We are looking to employ 2 hard-working and efficient individuals with a proven track record in Admin to fill 2 Temporary Admin positions, in our Videojet business, which sells production line equipment such as industrial continuous ink jet printers for batch & date coding onto FMCG goods & label applicators.

These position are based in our Paarl branch.

The successful candidates must have:

• 3 – 5 years relevant administrative experience
• Minimum qualification: Grade 12
• Highly computer literate: Proficient on Excel, Word & ERP systems
• A professional manner, with good communication skills
• Good telephone etiquette
• Highly organised, accurate, meticulous with strong admin skills
• Able to work in a team
• Highly proficient in Afrikaans and English (verbal and written)

Temp position 1 – Finance admin clerk

The primary tasks include:

• Local purchasing
• Stock cycle counts
• Assist with debtors
• Run reports for the foreign entities
• Do petty cash and credit card recons for the foreign entities
• Fleet card admin
• Return merchandise authorisation
• Ad hoc duties

Temp position 2 – Customer service admin clerk

The primary tasks include:

• Maintain customer contact lists for all sites
• Quote referencing
• Assist with the capturing of install base data
• Calling customer touch points
• Assist in the stores as and when required
• Ad hoc duties

Interested candidates should send their CV’s + a copy of NSC results/highest qualifiction for the attention of HR (indicate position applying for) to:

Foot note

HGM reserves the right to not fill these posts at this time. If you have not been contacted within 21 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Mechanical Design Engineer

We are looking to employ a mechanical design engineer who has a strong aptitude and passion for creative machine design and who is attentive to detail and enjoys technical challenges.

The successful candidate must have:

• Matric + a tertiary qualification such as an Advanced National Diploma or B Tech – Mechanical Engineer.
• 3 – 5 years work experience in mechanical machine design/drafting

• Experience in performing thermodynamic process design calculations would be an advantage
• Strong mechanical insights

• Experience in machine design with the ability to produce accurate, high quality & quantity drawings
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage

• Experience in working on 3D CAD packages, CREO would be preferable

The primary responsibilities would include:

• Contribute to the conceptual & detailed design of equipment in the food processing & packaging environment
• Compile CAD models for assemblies, parts & drawings using primarily CREO 3D CAD, Auto-CAD, MS Excel, etc.
• Design calculations to meet the machine specifications.
• Producing accurate drawings for machining and manufacturing of components
• Produce Bills of Material, etc. for manufacturing and procurement
• Consult and liaise with engineering team, production, sales, customers and suppliers.
• Conducting concept and design reviews
• Perform Back Engineering on existing parts and drawings as required per Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
• Investigation of requirements of projects and designs
• Prepare technical reports and presentations
• Take responsibility for tasks assigned to you from the start to the point of delivery
• Be willing to travel for work purposes if so required
• Be willing to work overtime to meet project deadlines

Interested candidates should send their CV’s + transcript of academic results, for the attention of HR (indicate position applying for) to:

Foot note

HGM reserves the right to not fill these posts at this time. If you have not been contacted within 21 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Are you able to ensure the smooth operation and security of critical databases? Are you a detail-oriented individual with a strong grasp of data integrity? If so, we want you on our team!

We are we looking for a skilled Database Analyst (DBA) to join our IT team. The database environment includes windows hypervisor servers with SQL Server instances as our primary database platform. Additionally, our core business functions are powered by a ERP solution, making a strong understanding of SQL integrations and automations a necessity.

The successful candidate must have:

• A BEng or BSc in Industrial engineering or similar degree
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Database Administrator
• Proven experience in all aspects of SQL Server administration, including installation, configuration, performance optimization, security management, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Working knowledge of database backup and recovery procedures, including disaster recovery planning.
• Working knowledge of windows server, active directory and DNS servers.
• Understanding of database security best practices and experience with user permissions and access control.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for database automation (a plus).
• Experience working with ERP systems and their database integration (highly desirable).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Industry Certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCDBA) a plus.

Key Responsibilities /  Deliverables

• Install, configure, and maintain all SQL Server instances.
• Perform ongoing database maintenance tasks, including backups, recovery, and performance optimization.
• Design and implement database security measures to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Grant and manage user permissions to databases.
• Automate routine database tasks using scripting languages.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot any issues.
• Participate in system upgrades and migrations.
• Document database processes and procedures.
• Work closely with developers and business users to support their database needs.
• Support the integration of the ERP system with other databases.
• AD Server management
• User and group management: (This includes creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts and groups, assigning permissions, and managing group memberships)
• Group policy: (Understanding how to configure Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to control user and computer settings across the domain)
• Active directory sites and services: (Managing the physical and logical structure of your active directory domain, including sites, subnets, and replication)
• Active directory troubleshooting: (Being able to diagnose and resolve common active directory issues, such as authentication problems, replication errors, and permission issues)
• Windows Server Administration
• Windows server installation and configuration: (Experience installing and configuring Windows Server operating systems, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS))
• Server maintenance: (Performing routine maintenance tasks such as installing updates, managing disk space, and monitoring server performance)
• Security: (Understanding and implementing security best practices for windows server and active directory, such as user account controls, strong passwords, and network security.)

Additional Skills

PowerShell scripting: (The ability to automate tasks using PowerShell scripting can significantly improve efficiency when managing Active Directory.)

Networking: (Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts is essential for troubleshooting Active Directory replication and other network-related issues.)

Backup and Recovery: (Knowing how to backup and restore Active Directory data is critical for disaster recovery)

Understanding of DNS: (As DNS plays a crucial role in Active Directory, having a good understanding of its function is critical)

Knowledge of DHCP: (DHCP assigns IP addresses to devices on the network, and some troubleshooting scenarios might involve DHCP)

Interested candidates should send their CV’s together with a cover letter motivating their application+ a copy of highest qualification+ transcript of academic results, for the attention of HR (indicate position applying for) to:

Foot note

HGM reserves the right to not fill this post at this time.

If you have not been contacted within 21 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful