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In office (Pinetown)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Mar 16, 2023. RPO Recruitment scores D on the Alion truth index.

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RPO Recruitment is a South African recruitment agency and executive search firm specializing in niche talent acquisition across multiple industries. The company connects leading corporate employers with skilled professionals in fields such as engineering, finance, supply chain, and manufacturing. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, it provides flexible and performance-driven recruitment process outsourcing solutions to streamline hiring and support workforce growth.
An industry-leading client of ours is looking for a professional Assistant Planner to join their team.

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 with a good pass in Physical Science and Mathematics
  • Industrial Engineering degree/diploma
Job Requirements
  • 2 years experience preferably in a manufacturing supply chain environment
  • Computer literacy (MS Office - Excel, Word, Outlook, Abaca, Qlikview, Shopware) - advantageous
  • Must be energetic, hard-working, and able to perform under pressure
  • Must be proactive, responsible, and reliable
  • Forklift license - an added advantage
  • Good communication skills at all levels
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Good administrative skills
Your key responsibilities will be:
  • Support in the procurement
  • Support Board Unit Planning
  • Support Converting Planning
  • Liaise with production regarding sales queries
  • Support in Compiling monthly reports for the head office
  • Support in sequencing the orders on the production systems
  • Support Paper Stores to ensure paper availability
  • Liaise with dispatch, production, and sales to ensure that the jobs are ready to be delivered
  • Actively involved in the stock take in accordance with the accounting standards
  • Attend daily Planning and Production Meetings
  • Attend the weekly waste meeting

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to: [email protected]

Alternatively, you can visit our website to find your next opportunity - www.rporecruitment.co.za or give us a call at 021 180 0776 and ask for Nikki.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.

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