Current Openings at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A leading vegetable farming business specializing in cultivating and distributing high-quality fresh produce is seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright to be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing farm/factory equipment and machinery to ensure efficient operations.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must be a Certified Millwright (Red Seal)
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Millwright on a farm
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on pumps is essential
• Willingness to work in a farm environment and adapt to seasonal workload variations
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and equipment
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance standards is essential
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Must be proficient in Afrikaans (Written and Spoken)

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on farm machinery, including tractors, irrigation systems, and harvesting equipment.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Installing, maintaining, and upgrading electrical wiring, control systems, and equipment components.
• Ensuring all farm machinery complies with safety and operational standards.
• Collaborating with farm management to ensure timely and efficient resolution of equipment issues.
• Maintaining records of maintenance schedules, repairs, and inspections.
• Monitoring spare parts inventory and ordering replacements as required.
• Training equipment operators on proper usage and basic maintenance practices.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations and company policies.
• Assisting with the implementation of new technologies or farming machinery.

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• An established international manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals requires the above to oversee all departmental resources, ensuring operational and compliance requirements are met, while prioritizing health and safety, product quality, and departmental objectives in line with the company’s policies and regulations.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and relevant HSE qualifications
• ISO Accredited Auditor for standards 45001, 14001, and 9001 is advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Extensive knowledge and awareness of the OHSA and applicable legislation in HSEQ, including Process Safety and Major Accident Hazards is essential
• Must have experience with HSE and Quality management systems in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Formulation, Filling, and Packing Manufacturing processes is essential
• Knowledge of Cross Contamination Prevention Management is advantageous
• Must have experience with risk management processes, including Hazops, PRAs, and WRA’s
• Ability to understand the complexities of operating in a global organisation and matrix reporting environment
• Familiarity with the principles and concepts of Lean Manufacturing
• Experience in a production and processing environment where HSEQ is critical and non-negotiable, with proactive HSE standard setting in a manufacturing setting
• Experience in developing, implementing, and managing HSE&Q systems and programs, financial budgeting, processes, influences, and cost controls, as well as laboratory management
• Skilled in developing and implementing department-specific systems, RCA, FMEA, Hazop, and PRA processes
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement tools like Fishbone, 5 Whys, and DMAIC
• Experience in Line Management of multifunctional teams

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Driving HSE occupational and process safety activities as per standards, legal requirements, good practices, procedures, internal rules, and controls to ensure one's own safety and the safety of others as part of daily activities.
• Quantifying risks, managing them, and implementing mitigation measures, particularly owning the Process Risk Assessments (PRA) and Workplace Risk Assessments (WRA), as well as Root Cause Investigations (RCA) for all production areas, facilities, and actions.
• Identifying hazards and ensuring controls are implemented before commencing any task and ensuring proficiency before undertaking the task.
• Carrying out all lawful instructions prescribed by the employer or authorised person regarding health, safety, and environmental activities.
• Wearing the prescribed safety clothing or using the prescribed safety equipment where required and ensuring this is applied across the site.
• Reporting incidents, unsafe, or unhealthy conditions to the employer or health and safety representative as soon as possible.
• Acting as OHSA 16.2 and/or 8.2.i appointee.
• Acting as OHSA GMR 2.1 appointee.
• Producing products as per the company’s Codes of Practice, legal requirements, and industry practices, ensuring customer-focused products.
• Taking all necessary steps to prevent residual impurity incidents.
• Leading, managing, and implementing the departmental functional strategy within the site to ensure legal and internal compliance, maintain a sustainable high-level HSE&Q performance, and integrate HSE&Q considerations within all existing and new operations and activities.
• Managing daily activities, including compiling, measuring, monitoring, and controlling departmental objectives, resources, plans, and performance targets.
• Ensuring appropriate KPI reporting of agreed HSE&Q metrics, updating system records, and timely reporting of any HSE&Q incidents.
• Developing applicable departmental documentation, including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Procedures, reports, plans, strategies, objectives, and presentations, ensuring compliance with Site and company global requirements, local legislation, ISO/Integrated Management System (IMS) methodologies, and best practices.
• Managing fixed, variable, and capital cost performance in line with agreed budgets and targets.
• Initiating, contributing to, facilitating, and executing projects (including capital projects) to achieve medium and long-term production objectives and strategic needs.
• Cooperating closely with fellow departmental managers to align site activities to “One Team, One Plan” and contributing to the site plan, supporting its implementation through proactive participation in the Site Leadership team.
• Actively participating in all nominated network forums.
• Acting as Chairperson of the site HSE Committee.
• Leading and managing the internal audit process within the HSEQ and IMS functions.
• Planning, maintaining, improving, and driving the HSE&Q Management Systems and site activities, ensuring the systems are effective, add value to the business, and comply with Global and Local HSE&Q standards and policies.
• Managing the department, personnel, facilities, resources, and finances (budget), including the waste treatment plant, Occupational Health & Safety clinic, and on-site laboratory.
• Ensuring that process, product, and organizational changes are effectively managed and conform to requirements, ensuring changes meet design intent and achieve site strategy, including following MOC, NPI, and PPCR processes.
• Reviewing and advising on formulation recipes and issuing instructions when necessary to ensure HSE&Q requirements are consistently met.
• Dealing with and managing external stakeholders and organizations on matters pertaining to HSE&Q, including Government Officers, Global HSE&Q Function Leads, and local Registration authorities, ensuring all activities are compliant with local registration.
• Implementing and maintaining the relevant accreditation of the lab and quality procedures.
• Managing recruitment, coaching, and developing personnel using the company’s Talent Framework process, identifying individual training needs and plans, and leading the team in achieving performance objectives to ultimately achieve the site and business strategy, building personnel capacity and capability.
• Driving and facilitating the Formulation Fill & Pack Continuous Improvement activities and capability building.
• Operating within the ambit of company policies, procedures, and values, in line with the company’s Code of Conduct.
• Cooperating closely with fellow departmental managers to align site activities to “One Team, One Plan” and contributing to the site plan, supporting its implementation through proactive participation in the Site Leadership team.

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• An established international manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals requires the above to perform quality control analysis of active ingredient products, changeover wash water, and treated wastewater, while supporting the HSEQ Manager in all Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) activities.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have Diploma in Environmental Health or Occupational Health and Safety
• SAMTRAC or OHS Act Training is advantageous
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within the chemical manufacturing industry
• Experience in Health and Safety standards and processes is essential
• Must have knowledge of the OHS Act, Regulations, and Risk Assessment techniques
• Ability to conduct audits, investigate incidents, and compile comprehensive reports.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting compliance with the HSE Management System requirements.
• Supporting the implementation and compliance with company HSE Policies, Standards, and Processes.
• Supporting the implementation and compliance with legal requirements relevant to the site.
• Supporting and driving the HSE Objectives.
• Conducting Workplace Risk Assessments and following up on actions to address the gaps identified.
• Assessing Occupational Hygiene controls and recommending improvements needed to comply with the company’s and legal requirements.
• Managing PPE inventory and ensuring PPE is available for all employees and visitors.
• Coordinating and supporting H&S training: scheduling, conducting, and maintaining records.
• Ensuring Induction training is conducted for all employees, visitors, and contract workers, and ensuring that induction training material is always updated and relevant.
• Conducting monthly HSE audits and ensuring actions are implemented and effective.
• Managing the Enablon IM&L program and following up on the closure of observations, near-misses, and incidents.
• Ensuring that all incidents are being reported, documented, investigated, and improvements recommended are implemented.
• Managing the Go & See program by ensuring that Go & See sessions are scheduled, cards are available, and actions are raised in Enablon.
• Promoting and implementing actions necessary to ensure HSE cultural and behavioural improvements.
• Supporting the HSE Chairperson with HSE Committee meetings and ensuring actions are followed through.
• Managing the Occupational Hygiene program by ensuring that surveys are conducted as per legal requirements.
• Managing the Hand Safety, Legionella, and chemical exposure programs, along with any other program identified as necessary for health and safety.
• Conducting respirator face-fit testing and training for employees.
• Ensuring emergency management equipment is available, inspected, and maintained in good condition.
• Performing any other reasonable duties as required by the HSEQ Manager.
• Managing the disposal of biological hazardous waste in line with legislation.
• Keeping records of all HSE-related activities, including but not limited to training, surveys, audits, and communication.
• Supporting the HSEQ Manager in maintaining legal compliance for the site.
• Implementing the communication strategy and ensuring it is followed through.

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• An innovative and fast-growing supplier of water treatment technology is seeking the above for managing site installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, while providing excellent customer support and leading installation teams.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B. Tech. in Electronics, N6 Electronics, or an equivalent water treatment and agricultural qualification
• Knowledge and experience with water treatment technologies, systems, and principles is advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop plans to capture opportunities and avoid business and customer losses
• Ability to demonstrate innovation in installations and service business
• Excellent communication and customer management skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet fixed deadlines, and manage within project budgets
• Demonstrable drive and commitment to the company and its tasks
• Strong customer focus, with exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a flat organizational structure and interact with individuals at various levels of the organization
• Must possess a valid passport and driver's license and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Engaging with end users and representing the company in a professional and positive manner.
• Carrying out site installations, site inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, or troubleshooting at customer sites without supervision and within project timescales.
• Assisting dealer technicians in installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting faults.
• Carrying out corrective maintenance without supervision, within acceptable timescales, escalating any problems if required, and maintaining ownership of the problems until the customer is satisfied.
• Executing service calls and providing telephone support.
• Overseeing after-hour emergency corrective maintenance.
• Generating parts and service RFQs from end users or through dealerships.
• Leading company installation personnel on site when required.
• Providing feedback and reporting on any ongoing problems, including reliability or underperformance, to the Sales Manager/Executive Director.
• Completing and submitting the relevant reports and documentation upon commissioning.
• Managing own workload and planning all activities.
• Staying highly motivated, dynamic, and demonstrating good problem-solving capability.
• Providing input on product development needs and opportunities to the Sales Manager, Executive Director, and OEM.
• Assisting the sales team in promoting and selling upgrades and parallel projects on site.
• Assisting in identifying and implementing improvements that enhance customer interactions.
• Travelling in and around Sub-Saharan Africa, including surrounding countries and international trave