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  • Posted: Jan 22, 2025
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    Production Manager (Vegetable Processing)

    • A well-established fresh produce farming operation is seeking the above to oversee their fresh produce processing and packaging plant, drive performance, ensure efficiency, and maintain their high standards in fresh produce processing.

    Minimum requirements for the role:

    • Must have a relevant tertiary qualification related to manufacturing, quality, or engineering
    • Minimum 10+ years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing, ideally within cut vegetables, produce, and salad
    • Experience in managing a production team producing vegetables/salads/flowers/fresh produce for top FMCG players in South Africa is advantageous; an understanding of the quality needed to supply these customers would be greatly beneficial
    • Strong background in operational management and industrial engineering principles is essential
    • Proven experience with lean manufacturing and driving continuous improvement
    • Demonstrated ability to manage and report using KPIs effectively
    • Extensive experience in managing teams with strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills
    • Must have a basic understanding of financial and costing reports
    • Strong computer literacy with advanced Excel skills is essential

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Leading and managing the production team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
    • Implementing and driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Monitoring and managing production KPIs to ensure targets are being achieved and reported accurately.
    • Overseeing operational processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and optimizing workflows.
    • Managing budgets and financial performance within the production department
    • Resolving team conflicts and maintaining a productive work environment.
    • Ensuring compliance with safety, hygiene, and industry regulations.

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    Production Advisor Vegetable Seed

    • An established vegetable seed production company is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Production Advisor with expertise in seed production techniques to be responsible for ensuring the quality, quantity, and efficiency of seed production processes, playing a pivotal role in seed yield and quality for both growers and clients.

    Minimum requirements for the role:

    • Must have a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Plant-related field); A postgrad qualification would be ideal
    • Minimum 2 years in field experience
    • Strong communication skills are essential
    • Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (Fully bilingual - written and spoken)
    • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transport

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Providing expert technical advice on crop cultivation.
    • Efficiently and timely performing monitoring and technical advisory duties.
    • Offering quick, thorough, and clear feedback if work execution is not meeting standards.
    • Managing the contracting of crops and communicating contract requirements effectively.
    • Overseeing logistical planning, execution, and progress tracking.
    • Assuming responsibility for quality management, covering all risks related to crops to meet contractual requirements.
    • Managing risk associated with the production process.
    • Maintaining comprehensive records and generating reports on crop-related activities.
    • Providing punctual and clear feedback on crop progress to growers.
    • Providing punctual and clear feedback on cleaning progress to growers.
    • Ensuring adherence to processes and protocols while continually seeking process improvements.

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    Commercial Manager Agrochemical

    • An established manufacturer of specialized agrochemicals is seeking a Commercial Manager to manage and oversee commercial interests within the South African geographical scope, ensuring the achievement of financial targets and sustainable customer satisfaction.

    Minimum requirements for the role:

    • Must have a B.Sc. Agric degree or similar; an MBA is an advantage
    • Minimum 5 years’ strategic management experience within the Agricultural Chemical environment
    • Strong commercial experience and understanding is required
    • Must have excellent attention to detail and be capable of understanding the context and impact of the market and sales
    • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transport

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Managing relationships with Distributor Heads, Head Office staff, and team members within the relevant geographical scope.
    • Managing Sales staff activities within the relevant geographical scope.
    • Delivering on growth expectations in the relevant geographical scope, while continually analyzing the region to identify opportunities and making proposals.
    • Setting budgets per sales area in line with the business budget.
    • Acting as a Director on shareholding boards and providing the boards with advice.
    • Managing and analyzing forecasts by customer and tracking forecast accuracy.
    • Aligning forecasts with the budget.
    • Improving the company’s forecast accuracy.
    • Monitoring Price/Volume/Sales/GP (actual vs forecast vs last year) to achieve the budget.
    • Aligning Commercial and Supply Chain operations.
    • Collaborating closely with the Marketing Department to align on projects.
    • Implementing agreed Marketing Plans.
    • Collaborating with Marketing on client incentives.
    • Creating strategies to maximize the development of high-margin products.
    • Gathering Marketing Intelligence by interacting with distributors and agents to obtain information about competition and the market.
    • Adhering to all HR policies, procedures, and requirements to ensure sound people practices.
    • Managing the team’s daily activities.
    • Developing employees based on identified training needs in accordance with the Workplace Skills Plan.
    • Ensuring general discipline in the department and taking corrective action on all misconduct incidents.
    • Conducting Performance Appraisals as per company policy.
    • Ensuring the Department is fully staffed with appropriately experienced employees.
    • Regularly analyzing opposition pricing for the region.
    • Determining pricing per product and developing pricing strategies.
    • Managing tender approvals and overseeing costing management.
    • Monitoring tender volumes and pricing as per tender submissions.
    • Maintaining monthly price lists.
    • Delivering Quarterly and Annual Sales and GP budgets in the relevant geographical region.
    • Analyzing and tracking sales performance against the budget.
    • Developing and executing the Sales and Distribution Strategy for the territory.
    • Setting consignment stock thresholds and managing consignment stock levels where applicable.
    • Identifying high-value product or label gaps in the market and developing Business cases for their development.
    • Providing technical support through training of distributor agents, agent/farm visits, field visits, and farmer days.
    • Managing complaint handling and liaising with the Technical Department.

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    Business Development and Key Account Manager - Mining Chemicals

    • A well-established multinational specialty chemical manufacturer, which produces and supplies chemical raw materials, is seeking the above to define, develop, implement, and execute the business strategy for the assigned accounts under the supervision of the Business Development Manager, Mining EMEA.

    Minimum requirements for the role:

    • Must have an MBA or Bachelor’s degree in business or science
    • Minimum 5-10 years’ experience within the Mining industry or equivalent
    • Must have broad and/or extensive knowledge in formulations in Mining as well as an understanding of the theoretical concepts and principles and their context
    • Experience in a business environment, preferably B2B, with exposure to a global business culture and proficiency in using CRM tools
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Achieving budget sales volumes according to the established budget plan.
    • Identifying business opportunities, developing plans to win those opportunities, and implementing regional sales strategies.
    • Monitoring competitive activity in each account and ensuring that appropriate response strategies are being formulated and communicated.
    • Establishing, developing, and strengthening business relations with customers while managing strong channel relationships.
    • Following up on customer payments.
    • Analyzing the market, promoting new products, product lines, and innovative technologies.
    • Selling in multinational regions/countries with different cultures and religions.
    • Preparing a yearly business plan for the area, split into separate activities.
    • Forecasting within the assigned area.
    • Providing customers with the required technical information and ensuring compliance handling.
    • Pricing according to directives from the Regional Market Manager.
    • Participating in exhibitions and conferences and conducting seminars for customers if required.

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    Business Development Specialist - Chemical Raw Materials

    • An established distributor of specialized plastics, chemicals, and polymers is seeking a Business Development Specialist to grow its business by identifying potential customers and generating new business opportunities.

    Minimum requirements for the role:

    • Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Plastics and/or Chemicals Industry
    • Proven work experience as a Team Leader as well as Sales Executive with strong Financial Management track record is essential
    • Proven sales and distribution track record is advantageous
    • Must have experience in customer support
    • Proficient communication and soft skills partnered with a strong business acumen is essential
    • Established customer relationships are an advantage
    • Must have good industry and market knowledge
    • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including colleagues, principals, and customers
    • Demonstrated skill in identifying and establishing new relationships with potential principals and customers
    • Strong aptitude for recognizing and leveraging business growth and expansion opportunities
    • Proficiency in CRM Software and Microsoft Office Suite is essential

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Developing and implementing effective sales development strategies and plans to promote products and services.
    • Monitoring and analyzing sales data and market trends to identify and optimize new sales opportunities.
    • Establishing and maintaining relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and principals.
    • Identifying and building on business opportunities.
    • Handling administrative functionality aligned with the role.
    • Overseeing the sales supply chain.
    • Managing employee relationships.
    • Taking leave in agreement with team members and ensuring that the work is taken care of.
    • Conducting email correspondence efficiently, answering emails within 24 hours of receipt to enhance the customer experience.

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    Technical Sales Representative - Chemical Raw Materials

    • An established chemical distributor is seeking a candidate for the above role to devise strategies for promoting and selling products to customers, as well as to serve as the liaison between the company and its customers, ensuring their requirements are met.

    Minimum requirements for the role:

    • Must have a relevant Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized technical college or university
    • Previous sales experience would be preferred
    • Willing to develop someone that is currently in a technical role
    • Must have intermediate proficiency in MS Excel
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to others, are essential

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Maintaining and enhancing business growth by developing customer relationships.
    • Ensuring call schedules are carefully structured, moderated, and communicated to sales management.
    • Maintaining the existing customer base by developing sincere and authentic customer relationships.
    • Developing and growing the market through structured market research plans, canvassing new customers, and consistently securing additional sales.
    • Ensuring quarterly to half-yearly key customer visits are scheduled with sales management.
    • Preparing customized, key account customer plans quarterly and communicating these to the sales management team, while reviewing and updating plans to accommodate changing customer and market needs.
    • Maintaining detailed customer project sheets and preparing them for quarterly reviews.
    • Preparing customer contact reports for all customer visits and communicating these with appointed action items to relevant teams within the business.
    • Completing quarterly sales reports with full commentary on customer and market performance changes.
    • Preparing and communicating bi-annual sales forecasts while participating in the presentation, moderation, and adoption of the forecasted details.
    • Actively participating in exposing and enhancing the brand through various customer and market-centered campaigns.
    • Managing supplier, cost, and inventory elements.
    • Managing all aspects of maintaining and developing key supplier relationships through various mechanisms.
    • Completing active supplier reviews to develop and enhance key supplier relationships and activities.
    • Introducing, developing, and growing new supplier relationships in line with the business's strategic objectives.
    • Managing appointed inventory levels, working within limits, and optimizing stock carry days/positions.
    • Actively participating in all monthly stock forecasting meetings and facilitating price checks and stock orders with suppliers.
    • Participating in local stock movement reviews to ensure stock is available in the right market/distribution centers.
    • Forecasting, managing, and reporting on personal business expenses quarterly.

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    Maintenance Millwright (Farming)

    • 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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    Accountant/Accounting clerk

    • A well-established accounting and financial services firm is seeking the above to prepare financial statements for farming businesses, manage SARS and VAT submissions, handle U-filing and CIPC submissions, and address SARS inquiries.

    Minimum requirements for the role:

    • Must have a relevant tertiary qualification with SAIPA accreditation (For the Accountant)
    • Must be proficient in preparing and signing off farming financial statements
    • Comprehensive knowledge of SARS submissions and processes is essential
    • Practical experience with Pastel Accounting is required
    • Experience with U-filing, knowledge of CIPC submissions and processes, and familiarity with Sage One accounting software are advantageous
    • Advanced Excel skills are a must
    • Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English
    • General proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook, is important

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Preparing and finalizing financial statements for farming businesses.
    • Submitting all required SARS filings.
    • Utilizing Pastel, Advanced Excel, and Microsoft Office to execute accounting functions.
    • Processing bank and transaction entries up to the trial balance stage.
    • Managing VAT processing and SARS submissions.
    • Handling U-filing and CIPC submissions.
    • Addressing SARS inquiries and submissions.
    • Providing administrative support and maintaining client liaison.
    • Performing day-to-day tasks using Microsoft Office and Pastel Accounting.

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    Area Manager Crop Protection

    • An established international manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals is seeking the above to lead business growth in the area through strategic planning, product development, and providing technical support to agents and distributors.

    Minimum requirements for the role:

    • Must have a National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture
    • Must have an AVCASA or BASOS certificate, or must be obtained within a year
    • Minimum 5 years’ experience within a similar role
    • Computer literate in Microsoft applications is essential
    • Must have a valid drivers’ license and be willing to travel when required
    • Previous experience in vegetable crops is preferred

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Developing and implementing strategies for business growth within the area.
    • Designing and developing innovative products with the Product Development Team.
    • Providing technical advice to agents on the use of products on various crops.
    • Assisting distributors to develop solutions for crops.
    • Managing logistics and supply chain arrangements for depots regarding stock.
    • Managing forecasts within the area for each depot or sales agent.
    • Providing training on company products or crops for study groups or distributors.
    • Managing and controlling consignment stock in depots to increase sales and reduce stock levels (in coordination with the logistics department).
    • Visiting all agents allocated to the area from time to time (at least once every 1-2 months, depending on the number of agents).
    • Executing demonstration trials and reporting on results.

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    Millwright

    • A leading pet food manufacturing company with a strong interest in the companion animal industry is seeking the above role to set up, install, and maintain factory machines, conduct inspections, manage repairs and preventative tasks, ensure safety compliance, and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

    Minimum requirements for the role:

    • Must have a N3 and Trade Test – Electrical/ Mechanical
    • Minimum 3 years’ experience in required trade
    • Must be Mechanical and Electrical inclined

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Setting up, installing, and maintaining machines in the factory.
    • Doing daily inspections in the factory.
    • Logging and reporting deviations on the daily report.
    • Repairing deviations as they are recognized.
    • Executing preventative tasks.
    • Completing and handing back job cards as soon as the tasks are completed.
    • Completing stores requisition for the withdrawal of spares as required.
    • Ensuring that repairs, both electrical and mechanical, are done in accordance with the request from the supervisor.
    • Ensuring that the tasks are completed to adhere to the plant requirements.
    • Maintaining and improving the visual appearance of all machinery and buildings.
    • Doing alterations or modifications as required.
    • Resolving electrical and/or mechanical problems as may be required.
    • Prioritizing and managing job cards to ensure effective completion of required projects.
    • Ensuring that all tools being used are in safe and good order.
    • Reporting all deviations in equipment and/or unsafe acts.
    • Complying with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and all Company Health and Safety rules and policies.
    • Cleaning the area of all maintenance items after the task has been completed.
    • Ensuring that the work area is clean and neat at all times.
    • Removing all redundant items from the workplace.

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