Current Vacancies Prostaff Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Minimum requirements for the role:

• The successful candidate must be a Chartered Accountant.
• Previous experience having worked in a Senior Financial Director role is essential.  
• Previous experience operating at an EXCO level is essential.
• Previous Operational Financial Director experience having worked within the agricultural, manufacturing, distribution or related industries is preferred but not essential.
• Must have a solid understanding of IFRS reporting.
• Must have a hands-on approach to the role and the business.
• Previous exposure to risk management experience is essential.
• Must be able to handle pressure, take ownership and accountability and drive good commercial outcomes with the managing executive team.
• Must have good business acumen and a general knowledge of business operations outside of the finance sphere.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing, overseeing and strategically driving the company finances and operations of the business on a senior executive level.
• Managing and overseeing all financial, it and HR aspects of the business as well as assisting the CEO in terms of the operations of the company.
• Managing and overseeing all financial aspects for both the local and overseas entities.
• Developing strategic financial and operational direction with key milestones and targets for the company
• Providing accurate financial reports and interpreting financial information
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends.
• Developing financial management controls to minimise financial risks.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and net working capital projects.
• Liaising with external auditors and internal auditors.
• Measuring and achieving the prescribed EBITDA.
• Interpreting the company's financial results to management and recommending improvements.
• Reviewing company bottlenecks and recommending changes to improve the overall level of company throughput.
• Managing cash flow and forecasting including measuring the budgeted cash flow vs actual cash flow and ensuring excess cash is managed accordingly.
• Assisting in the sales annual budgets and compiling of the annual reports.
• Providing leadership in the development of the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensuring the credibility of the company finance team by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts
• Partnering with senior management in the development and execution of strategic business and/or operational plans.
• Providing recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Analysing the feasibility of capital investments (ie. Large equipment, facilities, land) with a focus on optimizing procurement strategy.
• Maintaining familiarity with corporate minutes, by-laws, partnership agreements, revenue-sharing agreements and capital maintenance requirements.
• Managing all financial aspects such as loading of all supplier payments.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• A tertiary qualification in food science and or technology or related field, is essential for this role.
• Previous experience having worked in the field of enzyme application would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Previous experience and or knowledge of baking (industrial plant baking) and cereal chemistry is preferred for this role.
• Must have excellent communication, presentation and report-writing skills.
• Must have excellent planning and organisational capability, without the need for direct supervision.
• Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, etc with confidence.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing all technical applications and new product development aspects dealing with customers within the food manufacturing industry.
• Manage and drive various applications and technologies to perform product development on several types of food products, rendering technical support for commercial and sales objectives within the bakery specialities business.
• Planning and executing product development projects (yeast, enzymes, speciality ingredients).
• Compiling and presenting reports with regard to formulation changes etc.
• Testing the baking of product samples and raw materials against set internal specifications (iso 9001) and providing feedback to manufacturing partners and suppliers.
• Performing internal auditing of 3rd party manufacturers from time to time.
• Supporting the product group managers with product formulation (new and improved) and technical problems.
• Ensuring that optimal assistance is given to the promotion and selling of their products at the customer level.
• Developing products, executing the NPD work and driving projects for various customers.
• Sourcing of raw materials and packaging costings as per project briefs, ad-hoc requests etc.
• Managing quality control by test baking and inspection of product samples / raw materials against internal requirements, and providing relevant feedback to suppliers, manufacturing partners and internal customers of outcome.
• Supporting the business managers in areas of technology and applications transfer at various customer levels, in line with business unit strategy.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have Lean Six Sigma and a Black Belt qualification .
• A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience working in a manufacturing/production environment in a Multi-National Company.
• A degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or related discipline is highly desirable.
• Sound knowledge of modern manufacturing methodologies and systems planning.
• Previous experience travelling into Africa will be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Collecting production data, analyzing outputs, and determining corrective courses of action to promote safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Leading, directing and managing Continuous Improvement projects to improve Revenue enhancement (Africa growth strategy, Sales discount structure, Pricing) efficiency improvement ( Repair cycle time, Warranty management cycle time, automation, ), cost reduction ( COGS, Burden & SGA), working capital improvement (AP days improvement, Inventory turns & reduction of E&O inventory) as well as
• Provide World Class Manufacturing techniques to support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. Material saving projects (Make vs. Buy) across Organizational departments (Operations, Finance
• Leading, directing and managing Continuous Improvement projects to improve Revenue enhancement (Africa growth strategy, Sales discount structure, Pricing) efficiency improvement ( Repair cycle time, Warranty management cycle time, automation, ), cost reduction ( COGS, Burden & SGA), working capital improvement (AP days improvement , Inventory turns & reduction of E&O inventory) as well as providing World Class Manufacturing techniques to support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Leading global Sales efficiency project in South Africa (Back office Efficiency & effectiveness, Pricing efficiency, Sales effectiveness, Sales effectiveness & operations efficiency Delivery performance
• Lead the Company's Strategic Growth Development plan.
• Leading, directing & managing Strategic projects.
• Running idea generation workshops.
• Perform stakeholder analysis and ensure buyout from departmental managers & senior managers.
• Leading Kaizen events and Value stream mapping workshops and achieving monthly target for Kaizen events.
• Conduct Training on Continuous Improvement tools to build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leading & directing CI small group activities (SGAs) and coaching of Green belt and yellow belt candidates.
• Leading and directing CI small group activities (SGAs) and coaching of Green belt and yellow belt candidates.
• Achieving Monthly budget for Continuous Improvement and Procurement Savings (P&L and balance sheet hard & soft savings and non-P&L and balance sheet hard savings) and ensuring that monthly savings are reported timeously on the CI System.
• Work with business functions to ensure that reporting on Key Business Metrics is done timeously every month.
• Assist in setting annual operational targets and drive improvements to achieve those targets.
• Identify and implement new technologies, specification of requirements, Capex justification, planning and implementation.
• Participate in Senior Management meetings, Emerging Markets Continuous Improvement Monthly calls and face-to-face meetings with the Continuous Improvement team to share best practices.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• An Engineering qualification in Instrumentation or Electronics will be advantageous.
• A diploma in Supply Chain/ Business or related field is preferred.
• CIPS/APICS related qualification is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years solid experience in Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management with at least 5 years working with International Sourcing processes is essential.
• Previous experience in Metrology or Instrumentation sourcing is required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and Maintaining an approved suppliers List for each category and ensuring dual/multiple supplier sourcing with sourcing rules.
• Identifying risks in a supply chain and managing programs to mitigate such risks.
• Identifying and on-boarding suppliers as per Procurement Policy.
• Coordinating closely with internal stakeholders to execute Purchase orders to vendors and follow up on delivery schedules, with a constructive order management approach.
• Ensuring proper maintenance of master data in ERP.
• Analysing inventory reports and being responsible for monitoring the inventory replenishment process.
• Ensuring that all purchasing activities are compliant with the Procurement procedures and policies.
• Analysing spending on suppliers and identify opportunities for productivity savings to maintain ideas funnel on a continuous basis. 
• Proactively investigating continuous improvement on procurement processes.
• Planning and executing logistics (Road, Ocean and Air)
• Conducting and tracking key supplier performance, maintaining long-lasting relationships and partnerships with existing suppliers.
• Executing and driving supplier sustainability projects and reports to support responsible sourcing.
• Defining and executing sourcing plans in accordance with strategic sourcing methodology in launching RFQ and RFP process for direct and indirect procurement.
• Negotiating price, quantity, Payment terms , Warranties, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.
• Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• BPharm degree registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Previous experience having worked in a Responsible Pharmacist role having worked closely with SAHPRA is essential for the role.
• Previous experience having managed and handled all regulatory aspects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing or related market is essential for the role.
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have good communication and Excel skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing all regulatory pharmaceutical scheduled and controlled products supplied into the pharmaceutical manufacturing and related markets for the company.
• Working closely with senior management to ensure that all regulatory matters are handled correctly and timeously.
• Working closely with the companies customers to ensure that all products that are imported are SAHPRA compliant.
• Ensuring high standards of pharmaceutical care in accordance with good practice and other legal requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with the legislative requirements as set out in the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 as well as all applicable legislative requirements for the company’s product portfolio and all regulations and guidelines pertaining to the import/ export license for medicinal products and good manufacturing practices.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements of the various authorities in South Africa and related authorities in other African countries where products are sold.
• Prove regulatory intelligence and advice to the business with regard to regulatory changes affecting the importation and exportation of the products.
• Responding to requests adequately, satisfactorily and timeously for external customers.
• Investigating and reporting on customer complaints as per local and company requirements.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• A technical qualification in food technology or related is preferred but not essential.
• Previous export sales experience selling food raw materials and related food products into Africa is essential.
• The successful candidate should have extensive experience working within Africa.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Driving and managing all export of flavours, stabilises, flow and processing equipment into the food, beverage, dairy etc industries.
• Developing new business as well as managing existing customers within the food manufacturing industry.
• Developing key account plans, formulating strategies and ensuring effective implementation of these so as to achieve set sales targets and objectives.
• Interpreting customer briefs with the technical team as and when needed.
• Providing technical support to customers as well as handling and resolving customer queries.
• Managing all aspects of the product development process and liaising with clients to ensure that their needs are met accordingly.
• Analysing market trends to develop the company’s market and competitor intelligence.
• Managing price increases and pricing strategies, revenue, volume, and gross profit.
• Presenting reports and sales figures to senior management.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• A BSc (Hons) or similar degree in Microbiology or Biotechnology or related qualification is essential for this role. (Must have Microbiology to 3rd year with post grad studies) 
• Previous experience (2-3yrs Min) having worked in a micro laboratory working in a research environment working in the agricultural industry is preferred for the role. 
• Knowledge of microbial nitrogen fixation and on rhizobial inoculant production and formulation is preferred.
• Knowledge on GLP, GMP and GDP is preferred but not essential.
• The successful candidate must have the ability to conduct relevant analytical procedures in accordance with recognised methods.
• The successful candidate must have strong analytical ability and ability to interpret results.
• The successful candidate must be organised and results driven as well as have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience conducting research into inoculants, etc. is preferred.
• Previous experience working on plant analysis is preferred.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Implementing ongoing improvements of fermentation processes, growth medium and product formulation within the microbiology laboratory.
• Testing compatibility of produced inoculants with other agriculture products.
• Determining the survival rate of inoculants on seed and improving on survival.
• Ensuring that all laboratory equipment is calibrated and that laboratories follow GLP guidelines.
• Ensuring that the fungal culture collection is maintained.
• Staying up to date with new developments in the biopesticide field.
• Training of Agents with respect to current and new biological products as well as fungal factory staff on general microbiology and on procedures to avoid contamination.
• Liaising with Farmers and Agents to determine needs and markets for biological products.
• Optimising process of wet harvesting and drying in fluidised bed dryers.
• Building up extensive scientific knowledge regarding all aspect of  specific Bacterial species and its use as a bio-insecticide.
• Building up extensive scientific knowledge regarding Trichoderma and its effect on plant growth and pathogen control.
• Discovering and isolating new trichoderma isolates from various soil and plant samples and screening for pathogen suppression and plant growth promoting capabilities.
• Building up extensive scientific knowledge regarding all aspect of bacillus and its use as a foliar bio-fungicide.
• Isolating new bacillus isolates and screening for pathogen suppression.
• Building up extensive scientific knowledge regarding Lilacinum and its effect on plant growth and nematode control.
• Discovering and isolating new Lilacinum isolates from soil and nematode samples and screening for nematode suppression and plant growth promoting capabilities.
• Building up extensive scientific knowledge regarding other bacterial and fungal strains that can be used as bio-nematicides.
• Performing laboratory, greenhouse and field efficacy testing of current and isolating strains as well as comparative analysis with current products on the market.
• Improving current fermentation technologies e.g. reactor box design, growth medium, inoculum strength and composition, growth requirements, improvement of spore viability etc.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• A tertiary qualification, ideally a sciences or related qualification is preferred for the role.
• Previous sales experience selling chemical raw materials into the industrial manufacturing industry is preferred however the company will consider training up a sciences graduate with no experience for the role.
• The successful candidate must have good communication and computer skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing existing key accounts promoting a range of industrial chemical raw materials into the paints/coatings, inks and plastic manufacturing industries.
• Managing and handling all customer queries.
• Preparing presentations on specific products and presenting them to customers.
• Ensuring that orders are delivered according to requirements.
• Assisting customers with new product development as well as providing them with technical support on the company's range of industrial chemical raw material products.
• Presenting sales reports to management on sales activities within the industrial manufacturing industry.

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• The successful candidate must have a matric with good attention to detail.
• Previous experience having worked as a Receptionist/Office Administrator managing the reception as well as all office administration is essential.
• Must be computer literate and have basic excel skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and have good communication skills as the person will be liaising with customers.
• The successful candidate should have a confident and likeable personality being able to build relationships both internally with colleagues and customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing the reception and office administration within the company as well as assisting senior management with PA duties.
• Transferring calls to the relevant departments.
• Replying to emails from customers and forwarding them to the right person.
• Liaising with customers regarding products and queries.
• Preparing and sending weekly invoices, delivery notes, local purchases and documentation to the Durban office.
• Working closely with the finance department handling finance administration.
• Booking flights and preparing itineraries for directors and staff from time to time.
• Ordering company refreshments and groceries as well as stationery for the office.
• Reconciling and managing petty cash.
• Monitoring and recording all petty cash sales for the accounts department.
• Assisting with booking car rentals for the sales staff from time to time.
• Handling and organising all company functions.
• Planning year-end functions for the company as well as setting up meeting rooms for meetings and conferences.
• Booking and maintaining training records.
• Ensuring that all office equipment that is not working is reported and fixed.
• Logging support calls with the it company when needed.
• Maintaining office printers and scanners.