Job Openings at Senwes

Description

• Coordinate intake, storage and dispatching of grain.
• Grading of grain according to statutory requirements.
• Ensure correct offloading and quality of grain.
• Oversee the loading of grain and sample taking process.
• Perform inspections to maintain adherence to statutory requirements.
• Provide inputs in planning and allocating of storage capacity according to crop estimation information.
• Pre-cleaning, drying, aeration and fumigation of grain.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for value adding within grading criteria.
• Assist in Optimizing Grain process to achieve value adding objectives and minimize risk.
• Attend and resolve client queries.
• Advise and inform clients on transactions available and industry tendencies.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate.
• All relevant grading and fumigation courses.
• Certificate in Management/Leadership.
• Three years’ experience in the Grain Industry with knowledge and experience in:
• Crop estimates
• Testing and grading of grains
• Fumigation
• Knowledge of aeration
• Understanding of grain marketing and management.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Assist clients, promote and sell products at the branch.
• Achieving sales targets and managing promotions.
• Manage and maintain stock levels.
• Ordering of products.
• Control stock levels on a continuous basis and ensure that stock levels are sufficient during applicable seasonal time frames.
• Packing and managing shelves.
• Customer service.
• Telephone queries.
• General administration.
• Maintaining safety and security measures.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate.
• 1-2 years sales experience.

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Responsibilities:

Planning and Scheduling

• Develop detailed maintenance plans for equipment, machinery, and facilities.
• Create and maintain maintenance schedules, ensuring timely execution of tasks to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with production and other departments to align maintenance activities with operational needs.

Work Order Management

• Generate work orders in the CMMS, assign tasks, and track progress.
• Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including tasks performed, parts used, and time spent.
• Review and close work orders upon completion, ensuring all data is recorded correctly.

Resource Allocation

• Assign and schedule maintenance personnel based on skill sets and availability.
• Determine and allocate necessary tools and materials for maintenance tasks.
• Work with external vendors and contractors as needed for specialized maintenance services.

Program development and implementation

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to reduce the likelihood of equipment failures.
• Use predictive maintenance techniques to monitor equipment health and predict potential failures.
• Schedule and oversee regular inspections and maintenance checks.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Track and analyze maintenance performance metrics, such as downtime, response time, and mean time between failures (MTBF).
• Generate detailed reports on maintenance activities, costs, and equipment reliability.
• Identify trends and patterns in maintenance data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate. Relevant completed maintenance planning training would be beneficial.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, experience in supervisory roles will receive preference

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Description

• Senwes is looking for a HR Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support, including general HR tasks and payroll input, ensuring efficient and effective HR operations within JDI. The successful candidate will be based in Swellendam.
• Manage employee records and HR documentation.
• Handle employee inquiries and provide HR-related information.
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate training and development programs.
• Support performance management and appraisal processes.
• Collect and verify payroll data from various sources.
• Enter payroll information accurately into the payroll system.
• Address payroll-related queries and issues from employees.
• Collaborate with the finance department to reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Assist in addressing employee grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Support conflict resolution initiatives.
• Facilitate effective communication between employees and management.
• Full employee appointment life cycle including coordinating and conducting interviews with hiring managers.
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal HR policies.
• Prepare and submit HR reports and metrics as and when required.
• Conduct HR audits and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving HR processes.
• Support change management activities within the organization.
• Provide input and support for HR strategy development and implementation.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• Requirements: At least 2 years of experience in an HR generalist or officer role. Experience with payroll systems and payroll administration will be advantageous

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Prepare and manage forecasts and budgets.

• Gather historic financial information, apply expected financial and economic indicators on historical and new information.
• Prepare budget (annually) and forecasts (quarterly), and present budget and forecasts to management
• Analyse and interpret budget and forecasts (daily/monthly)
• Test expenditure against policy/budget.
• Analyse and recommend savings in expenditures
• Report variances

Financial and operational reporting/authorization.

• Process and check payments to be done to external vendors for correctness.
• Clearing of balance sheet accounts and internal vendors/customers.
• Identify areas where cost savings can be implemented and identify deviations from best practice and recommend possible changes.
• Continuous maintenance of SAP reporting, interest rate change on customer accounts and change in structures.
• Processing and reviewing of month end journals.

Corporate control.

• Test and prepare transactions against policies/budgets, delegation of duties.
• Monthly audit.
• Identify deviations to policies and procedures and implement improved control environment.
• Test accuracy, classification and existence of transactions.
• Ensure proper reconciliation and review of balance sheet accounts and certain income statement accounts.
• Authorise payment of vendors.
• Manage balance sheet items/ratios.
• Investigate/explain/intervene in budget variances.
• Reconciliation of reports to operating systems.
• Test the correct accounting treatment of new business processes.
• Cash flow projections to treasury.
• Advise and coach business managers on control improvements.
• Diligent management of all sundry accounts
• Ensure that a business case is in place for all relevant projects.
• Post implementation of projects.
• Providing necessary information to auditors and assist in relevant enquiries.

Administration of fixed assets.

• Preparing and capturing of acquisitions and disposal of assets.
• Comply to IFRS (IAS16).
• Annually review of residual value and useful life
• Test relevancy of fixed asset depreciation policy on regular basis.
• Maintain and update fixed asset register.
• Reconcile GL with asset register.
• Coordinate theoretical vs actual asset (PPE) count.
• Compile annual CAPEX budget.
• Report (CAPEX) capital expenditure against budget and forecasts (monthly).
• Compile PPE notes for audit report, tax pack and financial statements.
• Post implementation of projects.

Requirements

Qualification:

• Relevant B-degree with accounting. Candidates who have completed their articles will receive preference.

Experience:

• At least three years accounting experience.
• Candidates with SAP knowledge will receive preference.

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Description

• Senwes is looking for a Payroll Administrator who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the payroll administration function of Senwes.
• Identify areas for improvement in the payroll process and implement solutions.
• Perform controls to prevent errors and fraud in the payroll process.
• Promptly execute all post-processing audits to validate payroll accuracy and promptly make any necessary adjustments so that employees and other key stakeholders have an error-free payroll experience.
• Respond to inquiries from government agencies regarding payroll-related matters.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as HR and Accounting, to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll-related activities.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure that payroll software and systems are functioning properly.
• Manage the processing of employee payroll, including calculating and processing wages, salaries, and bonuses.
• Responsible for Processing and updating annual increase for multiple companies.
• Manage the processing of payroll-related transactions, such as direct deposit, tax withholdings, and wage garnishments.
• Tracking employee leave, ensuring that processing comply with the applicable leave policies and procedures.
• Review any approved trip-claims or overtime pay that an employee may be entitled to.
• Recon overtime and trip claims with approved date to ensure no over/under payments apply.
• Recon union and medical payments to ensure schedules can be sent out and payments were made correctly.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Financial Diploma or similar.
• Requirements: At least 5 years of experience in payroll processing administration. Experience with payroll software and systems, candidates with SAGE 300 People experience will receive preference.