Plum Personnel, Garden Route

Plum Personnel, Garden Route Contact details:
Website: www.plumpersonnel.co.za. Plum Personnel.

04/09/2026

FACTORY & OPERATIONS MANAGER - Knysna, Garden Route
• Plum Personnel | Garden Route
• Industry : Manufacturing.

The Role:
Experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations for custom and production-line to lead cross-functional teams spanning chassis prep,
cabinetry/carpentry, 12V/240V electrical systems, plumbing, body fitment, quality assurance, and final delivery.

Primary mandate is ensuring production targets are met on time, within budget, and to strict automotive and residential safety compliance standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESS & CORE SKILLS:
1. Operations & Assembly Management
• Operations Leadership: Manage the entire manufacturing
process, including production, quality control, supply chain,
maintenace and engineering.
• FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY : Own the P&L (profit and loss),
Manager operating budgets, and reduce costs without
lowering product quality.
• Process Improvement: Use Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
methods to remove delays and increase output.
• Safety and Compliance: Enforce strict health and safety rules
and meet all local laws and industry standards.
• Team Management: Hire, train, and mentor department heads
and factory staff to build a high-performing culture.
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop
the team. Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and high
performance.
• Monitor daily plant output, balancing line capacity to
monthly build schedules.

2.QUALITY CONTROL & Safety Compliance
• Enforce rigorous quality checks that meets with industry
standards
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, registration
guidelines, and electrical/gas safety certifications.
3. Supply Chain & Inventory Coordination
• Partner with procurement to manage long-lead components -
chassis supply, appliances, specialized fiberglass panels,
solar/battery systems).
• Prevent production halts through accurate material
requirements planning (MRP) and inventory tracking.

4. TEAM LEADERSHIP & Workforce Management
• Lead floor supervisors, team leads, tradespeople (electricians,
joiners, welders), and assembly technicians.
• Foster a zero-harm safety culture, ensuring compliance.
• Conduct skill assessments, cross-training programs,
and performance appraisals to retain top talent.

5. FINANCIA & Resource Planning
• Control plant operational expenditure (OpEx)
Evaluate and justify capital expenditure (CapEx) for plant upgrades, specialized tooling, or automated machinery (e.g., CNC routers for cabinet shop).

QUALIFICATIONS & Skills Profile

Category Requirements:
Experience 5–10 years factory management as well as operations and manufacturing within RV, commercial vehicle, marine, or modular construction.

Technical Knowledge Deep understanding of 12V DC/240V AC power systems, automotive body design, RV gas/plumbing standards, and cabinetry/CNC operations.

Methodologies Proven track record with high-variability manufacturing.

Education
A Bachelor's degree or qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management,
or equivalent trade-leadership experience will be an added advantage.

Market related salaries
As this is an immediate start, only local candidates or candidates already in the process of relocating will be considered.

More detail at interview level/enquiry. Please forward detailed CV to : [email protected].

Recent reference contracts (at least 3 recent contacts please)
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email : [email protected].
Website: www.plumpersonnel.co.za.

Plum Personnel | Garden Route | Western Cape & Eastern Cape.

02/09/2026

ADMIN | OFFICE ASSISTANT - KNYSNA.
Plum Personnel | Garden Route.

Seeking an organized Office Assistant to support Management and the team with administration and operational tasks at their offices in Knysna

The Role
Versatile and highly organized Office assistant who is well able to perform administration duties
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite and other packages)
• Diary Management | scheduling meetings
Front office reception.
Excellent inter-personal skills;
Strong computer skills - MSOffice Suite
Strong organizational, communication and problem solving ability.

Own transport and valid driver's licence.
More details at interview level.

Should you not receive a response from us within the next 7 days, kindly consider the application as unsuccessful.

A local candidate is preferred as this is an immediate start.
Please view our website for our contact detail:

Website: www.plumpersonnel.co.za.
Email: [email protected].

01/09/2026

ACCOUNTANT - GEORGE, Western Cape
Plum Personnel, Garden Route.
Location of position: GEORGE.

Minimum Requirements:
Registered AGA(SA) Accountant - mid level
• B Com degree (SAICA endorsed)
• Experience: 3 + years in an Auditors/accounting firm
• Solid computer skills: MS Office and other -
• Programs: Caseware, SAGE and Xero. Additional programs will
be an advantage
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Key duties:
• Drafting of annual financial statements
• Independent review and compilation engagements
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory
requirements
• Prepare tax returns and support audit processes.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to
management

Salary negotiable according to experience and qualifications
More detail at interview.

Kindly forward detailed CV to: [email protected].

Email: [email protected].
Website www.plumpersonnel.co.za.

Plum Personnel | Garden Route | Western Cape.

28/08/2026

SOCIAL MEDIA DIGITAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Plum Personnel, Knysna | Western Cape

Our client, a global award-winning agency has a great opportunity for a skilled creative Social Media Specialist. To join the dynamic team in their Knysna offices the following qualifications are essential:

Qualifications/Experience:
Relevant Degree/Diploma in either Advertising, Business Communications, Media & Journalism, Digital Marketing or similar, would be an advantage:
2 to 5 years experience;
Strong communication skills (to fit any social media platform);
• Social Media and Content Managements;
• Advertising | Brand agency experience an advantage;
• Search Engine Optimisation experience;
• Working exxperience in media across a number of
disciplines (focus on Digital Media strategy)
• Time Management;
• Innovative;
• Creative

The Role -
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key tasks:
• Assist with creating social media content calendars for clients ;
• Community management across all social media brands such
as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.);

Content Management;
• Google Analytics;
• Assist with influencer outreach campaigns
• Expert understanding of all major social advertising platforms;
• Reporting on all social media channel activities;
• Advertising Agency experience a very definite advantage
• Ability to run multiple Social Media accounts for multiple
clients at any given time.

Please forward your detailed cv directly to Plum Personnel.

Contact detail can be found on our website:

Website: www.plumpersonnel.co.za.
Email [email protected].

Plum Personnel | Knysna | Garden Route.

28/08/2026

COPYWRITER (Mid to Senior Level experience)
Plum Personnel | Knysna | Garden Route
Location of Position : KNYSNA

A leading award-winning Brand Agency has an opportunity
for an additional talented Copywriter at their Knysna Offices.

Requirements
A relevant Degree/Diploma from a recognized Tertiary College/University;
3 to 4+ years' experience as a copywriter - ideally within an Advertising or Brand agency
• Sound understanding of SEO writing.
• An understanding of sales funnels and lead magnets.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with
the ability to handle various tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities:
Copywriting, creative writing and proofreading ;
Strategize with team;
Tailoring the content and style of individual writing ;
Help create and implement content plans, calendars and schedules.;
Monitor, engage and gather insights on all platforms;
Research and integrate best practices in digital and social marketing;
Please forward detailed CV together with a Portfolio or published work directly to Plum Personnel.

• Kindly browse our website for contact detail
• Website: www.plumpersonnel.co.za.
• Email: [email protected].

Plum Personnel | Knysna | Western Cape.

26/08/2026

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR – KNYSNA
• Plum Personnel | Garden Route.

The Role
Best suited to a mature experienced and highly organized Finance/Administrator to support a dynamic company in Knysna.

Key Responsibilities:
• Bookkeeping and day-to-day financial administration
• Monthly Management accounts
• VAT, PAYE and SARS administration
• Payments & Purchasing
• Stock control & Product Administration
• Imports administration

Minimum Skills & experience
At least 8 to 10 years Bookkeeping and Financial admin experience
• SARS e-filing, VAT & PAYE experience
• Strong Excel & Account-system skills
• Attention to detail
• Numerical ability
• Able to work independently
• Experience in working with AI tools would be an advantage

Please forward detailed CV and recent contact detail to:

[email protected].
www.plumpersonnel.co.za.

Plum Personnel • Garden Route

25/08/2026

ACCOUNTANT - GEORGE, Western Cape
Plum Personnel, Garden Route.
Location of position: GEORGE.

Minimum Requirements:
Registered AGA(SA) Accountant - mid level
Relevant Accounting qualification.

• B Com degree (SAICA endorsed)
• Experience: 3 + years in an Auditors/accounting firm
• Solid computer skills: MS Office and other -
• Programs: Caseware, SAGE and Xero. Additional programs will
be an advantage
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Key duties:
• Drafting of annual financial statements
• Independent review and compilation engagements
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory
requirements
• Prepare tax returns and support audit processes.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to
management

Salary negotiable according to experience and qualifications
More detail at interview.

Kindly forward detailed CV to: [email protected].

Email: [email protected].
Website www.plumpersonnel.co.za.

Plum Personnel | Garden Route | Western Cape.

20/08/2026

ADMIN ASSISTANT – GEORGE
• Plum Personnel | Garden Route
• Sector: Financial | Accounting

An opportunity has become available for an experienced administration assistant in George.

MINIMUM SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES:
• Grade 12 – with Mathematics
• Sound Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Discovery systems
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• More detail at interview level.
•
The position would be suited to a candidate already living in George as it is an immediate start.

Kindly forward CV and relevant documents to: [email protected].

Plum Personnel | Garden Route.

19/08/2026

BOOKKEEPER - Mid to Senior level experience
Plum Personnel | Knysna | Western Cape.
Location of position : KNYSNA.

Minimum Requirements:
Accounting Degree or Bookkeeping Diploma from a recognized Tertiary institution an advantage;
3 to 5 years experience in a similar position;
Advanced computer skills – MS Office Suite, Quickbooks
Strong Xero Accounting package skills
Strong Excel skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare accounts to Trial Balance;
Prepare monthly financial statements;
Debtors control | Creditors recons;
Administrative duties;
SARS e-filing;
SARS communication;
PAYE, UIF AND SDL Calculations;
Assist with financial statements;
Submit VAT recons to SARS;
Meet and exceed monthly processing deadlines;
Detailed analysis of income and expenditure;
Online Banking;
Assist the Financial team during annual audit or review;
Managing of Petty Cash;
Liaison with auditors;
Attend to month end procedures;
Strong analytical skills;
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
More detail at interview.
Please note that this is a 4 month position.

Please forward detailed CV directly to [email protected].
Should you not receive a response within two weeks kindly
consider the application as unsuccessful.

Kindly browse our website for full contact detail.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.plumpersonnel.co.za.

Plum Personnel | Knysna | Garden Route.

19/08/2026

BRANCH MANAGER - Port Elizabeth.
Plum Personnel
Location of the position: Port Elizabeth.

The Role:
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the outlet.
The successful candidate will maintain strong relationships with customer and staff, ensure excellent customer services,
Drive Sales growth, control costs and monitor the financial performance of the depot.

Achieve and grow sales turnover for the branch
•Conduct product analysis and assist with local marketing initiatives
•Manage Social Media and physical Marketing activities for the area
•Attend and promote the company at shows, exhibitions and events
• Conduct ongoing marketing and sales research
• Manage stock control and branch administration
• Supervise staff and ensure excellent customer service
• Manage vehicles, equipment, labour-saving devices and depot
operating costs

Key Requirements
Managerial or supervisory experience within a technical retail environment
•Strong sales background, preferably in the Port Elizabeth & surrounds area
•Must reside in or near Port Elizabeth and have a sound customer base
• Strong computer skills
• Sales experience within industrial industries will be an
advantage
• Techanically minded
• Knowledge and experience with pumps and liquid storage
systems will beadvantageous

• Valid vehicle licence essential
• Bilingual
• More detail at enquiry

Please forward detailed cv to:
[email protected].
www.plumpersonnel.co.za

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+27824007875

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