Job Opportunities at Plennegy Group

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensuring that the fleet and building is maintained and reliable at all times by:

• Ensuring that all outsourced work is quality checked prior to acceptance and payment is made
• Ensuring that regular fleet inspections are conducted and coordinated with operations to conduct minor repairs
• Ensuring that tyres are checked daily for: tread depth, matching tyre depth, mismatched tyres and tyre pressure, problems are to be rectified and reported daily to the General Manager, where required
• Ensuring that all vehicles are serviced timeously, reporting any delays to the Branch Manager
• Establishing and maintaining a network of service providers for after hour’s breakdown assistance
• Continuous follow-up with service provider/s until such time that the problem/s (breakdown etc.) is resolved and the vehicle is fully operational
• Keeping accurate records of all breakdown/ repair costs, scrutinize all invoices for accuracy before signing off
• Ensuring that the quality of the repairs carried out is of the highest standard and maintained at all time
• Monitoring fuel consumption daily, weekly and monthly and following up on any deviations
• Ensuring that all accident / incident damage is attended to immediately. Complete accident investigations and supply feedback reports
• Ensuring Roadworthiness of all vehicles
• Ensuring that correct licenses are displayed on applicable vehicle
• Maintaining vehicle details on freightware
• Focus on adherence, and where relevant making recommendations to all operational policies and procedures

Co-ordinating all external contract work conducted on site by:

• Ensuring that all external contract work has been authorised
• Ensuring that a minimum of three quotations is obtained from various suppliers
• Ensuring that all external contractors are familiar and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety requirements whilst on site.

Controlling of stock, and maintenance / repair of company equipment by:

• Ensuring that relevant stock levels for consumable items are maintained
• Conducting regular checks on all equipment used

Ensuring that the image of the fleet is maintained by:

• Managing wash bay, fuel, and tyre repair staff on a daily basis including Saturdays
• Conducting daily inspections, ensuring that all vehicles are washed, fueled prior to departure for the following day
• Conducting regular checks on vehicle cabs
• Reporting through to the Branch Manager and National Operations Manager of fleet which required touching up or replaced as and when required.

Managing of drivers and their documentation by:

• Conducting regular checks in respect license and PDP requirements
• Ensuring that the Driver Trainer assess all new drivers in respect of driving abilities before employment offers are made
• Conducting regular performance reviews on drivers and implement action plans on performance incapability

Ensuring maintenance and repair of company equipment by:

• Conducting regular checks on all equipment used
• Reporting any damages to equipment or required repairs
• Monitoring the accurate reporting and record keeping of fuel issues and receipts
• Undertaking fleet assets auditing, investigations and reporting on deviations from asset register.

Manage staff and related documentation by:

• Maintaining driver details on Freightware
• Ensuring that all drivers clock in/out correctly
• Conducting driver interviews with regards to customer and public complaints
• Reporting of misconduct of relevant staff or inadequate performance of relevant staff to the Branch Manager
• Ensuring the effective implementation of safety, health and environmental initiatives

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric (Grade 12) minimum
• Minimum 5 Years’ experience in Fleet Management
• Experience within transport industry
• Basic mechanical understanding
• Good administrative skills
• Basic Fleet Management Program knowledge
• Tyre and Diesel Management
• Diesel Management
• Computer – Email and Excel intermediate
• Numerical computation and analysis
• Good time management
• A valid unendorsed driver’s license (code 10)
• Ability to work unsociable hours
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet set targets
• Ability to communicate on all levels – both internally and externally
• Ability to work unsupervised the majority of the time
• Reliable
• Own transport to and from work

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development and execution of Sales Budget for the allocated area

• Do an in-depth analysis of agricultural activities and determine equipment requirements in conjunction with the Product Specification Committee.
• Develop an annual Segment Sales Budget focusing on key products
• Develop a Product/Segment sales plan
• Execute against a set unit and GP and PxP objectives
• Ensure that the 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 Customers.
• Assist Dealers or Coops to determine project Sales
• Ensure that products are delivered as per sales floor plans.

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, and 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/Head Office regarding delivery of stock items
• Ensure that stock in his/her portfolio is visible and maintained as per Company directives.
• Arrange for the delivery and commissioning of equipment to customers.

Administration

• Develop robust knowledge of all products in the respective segment
• Document all Administrative work on Magnitude (Quotations, Customer Visits, Registration of Sold Equipment, Inventory Management)
• 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 the sales team.
• Open communication to Sales Manager and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

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

Legal Requirements

• Min: Valid South African driver’s license       

Training

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

Experience

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

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RESPONSIBILITIES

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Inspections and sell machine maintenance and repair services, repair parts, extended warranties, upgrades and any other management approved products.
• Represent the company for the sale of Product Support to customers in a defined sales area.
• Promptly submit sales leads to Mascor Sales Management and appropriate salespeople as these leads are discovered.
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Maintain, as directed by the Manager, current and complete Sales Management information for all customers in the assigned territory.
• Follow up on each after-sale.
• Any other special duties as requested by management to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Inspections on machinery at customer work site.
• Attend to customers and process orders timeously
• Meet all sales and GP targets to budget
• Meet customer coverage targets.

ADMINISTRATION

• Maintain basic technical knowledge of Mascor products and services and provide technical assistance where applicable.
• Keep updated on product knowledge, features and benefits of all products and services potentially saleable by the company.
• Keep abreast of competitive activity and competitive products, as well as business and industry trends.
• Prepare reports for business transactions and keep expense accounts.

 GENERAL

• All safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
• Training classes, and all required company meetings.
• Represent and promote Mascor and fellow employees in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintain company facilities and equipment in a professional and safe manner.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Min: Grade 12
• Ideal: Qualified Diesel Technician

Experience:

• 5 - 10 years’ experience in a construction/agricultural related role with involvement in activities such as service, parts, or other related work.
• Advanced knowledge of all high tech machines and specialize equipment.
• Advanced Sales and Marketing experience in agriculture/C&F sector.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use the prescribed method, as indicated by laboratory superiors, according to ISTA Rules for the specific species
• Daily temperature readings need to be made on all apparatus, store room and laboratory; problems need to be reported to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Ensure that the laboratory and all equipment belonging to the laboratory are at all times kept clean and in a good condition – report any malfunctions immediately.
• Discarding of excess seed and sand on a daily basis as prescribed.
• Thoroughly clean the relevant equipment before and after operating it.
• General maintenance of the seed store and the discarding of samples, on a regular basis, as prescribed by laboratory superiors.
• Ensure that the laboratory, seed store and store room are clean and tidy at all times
• Perform any reasonable task allocated by superiors to ensure the effective functioning of the seed testing laboratory.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Grade 12 with Biology (essential)
• Grade 12 with Biology and Maths (ideal)

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides excellent, professional customer service at all times and fostering a positive working environment on the nursery floor, ensuring a positive shopping experience
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of all sales areas of the Nursery and to ensure that it is in a clean and tidy condition at all times
• Maintenance of all nursery sales areas
• Ensure that sales staff provides excellent, professional customer service at all times, ensuring positive shopping experience
• Delegating tasks to the Assistant Nursery Supervisor or Sales Assistants as per Management instruction
• Ensure that all company procedures are executed in the correct manner by sales staff.
• Monitor stock levels daily and reports shortages/requirements to Line Manager.
• Provide workers with assistance in performing duties as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
• Identify difficult and complicated sales scenarios and intervenes swiftly.
• Execute advertising campaigns and sales promotions, and prepare displays.
• Assist in building, lay out, of marketing concepts, oversee the repackaging of promotional material
• Co-ordination between buyers both GC's Promos / Activities / Non-Profits on site / Setting up in store
• Co-ordinates with Buyers and suppliers seasonal training every Friday 60 minutes for all branch staff chemicals, fertilisers, tools, plants and related items on sale.
• Issuing of C3 for City Council
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of all sales areas of the Nursery and ensuring they are in a clean and tidy condition at all times.
• Assist in building and layout of marketing concepts.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• A National Senior Certificate (NQF level 4) (essential)
• Horticulture Diploma/Degree (advantageous)

Experience:

• Maintenance/Operational experience (2 years)
• Nursery experience (advantageous)

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in unpacking and price marking of Company products at specific retailers where required.
• Ensure that products on display are neatly and attractively arranged and not shop-soiled.
• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Identifies problems and weaknesses that may be the cause of an inadequate stock turn-over and/or poor sales.
• Assist in the erection of promotional displays as and when required.
• Assist the Regional Sales Representative (Retail) during in-store promotions.
• Maintain merchandising standards as per company standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• Valid drivers license

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently achieves monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Maximizes opportunities for closing a sale and drives market penetration.
• Identifies priority products for his/her area, phased annually, seasonally and monthly.
• Identifies priority customers in line with the priority products in his/her area.
• Is responsible for formulating a customer sales plan. Implements and monitors such a strategy on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Canvasses existing and potential customers regularly in accordance with pre-determined sales routes, calling cycles and appointments.
• Updates existing and potential customers regularly with regard to product information, price lists, specials etc.
• Promotes priority products based on customer needs and product benefits.
• Submits orders to National Customer Service Department promptly.
• Ensures that orders are executed correctly and timeously.
• Contacts customers regularly as per the call cycle, as well as pre-empting and addressing any potential problems swiftly and efficiently.
• Provides necessary advice and information which will ensure that the products are utilized to their maximum potential.
• Packs out deliveres received onto the shop floor.
• Merchandizes and manages shelf space and displays in outlets (Correct pricing, correct PI labels, relevant and sufficient facings, proper rotation - LIFO, expired stock removal, etc).
• Sourcing prime spots and erecting stands during key selling seasons.
• Implements all promotions negotiated with head office
• Completes orders clearly and legibly, and with all details as prescribed.
• Regularly submits feedback, expense claims and any other reports as may be required.
• Assists with the collection of outstanding debts.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (essential)
• Driver License (essential)
• Previous experience as a merchandiser (essential)