Pest Control Officer - Cape Town at Empact Group

Main Purpose of the job: 

•  The successful applicant will be responsible to ensure that the quality of Pest Prevention and standards of productivity as set by the Company are achieved within the financial budget, client satisfaction/ business retention whilst upholding the company policies and procedures. 

Desirable Education and experience: 

• Matric
• Department of Agriculture P Qualification
• Fumigation (Commodities) and Bee removal would be an added advantage
• Minimum Two (2) years of Supervisory / Management experience in the Pest Control service industry is essential
• Exposure to Industrial Relations
• HACCP Experience
• Strong technical skills and industry knowledge will be an advantage
• Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: 

• Good numeric and administrative skills
• Good planning, leading, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Well-groomed
• Proactive and takes initiative
• Excellent people management skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Ability to work flexible hours as required

Key areas of responsibility: 

• Adequate control of all the vehicle information concerning the vehicles which the respective Regional Manager is
• responsible for to ensure those vehicles are operating cost-effectively.
• To ensure that all vehicles carry the prescribed range of preparations and equipment to complete the day's work.
• To ensure that all preparations are maintained and used correctly, and rotation of stock is practiced i.e. use of oldest stock first
• Conducting Site Audits
• To carry out regular inspections at all sites and review and analyze complaints received.
• To attend regular meetings with major clients.
• Continually look for ways of improving client contact and promote the Company’s full range of non-recurring business (specials) also to sell the Company’s full range of services.
• Ensure adequate control of overall equipment, including cellular phones, by fixed asset policies and procedures.
• To check that all work is programmed and executed as per the work schedule.
• To ensure that all worksheets and Service Reports and necessary administration documents are completed as per the company requirements and filed accordingly.