Jobs at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• An established agrochemical manufacturer is seeking a dynamic Laboratory Analyst to assist with the analyses of finished products at their production facility, based in Benoni.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Analytical Chemistry or similar
• Solid hands-on experience with HPLC is extremely essential
• Must be able to work independently and produce professional reports, effectively relaying results
• Good communication and written skills are important

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Analyzing products using HPLC instruments and performing physical chemistry checks.
• Compiling storage stability or other study reports as required and researching necessary information.
• Maintaining lab instruments.
• Managing housekeeping duties, including compiling and filing sample paperwork.
• Assisting with ISO 17025 and other accreditation procedures.
• Receiving samples and labelling them for identification.
• Developing formulations.
• Preparing samples.
• Assisting in the manufacturing plant when needed.
• Assisting with other relevant tasks as required by management.
• Being assigned as the 16.2 responsible person for the storage of dangerous goods, with training provided.

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• A multinational agricultural company is seeking the above to manage production scheduling, inventory, and procurement to optimize cost efficiency, ensure timely product availability, coordinate material planning, monitor production performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain supply-demand balance and support continuous improvement in the production process.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in scheduling in a chemical manufacturing or manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge and understanding of supply chain concepts and methodologies including MRP
• ERP applications experience in SAP R/3, SAP ECC/APO, SAP 4 HANNA is essential
• CPIM or related APICS qualification is advantageous
• Ability to analyse data trends to understand supply chain effectiveness

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Being responsible for detailed 3-week production scheduling and managing a 3-month capacity view of the production plan for both firmed and non-firmed demands forecast and requirements.
• Planning production assets to ensure cost efficiency and operating cost-effectively.
• Closely monitoring the result of Material Replenishment Planning (MRP) by analyzing the system-generated material requirement plan report.
• Managing inventory of slow and no-mover materials, aiming to identify risks to the production plan, redeployment, or rework opportunities, and escalating any high risks to ensure meeting inventory targets.
• Assisting in setting up material safety stock reasonably and working with colleagues to achieve inventory targets.
• Ensuring the optimization of on-site inventory of components and formulated bulks to minimize working capital.
• Following up on the Artwork labels change process to ensure the correct version is applied and minimizing material write-offs.
• Using demand requirements to analyze production order fulfillment scheduling (actual vs. plan) and recommending actions for continuous improvement.
• Proactively communicating a possible negative impact on the production plan and revising the production plan accordingly.
• Managing material requirements by ensuring the procurement of materials is done in a timely manner by suppliers within the set KPI parameters and operating against MRPII philosophies and principles.
• Ensuring all planned orders are updated in APO in line with the latest production plan and have the correct alternative BoM/routing assigned.
• Maintaining the overall FF&P supply plan across a defined asset portfolio (work centers, routings, and plants), providing options to meet variances in demand and supply, and implementing tactical supply plans where appropriate.
• Coordinating along with the supply chain teams, especially with FF&P Supply Chain Planners, Vendor Schedulers, and Manufacturing, to manage the production plan and ex-works shipments over a zero to end current season horizon.
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders that include Logistics Order Management, warehousing, regulatory and FF&P supply chain planners at both regional and global levels, Plant and Production teams, FF&P asset maintenance scheduler, Vendor Schedulers, Demand Planners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Processing all late or change of delivery dates in the SUCAP system and reporting due to production changes or non-adherence.
• Demonstrating a health and safety culture, leading by example, adhering to rules, and participating in site initiatives.
• Reviewing the correctness of the rolling material forecast to suppliers in close collaboration with the Vendor Scheduler.
• Timely communicating with all internal stakeholders, any production delays, material constraints, and possible customer sales losses to reprioritize the plan.
• Fully understanding site production line flexibility, production capacity, and labor constraints, collaborating with Production supervisors to work out the weekly production plan with a 6-week rolling forecast, ensuring the effective use of assets and resources.
• Maintaining the overall supply/demand balance through a review of the net demand & uncertainty, creating balanced production plans over the current season (up to a 12-month horizon), and working with FF&P SCPs to ensure an appropriate balance between manufacturing responsiveness, cost efficiency, and inventory holding, determining and implementing the need to hold safety stock.
• Working as a key member of the Supply Chain Team to continually improve the responsiveness and efficiency of the Supply Chain within the portfolio.
• Helping develop and then executing Tactical Supply Plans based on Regional Differentiation.
• Working with the AI Asset Planner to ensure the supply of AI meets the FF&P plans.
• Managing the Plant/Unit-specific aspects (e.g., codes, routings) of the range management process for regional SUs (product life-cycle), ensuring both the efficient introduction and removal of products where appropriate.
• Maintaining the overall supply/demand balance through a review of the sales forecasts and AI net demands, creating balanced production plans, and providing a monthly inventory projection.

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• An established international manufacturer and distributor of agrochemicals is seeking the above to be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of field trials for registration and screening of products, while ensuring the technical preparation of registration applications in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree
• Membership in SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) will be an advantage
• Passion for data processing and interpretation is essential
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulatory and/or field research in the agricultural/chemical industry
• Strong technical research, analysis, and reporting principles
• Knowledge of agricultural products and pesticides is essential
• Must have an understanding of regulatory processes and data requirements for product registration and maintenance of product integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in budget management, data analysis, and interpretation is advantageous
• Strong project management abilities
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans (Read, Write, Speak)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing trial protocols for registration and screening trials, ensuring scientific integrity of research work and established data.
• Facilitating availability of trial products and ensuring timely availability of the product to trial contractors.
• Developing protocols to obtain trial product import permits and estimating the amount of trial product to be ordered from the manufacturer.
• Facilitating the successful completion of trials by contractors, ensuring the execution of product field trials reflects the priorities of the department and are allocated and completed within the approved statement of work (SOW).
• Facilitating trial visits to key projects and documenting relevant information and findings, mainly in North MP, GP, NW, OVS, LP, but also the rest of RSA if needed.
• Focusing on INS or HERB or FUN and nematicides but not limited to these.
• Monitoring through planned site visits and spot audits that professional activities and field trials are being conducted in accordance with subscribed protocols and good research practice

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• An established international manufacturer and distributor of agrochemicals is seeking the above to coordinate and oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of field trials for registration and screening of products. This includes the technical preparation of registration applications in accordance with regulatory requirements and handling general development administration functions.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant scientific B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree
• Membership in SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) will be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulatory and/or field research in the agricultural/chemical industry
• Strong technical research, analysis, and reporting principles
• Knowledge of agricultural products and pesticides is essential
• Must have an understanding of regulatory processes and data requirements for product registration and maintenance of product integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in budget management, data analysis, and interpretation is advantageous
• Strong project and time management as well as the ability to meet deadlines
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans (Read, Write, Speak)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and managing protocols for registration and screening trials.
• Coordinating the availability and importation of trial products.
• Supporting trial execution and monitoring contractor performance.
• Facilitating trial visits and documenting findings.
• Focusing on insecticides (INS), herbicides (HERB), and fungicides (FUN).
• Completing protocols within deadlines.
• Ensuring effective research methodology.
• Maintaining clear communication with contractors.
• Monitoring trial progress accurately.
• Ensuring reliable data and report accuracy.
• Evaluating data in a timely manner.
• Training new personnel.
• Loading data onto the relevant system.
• Managing the budget and storeroom (Solo site).
• Supporting other teams with trials and protocols.
• Liaising with regulatory departments for trial import compliance.
• Acting as second-in-command (2IC) when needed.
• Ensuring effective training and communication.
• Maintaining the stock list.
• Coordinating regulatory support.

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• An established international manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals requires the above to be responsible for driving business growth by supporting agents and distributors with technical advice, product training, and crop solutions while managing regional logistics, stock forecasting, and demonstration trials. The ideal candidate is based within the area in Christiana, Lichtenburg, Potchefstroom, Kroonstad, Bloemfontein, Bethlehem or Douglas.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture
• Must have an AVCASA or BASOS certificate, or must be obtained within a year
• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience within a similar role
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications is essential
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing strategies for business growth within the area.
• Designing and developing innovative products with the Product Development Team.
• Providing technical advice to agents on the use of products on various crops.
• Helping distributors to develop solutions for crops.
• Helping to manage logistics and supply chain arrangements for depots regarding stock.
• Managing forecasts within the area for each depot or sales agent.
• Providing training on products or crops for study groups or distributors.
• Managing and controlling consignment stock in depots to increase sales and reduce stock levels (in coordination with the logistics department).
• Visiting all agents allocated to the area from time to time (at least once every 1-2 months, depending on the number of agents).
• Doing demonstration trials and reporting on results.