa’s airline companies, Comair is the one that operates domestic and regional routes schedule only. It is operating a low-cost carrier as well under its own brand of kulula.com. The company is also under the franchisee of British Airways.
Comair offers you job opportunities in aviation if you are passionate in this thing. They are offering opportunities to join them as pilots or a cabin attendant. However, at the moment there are no open positions available.
Apparently, you still can wait for the vacancy to be available in the airline. As for the basic requirements, to be a pilot requires the applicant of having bachelor’s degree in aircraft operations, aviation, aeronautical engineering, or a related field. Furthermore, the applicant will also have to complete up to two months of ground training and need over 1,500 hours of flight experience.
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Triton Express (Pty) Ltd
Among the companies that provides transportation services in South Africa is Triton Express (Pty) Ltd. Their ability to offer a wide range of services across the road freight and logistic spectrum has been their pride. The company provides express road freight distribution solutions using the latest in technology and a modern vehicle.
For you who have got great interest transportation services and logistic, it is your opportunity to join the company. Triton Express is now looking for potential new employee to fill the position of receptionist or customer services. Its responsibility is to provide a telephone service to clients and staff.
Moreover, in order to apply for the job, you need to meet the requirements. Having a minimum Grade 12 is a must. Besides, the candidate has to own 1 to 2 years of general clerical experience.
Find more information here.
RCL FOODS Limited
If you don’t know about RCL Foods, it is a consumer goods and milling company in South Africa. It is a most respected South African food manufacturer that produces a various range of branded and private label food products. They guarantee of providing more food to more people in the country.
This leading food company is recently giving you a chanche to be part of them. You can apply for a production clerk. A production clerk is responsible for administering the production, general records and inventory as well as documentation for the site.
If you wish to apply for the position you have to possess the qualifications of 2 to 3 years Matric with mathematics. Also, having administration experience knowledge of SAP is one of the requirements. Moreover, a Pietermaritzburg citizen is more preferable to get the job.
Find more information here.
CaterServ ltd
If you are a citizen of Pietermaritzburg, you must be familiar with CaterServ Limited. It is a contract catering company offering a full range of commercial kitchen equipment. They have got experienced install engineers maintaining the customers safe and productive kitchen environment.
Currently, the company is seeking for a confident and passionate sales representative. The position is a part-time job. So if you are looking for this type of job, this can be suitable position.
CaterServ is looking for an applicant who has experience in the catering industry in order to expand their customer base. In addition, the job seeker must have their own vehicle as another requirement.
Find more information here.
Rural Metro Emergency Management Services
People in Pietermaritzburg may know about Rural Metro EMS. It’s an organization which delivers vital services such as fire and rescue emergencies. They have a leading role in firefighting, disaster management, occupational health and safety and many more training.
Rural Metro is the best place to work as the company is currently opening a vacancy of training manager. A training manager is a person who will be responsible for managing their internationally accredited Training Center.
The applicant must meet the requirement of having skills in management, fire service experience, along with education and training services. In addition, the person must have 10 years experience as an operational fire fighter. Having Bachelor of Fire Technology qualification will also be advantageous for the applicant.
Find more information here.
Tetra Pak
Another food related company which offers vacancies in PMB is Tetara Pak. This company works to provide customers preferred food’s processing and packaging solutions. Tetra Pak ensures to make food safe and available everywhere for their consumers.
Are you looking for a promising job in food industry? Tetra Pak can be your best choice as they are currently looking for a new talent as process engineer. The responsibility of this role is to develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes.
Moreover, working as a process engineer will require the applicant to have an engineering degree in mechanical and chemical. The position requires the applicant to also possess at least 2 years work experience. Thus, if you meet these requirements, there is a chance for you to get the job.
Find more information here.
To sum up, although it is tough living in Pietermaritzburg you can still put your hope in the vacancies in PMB. There are a wide variety of jobs in different best companies you can apply for. These jobs will be able to bring you a better live in the future. Thus, if you have interest in those jobs available, don’t be hesitate to make an application.