Career Opportunities at Obaro

The successful candidate will report to the Business Manager.
Responsibilities:

•  Advising and service delivery to clients;
•  Increase marketing and sales of computer components;
•  Regular feedback to customers regarding orders and product enquiries;
•  Facilitation of sales transactions;
•  Checking stock on hand and managing stock levels;
•  Ensure the cleanliness of the shelves;
•  Expansion of the existing customer base; and
•  Achieve monthly goals.

Skills, Qualifications and General Requirements:

•  Grade 12 qualification;
•  Valid driving licence;
•  Fluent in Afrikaans and English;
•  Computer skills and knowledge of the MS Office package;
•  Experience in sales of computer components; and
•  Excellent communication skills as well as good interperson

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The successful candidate will report to the Business Manager.
Responsibilities:

•  Marketing agricultural products to producers in the geographical area and expanding the customer base in the area;
•  Build customer relationships and provide support services to producers by, among other things, visiting them regularly; and  Provide agricultural advice to growers.

Skills, Qualifications and General Requirements:

•  Grade 12 qualification;
•  BASOS and / or a tertiary qualification;
•  2-3 years of experience in marketing (agricultural products), as well as good knowledge of agricultural products;
•  Computer literacy and knowledge of the MS Office package;
•  Service delivery and marketing skills;
•  Fluent in Afrikaans and English;
•  Excellent communication skills and good human relations; and
•  Valid driver's license with own transport

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• OBARO brokers are part of the OBARO group and the successful candidate will the Insurance Manager reports.

Responsibilities:
  To carry out marketing, recruitment and growth of new business, as outlined in the marketing strategy of the OBARO brokers;

•   Maintenance of existing business and establishment of professional relationships with clients;
•   Analysis and evaluation of current insurance and comparison and proposal of alternatives to customer;
•   Implementation of business;
•   Build strong relationship with internal and external customers; and
•   Keep abreast of necessary legislation in the Short Term industry.

Skills, Qualifications and General Requirements:

•   Grade 12 qualification will serve as a requirement, and an appropriate postgraduate qualification will be preferred;
•   Completed NQF 4 Qualification will be preferred;
•   Regulatory Examination Certificates (RE1/5) will be preferred;
•   Computer skills and knowledge of the MS Office package;
•   Maintain excellent customer relationship and strong communication skills;
•   Appropriate experience in crop insurance, as well as asset insurance marketing will be preferred;
•   Solid written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans and English;
•   Clean credit and criminal record;
•   Must be willing to travel and a car and valid license is a requirement

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The successful candidate will report to the Business Manager and will be responsible for all facets of running a retail agricultural store, which includes but is not limited to:
Responsibilities:

•   Personnel management;
•   Inventory and asset management;
•   Management of operational strategy;
•   Advising and service delivery to clients;
•   Administration;
•   Management of debtors; and
•   Management of budget.

Skills, Qualifications and General Requirements:

•   Grade 12 qualification;
•   Management experience will be beneficial;
•   Valid driving licence;
•   Fluent in Afrikaans and English;
•   Computer skills and knowledge of the MS Office package;
•   Excellent communication skills as well as good human relations; and
•   A relevant tertiary qualification will be preferred.

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• The successful candidate will report to the Stock Manager.

Responsibilities:

•  Filing of inventory reports and general administrative tasks;
•  Review of received inventory, current inventory and claims reports for audit purposes;
•  Handling of the branch’s orders;
•  Stock counting and stock management;
•  Check and follow up on orders and inventory reports; and
•  Shelf care, merchandising and assisting with stocktake.

Skills, Qualifications and General Requirements:

•  Grade 12 qualification;
•  Previous experience will be advantageous;
•  Fluent in Afrikaans and English;
•  Computer literate and knowledge of MS Office package; and
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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The successful candidate will report to the Business Manager.

Responsibilities:

•  Advising and service delivery to clients;
•  Regular feedback to customers regarding orders and product enquiries;
•  Facilitation of sales transactions;
•  Checking stock on hand and managing stock levels;
•  Ensure the cleanliness of the shelves and ensure that the latest display product prices on the shelves;
•  Expansion of the existing customer base;
•  Visits clients from time to time or as requested; and
•  Regular communication with suppliers and Product Managers regarding to special products at the request of customers (direct purchases). Skills, 

Qualifications and General Requirements:

•  Grade 12 qualification;
•  Valid driving licence;
•  Be fluent in Afrikaans and English;
•  Computer skills and knowledge of the MS Office package;
•  Excellent communication skills as well as good human relations;
•  Must be disciplined and able to work without supervision; and
•  Experience in agriculture and animal health will be preferred.

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• The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities:

•   Managing the purchasing process and all administration regarding agricultural chemical and seedling products;
•   Personnel management;
•   Overall supplier negotiations;
•   Compiling of advertisements and promotions;
•   Maintenance of pricelists;
•   Stock management; and
•   Arranging of product training for Marketers and Sales Advisors in order to increase sales.

Skills, Qualifications and General Requirements:

•   Grade 12 qualification;
•   Relevant qualifications with regards to agricultural chemical and seedling products;
•   Computer literate and knowledge of the MS Office package;
•   Fluent in Afrikaans and English; and
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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• The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Business Manager.

Responsibilities:

•   Inventory and asset management;
•   Ensure that the maintenance of vehicles are kept up to date;
•   Personnel management;
•   Advising clients and providing customer service;
•   Accurate and fast loading of products and checking of invoices; and
•   Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of store and yard.

Skills, Qualifications and General Requirements:

•   Grade 12 qualification;
•   Valid driver's license;
•   Fluent in Afrikaans and English;
•   Computer literate and knowledge of the MS Office package;
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
•   Knowledge of agricultural products will be advantageous.

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• The successful candidate will report directly to the Business Manager and will be responsible for all facets of running an agricultural retail store, which includes:

Responsibilities:

•  Personnel management;
•  Inventory and asset management;
•  Management of operational strategy;
•  Advising clients and providing customer service;
•  Administration;
•  Managing debtors; and
•  Managing the budget.

Skills, Qualifications and General Requirements:

•  Grade 12 qualification;
•  Management experience will be advantageous;
•  Valid driver’s license;
•  Fluent in Afrikaans and English;
•  Computer literacy and knowledge of the MS Office package;
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
•  A relevant tertiary qualification will be given preference.

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• A position is available for an organized and detail-orientated Office Co-Ordinator/Receptionist.
• The successful candidate will report to the Personal Assistant of the Managing Director and must be able to co-ordinate various office and reception tasks to ensure the office and reception operations always run smoothly.

Responsibilities:

•   Attend to visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately;
•   Notify personnel when their visitors arrive;
•   Maintain stock levels for office supplies by submitting purchase requests to management;
•   Manage kitchen supplies and order stock when necessary, according to set guidelines;
•   Assist in preparing board rooms;
•   Assist in preparing for functions;
•   Co-ordinate all maintenance complaints;
•   Co-ordinate and allocate access control;
•   Update internal telephone list on a monthly basis;
•   Manage the switchboard in a professional manner and route calls to the appropriate personnel;
•   Maintain security by following procedures, monitoring logbook and issuing visitor’s badges; and
•   Ensure reception and public areas are kept neat and tidy.

Skills, Qualifications and General Requirements:

•   Grade 12 qualification;
•   At least 2-3 years experience in a similar position;
•   Fluent in Afrikaans and English;
•   Computer literacy and knowledge of the MS Office package;
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
•   Professional appearance; and
•   Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills

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• The purpose of this program is to potential Managers and Financial Marketers to identify OBARO Group.
• The successful candidate will sign a one-year contract with OBARO which lasts up to a possible permanent appointment may result. Internal training at OBARO
• Retail stores and Head Office, as well as formal academic modules in a class environment, will be presented. Pupils will also have practical exposure to farming practices and financial analyses. 
• A qualification (NQF 5) in General Management will, after the successful completion of the apprenticeship, be awarded.

Requirements for graduates:

•  Experience in agriculture/marketing will be beneficial; and
•  A tertiary qualification in one of the following fields: Bcom, Marketing, Agriculture or General Management, will be preferred.

General requirements:

•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
•  Computer literate in MS Office;
•  Fluent in Afrikaans and English; and
•  Own transport.