Human Resources & Training

Human Resources

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

Employment Equity

Employment Equity

SA Metal Group is committed to transformation in the workplace. The Group has an employment equity (EE) policy in place to ensure that all applicants, regardless of race, gender or other criteria are given every opportunity to join our family. We invest in the talent, competency and skills of our people.

With the guidance of this EE policy, overseen by a representative committee, we constantly strive to ensure that we operate in a non-discriminatory and non-sexist environment.

In addition, the company has invested in various internal employment equity initiatives, including healthcare facilities providing primary, occupational, clinical and HIV/Aids care. Furthermore, we have on-site catering facilities to provide competitively priced meals to all employees.

Our training in leadership, growth and development, including via management, technical and skills-based programmes, is made available to all staff with a constant emphasis on promotion within the Group.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety

SA Metal Group is committed to ensuring the health and safety (H&S) of all its employees.

Over many years, the Group has implemented a comprehensive programme of continuous safety improvement.

Our policy is to exceed compliance with H&S legislation and to create the safest possible working environment in our sector.

Our compliance with the stringent on-site safety requirements of some of our large clients, many of them public companies, is testament to the strength of our home-grown Safety Programme.

This Safety Programme is driven by an integrated safety team which includes divisional directors, the heads of human resources and healthcare, line managers, labour H&S representatives, a dedicated national safety manager and regional safety officers.

Safety and health go hand in hand, and our Safety Programme is augmented by our Healthcare Programme. We have modern, fully equipped on-site clinics at all our major centres. These are staffed with full-time qualified nursing sisters supported by regular attendance of medical doctors. Our Occupational Health Programme, which includes our medical monitoring programme, is run through these clinics.

These are staffed with full-time qualified nursing sisters supported by regular attendance of medical doctors. Our Occupational Health Programme, which includes our medical monitoring programme, is run through these clinics.

Employees are given free access to our expanded Primary HealthCare Programme as well as to our comprehensive, award-winning HIV/AIDS Programme. SA Metal Group, one of the first industrial companies to introduce such a programme in 1998, provides all employees with the
full spectrum of HIV education, testing, treatment and support.

The Group is fully committed to the preservation of the environment, employing only environmentally-friendly processes when recycling scrap metal and waste products for use in the South African and other economies.

SA Metal Group has a zero-alcohol and drug policy on all its sites, applicable to all staff and contractors.

Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility

In addition to other charitable projects in which the company is involved, SA Metal Group is proud of its internal Basic Needs Fund.

We are aware that many of our employees, due to their socio-economic position and present lack of resources, do not have the means to cope with an emergency, trauma or crisis in their personal lives. To compound matters further, many of our employees do not have easy access to insurance or banking facilities.

Many of our employees live in under-resourced informal settlements, back-yard dwellings or on properties with inadequate infrastructural development. Their homes are often self-built and often the lack of foundations and proper building materials results in severe consequences in the event of a natural disaster.

In addition, many of our employees live in areas where there is inadequate police visibility and intervention, resulting in their exposure to endemic, trauma-inducing crime. In order to assist in combating these challenges, and under the direct auspices of a management and employee voluntary representative group, the Group has initiated the Basic Needs Fund.

This fund is designed to support employees and their families who, in the event of natural disasters, crime or other catastrophes, do not have access to interim or immediate relief in the form of shelter, food, water and clothing. Material assistance may be given both financially and by physical means, allowing the employees and their families the opportunity to re-establish themselves in a manner where they can function as normally as possible, preferably within 24 hours of the claim having been made.

Careers & Jobs

Careers

Achieve a fulfilling & rewarding career with SA Metal.

The benefits of being an SA Metal Group employee go far beyond the financial reward and benefits received by employees. Staff members become part of a team of motivated, passionate and dedicated people who are all focused on contributing, growing and making a difference.


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Job Title


Executive Personal Assistant

Employment Type


Full Time

Experience


10 - 14 years

Salary


Market Related

Job Published


08 June 2026

Job Reference No.


1826987027


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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced, professional and highly organized Executive Personal Assistant to provide
comprehensive support to the Gauteng Directors. The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst
other things, managing executive schedules, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements, supporting
project administration, and ensuring the efficient execution of administrative and operational functions. This
role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, superb
presentation and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. The successful incumbent will
report to the Directors in Gauteng and the Executive Personal Assistant in Cape Town.

He/she will also have to:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Manage and coordinate the diaries, schedules and appointments for the Gauteng Directors.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, including the preparation of agendas, presentations, meeting packs,
minute-taking and following-up on action items.
• Co-ordinate Gauteng travel arrangements, accommodation, itineraries and online bookings, including
vehicle rentals, airport parking and guesthouse accommodation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, correspondence and other executive documentation as
required.
• Provide administrative and project support, including progress tracking, executive reporting, tender
submissions and following up on outstanding actions.
• Screen, prioritise and manage incoming communications, requests and confidential information.
• Maintain accurate filing systems, records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Liaise and collaborate with the Cape Town Executive Personal Assistant, including the submission of ad
hoc administrative tasks and the co-ordination of office support services.
• Perform general personal assistant duties, special projects and ad hoc assignments as required.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Office Management or a related field would be
advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Minimum 10 years' experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior
management.
• Experience in project administration and reporting would be advantageous.
• Valid driver's license and own transport preferred.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES
• Exceptional organizational, planning and time-management skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to engage and
manage stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been
contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application
unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all
applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a
company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the
company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as
such.

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