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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience and 3 years’ management experience
• Excellent communication and people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary and diverse team
• Experience with ERP (SAP) systems, manufacturing companies, and cross-border trading, including tax regulations in African countries is advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting
• Must have experience in legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development
• Experience with International Companies is advantageous
• Must be technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with IT staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency
• Experience working in multicultural environments, with the ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines, along with personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment
• Excellent fluency in English (written and spoken)

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Serving as a business partner to the MD on the organization’s financial, budgeting, and administrative processes.
• Supporting business development strategies with financial analysis and due diligence specifically related to Africa.
• Developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives and ensuring the best use of company resources.
• Facilitating negotiations of commercial terms related to contracts for projects in Africa.
• Reviewing and approving the preparation and finalization of monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics.
• Ensuring Statutory Accounts are paid on time.
• Being personally responsible for the General Ledger and Financial Statements – Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Fixed Assets, and Intercompany reconciliation.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, filing financial reports, and advising management of actions and potential risks.
• Managing the budget and controlling expenses effectively.
• Keeping up to date on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Coordinating all audit activities.
• Overseeing, along with the Supply Chain Manager, the forecasting process.
• Driving and coordinating the internal Annual Operating Plan.
• Managing and mentoring staff in the finance department.
• Ensuring employees in relevant departments are more efficient regarding administration systems through cooperative management.
• Hiring, training, developing, and appraising staff effectively.
• Taking corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy, consulting with Human Resources as appropriate.
   

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a M.Sc. or MA in Business Administration and/or Agric. Economics
• Minimum 10 years’ proven experience as CEO or relevant senior role
• Experience in developing strategy and implementing vision is essential
• Must have effective change management experience including the implementation and communication thereof
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, as well as analytical abilities and problem-solving skills

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Implementing the company’s mission, vision, and strategy, including short-, medium-, and long-term goals.
• Assisting/facilitating the Board in formulating strategies to support the vision and mission.
• Overseeing the overall performance of the company according to the strategic mandate.
• Developing and implementing the budget.
• Providing leadership and direction to the top management team, ensuring they are formulating and implementing policies and plans appropriate to the strategy.
• Working closely with the COO and management team to ensure the correct structure and succession planning for the organization.
• Assisting in driving industry transformation.
• Managing key stakeholder relationships.
• Interacting and communicating with stakeholders.
• Ensuring corporate governance and compliance.
• Driving market access and development.
• Analyzing problematic situations and occurrences and providing solutions to ensure overall survival and growth.
• Maintaining a deep knowledge and understanding of the citrus market and industry.
• Attending/representing the company, including but not limited to, Fruit South Africa, Agbiz, Agrihub, PPECB, WCO, Government, and various trade workgroups. The CEO is also representing the company in the media.
   

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, with a postgraduate qualification in Plant Physiology, Agronomy, or a related scientific field
• Professional registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) is required
• Additional certifications including BASOS/FACTS and AVCASA/Crop Life SA is advantageous
• Minimum 5 years' experience in agronomic product development and formulation, particularly in specialty products
• Proven supervisory experience is essential
• Hands-on experience with field and greenhouse trials is advantageous
• Solid mix of technical knowledge and practical experience is essential
• Must be familiar with South Africa’s product registration process under Act 36 of 1947
• Demonstrated success in launching and marketing biological stimulants and specialty agronomic products
• Strong grounding in plant physiology, chemistry, and agronomy
• Proficiency in developing and conceptualizing specialty agronomic products
• Knowledge of various cropping systems (field, orchard, hydroponics) is essential
• Must have an in-depth understanding of nutrient and agri-bio products
• Experience conducting trials on diverse crops is advantageous
• Must have regulatory knowledge on product development and registration
• Strong leadership, initiative, and communication skills
• Effective application and clear communication of technical insights are critical

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing innovative nutrient/bio-stimulant and biological product solutions tailored for the SADC region.
• Continuously improving existing products for superior market positioning.
• Leveraging expertise in chemical/biological formulations and plant physiology to implement cutting-edge product solutions.
• Coordinating initial efficacy trials, managing greenhouse operations in Sasolburg, and overseeing greenhouse staff.
• Coordinating product registration trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Regularly assessing competitor and third-party products through market research.
• Leading training initiatives and supporting successful product launches.
• Representing the company at local and international conferences, exhibiting regulatory and technical expertise.
   

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, financial management/accounting
• Minimum 5 years’ administration experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in stock management is essential

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning, organizing, and finalizing stock counts.
• Controlling and verifying capturing.
• Explaining stock losses and gains.
• Controlling stock movements by production journal.
• Controlling invoicing and returns.
• Controlling stock receipts, cash, and bank.
• Handling document control.
• Monitoring computer access.
• Controlling inter-factory transactions.
• Controlling budget and orders.
• Managing fixed asset registers.
• Preparing management reports.
• Providing flash forecasts.
• Ensuring accounting and recording accuracy.
• Managing supplier contracts.
• Controlling orders, intakes, receipts, and payment requests.
• Reconciling creditors.
• Ensuring compliance with OHS and food safety in accordance with legislative and company policies.
• Managing employee key performance areas, identifying training and development requirements, and ensuring fair disciplinary action to address deviations.
   

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Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B.Sc. in Chemistry
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar laboratory environment
• Knowledge of raw materials, formulating techniques, chemical reaction processes and product performance requirements is essential
• Ability to communicate with company personnel, raw material suppliers and customers
• Knowledge of materials used in coating adhesives and decorative paint markets or similar is essential
• Coordination capabilities as well as good management and leadership skills
• Must be computer literate

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing technical information to sales to ensure the correct selection and choice of current/new products.
• Training and equipping all technical staff to perform QC, development, product performance testing, and installation/application of company products.
• Collaborating with the Quality Manager to ensure effective work is done and all required information is disseminated.
• Establishing application guidelines to assist Technical Resources in the application of new and existing products.
• Providing technical guidance regarding new and existing products to ensure successful manufacturing of products that comply with international standards and requirements.
• Understanding the chemical process taking place in the combination of raw materials in the manufacture and application of products.
• Implementing the correct procedures to be followed for the manufacturing of products.
• Ensuring that market needs are developed using the latest technology, considering aspects of performance, environmental impacts, and profitability within the core competencies of the business. This process requires continued liaison with raw material suppliers, USA, RPM partners, and Technology Providers.
• Focusing on colour and optimization and ensuring processes is assessed and implemented across the brands.
• Developing colour databases to assist with improving operational throughput.
• Managing activities to ensure deadlines on product development are achieved for both local and Platform requirements.
• Understanding the requirements of the marketplace for corrosion protection, tank linings, industrial steel, and OEM markets, and developing products to fulfil these requirements, in conjunction with sales and marketing.
• Assessing both current and new buy-ins to determine their suitability and performance requirements to meet the company’s basket of products.
• Keeping abreast of technology to ensure products are formulated within acceptable standards while achieving and maintaining profitability for the company.
• Ensuring that raw material purchasing and receiving specifications are up to date for approved suppliers and meet overseas partner requirements, and that standards are available to the procurement and production departments.
• Evaluating alternate raw materials offered by suppliers, identifying opportunities for product improvements and/or cost savings.
• Determining and issuing correct test methods and parameters for the quality control of raw materials to the Quality Manager.
• Making correct decisions and seeking approvals from technology providers regarding the required substitution of critical raw materials in the event of raw material shortages.
• Collaborating with production to ensure products are manufactured to meet relevant quality standards.
• Arranging and controlling initial trial manufacturing of new products in the factory by technical personnel.
• Adapting foreign technology to local manufacturing conditions and using local raw materials where possible.
• Investigating variances observed in production and providing guidance where improvements are needed.
• Approving and maintaining all manufacturing master formulas, and ensuring any changes are accurately captured and authorized for release.
• Producing and maintaining product characteristics and standard specifications for each product.
• Liaising with independent authorities and overseas technology providers regarding external testing or hazardous and performance criteria of products.
• Reporting any non-conformance with a process to the Quality Manager and dealing with it timeously to ensure corrective actions eliminate re-occurrence of the incident.
   

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About the Role

• We are seeking a specialized recruiter to join our team in Centurion. This role is ideal for an experienced recruiter looking to collaborate and work within a team. As a specialized Recruiter, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes for a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors. This will be a hybrid position with work from home and office.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Source, screen, and shortlist high-caliber candidates using various recruitment tools and platforms.
• Conduct screening interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and interviewing through to offer negotiation and placement.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction with recruitment services.
• Provide market insights and talent analytics to clients, offering strategic hiring advice.
• Work towards a common goal to get the placement made.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in agency recruitment.
• Experience as an all-round recruiter in any industry.  
• Positive attitude willing to collaborate.
• Proven track record of successful placements and strong client management skills.
• Excellent sourcing and networking abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of professionalism, with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and enjoy the lighter side of recruitment as well.