Fresh Jobs at BKB Ltd

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor of Health Science in Veterinary Technology (BHSc; BVSc; BVetNurs) or relevant qualification
• Registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)
• At least 3 years’ experience in the animal health field
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant Legislative and Regulatory frameworks regarding animal health

SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Time management skills
• Good computer literacy
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to manage teams

COMPETENCIES:

• Drive and energy
• Persuasion
• Flexibility
• Initiating action
• Impact and influence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Implementation of a reliable and accurate Auction Biosecurity Plan at each auction venue, and ensure compliance with the latest Biosecurity Rules for Livestock Agents. The plan must ensure that all actions at each auction venue are carried out in accordance with an auditable and traceable process.
• Ensure that the following legislation is adhered to:
• Animal Disease Act 35 of 1984
• Animal Identification Act 6 of 2002
• Stock Theft Act 57 of 1959
• Animal Protection Act 72 of 1962
• Agricultural produce Agents Act 12 of 1992 and rules of conduct
• Ensure that the documentation of all animals entering the demarcated biosecure areas at auctions venues has been verified, and that their identification and health status has been confirmed.
• Ensure that only persons who have been decontaminated to the satisfaction of the Biosecurity Practitioner are allowed to enter the demarcated biosecure area at auctions venues.

GENERAL

• Before offloading of an animal at an auction, to ensure that the registered brand belongs to the owner, check the brand marking certificate and the ID of the owner and driver/ transporter where applicable.
• Ensure that all documentation of animals, before entering the biosecure area, have been verified, identification and health status has been confirmed.
• Any suspicious animal, or an animal that does not comply with marking requirements, or a suspected stolen animal must immediately be reported to the local Stock Theft Unit (SAPS).
• Responsible for biosecure areas to be clearly demarcated with specific access points, and notice boards to give guidance of biosecurity protocols to be followed.
• Ensure that all movement of third parties in biosecure areas are subject to the biosecure protocols (included in the Biosecurity Plan) and must be diligently recorded, monitored, and managed.
• Attend to Covid-19 protocols in accordance to ‘The Covid-19 Directions Regarding Livestock Auctions’
• Arrange cleaning and disinfection of biosecure areas after every auction.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements related to Animal Diseases
• Contribute to the delivery of programs and advisory services to achieve intended outcomes, compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Provide feedback and information on animal health related issues with the intend to assist in monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement
• Undertake project activities which increase the capacity of customers to manage and deal with biosecurity issues
• Support delivery of compliance programs to ensure legislated biosecurity obligations including pest and disease management and livestock traceability meet national performance standards
• Update and maintain records and databases to ensure that all information is accurate and that records are maintained in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

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Minimum requirements:

• Grade 10
• Basic Knowledge of warehouse functioning.
• Basic knowledge wool
• Must be able to work in a team.
• Be prepared to work overtime and shifts when required to do so.
• Be prepared to work for long hours under pressure.
• Be physically fit and in good health.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Bin Press Operator:

• Be responsible for daily pressing of wool in the Bin Blend department
• Ensuring that pressed bales are weighed after every shift worked.
• Pack in the allocated area for internal reference numbers.

Protect Company Asset:

• Ensure that the Bin-Press machines maintained and kept clean.
• Reporting faulty presses to the division head
• Conducting inspections on presses during the start and towards the end of shift.

Health and Safety:

• Adhere to the rules and regulations of health and safety.
• Report any safety hazards in the working environment to your supervisor/management.

Adhoc:

• Perform any other ad hoc activities/duties/tasks/ as requested by the supervisor or management in the plant (BKB)

Quality Control:

• Compliance with applicable ISO standards
• Ensure that bales are closed properly with wool clips.

Environmental Responsibilities:

• General housekeeping
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities.

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Hard Skills:       

• Grade 12
• Experience in shop electronics (tills, scanners, card machines, etc.)
• Must be good at maths.
• Stock control experience and computer literacy would help.

Soft Skills:      

• You need a big smile!
• Acceptance that our customers are most important.
• Able to move at speed to get things done.
• There is shift work

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 with 3 years’ relevant experience
• Proven knowledge re administration and legal background within the Property Industry will be advantageous
• Excellent computer literacy in MS office applications
• The following skills would be advantageous:
• Knowledge re Property24 / Private Property and Property Websites
• Knowledge re Lightstone / Windeed / PropData
• Must be fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English); must be fully conversant in Afrikaans and English
• Valid driver’s license & own transport
• Marketing knowledge / Social Media Marketing
• Basic Design of marketing material according to a CI

SKILLS

• Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent administrative skills

COMPETENCIES

• Independence
• Flexibility
• Drive and energy
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure accurate administrative processes
• Obtain & compile property information for auction / property sale purposes
• Compilation of advertisements
• Compilation of contracts for auctions / property sales
• Responsible for the compilation of conditions for auctions in order to present to banks, clients and agents
• Prepare mandates for new clients obo agents
• Outlining and preparation of property evaluations
• Liaison with liquidators, banks, attorneys and clients regarding the completion of auctions / Progress Reports, maintaining good relations
• Compile, print and complete brochures for all auctions / property sales
• Switchboard duties
• Assisting agents with Lightstone Reports