Fresh Jobs at Plennegy Group

Description

• Pidelta is a professional modern multi-faceted agri-business with a wide range of products and services. The go-to company for seed-growing services for a range of crops and climate types, Pidelta has a long history and an excellent track record in the areas of crop production, forestry and livestock products. Established in 1973 with the primary function of producing parent seed and seed maize for Africa's largest seed supplier, Pidelta has grown into an extensive agricultural concern with farming enterprises across South Africa.

The following opportunity is available: Farm Manager (Livestock).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attention to Detail:

• Infrastructure maintenance.
• Farm and Equipment appearance, tidiness and presentation, company image.
• Environmental awareness, invader species, protection of wildlife, soil erosion, safe and responsible handling of chemicals.
• Visiting the different herds to check health & numbers are correct, numerous monthly head counts of livestock to monitor theft.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in animal science.
• Ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards.
• Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of any new diseases.

Accountability:

• Management of performance and wellbeing of staff.
• Protection and maintenance of company assets.
• Taking responsibility for outcomes as per the annual Beef program.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Organising maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment, and machinery.

Communication:

• Clear and consistent communication with colleagues and staff.
• Clear and consistent communication with management.
• Clear and consistent communication with suppliers and customers.
• Broader community involvement.
• Displaying willingness and engaging positively in a team environment.

Optimizing Inputs and Outputs:

• Analysis of outputs and results.
• Measurement of outputs.
• Monitoring the outcomes and effectiveness of the deployed resources.
• Ensuring high quality of outputs.
• Timeliness, of various processes during the season.
• Careful management and control of input resources.
• Analysing existing operations, and financial processes and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for herd improvements and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• Ensuring feedlot stock, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Making sure that work is done safely and in time to meet targets and orders.
• Responding to emergencies and solving problems effectively.

Financial Awareness:

• Understanding the budget.
• Discipline to stick to the budget.
• Awareness of progress during the year.
• Budget management.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Ensuring that the section is profitable and meets projected financial targets.
• Budgeting and maintaining accurate records.

Planning of Farming Operations:

• Accurate planning of daily operations to accommodate all facets of the business.
• Plan the process flow and troubleshoot challenges.
• Plan all farm operations and expansions as per seasonal requirements.
• Prepare and Manage budget for approval and then manage the budget.
• Implement solutions where problems occur.
• Ensure accurate record keeping for future reference.

Operational Task Execution:

• Supervise section production tasks.
• Plan and implement planning to ensure tasks are completed on time and be of high Quality and within cost.
• Devise effective feed and nutrition programmes.
• Manage costs spent on task and operations.
• Knowledge of intensive feedlot production.

Machinery and Equipment Maintenance:

• Inspect implements and equipment before they are used.
• Repair any damage or potential problems.
• Act in a preventative manner regarding implements and equipment.
• Ensure that implements and equipment are operated correctly and that no abuse accidents occur.

Labour Supervision (Fluent in isiZulu):

• Ensure that all statutory and legal requirements are adhered to.
• Allocate employees per task and requirements.
• Manage and supervise employees to ensure optimum productivity.
• Ensure quality of tasks executed.
• Implement basic disciplinary processes as and when required.
• Ensure that good relationships are developed and kept with both permanent and Fixed Term Workers.
• Adhere to all aspects of the OHS act and BCEA.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Min: Diploma in Agriculture
• Ideal: Bachelor’s Qualification in Agriculture

Legal Requirements:

• Min: Valid Driver’s License

Training

• Min: On the job training, Basic Computer Skills
• Ideal: Occupational Health & Safety

Experience:

• 5 Years Farm Manager experience.
• Feedlot experience.
• Fluent in isiZulu.

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Description

• Wembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. An hour from Pietermaritzburg and an hour from Ballito makes for an ideal ‘country school’ within easy striking distance of a Central Business District and the warm KwaZulu Natal coast. Founded in 1997, the school enters candidates for the Cambridge Examinations that are set externally and recognised worldwide.
• The following opportunity is available: Sports Organiser.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sports Coordination & Administration

• Develop and implement a strategic sports plan for middle school.
• Organize fixtures, tournaments, and sports festivals in collaboration with other schools and leagues.
• Maintain accurate sports calendars and communicate updates via school platforms (e.g., D6, Google Calendar).
• Manage logistics: transport bookings, equipment, and venue arrangements.
• Collect and track data for house points, results, and awards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health standards during sports activities.

Coaching & Student Development

• Provide hands-on coaching for selected sports teams.
• Support coaches with training and development opportunities.
• Promote participation and teamwork among students.
• Assist in designing and implementing a dynamic Physical Education program.

Communication & Liaison

• Act as the primary contact for parents regarding sports events.
• Coordinate with teachers, coaches, and grounds staff for smooth operations.
• Prepare and distribute letters, alerts, and team lists promptly.

Marketing & Events Support (Optional/Secondary)

• Capture and share sports event highlights for school marketing.
• Assist with school functions and parent engagement activities.

Teaching Responsibilities (Limited Role)

• Teach Physical Education classes as scheduled.
• Contribute to student well-being through active participation in the academic environment.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Minimum - Matric.
• Ideal - Degree/Diploma in Sports Science or Education.

Experience:

• Minimum - 2 years in sports coordination or coaching.
• Ideal - 3+ years.

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills.

Legal:

• Valid Driver’s License with PDP.

Other:

• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends for events.

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Description

• Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a General Worker, based in Research, Kempton Park.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The job involves the essential tasks of preparing, managing, and maintaining the various stages of plant cultivation, from seed sowing and seedling management to transplanting, emasculation, crossing, harvesting, seed processing, greenhouse cleaning, trial harvesting, and other related activities, ensuring the successful growth and development of plants for seed production
• Seed counting and packaging
• Soaking, washing and drying seedling trays
• Preparing seedling mix for seedling tray filling
• Tray filling with seedling mix
• Sowing according to the sowing list
• Moving seedling trays from germ room to seedling house after 72 hours of sowing and putting in order
• Preparing seedling mix for planting pots
• Filling of planting pots with seedling mix
• Moving in filled pots and arranging them in the greenhouses
• Connecting drippers to the pots
• Moving seedlings from seedling house to greenhouses and field
• Making planting holes in the field
• Transplanting
• Identifying flowers that are at the right stage on the female plants and undertaking emasculation following the crossing book provided by the breeder
• Making pollination according to the crossing book
• Harvesting crossed fruits according to the crossing book
• Harvesting self-pollinated fruits from selected plants by the breeder
• Extracting seed from harvested fruits
• Washing and cleaning seeds after 24hr fermentation
• Drying seeds

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) (Essential)
• Experience in the agricultural industry is advantageous

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Description

• Wembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. An hour from Pietermaritzburg and an hour from Ballito makes for an ideal ‘country school’ within easy striking distance of a Central Business District and the warm KwaZulu Natal coast. Founded in 1997, the school enters candidates for the Cambridge Examinations that are set externally and recognised worldwide.
• The following opportunity is available: HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER MATHEMATICS FOR 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver high-quality Mathematics lessons aligned with the Cambridge standards.
• Assess, record and report on scholar progress.
• Contribute to departmental planning and development.
• Support the academic, emotional, and spiritual growth of our scholars.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and school events as required.
• Willingness to participate in extra mural activities. (Cultural or Sport).
• Please clearly state other subjects you are qualified to teach as well.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:

• SACE registration.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics.
• Previous experience teaching within the Cambridge curriculum is recommended, but not compulsory.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A willingness to participate fully in the broader life of the school.

Personal Attributes:

• Professionalism, integrity, and a positive work ethic.
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Passion for teaching and developing young people.

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Description

• Jupidex (Pty) Ltd, which forms part of the Plennegy Group, is a market leader in Southern Africa regarding the distribution and service of high-quality equipment for Soil Preparation, Seeding, Spreading, Hay & Forage and Spraying. Founded in 1999, originally trading as Kverneland South Africa, the Head Office remains in Pietermaritzburg in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. With world renowned brands such as Kverneland, McHale,Andreoli, Toscano, Kayhan Ertugrul, Izelmak and Carrarospray it emphasizes the passion Jupidex has for distributing the best Agricultural products in Southern Africa. With extremely knowledgeable Sales Specialists and Product Managers supported by Jupidex branches and our extensive dealer networks, Jupidex makes it their goal to provide a professional service to the farmers in Southern Africa.

The following position has become available at Jupidex (Pty) Ltd: Segment Lead (Western Cape)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development and execution on Sales Budget for the allocated area

• Do an in-depth analysis of agricultural activities and determine equipment requirements in conjunction with Product Specification Committee.
• Develop an annual Segment Sales Budget focusing on key products.
• Develop a Product / Segment sales plan.
• Execute against set unit sales and profit objectives.
• Ensure that Sales Budget is achieved.
• Give regular feedback on performance against budget.
• Implement immediate corrective actions where deviations occur.

Sales & Marketing Actions

Selling – In

• Develop and maintain a productive long-term relationship with Dealers.
• Assist Dealers to determine projected sales in AOR for budget year.
• Ensure that products are delivered as per Dealer orders.

Selling - Out

• Introduce actions and activities to promote the brand and products in allocated areas e.g. Study groups, Farmers Groups, Agricultural Institutions such as Agricultural Schools, Colleges and Universities, Demonstrations, Farmer’s Days, Collaborations with other Businesses such as Seed and other input providers.
• Initiate Sales & Marketing opportunities by continuous area analysis and identifying opportunities.
• Reach out to individual farmers and potential customers to create demand and refer to Dealers.
• Plan and execute activities in line with Sales & Marketing plans.

Stock Management 

• Liaise with logistics and wholegoods regarding delivery of stock items.
• Ensure that stock in his/her portfolio is visible and maintained as per Company directives.
• Manage dealer’s credit facilities to ensure the business grow with market demand.

Administration

• Develop robust knowledge of all products in respective segment.
• Document all administrative work on SAGE.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities.
• Track expenses in an organized fashion.
• Report weekly/monthly on the status of field marketing activities.
• Document and share lead/customer intelligence with sales team.
• Open communication to Sales Manager and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Min: Post-Matric Certificate/Diploma
• Ideal: Degree in agriculture/business/marketing or a related field

Legal Requirements

• Min: Drivers License and Police Clearance

Training

• Min: On-the-job training, Computer Skills on Word & EXCEL
• Hazard & Safety Requirements

Min: Occupational Health & Safety
Experience

• High level of product application knowledge - 5-10 years’ experience