OPPORTUNITIES AT MILKOR

Looking for an exciting career in the defence industry?

Look no further than Milkor! As a key defence solution provider to over 56 countries worldwide, Milkor has positioned itself as an ideal employer that values a strong work ethic and ambition. Our portfolio of leading platforms undergoes continuous development, improvement, and revision, making Milkor a dynamic and innovative force in the defence industry. We’re looking for applicants to join our team of driven individuals who are well-presented and strong-minded. At Milkor, you’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge products and projects.

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Business Development Engineer


As an international well-established Defense Industry company, we are looking for an exceptional Business Development Engineer to further our global footprint and market share. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth by boosting sales, developing products and solutions and forging strong relationships with clients. You will be at the forefront of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. To excel in this role, you should have a drive to pursue and close new business opportunities. This position seeks engineers for their technical engineering skills and knowledge towards the detail, design and build of relevant products.

 

Qualifications

  • BEng Degree – Mechanical, Mechatronic, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic

Responsibilities and duties will include:

  • Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
  • Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
  • Develop goals for the development team and business growth and ensure they are met
  • Keep a record of sales, revenue, invoices and travel itineraries
  • Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
  • Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
  • Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
  • Contact potential clients to establish a network and arrange meetings (Foreign and domestic)
  • Identify new markets and improve sales
  • Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives
  • Attend conferences, meetings, and industry-related events


Additional information

  • Go above and beyond normal office hours (depending on workload and international time zones)
  • Remuneration: Market-related (Depending on qualifications and experience)
  • Experience in sales, marketing or other related fields (Advantageous)
  • Must be willing to travel internationally (Have a valid passport)
  • Having strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Availability: Immediate (Advantageous)
  • Must be well presented at all times
  • Show adequate IT efficiency
  • Contract period: Permanent
  • Own reliable transport
  • Preferred age: 23–28
  • Non-EE Position

 

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Financial Accountant


Milkor is currently offering a career opportunity for a Financial Accountant who can deliver accurate and efficient financial reporting. The role requires an individual who possesses comprehensive knowledge, excellent skills, and unwavering motivation. The primary responsibilities will entail overseeing and managing the company’s statutory returns, acting as a liaison to third parties, and participating in the team tasked with reviewing and aiding in the completion of tender documentation. The ideal candidate will also be expected to assist with year-end assessments, which include generating financial statements, filing tax returns, and liaising with auditors, among other tasks. Moreover, we’re looking for someone who will play a critical role in helping the finance department to attain its monthly targets.

 

Qualifications and requirements

  • BCom Degree or related financial qualification
  • SAIPA registered
  • Internal financial exposure (Advantageous)
  • Experience with ERP systems

Responsibilities and duties will include:

  • Manage the day-to-day accounting operations of the organisation
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations and journal entries
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Analyse financial transactions and produce meaningful insights
  • Analyse financial discrepancies, make adjustments and provide recommendations on corrective action
  • Compile information for audit purposes
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
  • Prepare and maintain financial statements, documents, and records
  • Track and report on accounts payable and receivable
  • Ensure compliance with regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Liaise with third parties in terms of legal matters
  • Liaise with third parties in terms of review/audit of financial statements
  • Liaise with Insurance in terms of assets
  • Liaise with banks (Guarantees & general operational requirements)
  • Preparation and review of asset sale/purchase agreements
  • Budgets and actuals – Annual/monthly
  • Tax planning
  • Weekly cashflow planning
  • Weekly local payments review
  • Foreign payments processing
  • Review of accounting transactions/documents processed by the credit controller
  • Financial statements/Management statements preparation. Attend any SARS audits/reviews
  • Monthly reporting
  • General operational reporting as required & general assistance
  • Implementation and review of internal accounting controls
  • Review and assist with the completion of tender documentation


Statutory returns

  • CIPC Annual Return
  • SARS Tax Returns:
    • VAT-201s (Monthly, calculation, review, SARS audits)
    • Income Tax Return – IT14 & IT14SD (Preparation and submission)
    • Provisional Tax – IRP6 Calculation & Submission
    • Annual Payroll Recon – EMP501, IRP5s and Annual Financial Statements reconciliation and review
    • STATS SA Return

    Local Companies

    • Monthly Group Reporting (Loan accounts, assessed losses, group investment)
    • Review all group company financials before submitted to the auditor/reviewer
    • Liaise with third parties in terms of review/audit of the group’s financial statements
    • Assistance with group tax planning
    • General operational reporting as required and general assistance

    Additional information

    • Remuneration: Market-related (Depending on qualifications and experience)
    • Availability: Immediate (Advantageous)
    • Experience in the manufacturing industry (Advantageous)
    • Contract period: Permanent
    • Non-EE position

     

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IT TECHNICIAN

We are looking for technically skilled candidates with good problem-solving ability for the position of IT Officer. The duties of an IT Officer include being a reference point for all IT-related queries at the user level, responding to user needs in a timely manner, and ensuring the optimal running of all systems, among other technical duties. IT Officers are expected to display good interpersonal skills as they will interact with colleagues from various departments and executive levels. They are required to listen to their technical needs, understand their problems, and implement solutions to them.

 

Qualifications and requirements

  • IT-related qualification
  • A+, N+, MCSE certification
  • Basic knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS
  • Network printer knowledge
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and day-to-day software
  • 3-5 Years’ experience in a similar role with evidence of work in an environment with more than 20 machines


Responsibilities and duties will include:

  • Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability.
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Ensuring electrical safety standards are met.
  • Repairing or replacing damaged hardware.
  • Setting up employee profiles on our existing facial recognition software.
  • Server support and maintenance (both online and offline).
  • Upgrading the entire system to enable compatible software on all computers.
  • Installing and upgrading anti-virus software to ensure security at the user level.
  • Implementation and maintenance of firewalls.
  • Performing tests and evaluations of new software and hardware.
  • Providing support to users and being the first point of contact for error reporting.
  • Establishing good relationships with all departments and colleagues.
  • Conducting daily backup operations.
  • Managing technical documentation.
  • Setting up and maintaining office printers


Additional information

  • Remuneration: Market-related (Depending on qualifications and experience)
  • Availability: Immediate (Advantageous)
  • Contract period: Permanent
  • Non-EE position

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Please note: Although we make every effort to respond to all candidates, the high volume of applications we receive can make it difficult to provide individual feedback. If you haven’t heard back from us within 7 days of submitting your job application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in our company and encourage you to check our website for future job openings that may be a better fit for your skills and experience.

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Contact Info

Unit 18 & 20, Diamond Park 70 Jakaranda Street,

Hennopspark, Centurion,
South Africa

+27 12 333 3134

info@milkor.com