Job Offers at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  B.Comm Accounting or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 -5 years experience
• Computer literate with strong excel skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal)

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

•  Group Financial Statements of farming (with several entities)
• Monthly SARS reporting (VAT, PAYE)
• Admin creditors and debtors process management and control
• ⁠Analysis of finances and budget preparation

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Bookkeeping/ Accounting qualification advantageous
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience using Pastel
• Computer literate
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills (written & verbal)
• General Administration skills
• Strong cashbook, creditors, debtors and inventory
• Ability to work under pressure
• Valid driver’s license

RESPONSIBILITIES/ TASKS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Pastel processing of purchase orders.
• Pastel processing of all supplier invoices.
• Ensure that all invoice details are correct and complete and matched to the purchase orders.
• All invoices are to be signed by necessary parties before processing.
• All invoices are to be processed by 16th of the month for all the above companies.
• Outstanding invoices are to be followed up and processed by the 16th of the month.
• Reconciling of all creditors and checking against the age analysis.
• Preparing creditors reconciliations where necessary
• Attend to queries that arise.
• Filing of creditors invoices
• Prepare Pay Packs and CSV bank file for month end payments.
• Pay Packs to be ready by 25th of the month.
• Annual preparation for external Audits and collating required information
• Manage diesel dip spreadsheet, rain gauges spreadsheet
• Maintaining stationery and grocery orders and supplies
• Compile documents for motor vehicle licences
• Ad-Hoc tasks assigned from time to time and any other reasonable tasks.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Accounting/ Bookkeeping diploma/degree/certificates
• At least 5 years previous experience in bookkeeping
• Knowledge of data management and financial data analysis
• Computer Literate
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Valid drivers license 

RESPONSIBILITIES/ TASKS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Raise all Pastel customer invoices according to job cards or supporting documentation
• Email all customer invoices to respective recipients.
• Follow up overdue debtors.
• Reconciling of all debtors and checking against the age analysis.
• Raise interest from time to time on overdue debtors
• Preparing debtors reconciliations when necessary
• Attend to queries that arise.
• Filing of debtors invoices
• Capturing all bank statements, allocation of creditors and debtors payments correctly
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Loading of payments for release on the banking platform
• Control and reconciliation of petty cash for the entities
• Overseeing the monthly wage payroll, as well as HR functions related to the payroll
• Annual preparation for external Audits and collating required information
• Ad-Hoc tasks assigned from time to time and any other reasonable tasks.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric exemption, further qualifications such as an Agricultural degree would be beneficial.
• Minimum of 3 years’ previous experience with citrus farming
• Computer literate
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Must be self-motivated and a good organiser of tasks and people
• Must be bi-lingual (Afrikaans and/or English as one of the languages)
• Ability to work well in a team and independently 
• Strong management skills
• Proven mechanical and maintenance experience essential
• Valid RSA driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• At least 5-year previous broad FARM management experience
• Previous experience in livestock (sheep & cattle) essential
• Previous feedlot management experience
• Strong management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid drivers license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Diploma/Degree in Agriculture advantageous
• Minimum 2 years farm management experience essential
• Passion for pastures and irrigation
• Experience with planning and planting
• Centre pivots Irrigation experience
• Maintenance/ Mechanically orientated important
• Ability to work well within a team
• Energetic, hardworking, and self-driven individual
• Valid drivers’ license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification: 4 year Degree / NQF level 7, Diploma warehousing/Logistics 
• Experience in a similar role: 5 years PLUS 

DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced
• environment.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a diverse team of warehouse
• professionals.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize
• operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in an international or multi-national warehouse environment is highly desirable

Standardization of Warehouses:

• Develop and implement standardized warehouse processes, including Bin location management, receiving,
• storage, picking, packing, and distribution.
• Establish and enforce uniform operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency across all
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance with organizational standards and industry regulations.
• Bin location standardization and rationalization in line with SKU management from category and procurement teams

Stock Management Processes:

• Oversee all aspects of stock management, from receipt of goods to issuance and repurposing. 
• Implement robust inventory control measures to minimize stock variances and ensure accurate stock levels across all
• Lead initiatives for stock repurposing, optimizing inventory utilization, and minimizing excess or obsolete stock.

Management of Stock Controllers:

• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of stock controllers responsible for day-to-day operations in the warehouse
• Provide leadership and direction to stock controllers, setting clear performance objectives and KPIs.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide coaching and development opportunities to enhance team

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Road Transport/Logistics/Warehousing/ Degree in Management with financial electives
• 5-7 years’ experience in a Logistics and Supply Chain management environment and Warehousing Distribution
• 5 Years PLUS for the most complex task (strategic planning focuses on the next year's activities
• Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Warehousing Management
• Experience in ad-hoc / open market logistics/Warehousing
• Knowledge of fuel management
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance management
• General knowledge of the operations and configurations of mechanical vehicles
• Knowledge of general expense management / budgeting
• Management and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of policies and procedures in supply chain and logistics management
• Human resources management skills
• Knowledge of Company Disciplinary and Grievance procedures
• Knowledge of recruitment and disciplinary procedures
• Relevant written and verbal contracts / service level agreements
• National Bargaining Council Agreements (Road Freight)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Effective management of operational processes and contracts/service

• Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day to day operational requirements.
• Working on the Warehouse Management System
• Inventory Management
• Ensure proper routing of deliveries and scheduling of vehicles to achieve delivery targets as per customer requirements.
• Vehicle downtime is monitored, controlled and kept to a minimum
• Vehicle, driver and cargo security
• Optimal usage of fuel
• No unnecessary route deviation
• Ensure adherence to procedures pertaining to
• Loading and offloading procedures (as per client requirements)
• Safety and security standards
• Optimal allocations of vehicles and staff
• Timeous vehicle inspection
• Identify, implement and maintain site/ depot specific requirements as per legislation, policy and customer requirements
• Tyre management system 

Effective customer relationship management

• Undertake effective client relationship management
• Including client entertainment when necessary
• Audit the quality of service provided through personal interaction with the customer on an ongoing basis and timeous corrective action is taken when required
• Monitoring and measuring 

Management of financial and administration requirements

• Monitor and Manage costs
• Undertake accurate and timeous forecasting
• Screen all suppliers by comparing costs, quality products and BEE
• Authorize and submit cash book payments so that the costs are correctly allocated
• Report weekly on projects contract revenue, kilometers and profits
• Monitor and reconcile
• Daily kilometers travelled
• Monitoring fuel
• Report on performance of the contact on a monthly basis
• Manage and control all assets that are acquired and disposed of according to the relevant procedure and ensure accurate recording 

Management of safety, health, environment and quality

• Manage housekeeping, safety and quality by ensuring that all housekeeping audits are conducted regularly and that corrective action is taken if required. This includes
• Condition of the vehicle
• Appearance of drivers
• Appearance of offices
• Manage accidence and insurance
• Ensure accident report keeping system is maintained
• Safety and security orientation
• Implement and manage an effective SHEQ system addressing all safety risks

Effective management of human resources

• Effective Performance management
• Develop performance standards
• Measure performance accordingly for each position
• Conduct Performance Reviews and evaluate performance on a regular basis
• Coach and provide feedback on possible areas that can be developed or rectified
• Correct performance when required and discuss problem areas and discuss possible actions that can be undertaken
• Ensure effective record keeping by maintaining personal files for all subordinates
• Develop a Workplace Skills Plan by assessing the development and training required by subordinates
• Undertake purposeful recruitment as per operational requirements in line with Recruitment Procedures
• Ensure that planned progress is made in terms of the Employment Equity Plan
• Monitor employees remuneration and benefits and compare the monthly staff costs with budgeted allocations
• Grievance
• Human resources report monthly

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree
• Min of 5 previous years in cattle management and farm management
• Knowledge and experience with Irrigated Pastures and Beef Production essential
• Strong stockmanship
• Computer literate
• Ability to motivate and work with staff
• Must be honest, hardworking and have ownership mentality
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Must be maintenance orientated
• Valid drivers license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Livestock Manager
• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Min of 5 years previous farm management experience with Livestock (all management aspect of beef)
• Proven feedlot experience i.e. dipping, dosing & weighing
• Great stockmanship
• Previous Pasture Management experience
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver’s license
•  Finance & Admin Clerk
• Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in Finance / Accounting (Essential).
• 2+ years bookkeeping experience relevant to the agricultural sector.
• Fully computer literate.
• Working knowledge of Pastel
• Experience with invoicing & VAT payments
• General Administration skills
• Excellent organizational abilitiesv