Current Job Vacancies at Agricruitment Limited

JOB PURPOSE:

• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the compliance department. Support manager and employees through a variety of tasks related to compliance and communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

•  Responsible for all accreditations – SIZA Social SIZA Environmental, Global gap, LEAF, Tesco Nature, Spring, Albert Heijn
•  Capturing of compliance related documents and procedures, as well as generating reports for feedback to Manager
•  Conducts internal audits and ensure that non-conformances are raised and followed up.
•  Ensuring all employees receive relevant training so that the business remains compliant.
•  Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Management.
•  DALRRD export markets registration& verifications, removal permits, orchards inspections
•  Ensuring good communication on all levels (upwards and downwards) to ensure effective and efficient operations.
•  Coordination of compliance audit schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•  Matric
•  Experience in SIZA, Global GAP
•  Supervisory experience
•  Fully computer literate with advanced skills in report writing and data capturing

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

•  Planning and organising
•  Monitoring and supervision
•  Proven MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
•  Strong administrative capabilities
•  Able to handle sensitive or confidential information
•  Great teamworking abilities and leadership skills
•  Critical thinker and good at problem solving
•  Good verbal and written communication skills
•  Ability to focus on detail
•  Must be able to work under pressure

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JOB PURPOSE: 

• Conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. Implement relevant Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) system. Ensure the management and supervision of the packhouse general hygiene.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS Health and Safety

•  Ensure all incidents and accidents are reported and correct documentation completed.
•  Ensure all identified risks are mitigated and managed as far as possible to avoid any hazards.
•  Assist with drafting risk assessments, procedures, and work instructions.
•  Ensure all H&S lawful requirements are met and adhered to
•  Conduct emergency drills and action when needed.
•  Drive the reporting of near misses and incidences.
•  Conduct Health and safety audits and inspections.
•  Communication of Corrective action reports for areas of nonconformances

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•  Grade 12
•  National diploma in safety management/ Risk management/SAMTRAC or relevant qualification and experience will be advantageous.
•  Experience in the Citrus/Agriculture/Food processing industry will be advantageous

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

•  Computer skills (MS Office)
•  Able to lead and drive a safety culture.
•  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•  Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
•  Ability to work with little supervision and track multi processes.
•  Team player and able to work under pressure

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Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Direct the administration of compensation, benefits, employment and employee relations programs in the organisation.
• Ensure that appropriate and accurate information is processed to salaries
• Participate in the development of business plans in partnership with Senior Management.
• Maintain a solid relationship with the recognised union and Shop Stewards, while ensuring that an environment conducive to collective bargaining is maintained.
• Lead annual union salary negotiations and ensure that the Substantive Agreement is amended accordingly.
• Advise and participate in disciplinary processes / grievance procedures when required, in compliance with legislation, best practice and company policy and procedure.
• Represent the Company at the CCMA as required.
• Counsel and coach managers, team leaders and supervisors in the resolution of employee issues.
• Direct the needs of the business in terms of training and development programs, by conducting training needs analysis alongside internal shareholders.
• Continuously update the employee’s skills audit file.
• Deliver learning and development programs to ensure all employees receive the necessary learning and development to drive the business forward.
• Design and roll out an Induction and Orientation process.
• Develop and manage succession planning and talent management within the business.
• Inculcate a performance management culture and ensure that KPI’s are completed and signed off accordingly.
• Ensure that pension contributions are paid timeously and that withdrawals, death and disability claims are processed within the SLA turnaround period.
• Liaison manager of the Company pension fund together with the Company committee members, review policy performance monthly/quarterly/agree annual review date etc.
• Ensure that Company Policies and Procedures remain relevant, updated and signed-off accordingly.
• Ensure that the Company Employment Equity Plans are updated, the annual EE reports submitted timeously and ensure that the Employment Equity Committee is trained and meet quarterly to address any issues.
• Planning and measurement of the various businesses, alongside the Finance Manager, to ensure that the Company is able to maintain or improve its BBBEE status.
• Manage the benchmarking process of salary and benefits within the Company against industry norms.
• Implement measures to attract and retain competent staff and source new staff via recruitment agencies or the relevant job portals.
• Ensure that the full recruitment process is followed i.e. talent acquisition, interviews, references, criminal checks and psychometric assessments. Ensure that an exit interview is conducted with any employee exiting the business.
• Oversee the process of applying for Discretionary and Mandatory Grants within the specified Seta.
• Understand and remain up-to-date on the different specific legal conditions and legislations.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team with the organizational design, headcount and long-term planning to best benefit the organization.
• Any other responsibilities not specifically mentioned above.

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• B Degree is essential.
• B Degree Honours is advantageous

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

•  At least 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
•  Ability to lead and direct the HR team.
•  Experience in a FMCG environment would be an advantage but not essential.
•  Familiarity with change management would be a distinct advantage.
•  Excellent communication skills.
•  Empathetic to staff needs, whilst maintaining the ability to enforce a culture of discipline.
• Excellent MS Office applications
• Good coaching ability in order to maximise staff potential and delivery
• Ability to project-manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Good planning and initiative ability
• Hands on active approach
• Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Advanced level logical thought ability
• Energetic, committed and self-reliant individual
• Ability to communicate with Executive Management as well as with general staff
• Good presentation skills

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:
•  Analyse forecast and liaise with Sales and Operations teams on Supply / Demand issues
•  Manage Sales contracts – timing / coordinating product and logistics.
•  Develop demand plans, interface on supply issues.
•  High control of inventory to ensure high efficiencies
•  React to market demand to ensure supply from Traders
•  Participate and lead logistics related projects
•  Support and liaise with Sales and Operation team on order and supply management
•  Propose and investigate cost saving initiatives
•  Regular status / communication reporting to customers / traders.
•  Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely supply of product
•  Ensure that all logistics / sales paperwork is accurate and produced in a timely manner.
•  Liaise with carriers to ensure there are sufficient trailers for loading on time every time
•  Ensure key business partners are updated on a daily basis with details on any supply issues that may arise
•  Liaise with Department of Agriculture to ensure Veterinary procedures upheld always
•  Stock controlling and rotation.
•  Credit control
•  Liaise with Offsite storage facilities ensuring that movement documents are complete and accurate.
•  Ensure completeness of paperwork required by the Costing Department for all container trading within deadlines.
•  Ability to verify import protocols with the relevant permits from international suppliers
•  Any other support as per business demands.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

•  A valid driver’s licence is essential
•  Willingness to travel to visit State Veterinarians.

CORE BEHAVIOURS

•  Approachable, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable.
•  Attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and proven ability to handle multiple tasks / priorities
•  Effective time management skills with an ability to work on own initiative
•  Good interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with people at all levels
•  Team player and individual contributor
•  Customer and results focused and be highly committed to providing excellent standard of service to all customers both internal and external, promoting the company professionally and enthusiastically at all times
• Any other responsibilities not specifically mentioned above. Due to the dynamic nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• • Matric
• Degree or diploma in Logistics would be beneficial
• 3-5 Years experience in a similar role

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Job Summary 

One of the country’s leading fruit exporters, recruits for a Financial Manager – Fruit Suppliers to add to their Talent pool. This position offers a rewarding career to a dynamic individual, who is motivated by high performance environments.

Reporting to the Assistant Business Manager: Finance you will be based at their Cape Town offices (Tygervalley-area).

Minimum knowledge & experience required to perform this job competently:

Education & Experience:

• BCom or equivalent/relevant qualification
• Minimum 8 years financial accounting experience
• Experience in the Fruit Export Industry will be an advantage
• Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) include:
• • Manage all payments to their Fruit Suppliers
• Ensure on time and correct payment to their valued Fruit Suppliers
• Main contact between Finance and Fruit Suppliers
• Forecasting of Cash Estimates for weekly Fruit Suppliers payments
• Submission of Breeding Club Declarations
• Manage credit facility and credit risk to their Fruit Suppliers – mainly advances and seasonal production loans
• Ensure all documents are in place for Due Diligence and Payback Analysis
• Create loan agreements and ensure accurate T&C’s
• FICA and NCR compliance
• GL Reconciliations – Timeous Review and Completion of Fruit Suppliers Related GL Recons
• Monthly Reporting – Contribution to accurate & timeous monthly and annual financial reporting

Candidate Profile & Inherent Qualities:

• Attention to detail when reporting
• Good software skills (Excel and Accpac preferable)
• Excellent communication & interaction with people on all levels in the organization are crucial
• Sound qualitative and quantitative analysis skills
• Disciplined and focused
• Creative & entrepreneurial
• Proactive & energetic.

 Work style needed for success in this role:

•  Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints, also when the work requires additional time to complete the task.
•  Adaptability (ability to implement new requirements)

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Job Summary 

• Horticulture / Agronomist experience in Macadamia or other tree crops.
• Provide farmers with technical advice.

Grower/farm visits:

• Making fertilizer recommendations
• Scouting / assisting growers with IPM
• Pruning recommendations
• Crop Estimates
• Harvesting advice
• Assist growers in implementing Global Gap
• Communication with Growers / face of the company in managing the relationship with growers
• Arrange and present study groups
• Arrange and attend Grower days

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Agronomy/Horticulture or similar
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role