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Recruitment - Pinewood DMS SA

Graduates Internship Programme Applications

15 April 2021 No Comments Careers

The Opportunity

We have exciting opportunities available for young, bright and dynamic team players to start a career within an established and structured internship programme for 2021.

About Pinewood DMS SA

Pinewood DMS SA is a growing business, developing a range of industry-leading web applications for automotive retailers. We value the contribution our Graduate team members make to help us continue to achieve excellence. Those on placement with us are given real responsibilities from day one – you’re not here to complete routine processes, you’re here to learn and add real value. #PinewoodDMS #Family

For more information, download our brochure below.

*Please note that this Graduates Internship Programme is only available in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Brochure: Download here

How to apply?

Please apply by going to our website and completing the Strategic Talent Pool form:

https://www.pinewoodsa.co.za/graduates-programme/

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New Position Available: Application Support Consultant

15 January 2020 No Comments Careers

Job Title:
Application Support Consultant

Department:
Support Team 

Reporting to:
Support Manager 

Location:
Cape Town, Woodstock

Overview:
As an Application Support Consultant, you will be supporting our Dealer Management Software to our automotive dealership customers. The helpdesk provides a single point of contact to customers and partners for service requests, product usage assistance and software support. This is a career opportunity, not just a job. Please note that this is not a network/hardware or infrastructure support role. 

Job Role: 

Support consultant duties/tasks of which would include but not be limited to: 

  • Answering incoming calls from Pinewood DMS users 
  • Dealing with incoming e-mails 
  • Ensuring existing open tickets are kept up to date 
  • Coaching our customers through their various queries. 
  • Gain a thorough understanding of how Pinewood DMS operates in the module of specialisation. 
  • Gain a thorough understanding of how our helpdesk system, Autotask, operates. 
  • Deliver a high level of professional support to our Pinewood DMS users 
  • Identify and communicate any issues to the respective person responsible 
  • Escalating timeously and with the relevant information 
  • Dealing with the occasional technical query 

Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Tertiary education and/ or Motor Industry experience 
  • Keen interest in problem-solving 
  • Punctual 
  • Desire and enthusiasm to become a key team member 
  • Proficient in MS Office – with good skills in MS Excel 
  • Good organizational skills 
  • Ability to work within a high pressurised environment 
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) 

Applications: 

  • Applications may be sent directly to recruitment with “Support Consultant” placed in the Subject line. 
  • Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief covering letter. 
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New Position Available: Customer Experience & Sales Agent

26 June 2019 No Comments Careers

Reporting to:

Customer & OEM Experience Manager

Department:

Customer & OEM Experience (CX)

Location:

Woodstock, Cape Town

Overview:

This exciting and dynamic position plays a pivotal role in assisting and supporting the current Pinewood DMS Customer base and is instrumental in driving customer satisfaction, customer relationship management, timeous communication of Pinewood and Pinewood DMS developments, and driving the customer’s efficient utilisation of Pinewood Dealer Management System. It is a position that will allow the successful applicant to grow to that next level in their career; with exposure to changing industry practices, OEM direction, customer challenges, contractual skills and Pinewood DMS evolution, all whilst driving value-add revenue.

Job Role:

The duties/tasks of the Customer Experience Agent function include but is not be limited to:

  • Professional and pro-active management of an allocated list of Pinewood Customers (Coastal Customers), all whilst building and maintaining strong and positive relationships with the Leadership Teams of these Customers;
  • Identification of system usage opportunities within the allocated Customer base, and assisting these customers in understanding and exploiting opportunities through better system utilisation;
  • Communicating and driving system features to the allocated customer base (in conjunction with the Marketing Co-ordinator);
  • Preparation and presentation of Customer Reviews/Evaluations, Proposals, Presentations, Quotations, and Contract Renewals;
  • Identification of revenue opportunities within the allocated Customer base, and meeting of revenue targets.
  • Competently fulfilling all required administrative duties;
  • Maintaining the Company’s internal activity tool to ensure it is updated, correct and allows the business to measure key metrics;
  • Participating in CX Team Meetings, and driving CX Team policies and procedures;
  • Liaising with OEM’s (if and when required and in conjunction with the OEM Specialist);
  • Assistance with Strategic Partner Meetings, Conferences, and Functions;
  • Ensuring knowledge of the Business’s Software Systems are at a sufficient level to carry out the duties required;
  • Traveling within South Africa and any other African Country where the allocated customer base is situated;
  • Gaining a sufficient working understanding of the business and its product by working for periods of time within the Business’s Helpdesk, and Training & Implementation departments.
  • Assisting with Implementations as and when required – it is envisaged that one implementation every 6 months would be required.

Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Strong working knowledge of the Motor Industry (franchised dealerships) and understanding of Dealer Management Systems, with proven industry experience to support this
  • Pinewood DMS working knowledge
  • High proficiency level in MS Office – with strong skills in MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint
  • Strong sales, relationship management, administration and organisational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines
  • Ability to proactively pre-empt customer requirements and plan accordingly
  • Highly professional communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to innovate
  • Desire to continuously improve the team, oneself, and the position

Applications

Applications must be sent to recruitment@pinewoodsa.co.za with “Customer Experience & Sales Agent” placed in the Subject line.

Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief covering letter.

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New Position Available: New Business Sales Manager

14 March 2019 Comments Off on New Position Available: New Business Sales Manager Careers

Reporting to:
COO

Department:
New Business

Location:
Houghton Estate, Johannesburg

Overview:
This newly created position will fulfil the role of managing the New Business team/portfolio at Pinewood SA. It will be a Selling Sales Manager role and will be instrumental in ensuring the business’s objectives are met in terms of new business growth and being the DMS Partner of choice within our Industry. The role will further assume the Jhb Office Manager functions.

Job Role:

The duties/tasks of the New Business Sales Manager / Jhb Office Manager function will include but not be limited to:

  • Driving and developing New Business Sales policies and procedures;
  • Management and development of the New Business Sales Team (which could from time to time be split between both Cape Town and Johannesburg offices);
  • Through personal selling activities and through the New Business Sales Team, driving:
    • New Business Growth – ensure the Business’s business growth objectives are realised in terms of new Pinnacle Partners through: active prospecting activities, fact finds, introductory presentations, demonstrations, proposals and ultimately the signing of customer contracts
    • Ongoing industry, country and competitor analysis – in order to ascertain new business opportunities and to proactively act on these opportunities
    • Maintenance and updating of the Business’s Prospective Customer Database
    • New Business Marketing – in conjunction with the Business’s Marketing Co-ordinator
    • Excellent Customer Service – ensure new and existing customers are on the receiving end of excellent customer service
  • Assume the overall management responsibility for the Business’s Jhb Office – ensuring at all times the effective functioning of the office and being the escalation point for office requirements;
  • Participation on the Management Team and report back monthly to the Team on all required New Business activity and progress, as well as the status of the Jhb Office;
  • Participate in the development of annual Financial Budgets and business targets, and to assume responsibility for the overachievement of such budgets and targets relating the New Business Sales portfolio (Revenue and related overheads);
  • To professionally represent the Business at all times with customers and potential customers;
  • To successfully work together with all other departments within Pinewood SA and ensure that the New Business Sales Team’s activities support a successful working relationship with these departments;
  • Management of the Company’s internal New Business Sales Dashboard(s) (maintaining the Company’s internal activity tool to ensure it is updated, correct and allows the business to measures key metrics);
  • Running productive New Business Sales Team Meetings;
  • Ensuring the Teams knowledge of the Business’s Software Systems are at a sufficient level to carry out the duties required;
  • Ensuring the management of the New Business Sales Team is driven by the principle of accountability;
  • Travelling within South Africa and any other African Country to successfully fulfil the outputs of this role.

Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Relevant tertiary education or equivalent experience (i.e. in the fields of New Business Development, Sales & Marketing)
  • Proficient in the Business’s operating software systems (i.e. MS Office, Sharepoint, Autotask)
  • Strong sales, sales management, relationship management, administration, time-management and organisational skills
  • Strong understanding of the Motor Industry (dealerships and OEM’s)
  • Highly level of professional communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to innovate and drive innovation within the team
  • Strong working knowledge of the business and the role New Business plays within it
  • Working knowledge of Pinnacle
  • Proven track record of successfully living the Business’s Values
  • Having an exceptional track record within your current role of the Business

Applications

Applications must be sent to recruitment@pinewoodsa.co.za with “JHB Sales Manager” placed in the Subject line.

Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief covering letter.

 

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New Position Available: Application Support Consultant

17 September 2018 Comments Off on New Position Available: Application Support Consultant Careers

Job Title:
Application Support Consultant

Department:
Support Team

Location:
Houghton, Johannesburg

Reporting to:
Support Manager

Overview:
As an application support consultant you will be supporting our Dealer Management Software to our automotive
dealership customers. The helpdesk provides a single point of contact to customers and partners for service
requests, product usage assistance and software support. This is a career opportunity, not just a job. Please note
that this is not a network/hardware or infrastructure support role.

Job Role:

Support consultant duties/tasks of which would include but not be limited to:

  • Answering incoming calls from Pinnacle users
  • Dealing with incoming e-mails
  • Ensuring existing open tickets are kept up to date
  • Coaching our customers through their various queries.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of how Pinnacle operates in the module of specialisation.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of how our helpdesk system, Autotask, operates.
  • Deliver a high level of professional support to our Pinnacle users
  • Identify and communicate any issues to the respective person responsible
  • Escalating timelously and with the relevant information
  • Dealing with the occasional technical query

Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Tertiary education and/ or Motor Industry experience
  • Keen interest in problem solving
  • Punctuality
  • Desire and enthusiasm to become a key team member
  • Proficient in MS Office with good skills in MS Excel
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work within a high pressurised environment
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Applications

Applications must be sent to recruitment@pinewoodsa.co.za with “Support Consultant – JHB” placed in the subject line. Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief covering letter.

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New Position Available: Marketing Coordinator

06 June 2018 Comments Off on New Position Available: Marketing Coordinator Careers

Job Title:
Marketing Coordinator

Department:
Business Development

Location:
Cape Town Office

Reporting to:
Business Development Manager

Overview:
This position is pivotal in supporting the business, staff, as well as the objectives of the Business Development team with our existing and prospective customer communication.

Job Role:

The duties/tasks of the Marketing Coordinator function includes but is not be limited to:

  • Setup and management of monthly meetings with each of the Departmental Managers to discuss and assist with their monthly marketing objectives.
  • Setup and management of monthly meetings with each of the Account Managers and the New Business Development Executive to discuss and assist with their monthly marketing objectives.
  • Setup and management of a monthly marketing strategy meeting with Business Development Manager.
  • Management of our Social Media Platforms and a working understanding of Social Media in order to drive effective communication.
  • Management of Pinnacle login screens in accordance with the monthly marketing strategy.
  • Review of new and existing documentation for grammar, spelling errors and to ensure that the required template structure/ format is retained and aligned with the corporate brand image of Pinewood SA.
  • Understanding of Pinnacle features and latest releases, including OEM integration, and to assist Business Development in communicating these items to target customers as required.
  • Management of meetings with Copywriter, as well as management of the content for the monthly Pitstop Newsletter.
  • Monthly maintenance of the Customer Database to ensure that it reflects the Pinnacle user listing.
  • Maintaining good relationships with third party providers/ suppliers and managing orders of new marketing material and/ or stationery.
  • Updates to website, content and plugins where required.
  • Generate marketing ideas, content and associated design work as and when required.
  • Keep up to date with the latest marketing trends and tools required to fulfill the requirements of the job.
  • Participating in weekly Business Development and Marketing Meetings.
  • Providing the management team with a monthly marketing update including website stats, mailer breakdown and performance, social media performance, as well as all other marketing updates relevant to the business.

Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Design Experience (Adobe Suite preferable).
  • Relevant tertiary education (i.e. in the fields of Design and/ or Marketing).
  • High proficiency level in MS Office – with advanced skills in MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint
  • Familiarity with WordPress, plugins and tools.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work within tight deadlines.
  • Ability to proactively think of ideas to promote Pinewood SA and improve online presence.
  • Highly professional communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Attention to detail is a non-negotiable.
  • Desire to continuously improve the team, oneself, and the position

Applications

Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief cover letter.
Please Click Here to apply.

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New Position Available: Admin Assistant

08 May 2018 Comments Off on New Position Available: Admin Assistant Careers, Uncategorized

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Department: Finance Team

Location: Woodstock, Cape Town

Reporting to: Financial Accountant

Overview:
Pinewood SA is looking for a self-driven Admin Assistant to assist the financial accountant in the finance functions of the business and all other administrative tasks.

Job Role:
Accountant duties/tasks of which would include but not be limited to:

  • Raising of Purchase orders for flights and accommodation and uploading of creditors invoices
    Ad hoc reporting to the various departments
  • Receptionist duties (Answering, screening and forwarding telephone calls, maintaining reception area, Receiving, announcing and directing visitors, taking and forwarding messages accurately, Updating and maintaining internal contact lists)
  • Maintaining all filing requirements for the company
  • Monitor, control and order office supplies ensuring smooth running of the office
  • Arranging courier services in the most cost effective manner
  • Maintaining office equipment and reporting malfunction
  • Making travel arrangements which includes booking flights within a certain budget, arranging car hire and accommodation for all staff
  • Setting up and arranging refreshments for classroom training at the Cape Town offices
  • Managing petty cash
  • Managing the cleaner, ensuring all cleaning duties have been done
  • Debtors follow-ups

Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Must fit the culture and Values of Pinewood SA
  • Functional Skills & Experience (At least 1 years’ experience)
  • High Computer literacy – Proficient in MS Office – with excellent skills in MS Excel
  • Good Organization skills
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Shows great initiative, and attention to detail
  • Can handle pressure that comes with reporting and making deadlines with accurate figures, on time, every time

Applications
Applications must be sent to recruitment@pinewoodsa.co.za with “Admin Assistant” placed in the Subject line. Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief covering letter.

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New Position Available: Support Consultant

26 February 2018 Comments Off on New Position Available: Support Consultant Careers

Job Title: Pinnacle Support Consultant

Department: Support Team

Location: Houghton, Johannesburg

Reporting to: Support Manager

Overview:

As a Pinnacle support consultant you will be supporting our Dealer Management Software to our automotive dealership customers. The helpdesk provides a single point of contact to customers and partners for service requests, product usage assistance and software support. This is a career opportunity, not just a job. Please note that this is not a network/hardware or infrastructure support role.

Job Role:

Support consultant duties/tasks of which would include but not be limited to:

  • Answering incoming calls from Pinnacle users
  • Dealing with incoming e-mails
  • Ensuring existing open tickets are kept up to date
  • Coaching our customers through their various queries.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of how Pinnacle operates in the module of specialisation.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of how our helpdesk system, Autotask, operates.
  • Deliver a high level of professional support to our Pinnacle users
  • Identify and communicate any issues to the respective person responsible
  • Escalating timeously and with the relevant information
  • Dealing with the occasional technical query

Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Tertiary education and/ or Motor Industry experience
  • Keen interest in problem solving
  • Punctual
  • Desire and enthusiasm to become a key team member
  • Proficient in MS Office – with good skills in MS Excel
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work within a high pressurised environment
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Applications

Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief cover letter.
Please send your application to recruitment@pinewoodsa.co.za

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New Position Available: Pinnacle Support Consultant

02 October 2017 Comments Off on New Position Available: Pinnacle Support Consultant Careers, Uncategorized

Job Title: Pinnacle Support Consultant

Department: Support Team

Location: Woodstock, Cape Town

Reporting to: Support Manager

Overview:

As a Pinnacle support consultant you will be supporting our Dealer Management Software to our automotive dealership customers. The helpdesk provides a single point of contact to customers and partners for service requests, product usage assistance and software support. This is a career opportunity, not just a job. Please note that this is not a network/hardware or infrastructure support role.

Job Role:

Support consultant duties/tasks of which would include but not be limited to:

  • Answering incoming calls from Pinnacle users
  • Dealing with incoming e-mails
  • Ensuring existing open tickets are kept up to date
  • Coaching our customers through their various queries.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of how Pinnacle operates in the module of specialisation.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of how our helpdesk system, Autotask, operates.
  • Deliver a high level of professional support to our Pinnacle users
  • Identify and communicate any issues to the respective person responsible
  • Escalating timeously and with the relevant information
  • Dealing with the occasional technical query

Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Tertiary education and/ or Motor Industry experience
  • Keen interest in problem solving
  • Punctual
  • Desire and enthusiasm to become a key team member
  • Proficient in MS Office – with good skills in MS Excel
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work within a high pressurised environment
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Applications

Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief cover letter.
Please send your application to recruitment@pinewoodsa.co.za

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New Position Available: Business Development Sales Executive

06 July 2017 Comments Off on New Position Available: Business Development Sales Executive Careers

Job Title: Business Development Sales Executive

Department: Business Development

Location: Pinewood SA Johannesburg Office

Reporting to: Business Development Manager

Overview:

This position is pivotal in driving new business to meet the Company’s budgeted objectives.

Job Role:

The duties/tasks of the Business Development Executive (Customer Management) function includes but is not be limited to:

  • Driving new business for the Company in order to achieve its budgeted objectives through active prospecting activities, fact finds, introductory presentations, Pinnacle demonstrations, Proposals and ultimately the signing of Customer Contracts.
  • Preparation of Customer Proposals, Quotations, Presentations, and Contracts.
  • Developing and maintaining a strong understanding OEM integration.
  • Assistance with the development of Business Development policies and procedures.
  • Communicating and driving system features to the allocated customer base (in conjunction with the Marketing Co-ordinator);5. Maintaining & Filing of all Business Development documentation (electronic and hard copies) relevant to the position.
  • Updating and Maintaining the Prospective Customer Database.
  • Participating in weekly Business Development and Marketing Meetings.
  • Assistance with new business marketing campaigns (in conjunction with the Business’s Marketing Co-ordinator).
  • Ensuring a satisfactory level of understanding and knowledge of the Company’s Dealer Management System is achieved and maintained.
  • Ensuring knowledge of the Business’s internal operating system is at a sufficient level to carry out the duties required.
  • Travelling within South Africa and any other African Country where a prospective customer may be situated.
Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Minimum of 2 Years Motor Sales Experience
  • Relevant tertiary education (i.e. in the fields of Business Development, Sales & Marketing)
  • High proficiency level in MS Office – with advanced skills in MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint
  • Strong sales, relationship management, administration and organisational skills, with the ability and drive to cold canvas
  • Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines
  • Ability to proactively pre-empt customer requirements
  • Highly professional communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to innovate
  • Desire to continuously improve the team, oneself, and the position
Applications
Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief cover letter.
Please Click Here to apply.
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New Position Available: Application Support Consultant

20 June 2017 Comments Off on New Position Available: Application Support Consultant Careers, Uncategorized

Job Title: Application Support Consultant

Department: Support Team

Location: Woodstock, Cape Town

Reporting to: Support Manager

Overview:

As an application support consultant you will be supporting our Dealer Management Software to our automotive dealership customers. The helpdesk provides a single point of contact to customers and partners for service requests, product usage assistance and software support. This is a career opportunity, not just a job. Please note that this is not a network/hardware or infrastructure support role.

Job Role:

Support consultant duties/tasks of which would include but not be limited to:

  • Answering incoming calls from Pinnacle users
  • Dealing with incoming e-mails
  • Ensuring existing open tickets are kept up to date
  • Coaching our customers through their various queries.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of how Pinnacle operates in the module of specialisation.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of how our helpdesk system, Autotask, operates.
  • Deliver a high level of professional support to our Pinnacle users
  • Identify and communicate any issues to the respective person responsible
  • Escalating timeously and with the relevant information
  • Dealing with the occasional technical query

Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Tertiary education and/ or Motor Industry experience
  • Keen interest in problem solving
  • Punctual
  • Desire and enthusiasm to become a key team member
  • Proficient in MS Office – with good skills in MS Excel
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work within a high pressurised environment
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Applications

Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief cover letter.
Please send your application to recruitment@pinewoodsa.co.za

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New Position: Implementation Consultant – Accounts Specialist

15 November 2016 Comments Off on New Position: Implementation Consultant – Accounts Specialist Careers, Uncategorized
Job Title: Admin Assistant
Department: Implementation and Training
Location: Houghton, Johannesburg/ The Boulevard, Woodstock Cape Town
Reporting to: Implementation Manager

Overview:
Highly motivated, diligent and enthusiastic person with an accounts background needed for a Software Company. An enthusiastic and ambitious person who has excellent training and communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of an organisation.

Job Role:
The person will be responsible for the accounts setup, training and implementation of the Pinnacle Dealer Management System (DMS) into new and existing dealerships which have acquired Pinnacle. They will be required to ensure that the accounts aspects of the Pinnacle implementation, from configuration, pre-live and the actual implementation are methodically completed. The successful candidate will not only manage this process, but will also be very involved in the actual tasks themselves.
Note: The successful candidate will be provided with a structured training ground and will be required to initially partake in the Support role within Pinewood to gain the sufficient Pinnacle knowledge necessary to be successful in this role.

Key Objectives:

  • To manage the accounts aspects (module) of customer implementations.
  • To pass on the knowledge of how Pinnacle works operationally to a dealership.
  • To ensure the accounts set-up (configuration) of the Pinnacle system is complete and accurate.
  • To carry out onsite and offsite consultancies, requested by our customers.
  • To work under pressure to meet deadlines.

    • Note:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The successful candidate may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Business.

Inherent Requirements of the Job:

  • Suitably Qualified (Minimum B. Comm) – Sound Accounting Understanding.
  • Valid driver’s license – Code 08.
  • Proficient in MS Office – excellent Excel knowledge.
  • Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate with all levels in the organisation.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Excellent knowledge of Accounts preferably within the dealership environment.
  • Motor Industry experience a plus.
  • Ability to work within a high pressured environment.
  • Willing to travel.
  • Based in Johannesburg/ Cape Town.

Applications
Applications must be sent to recruitment@pinewoodsa.co.za with “Implementation Consultant – Accounting” placed in the Subject line. Applications must be by way of Curriculum Vitae, which must not be longer than 3 pages, with a brief covering letter.

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