Fresh Jobs at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A leading pet food manufacturing company with a keen interest in the companion animal industry is seeking the above to be responsible for providing accurate financial and operational data to management for decision-making, including the analysis of internal and external data, with a significant focus on stock management within a manufacturing business.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Chartered Accountant of South Africa CA (SA) certification is essential for consideration
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Management Accounting (BCOM or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' working experience in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment
• Experience in managing a team of at least 5 members is essential
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Syspro, Scada) and Excel, along with strong knowledge of financial reporting, corporate governance, and commercial acumen

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the month-end stock take process across the site and outlying depots, ensuring stock accuracy in all storage locations.
• Conducting margin analysis, stock valuation, and BOM costing analysis to support accurate financial reporting.
• Performing traceability audits and managing Work in Progress (WIP), including investigating variances between standard jobs and job valuations.
• Reviewing weekly purchase price variances (PPV) using standard costing methodologies and interacting with buyers on pricing issues.
• Overseeing the Chep pallet account and ensuring daily stock balancing of third-party stock within the ERP system.
• Creating accurate product costings, conducting scenario planning, and performing BOM audits, including uploading recipe changes and maintaining BOM records.
• Calculating production overheads, overhead contributions, and various process profit and loss statements.
• Reviewing monthly margin analysis, managing sales and raw material price uploads to maintain standard costing, and analyzing production costs to recommend changes.
• Implementing and reviewing internal controls, ensuring the audit file is updated for external audits, and coordinating BOM administration processes.
• Setting clear KPIs for the team, holding team members accountable, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and providing financial leadership to support business strategy and decision-making.

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• An established international manufacturer and distributor of agrochemicals is seeking the above to coordinate and oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of field trials for registration and screening of products. This includes the technical preparation of registration applications in accordance with regulatory requirements and handling general development administration functions.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant B. Sc. or M. Sc. degree in Agriculture
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role in the agricultural- chemistry industry
• Must have previous trial experience and be able to write protocols
• Previous experience in Agricultural products and pesticides would be advantageous
• Must have a good understanding of Act 36 requirements
• Experience in writing reports is essential

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning and managing field trials.
• Developing trial protocols for registration, screening, and pre-launch trials to support the company’s new product growth strategy, ensuring scientific integrity and reliability of data.
• Facilitating the availability of trial products and ensuring timely delivery to trial contractors.
• Coordinating import permit applications.
• Participating in estimating project budgets and allocating trials within approved budgets.
• Enabling contractors to successfully complete trials within allocated budgets.
• Ensuring that the execution of product field trials reflects departmental priorities and that trials are allocated and completed according to the approved statement of work.
• Contributing to development project planning and review.
• Facilitating trial visits to key projects and documenting relevant information and findings.
• Monitoring field trials through planned site visits and spot audits to ensure compliance with subscribed protocols and good research practice.
• Coordinating receipt of trial reports and evaluating them for accuracy and protocol compliance, identifying possible exceptions and anomalies to maintain or improve result quality.
• Participating in continuous communication with stakeholders, including attending meetings, to provide updates, feedback, and resolve issues.
• Summarizing trial results and providing regular feedback to the R&D Manager and team.
• Supporting product registration applications with documented results and comprehensive reports.
• Liaising with Technical and Marketing teams to share relevant information from R&D activities to benefit marketing efforts.
• Ensuring completion of appropriate protocols within agreed timelines.
• Maintaining accuracy of data and reports.
• Supporting regulatory and registration activities, including preparing and submitting technical documentation.
• Evaluating and summarizing field trial and technical data to support product registration applications.
• Assessing data to determine target crops and effective dosages.
• Preparing trial reports and summary tables for submission with registration applications.
• Drafting concept labels and covering letters in consultation with the Development Manager and Development team.
• Executing regulatory activities correctly and on time.
• Preparing documents in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring accuracy of reports and summaries.
• Researching specific active ingredients, crops, or other required information to support departmental goals and objectives.
• Developing skills, knowledge, and expertise by attending industry workshops and events to exchange technical knowledge with peers.
• Maintaining and advancing knowledge in research areas through appropriate journals and technical literature.

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• A full-service law firm providing legal advice to UK and international businesses, as well as individuals and families, is seeking a Compliance Assistant to deliver end-to-end AML and compliance support, including conducting due diligence, maintaining regulatory records, supporting monitoring and training activities, and assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager with effective daily compliance operations.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
• Legal experience is not essential, but enthusiasm for compliance, regulation, and AML work is highly desirable
• Must have a genuine interest in AML processes, regulatory compliance, and legal risk
• Excellent IT skills with strong data handling capability
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high professional standards
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting client due diligence checks and reviewing identification documentation in line with the firm’s AML framework.
• Ensuring all AML records are complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Running and documenting Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) checks, ensuring risk-related information is appropriately obtained, analyzed, and escalated where required.
• Supporting ongoing AML monitoring activities, including periodic reviews, enhanced due diligence, and maintaining up-to-date risk assessments.
• Maintaining and updating compliance and regulatory registers, ensuring alignment with SRA and ICO obligations.
• Assisting with the coordination and administration of firm-wide compliance training, including AML training content and staff reminders.
• Supporting compliance onboarding for new starters, ensuring AML checks and mandatory training are completed timeously.
• Maintaining key compliance documentation, including SRA records, practicing certificate renewals, and wider compliance files.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Risk and Compliance Manager to ensure consistent and effective compliance operations.