Cane Supply Officer (Komati Mill) at RCL Foods

• RCL FOODS is seeking a highly skilled and efficient Cane Supply Officer to join the Sugar Division. The role will report to the Cane Supply Manager and will be based at the Komati Mill.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree/Diploma preferably in Agronomy/Plant Production will be an advantage.
• Sugar Cane Qualification.
• A SASRI Senior Certificate in Sugarcane Production will be an advantage.
• Code B drivers’ license required.
• MS Office/PowerPoints (proficiency in word and excel).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Sugar Industry/Agriculture/Logistics or in a Crop Production environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of crop age and estimates.
• Knowledge of cane quality.
• Knowledge of sugar manufacturing.
• Communication skills in a diverse grower community, being able to communicate in English, Afrikaans and Siswati will be an advantage.
• Must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure accuracy of growers estimates by maintaining an accurate database.
• Manage cane delivery agreements.
• Implementation and maintenance of the GIS mapping and information system.
• Assist with continued viability of small and medium scale growers.
• Supply of relevant information to the Mill and Growers.
• Do problem analysis, formulate, and implementcorrective action.
• Create and/or update various reports on computer.
• Contribute to Cane Control Departments strategic plan.
• Perform standby duties and travel daily.
• Management of team (performance management, discipline, recruitment, training & development, leave, etc).
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Maintain high quality work standards, comply with safety standards and requirements, and ensure good housekeeping in area of responsibility.
• Standby duty dealing with issues on cane and logistics for 24 hours a day for a week, every second week or as arranged. During standby, these duties take precedence over other normal duties as they keep the mill supplied with cane.

Deadline:25th June,2026