Agriculture graduate - Grain Field Chickens Abattoir at VKB Group

JOB FUNCTION

• The Agriculture Graduate position will develop core skills in the areas outlined below by undertaking the required on-the-job training, by assisting various Agri Admin Dept. Team Members with different Admin-related tasks to obtain valuable on-the-job experience. 

Requirements

• Completed 3-year National Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production required.
• Practical Broiler Production certificate will be an advantage.
• Ability to communicate in Afrikaans will be beneficial (contract growers speak predominantly Afrikaans).
• Computer Literate in MS office package is essential.
• Must be joining an Internship/ Graduate Program for the first time.
• A willingness to work overtime including weekends, when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please note the tasks outlined below will be performed under the guidance and supervision of the applicable trainer, until such a time the candidate is signed off as fully competent in all areas:

• Feed Invoices (GOB).
• Feed Forecast & Outstanding Invoices.
• DOC Orders.
• Shaving Order.
• Feed Orders.
• Veterinary Orders (Envirocare; SMT; Cal etc).
• Veterinary Store Orders (medication).
• Veterinary Submissions (Couriers).
• Hygiene swap Register.
• General Orders.
• GFC Workers Trust Orders.
• Logistics Invoices (GOB).
• Lab Test Register.
• FSSC System.
• FSSC Meeting Minutes.
• Meeting Presentations (FSSC).
• Health Declarations.
• Boot Swab Results.
• Water Results.
• Hygiene Swabs.
• AI Results.
• Serology & PCR.
• ISO Pro & Avihance Systems.
• Document control.
• CID Reporting.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills Required

• High level of computer literacy and the ability to learn how to use the Avihance System and other relevant Company Systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
• Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.
• Analytical and meticulous attention to detail.
• Thorough approach to work.
• Excellent organisational skills including ability to manage time and prioritise effectively.
• Able to work independently, as well as a team player.
• Able to set and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress.
• Approachable, helpful and enjoys working with people.
• Able to engage and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to adapt and innovate quickly.
• Able to take ownership of area of responsibility.
• Able to always maintain strict confidentiality.