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• The ideal candidate must come from a food manufacturing background and have a solid understanding of the requirements for maintaining food processing facilities, including machinery, production lines, and packaging systems.
• This critical role is central to ensuring efficient operations, strategic maintenance planning, and seamless collaboration with senior stakeholders. If you are a seasoned engineering professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for agriculture, this could be the opportunity for you.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: BSc or BEng in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• Certification: GCC certification is advantageous; must fulfil 16.2 appointment requirements.
• Experience: At least 10 years of engineering management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Expertise in commissioning, maintenance planning and execution, and optimizing CAPEX projects. Proven ability to manage costs and drive profitability.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior executives, and secure project approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Oversight: Direct all engineering functions across farms, factories, and packhouses to ensure efficient asset management and seamless operations.
• Strategic Alignment: Work closely with divisional heads, Directors, and the executive team to align engineering activities with business objectives.
• Maintenance & CAPEX: Develop and execute maintenance strategies, manage CAPEX projects, and oversee the impact of maintenance budgets on profitability.
• Compliance & Regulations: Fulfil 16.2 appointment responsibilities and oversee General Machinery Regulations (GMRs). Knowledge of environmental and water use regulations is an advantage.
• Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of four direct reports, building a strong engineering department.
• Feasibility & Valuations: Conduct feasibility studies and valuations for new farms, packhouses, or acquisitions to determine viability.
• Industry Representation: Represent the company in industry forums, contribute to standardizing engineering practices, and provide insights on design and maintenance improvements.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Frequent travel required to support operations and implement best practices.
• Focus Areas: Ensure optimal asset utilization, operational efficiency, and readiness to support the company's growth and expansion.

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Job Description

• Are you a skilled Millwright with a passion for maintaining machinery? We're looking for a dedicated professionals to join our client's team. Your role is crucial in ensuring our machines run at optimum efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and providing expert support in PLC equipment management. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges in the manufacturing industry, this opportunity is for you!

Key Requirements & Skills:

• Qualified Millwright with post Trade experience of 3+ years in high-speed packaging, assembly, printing, and manufacturing machines or similar.
• Formal PLC training - must be able to understand, read, diagnose, and program PLC's (Preferably OMRON)
• PLC experience is a must.
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Must develop the skills for setting up all Assembly Machines (Mechanical and Electrical) according to required set standards.
• Quality Assurance: Will consider quality as a key component of all work that is done and production that are manufactured on the machines/equipment under his care, will have a thorough knowledge of the product and its components, will continually seek the standards required for all products and will advise the QA Department of any non-conformance of the product and/or its components.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment will be advantages.
• Strong faultfinding and analyzing skills are a must.
• Medically fit for long working hours and must be able to work under pressure.
• Able to work in a team environment as well as individually.

Machine maintenance:

• Will do running and preventative maintenance according to a planned maintenance program, liaise with foreman to ensure that all machines are mechanically and electrically sound, adequately lubricated, and that all required spares are available, and stock replenished.
• Will ensure that the necessary schedules are completed no later than the end of the shift.
• Will conform to the requirements of handover procedures.

Production:

• Must be aware of the outputs of various machines and equipment, to achieve the highest possible output figures. Will strive to maintain optimum settings, will report any problems related to the non-performance of machines/equipment and/or both to the foreman.
• Will assist with operator and production supervisor training on Assembly machines and inform them about any standard procedural changes.
• Will ensure that all planned machines are running at the end of their shift.
• Assembling, installing, and testing machinery/equipment for correct operation.
• Must work in full compliance with the approved safety procedures and regulations.
• Identifying problematic parts of the machine by applying analytical faultfinding, repairing problematic parts of machine by making temporary repairs, making new parts, or installing new parts.
• Dismantling old machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to correct potential issues.
• Use manually operated lifting and moving equipment to move heavy parts.  
   

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Job Description

• The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent opportunity available for an Accounts Payable Supervisorbased inMount Edgecombe.
• The South African Sugar Association (SASA) provides a range of specialist services that enhance the profitability, global competitiveness and sustainability of the South African sugar industry. The Finance Division provides Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Taxation, Treasury, Payroll and associated services to SASA. 
• We have an excellent permanent opportunity for someone with four years' relevant experience in a similar environment that includes supervisory responsibilities. 
• This position is based in Mount Edgecombe and reports to the Finance Manager. The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for the effective and efficient performance of accounting activities relating to accounts payable and cashbook in accordance with internal controls and procedures as well as the supervision of accounts payable employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of 4 accounts payable employees including allocation of responsibilities, training and development
• Supervising the preparation and recording of accounts payable and daily Cash Book transactions
• The preparation of daily cash flow statements
• Assistance with electronic bank payments
• Ensures that the filing and archiving of documents and records is carried out efficiently and effectively
• Providing assistance with monthly and annual audit file preparation
• Preparation of month-end Accounts Payable reconciliations
• The management of the stationery and equipment requirements of the Division Other Ad-hoc duties as required by management from time to time

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• A three-year accounting related Degree/Diploma with 4 years of experience in a creditors department of which 2 years should be at a supervisory level
• Good working knowledge of Syspro and proficiency in MS Office
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

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Overview:

• Join our family-owned company as a Maintenance Malfunction or Breakdown Engineer in Almere, Netherlands. You'll tackle hands-on troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and machinery adjustments to keep our 20 unique production lines running at peak efficiency. Work closely with a small, skilled team under the Team Leader of Corrective Maintenance, contributing to the safety, quality, and optimal performance of our advanced machine park.
• Background:Skilled in both mechanical and electrical systems, ideally with Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering experience. Basic PLC/ SCADA experience & Knowledge on Siemens S7.
• Qualifications: Red Seal trade tested certification (Electrical/Mechanical), e.g., Millwright or Electrician.
• Experience: Solid1-3 years in technical roles (Maintenance Engineer, Work Planner) in dairy, manufacturing, or packaging. Strong troubleshooting abilities
• Languages: Fluent in Dutch or Afrikaans and English
• Flexibility: Open to a 5-shift rotation schedule.

 What Will You Do?

• Serve as a technical expert in hands-on malfunction resolution, maintenance, repairs, modifications, and adjustments to ensure peak machinery performance.
• Collaborate with production staff to identify malfunctions' root causes and continuously improve machine efficiency and safety.
• Supervise contractor work as needed, ensuring all activities meet quality standards.
• Work within a small, dedicated team of 17, reporting to the Team Leader of Corrective Maintenance.
• Operate in a 5-shift rotation (morning, afternoon, night), including some weekends, to support continuous machine operation.
   

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• We're seeking a candidate with a broad technical skillset and the ability to work autonomously.

Key qualifications include:

• Qualifications: Red Seal trade tested certification (Electrical/Mechanical), e.g., Millwright or Electrician.

Experience:

• Solid1-3 years in technical roles in dairy, manufacturing, production or packaging.
• Proficiency in pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, PLC controls, and familiarity with NEN 3140 safety standards.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities in a production environment.
• Languages: Fluent in Dutch or Afrikaans and English.
• Flexibility:Willingness to work in a 2-shift system (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and be available outside of regular hours for on-call duties.
• Leadership:Ability to lead and support contractors, offering a strong blend of hands-on and leadership skills.
   

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We're looking for a hands-on, solution-oriented maintenance professional with:

• Qualifications: Red Seal trade tested certification (Electrical/Mechanical), e.g., Millwright or Electrician.
• Experience: Solid1-3 years in technical roles (Maintenance Engineer, Work Planner) in dairy, manufacturing, or packaging.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and Excel.
• Languages: Fluent in Dutch or Afrikaans and English.
• Mindset: Proactive and strategic with short- and long-term focus.

What Will You Do?

• Develop and adjust preventive maintenance plans.
• Analyses of technical failures and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with the Head of Technical Services to align mainten

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Job Description

• Exciting International Opportunity for Junior Process Technicians/Engineers in the Netherlands!
• We are looking for skilled Junior Process Technicians/Engineers from South Africa with qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, or Millwright fields to join a world-class food production facility in the Netherlands. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain international experience in a cutting-edge, modern production environment.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent role includes Visa Sponsorship
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in a newly remodelled, high-tech facility dedicated to premium food production.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a top-performing team and contribute to excellence in food processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and Monitor: Oversee production lines to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality standards.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve issues on the line quickly and effectively.
• Production Oversight: Manage your station and work closely with the production team.
• Shift Work: Rotate weekly between morning (6:00 AM) and afternoon (2:00 PM) shifts.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience:

• 1-3 years in food manufacturing, ideally with experience handling products that require chemicals such as lye (Dairy)
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of production systems and troubleshooting.
• Proactive and Detail-Oriented: Hands-on, responsible approach to quality and process improvement.
• Basic PLC Knowledge
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Afrikaans or Dutch is essential.

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• The successful incumbent should have a post-graduate qualification in Statistics or Biometry and proficiency with at least one statistical package and Microsoft Office. The ability to work with GENSTAT would be an advantage. An individual who has attention to detail, excellent planning and organising skills and the ability to analyse and evaluate data would be most suitable. Ideally applicants will have a minimum of two years' experience in experimental design and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision of the Biometry Team
• Biometry Research and development ensuring the institute stays at the cutting-edge of methods in statistics
• Statistical analysis of experimental data
• Liaising with researchers to discuss trial design, statistical analysis and explanation of statistical results
• Providing researchers with training in existing and new statistical methods
• Producing graphical presentations of the data
• Producing experimental designs and field plans
• Management of trial information in the databases, experience in Oracle would be advantageous (no programming skills required for this)

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Position Overview

• The Knowledge Manager will lead SASRI's Knowledge Management Unit in organizing, managing, and disseminating vital information to strengthen our research, development, and extension programs. This role requires a dynamic individual with expertise in knowledge management, communication, and project management to enhance the institute's capacity for knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge and Information Management
• Organize and manage SASRI's information resources, ensuring systematic and efficient information flow to support research, technology development, and extension
• Oversee library systems, manage publications, and ensure the adoption of new knowledge management technologies
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and foster effective communication with research, extension, and biosecurity teams
• Knowledge Exchange & Training
• Develop, implement, and manage knowledge exchange initiatives, including new technology deployment
• Facilitate training programs to support internal knowledge sharing, enhancing research impact and development across the organization
• Organize events such as roadshows and grower days and deliver presentations to various interest groups
• Stakeholder Engagement & Networking
• Build and maintain a strong network within the sugar industry and with external stakeholders (e.g., government bodies, NGOs, tertiary institutions)
• Collaborate with other SASA Divisions to promote the institute's achievements and maintain a positive brand image
• Identify and support media opportunities to enhance SASRI's visibility and influence
• Strategic and Project Management
• Contribute to the development of SASRI's strategic goals, aligning knowledge management practices with organizational objectives
• Manage the Knowledge Exchange project portfolio and ensure milestones are met in collaboration with research and program managers
• Oversee budget planning and reporting for the Knowledge Management Unit
• Human Resources Management:
• Lead and support the Knowledge Management Unit team, ensuring a positive, collaborative work environment
• Conduct performance reviews, recruit team members, and support staff development
• Identify training needs and work closely with HR to address professional growth and skill development

Minimum Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Natural, Biological, or Agricultural Sciences; Postgraduate qualification in communication or a related field is preferred. Management or public relations qualifications, along with project management certification, are advantageous

Experience

• Three - five years in knowledge management, communications, or network facilitation; experience in managing diverse teams and budgets is essential

Skills: 

• Proficiency with digital and data management tools, especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven track record in developing creative, strategic solutions to support knowledge sharing and management
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate others

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Code EB driver's license

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• Financial Reporting Manager who will be responsible to lead and manage the financial reporting function for the organization
• This includes developing and implementing robust financial strategies, optimizing cash flow management, maintaining statutory and regulatory compliance, and overseeing audits to support the company's financial health and strategic objectives.
• The role is pivotal in guiding financial decision-making through comprehensive analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining adherence to IFRS standards, while supporting the finance team's growth and alignment with company goals.

Statutory liabilities:

• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Labour Relations Act
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Internal Policies and Procedures
• Skills Development Act
• Company's Act
• Corporate governance
• IFRS standards
• Taxation laws
• POPI Act

Financial Strategy

• Assist in preparing the financial modelling for any requirements for the CFO/CEO/Board.
• Cashflow
• Prepare / Review monthly and annual cashflow including budgets and forecasts for the purposes of cash management for stakeholders.
• Alert GFM/FD to any risk factors to cashflow
• Statutory and Internal Reporting
• Review and preparation of month end reports such as cash flow, provisions, working capital and debt schedule reports.
• Calculate and track key financial ratios for the Group.
• Prepare monthly Group Sales pack splitting revenue across functional/product departments and Business Units.
• Taxation (IAS12) and Statutory Compliance
• Prepare all companies tax workings, deferred tax and provisional tax.
• Advise on tax allowances on property plant and equipment and ensure tax efficiencies for fixed assets.
• Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits and reduce cash outflows.
• Keep abreast of tax changes that will affect the Group.
• Follow industry trends and track regulatory changes related to taxes.
• Assist GFM/FD and respond to SARS queries where relevant.
• Ensure all company secretarial functions are performed for all group companies and compliance in terms of Company's Act.
• Fixed Assets (IAS16, IAS38, IFRS16)
• Prepare consolidated FAR report.
• Assist to ensure all accounting and tax registers are reviewed monthly and correct depreciation and wear and tear allowance are claimed in terms of Section 11(e) and 12C.
• Perform with the workings for each ROU (IFRS16) asset and liability and assets under instalment sale at inception, for the duration of the agreement and at each financial year end.
• Work with the FM on any technical matters affecting fixed assets.
• Work with FM of Digital to Create an income statement to EBIT and 5 year forecast for each Intangible Assets classified as Computer Software
•   Audits
• Assist with audit queries.
• Preparing the required schedules and returns for review ensuring validity, accuracy, and
• completeness of the underlying information.
• Assist FM/FD coordinate the activities of financial consultants and auditors.
• Participate in the auditing process from planning to conclusion.
• Maintain regular contact with auditors to meet required deadlines and ensure streamlined
• processes are in place.
• Provide regular updates to the FM/FD and Financial Management teams and all other
• key stakeholders as required.
• Recommend and implement best practice guidelines emanating from any audit findings.
• Preparation of Consol Pack for Audit
•  Budgets
•  Assist FM/FD, ensure alignment of the budgeting process across the Group.
•  Compilation of the consolidated budget and other accounts on the standardized template where required.
•  Assist with the preparation of the consolidated Sales Budget for the group by Customer, by BU with             comparatives
•  Assist with the preparation of financial budgets.
•  Actively participate in the budgeting process for Group Services and other statutory entities.
•  Assist with consolidation of the Capex Budget for the group by BU
• Assist with preparation of group debt schedules for budgets.
•  Forecasts
•  Assist FM/FD where necessary.
•  Assist with the preparation of monthly forecasts and five-year forecasts.
•  IFRS
• Ensure all companies compliance to IFRS.
• Keep up to date with all IFRS changes and implement across the businesses.
• Implement, enhance and maintain financial processes that are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
• Financial and ERP Systems
• Provide in-depth understanding of Business Central.
• Ensure that after year-end is complete, all Business Units are rolled over in Business Central.
•  Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Internal Controls
•  Assist with continuous improvement and implementation of sound financial controls
•  To be alert to any irregularity, lack of compliance, lack of adherence, and problems whether
•  actual or potential concerning financial systems, financial operations, accounting, audits, the
•  budgets and any other matter of a financial nature which could or does have a financial implication.
•  Projects
•  Work on any ad hoc projects as and when necessary, as agreed with the FM/FD.
• AFS
• Prepare all companies financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Leadership and Supervision
• Share knowledge, guidance and perspective with the extended finance team to ensure continued
• elevation of the finance department.
• Create a culture of teamwork that drives individual growth and unlock potential.
• Statutory Obligations
• Assist in ensuring all statutory obligations for the group are met.
• Covenants, Capital Structuring and Debt Management
• Prepare a Debt Register and Term Debt Schedule and maintained monthly for the group.
• IDU
• Monthly maintenance of the IDU system
• Upskill, understanding and capabilities on IDU
• Support administrator of IDU
• Treasury
• Consolidate weekly cash flow forecasts in line with the Cash Flow management process.
• Maintain an updated Group debt schedule that is complete and reflects the latest interest
• rates applicable.
• Maintain amortisations of financial liabilities.
• Reconcile the monthly debt schedule to the monthly management accounts.
  Other
• Prepare and submit quarterly, bi-annual and annual Stat SA reports.
• Prepare journal entries for group and consolidation transactions.
• Perform research and advise on appropriate journal entries for complex accounting transactions.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Qualification:

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree
• Qualified Chartered Accountant CA (SA) with articles from a Big 4 audit company

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar role with a medium to large organisation with experience in financial analysis and business processes reporting and documenting
• Broad understanding of business processes and controls
• Experience with project management methodologies
• Strong accounting knowledge and experience
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and technically astute
• Regulatory and compliance awareness