Current Openings at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field
• Proven experience in table grape production is essential
• Must have knowledge of both local and international market dynamics
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential
• Knowledge and experience of the Hex River area is advantageous
• Proficiency in Afrikaans and English is required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing expert advice on table grape cultivation, pest management, and disease control.
• Monitoring crop health, assessing soil conditions, and recommending appropriate interventions.
• Collaborating with farmers to optimize yield, quality, and sustainability.
• Staying informed about industry trends, research, and best practices.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a BSc Agric or related degree
• In-depth knowledge of the relevant crop, pests, competitor products and control strategies will be required
• Must have a good understanding of MS Office with strong communication skills in English (Verbal and Written)
• Strong commercial experience with a sound technical base is essential
• A good understanding of technical, sales, and market aspects is advantageous
• Must have a thorough understanding of technical characteristics of relevant crop protection products and nutrients
• Project management methodology and use of remote working tools are important

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing technical and commercial support to the distribution partners with a strong focus on their sales and technical staff.
• Developing and promoting the unique selling points of products to provide differential and profitable opportunities for the partners.
• Initiating campaign plans and coordinating the demand and forecast for company products.
• Implementing and monitoring demonstration trials with the distribution channel to show and promote the company products.
• Feeding back market information to enable the company to adapt product positioning when required.
• Preparing and providing technical market support for products to maximize sales.
• Building close, value-adding relationships with distribution partners and industry influencers.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant accountancy qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within an accounting firm or accounting role is essential
• Must have experience in producing management accounts and VAT returns
• Experience using Xero and Excel is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail, effective workload management, and the ability to consistently meet deadlines are essential, along with strong communication skills and articulate expression

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing the delivery of work to a portfolio of clients.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, management reporting, CIS returns, and P11Ds.
• Reviewing work from within Xero or the relevant accounting system.
• Performing bookkeeping and data processing.
• Setting up and training on Xero and related apps.
• Developing budgets and forecasts.
• Undertaking ad-hoc projects.
• Managing client expectations and delivering up-to-date financials and compliance filings on time, every time.
• Engaging in CPD and ongoing training.
• Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive client data.
• Working with other team members to meet deadlines.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline internal processes.
• Training others on accounting systems and add-ons.
• Acting in accordance with the business’s values and competency framework.
• Communicating with direct line managers.
• Communicating clearly and concisely with clients.
• Demonstrating strong accounting knowledge, particularly regarding the requirements of FRS 102.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in customer service, logistics, or supply chain roles within the crop protection, agricultural, or related industry, including managing complex logistics networks
• Direct experience working in or managing logistics for the South African market, with a deep understanding of local regulatory, customs, and distribution requirements is essential
• Understanding of the crop protection or agricultural industry, including familiarity with logistics and distribution requirements specific to South Africa, is advantageous
• Proven experience managing end-to-end logistics, including freight coordination (sea, air, road), warehousing, customs clearance, and inventory management is required
• Ability to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment and managing communications with customers and suppliers effectively
• Capability to assess and optimize processes, reducing costs, and improving efficiency within logistics and customer service functions
• Proficiency in analyzing freight quotes and selecting cost-effective options that maintain a balance of delivery timing, cost, and service quality is essential
• Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally with experience in Sage ERP or other similar platforms, for efficient order and inventory management
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data tracking, reporting, and inventory analysis is required
• Must have a history of implementing process enhancements that improved efficiency, reduced costs, or elevated customer satisfaction
• Experience in managing logistics or customer service projects, with an ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure is important
• Highly detailed and organized with an ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, including but not limited to Incoterms and payment terms
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required for effective communication with international and local partners, customers, and internal teams
• Proficiency in Afrikaans is a plus, given the potential need to engage with local stakeholders

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing logistics activities, including sea, air, and road freight, warehousing, customs clearance, and insurance.
• Developing relationships with logistics service providers and coordinating order placement, tracking, and issue resolution.
• Capturing and monitoring customer sales orders, delivery notes, and proof of deliveries, keeping track records of sales and purchase flow, providing invoices to customers, and assisting the accounting department in State of Account reconciliation when necessary.
• Ensuring timely deliveries and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Serving as the primary contact for customers and suppliers, addressing inquiries and managing order-related logistics activities.
• Managing warehousing operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels and effective stock rotation.
• Implementing inventory management best practices, regularly reviewing stock levels to meet market demands.
• Formalizing and documenting logistics and customer service processes, proposing and implementing optimizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, enhancing service levels.
• Engaging with local customers, gathering feedback to tailor logistics and customer service practices to South African market needs.
• Working closely with the Mauritius-based team to ensure alignment on customer service standards and process improvements.
• Comparing freight quotes and selecting the most suitable options, ensuring the best balance of on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and service quality.
• Maintaining relationships with freight providers to stay updated on market rates and negotiate terms that align with business objectives.
   

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have tertiary education in agriculture
• Minimum 1 year experience within the agriculture sector
• Good track record and good contacts in the area is advantageous
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel
• Proficiency in English is essential

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing market share.
• Contributing to sales planning and budgets.
• Assisting with the arrangement of farmer’s days and other marketing/promotional activities.
• Coordinating product trials within the region.
• Collecting and reporting up-to-date market information.
• Maintaining proficiency in sales skills and product knowledge.
• Delivering products to clients when necessary.
• Coordinating all commercial activities within the region.
• Managing customer accounts.
• Providing technical assistance to clients where possible.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Marketing and/or Life Sciences/Chemical Engineering degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management role leading a team
• Good understanding of pricing structures and managing networking is advantageous
• Must be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and developing all sales activities of the sales team across the assigned division.
• Supporting and managing relationships with key customers and principals.
• Managing sales pricing and margins effectively.
• Working with the Technical team to assist in product development initiatives and customer product support.
• Preparing the sales budget annually as required.
• Driving the working platform.
• Ensuring the budget is met monthly and forecasting is accurate for a 3-year view.
• Managing relationships between finance, warehouse, customer care, and the sales team.
• Communicating market information on pricing trends, availability, and opportunities weekly.
• Mentoring and coaching the sales team with respect to company core values as well as safety culture.
• Supporting the Business Unit Manager when required

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have an honour’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Strategy or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience
• Knowledge of risk management concepts, frameworks and methodology is advantageous
• Must have knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standard for Small-and Medium-Sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs) and IFRS
• Knowledge of fraud prevention strategies is essential
• Must have knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, frameworks and methodology as well as knowledge of Companies Act, Income Tax Act, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) legislation, POPIA and other legislation and requirements.
• Reliable personal vehicle, which is properly maintained and insured to enable customer/supplier visits
• Ability to travel in Southern Africa, including surrounding countries and some international travel

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Engaging with end users and suppliers while representing the company in a professional and positive manner.
• Creating shareholder value through proper management of the Treasury function.
• Reconciling all bank accounts, accounts payable ledgers and general ledger accounts.
• Maintaining accounting controls by adhering to financial policies and procedures.
• Preparing monthly management accounts, including updating cashflow forecasts and other reports.
• Preparing VAT and income tax reconciliation.
• Preparing management accounts for quarterly reporting to the Board.
• Acting as the first point of contact for staff/directors/suppliers for finance queries and providing financial support to team members, ensuring that the policies and procedures are upheld.
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and any external review.
• Preparing budgets, amendments, and forecasts, working with the ED and other staff, and ensuring that budgetary implications are understood by the respective officers.
• Facilitating auditors in performing on-site visits.
• Assisting with quarterly shareholder reporting and management of investment cash flows.
• Reviewing and controlling all contracts relating to business activities.
• Effectively administering all legal contracts.
• Ensuring that the company adheres to all relevant regulations, codes, and standards as defined in the regulatory universe.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining processes aimed at detecting, preventing, and remediating non-compliance with regulations, standards, and codes as outlined in the regulatory universe.
• Reviewing and updating the compliance framework, policy, and procedures to define the compliance management process.
• Developing and maintaining an up-to-date compliance register, defining the company's compliance requirements and process owners.
• Conducting and updating supplier information and relevant background checks for all suppliers and debtors.
• Setting up new suppliers in the accounting system and banking systems.
• Supporting preparation of any mandatory administrative reporting for tax authorities and regulators.
• Preparing payroll processes in a timely and accurate manner, in close collaboration with the outsourced payroll administrator.
• Assisting the outsourced payroll administrator in managing all statutory deductions, EMP201s, and IRP5s.
• Managing staff leave tracking and as required, assisting in maintaining the office payroll records, and employee reimbursements/claims payments.
• Managing organizational insurance.
• Assisting with banking operations, including setting up accounts, updating mandates/signatories.
• Providing support for stock logistics and payments as required.
• Reviewing and updating the Enterprise Risk Framework every two years for approval.
• Overseeing the Enterprise Risk Management process for the organisation.
• Identifying and presenting emerging strategic risks for consideration by the ED/Exco/Board.
• Reporting on the strategic risk register to the Board and reporting relevant strategic risks to the Board together with the status of action plans applicable to those risks.
• Reviewing the summary operational risk report for completeness and confirming that the quality is appropriate for tabling before the Audit and Risk Committee. Reporting any slippage on plans or material changes in risk ratings.
• Drafting a report on combined assurance in the organisation and reviewing the report for accuracy and completeness. Presenting to Exco and ensuring that each relevant Executive is cognisant of reports/findings in their areas before tabling before the ARC and responding to queries raised.
• Assisting the ED in driving the development of Corporate Strategy and Annual Performance Plan.
• Reviewing the draft report on value creation as recommended by the King IV Code, ensuring alignment of all information both quantitative and qualitative.
• Receiving and reviewing information on Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) initiatives.
• Reviewing quarterly progress towards annual score and reviewing and recommending initiatives to improve the B-BBEE score.
• Conducting appraisals to measure performance against agreed objectives, consulting with employees on developmental goals, career paths, and short-term targets and standards.
• Monitoring the adequacy of current training interventions through the evaluation of competencies demonstrated in the workplace.
• Ensuring all Job Descriptions, Performance Agreements, and Performance Assessments for staff are compiled, completed, and finalized timeously.
• Planning for and managing all recruitment needs for the area of responsibility.
• Preparing performance reports and ensuring adequate substantiating evidence has been obtained.
• Identifying non-performance and developing solutions/interventions to improve performance.
   

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B. Sc. degree in a life science discipline
• Minimum 6 years’ technical and commercial experience within the Coatings and Construction industries
• Minimum 5 years’ management role experience leading a team
• Must have a sound understanding of pricing structures

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing a team of Product Managers and Account Managers.
• Joint calling with the sales team.
• Managing a portfolio for Coatings and Construction.
• Managing a portfolio of customers.
• Ensuring a healthy working platform in line with division and company objectives.
• Ensuring the materialisation of the working platform.
• Setting a clear sales strategy for local and international markets.
• Developing new business.
• Actively looking for opportunities outside the current portfolio for possible acquisitions.
• Meeting tight deadlines across the business.
• Directing and assertively pushing the sales team to promote new products and explore new markets.
• Maintaining a healthy and active relationship with key accounts.
• Ensuring the sales team is working with the CRM system.
• Managing working capital, including debtors’ days, avoiding bad debts, meeting stock holding targets, and ensuring the sales team takes stock as per forecasts.
• Forecasting on a monthly basis.
• Reporting monthly sales versus the previous year and budget, with comments.
• Continuously searching for opportunities within the market.
• Ensuring market data is relevant and updated, including market intelligence.
• Strategically growing the portfolio of customers.
• Strategizing the business outlook for 3 to 5 years and ensuring the materialisation of objectives.
• Growing the customer base year on year in terms of volume, revenue, and margins.
• Budgeting for 12 months.
• Forecasting for 5 to 6 years.
• Assisting the sales team with technical briefs and new product development.
• Negotiating prices at senior levels.
• Promoting company products and image.
• Maintaining industry and market knowledge within all current industries responsible for.
   

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a BSc (Agric) with Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science
• Sound knowledge of fertilizer and chemical products with fertilization recommendations in mind will be required for this role
• Experience in and knowledge of permanent crops (pecan nuts) or seasonal crops (maize, wheat, barley, potatoes, onions, vegetables, lucerne) is important
• Irrigation and Hydrophonic farming background will be an advantage
• Must have a good grasp of the concepts of “client needs” and “adding value” in an agricultural context
• Must have knowledge of the key differences, requirements and specifications of permanent and seasoned crops
• Good report writing and presentation skills with an entrepreneurial and problem solving mindset are important
• Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to travel within the assigned region

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Building and managing fruitful and sustainable relationships with clients.
• Providing professional fertilization and agronomic advice to farming enterprises.
• Attending to and resolving customer queries.
• Interacting with key stakeholders across the value chain to promote customer satisfaction and delivery.
• Driving sales and marketing of products through effective relationship management and technical proficiency.
• Applying a differentiated marketing strategy to meet customer needs.
• Working in close cooperation with Regional Management.
• Functioning as an integral part of and be central to the marketing model.
• Providing strategic support to representatives/agents with regards to products and recommendations.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B.Sc. Agric degree in Soil Science
• Minimum 5 years ‘experience within a similar role will be required
• Experience with stone and pome fruit and table grapes is essential
• Good knowledge in plant nutrition and / or crop protection is advantageous
• Must have effective planning, organizing and communication skills
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Visiting clients (distributors and/or farmers) in the assigned area to promote and sell the company's products.
• Providing expert technical advice to clients aimed at identifying business opportunities to increase sales in a sustained manner.
• Preparing budgets (sales, expenses, etc.) for the assigned area on time and ensuring compliance and control.
• Implementing business strategies and defined action plans (in the Balanced Scorecard).
• Executing marketing strategies defined to position the brands.
• Managing the working capital and resources allocated to the sales area (inventory, portfolio, and fixed assets).
• Carrying out activities for business development, inventory control, billing, and collection management in the assigned sales area.
• Creating monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the results of the assigned area.
• Implementing, in conjunction with the technical area, technical support strategies for distributors and farmers in the assigned area to promote the sales of company's products.