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Dimension Data<\/strong> was founded in 1983 in South Africa and today operates in 49\u00a0countries on six continents. Our growth has been driven by our clients\u2019 need to operate efficiently in an environment where collaborative partnerships and the intelligent network have emerged as the two most important business enablers. Our heritage in networking and\u00a0deep\u00a0understanding of network-related technologies differentiate us from our competitors. Moving forward into the future, our focus has evolved to adapting the design, management and development of business technology to be a better servant to the greater business and use it as a tool to drive innovation, enable market leadership and make companies tighter, better, more cost-effective and competitive.<\/p>\n

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Primary Location:\u00a0MEA-ZA-Gauteng<\/strong><\/p>\n

Target Start Date:\u00a0Jan 3, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Number of Openings:\u00a01<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Position Summary and Primary Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0The role involves supporting Account Managers and the Pre-sales team with quotes, orders and administrative tasks, in an efficient and effective manner.
\n\u2022\u00a0Ensuring sales orders are processed promptly and all administration issues are addressed efficiently and timorously.
\n\u2022\u00a0Teamwork – you will be required to work closely with the staff from all departments within the business unit as well as across various Lines of Business with Dimension Data.
\nMain Duties \/ Key Accountabilities <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Assist Account Managers with the preparation and checking paperwork i.e. quotations, standard order documentation, third party pricing etc, required for the processing of orders in SAP.
\n\u2022\u00a0Assist with the preparation work (quotation processed in SAP), for the procurement of equipment.
\n\u2022\u00a0Update order intake records in Sales Book, on Excel, and allocate SAP numbers.
\n\u2022\u00a0Update and maintain Product Backorder file.
\n\u2022\u00a0Liaise with CPD to follow up on orders and ensure that billing can take place.
\n\u2022\u00a0Interface with, and feedback to the Central Processing Department and Sales people on order queries and stock availability when required.
\n\u2022\u00a0Assist Project Managers in terms of amendments and additions required on relevant projects.
\n\u2022\u00a0Extensive liaison with the Sales and Pre-sales team, providing them with regular feedback on orders and ETA status.
\n\u2022\u00a0Efficient and effective management of queries, amendments and corrections.
\n\u2022\u00a0Liaise with GID to ensure orders are delivered timorously.
\n\u2022\u00a0Send weekly Order Intake report to the Account Managers.
\n\u2022\u00a0Month-end – ensure that all orders have been processed in SAP
\n\u2022\u00a0Assist Management with general administration functions when necessary including preparation of presentations, correspondence etc.
\n\u2022\u00a0Other related ad-hoc responsibilities.<\/p>\n

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Qualifications<\/strong>
\nRequirements: Education \/ Training and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Matric
\n\u2022\u00a0Intermediate-Advanced MS Excel skills required.
\n\u2022\u00a0MS Office, MS PowerPoint and Word skills (Basic – Intermediate skills)
\n\u2022\u00a0SAP would be preferential, but training will be given.
\n\u2022\u00a0Minimum of 4-5 Years working experience with supervisory experience preferable.
\nPersonal Attributes and Skills Required<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Should be able to work in a pressured environment and work well with internal and external customers.
\n\u2022\u00a0Attention to detail is exceptionally important.
\n\u2022\u00a0Financial acumen (for e.g. VAT, margins, exchange rates, percentages etc).
\n\u2022\u00a0 Effective time-management is essential.
\n\u2022\u00a0Self-starter – Ability to work responsibility on your own. Have a lot of initiative (problem solving skills).
\n\u2022\u00a0Must be able to work effectively in a team environment & be able to work independently.
\n\u2022\u00a0Be prepared to work outside of normal working hours when required.
\n\u2022\u00a0Have a good telephone manner.
\n\u2022\u00a0Have the aptitude to learn the details of the products we sell.
\n\u2022\u00a0Have excellent administrative skills; be very accurate in their work.
\n\u2022\u00a0Work hard, and be able to take responsibility for the quality and output of the work they produce.<\/p>\n

How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click on this link:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.dimensiondata.com\/AboutUs\/Careers\/JobOpportunities\/Pages\/Home.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

select basic search; then Location as Africa and apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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