Sales & Operations Controller (Mining)

Our client is seeking a motivated Sales & Operations Controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent organisational skills, and a willingness to travel occasionally for business purposes. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple aspects of finance, operations, and logistics within the organisation.

Job Type: Full time | Onsite

Location: Cape Town

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on sales, operations, and logistics.
• Proficiency in Sage One and Power BI is required.
• Experience with imports, exports, and freight logistics.
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of gross profit analysis and job costing.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately once every 6 months).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse gross profit reports and gross profit percentages.
• Create and process customer quotes using Sage One.
• Manage customer invoicing, back-order reports, and sales related to African markets (DRC, South Africa, Zambia, etc.).
• Liaise with customers for order updates, deliveries, and issue resolution.
• Conduct month-end sales reconciliations for related parties.
• Oversee the delivery schedule of parts, including tracking ETA for international shipments (e.g., Zambia).
• Manage imports, exports, freight, and logistics to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers for order processing, stock replenishment, and supplier recons at month end.
• Clear goods through customs and ensure all documents are checked, uploaded, and filed correctly.
• Develop and implement inventory management systems using Sage One.
• Handle all aspects of stock management, including stock item processing, replenishment, monthly stock takes, and reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate supplier and customer back-order reports.
• Process supplier invoices, customer invoices, and purchase orders on Sage One.
• Conduct job card costing and analysis to monitor project costs and profitability.
• Manage month-end reconciliations and financial analysis to support business operations.
• Maintain comprehensive and organised filing of all documents, including proof of deliveries and customs documents, using Google Drive.
• Generate and analyse data using Power BI for management reporting.
• Provide insights and actionable recommendations based on data analysis to support decision-making.