We are a South African specialist recruitment service provider with technically qualified and experienced consultants.
Our services include complete and specialised recruitment solutions and effective human resource services as well as in-depth and accurate market research offerings. Our management team brings years of experience, a well-developed network, recruiting skills along with a dynamic approach to a vast and complex industry.
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- A leading pet food manufacturing company with a keen interest in the companion animal industry is seeking the above to lead and oversee the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of the entire Blue Zone (cooking pots, pressing, milling, and packing), consistently achieving daily production targets while maintaining full compliance with food safety (HACCP), quality, health & safety (OHSACT), and GMP standards.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have Grade 12 or higher (tertiary education will be of an advantage)
- Minimum 3 years’ hands-on operational/technical experience in a rendering, food, or related continuous-process manufacturing environment (experience in cooking/fat-rendering processes is highly advantageous)
- Proven leadership/supervisory experience with the ability to train, motivate, and manage a team in a production setting
- Strong working knowledge of food safety (HACCP/FSSC 22000), quality systems, GMP, and health & safety (OHSACT) in a food or feed manufacturing plant
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability, particularly in high-pressure, variable raw-material environments, and the capability to adapt plans quickly
- Ability to work shifts (including night shift), stand/walk for extended periods, climb stairs, work in hot, humid, and unpleasant odorous conditions, and possess good eyesight and verbal communication skills
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading and supervising the Blue Zone team (pot operators, press operators, and packers), allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring optimum team efficiency and accountability.
- Fully understanding and enforcing correct processing parameters, recipes, cooking methods, and cooking times in accordance with Act 36 and internal specifications to maximize pot turnaround and yield.
- Continuously monitoring and controlling Critical Control Points (CCPs) and operational Prerequisite Programmes (oPRPs) in the cooking process.
- Liaising closely with the Intake Senior Operator, Fat Press Operators, and Packing team to ensure seamless batch flow, prevent backlogs, and meet daily pressing and packing targets.
- Monitoring cooks in real time, identifying abnormal situations (e.g., high moisture, long cook times, press delays), and adapting the production plan accordingly to protect throughput.
- Ensuring finished product quality by rigorous sampling of every batch, accurate labelling, correct sample storage for QC, and ensuring all products meet specifications.
- Driving and enforcing excellent housekeeping, GMP, food-safety (HACCP), and health & safety (OHSACT) standards throughout the Blue Zone, including safe forklift and equipment operation.
- Ensuring correct blowdown practices are followed to prevent condenser blockages and proactively identifying equipment faults, immediately alerting maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Recording, investigating, and closing out non-conformances in collaboration with the Production/Assistant Production Manager, and implementing corrective actions.
- Actively communicating with the team and across shifts/departments, training operators, promoting discipline, teamwork, accountability, and a positive working environment, and performing any additional reasonable duties assigned by management.
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- A market leader in agrochemical products is seeking an Agronomist to be responsible for growing the agriculture business by providing agronomic, technical, sales, and marketing support on crop fertilisation to clients, with the aim of increasing the sustainable profitability of customers through the use of technology that enhances efficiencies.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a B. Sc. (Agric) with Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science
- Master’s degree in Agriculture will be advantageous
- Familiarity with agricultural practices and/or fertiliser products is essential
- Experience in and knowledge of permanent crops (Macadamia Nuts, Avocado’s etc) or seasonal crops (Sugarcane, Maize, Wheat, Barley etc.)
- Irrigation and hydroponic farming background will be of advantage
- Sound knowledge of fertiliser and chemical products with the ability to provide fertilisation recommendations
- Must have a good grasp of the concepts of “client needs” and “adding value” in an agricultural context
- Knowledge of the key differences, requirements and specifications of permanent and seasoned crops
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
- Must have strong report writing and presentation skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving abilities, and excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- Must have a valid driver's license
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing professional fertilisation and agronomic advice to farming enterprises.
- Building and managing fruitful and sustainable relationships with clients.
- Attending to and resolving customer queries.
- Interacting with key stakeholders across the value chain to promote customer satisfaction and delivery.
- Driving sales and marketing of products through effective relationship management and technical proficiency.
- Applying a differentiated marketing strategy to meet customer needs.
- Working in close cooperation with Regional Management.
- Functioning as an integral part of and being central to the company’s Marketing model.
- Providing strategic support to representatives/agents with regards to products and recommendations.
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- A market leader in agrochemical products is seeking an Agronomist to be responsible for growing the agriculture business by providing agronomic, technical, sales, and marketing support on crop fertilisation to clients, with the aim of increasing the sustainable profitability of customers through the use of technology that enhances efficiencies.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a B. Sc. (Agric) with Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science
- Master’s degree in Agriculture will be advantageous
- Familiarity with agricultural practices and/or fertiliser products is essential
- Experience in and knowledge of permanent crops (Macadamia Nuts, Avocado’s etc) or seasonal crops (Sugarcane, Maize, Wheat, Barley etc.)
- Irrigation and hydroponic farming background will be of advantage
- Sound knowledge of fertiliser and chemical products with the ability to provide fertilisation recommendations
- Must have a good grasp of the concepts of “client needs” and “adding value” in an agricultural context
- Knowledge of the key differences, requirements and specifications of permanent and seasoned crops
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
- Must have strong report writing and presentation skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving abilities, and excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- Must have a valid driver's license
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing professional fertilisation and agronomic advice to farming enterprises.
- Building and managing fruitful and sustainable relationships with clients.
- Attending to and resolving customer queries.
- Interacting with key stakeholders across the value chain to promote customer satisfaction and delivery.
- Driving sales and marketing of products through effective relationship management and technical proficiency.
- Applying a differentiated marketing strategy to meet customer needs.
- Working in close cooperation with Regional Management.
- Functioning as an integral part of and being central to the company’s Marketing model.
- Providing strategic support to representatives/agents with regards to products and recommendations.
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- A well-established London-based firm specialising in corporate finance, tax, and accounting is seeking a dynamic Audit and Financial Reporting Manager to manage a diverse client portfolio by overseeing end-to-end audit, accounting, and tax engagements, ensuring compliance, quality delivery, strong client relationship management, and effective team leadership.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must be a Qualified CA(SA), ACA, ACCA or have an equivalent professional qualification
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Audit Manager or Financial Reporting Manager role within an accounting practice environment
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, audit requirements and relevant tax legislation
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading multiple engagements simultaneously
- Excellent leadership, coaching and team development skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior management and clients
- Highly organised with strong project management and workload prioritisation abilities
- Commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities for growth within client portfolios
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Resourceful and proactive in resolving issues and driving continuous improvement
- Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience with IRIS and CaseWare would be advantageous but is not essential
- Professional, approachable and confident when dealing with clients and colleagues
- Positive "can-do" attitude with a commitment to continuous learning and development
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused and collaborative environment
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounting, audit, and tax assignments are completed accurately, compliantly, and within agreed deadlines.
- Planning assignments effectively, ensuring appropriate resources, budgets, and timelines are allocated.
- Overseeing the delivery of audit and accounting engagements, ensuring work is completed efficiently, within budget, and to the firm’s high standards.
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact.
- Managing communication with clients throughout engagements, ensuring expectations are clear and consistently met.
- Reviewing work completed by team members to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and readiness for Director review.
- Completing and reviewing all sections of audit files for review and sign-off by the Responsible Individual (RI).
- Preparing technical accounting, audit, and tax assessments by applying relevant legislation and standards to specific client circumstances.
- Preparing complex year-end financial statements, consolidations, group accounts, and corporate tax computations for Director review.
- Overseeing client onboarding processes, including service setup, AML compliance, and client acceptance procedures.
- Participating in ad hoc projects, including budgeting, financial due diligence, and other strategic assignments.
- Identifying opportunities to expand and grow client portfolios through additional services and relationship development.
- Managing work-in-progress (WIP), debtors, and fee recovery, while assisting with pricing and repricing decisions.
- Mentoring, coaching, and developing junior team members, providing technical guidance and career support.
- Promoting best practice across the firm through effective communication, training, and process improvement initiatives.
- Continually identifying opportunities to improve team efficiency, service delivery, and operational processes.
- Ensuring all assignments are completed in accordance with firm policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
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- A market leader in agrochemical products is seeking an Agronomist to be responsible for growing the agriculture business by providing agronomic, technical, sales, and marketing support on crop fertilisation to clients, with the aim of increasing the sustainable profitability of customers through the use of technology that enhances efficiencies.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a B. Sc. (Agric) with Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science
- Master’s degree in Agriculture will be advantageous
- Familiarity with agricultural practices and/or fertiliser products is essential
- Experience in and knowledge of permanent crops (Macadamia Nuts, Avocado’s etc) or seasonal crops (Sugarcane, Maize, Wheat, Barley etc.)
- Irrigation and hydroponic farming background will be of advantage
- Sound knowledge of fertiliser and chemical products with the ability to provide fertilisation recommendations
- Must have a good grasp of the concepts of “client needs” and “adding value” in an agricultural context
- Knowledge of the key differences, requirements and specifications of permanent and seasoned crops
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
- Must have strong report writing and presentation skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving abilities, and excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- Must have a valid driver's license
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing professional fertilisation and agronomic advice to farming enterprises.
- Building and managing fruitful and sustainable relationships with clients.
- Attending to and resolving customer queries.
- Interacting with key stakeholders across the value chain to promote customer satisfaction and delivery.
- Driving sales and marketing of products through effective relationship management and technical proficiency.
- Applying a differentiated marketing strategy to meet customer needs.
- Working in close cooperation with Regional Management.
- Functioning as an integral part of and being central to the company’s Marketing model.
- Providing strategic support to representatives/agents with regards to products and recommendations.
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- A well-established, London-based firm specializing in corporate finance, tax, and accounting is seeking a Corporate Finance Executive to be responsible for assisting with M&A and corporate finance transactions, supporting financial due diligence, financial modelling, transaction analysis, client engagement, and the preparation of transaction documentation, while contributing to deal execution and practice development.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a relevant B. Comm. or B. Sc. degree and some additional CFA Level 1, CASA or CIMA (CGMA and ACMA) designation
- Minimum 3+ years' audit or accounting experience
- Exposure to Transaction Services, Due Diligence or Corporate Finance is advantageous but not essential
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and the ability to identify key commercial issues within financial information
- Advanced Excel skills with an interest in developing strong financial modelling capability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with clients and senior stakeholders
- Ability to work under pressure and meet transaction deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with a motivated, positive and relationship-building attitude
- Self-motivated, organised and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting in the execution of Transaction Support and Lead Advisory (M&A) engagements across a broad range of clients.
- Working on buy-side and sell-side transactions, supporting businesses that are looking to buy or sell companies, raise equity or debt, or complete Management Buyouts (MBOs).
- Supporting Financial Due Diligence assignments for Corporate and Private Equity clients, working closely with Directors and senior team members.
- Producing accurate and clear financial analysis of target businesses, including the preparation of databooks and supporting schedules.
- Identifying key issues impacting transactions early in the process and contributing to potential solutions for clients.
- Assisting in the project management of transaction processes, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and communication are being maintained throughout the deal lifecycle.
- Undertaking detailed research on companies and sectors, analyzing trends, opportunities, potential investors, and potential transactions.
- Preparing Information Memorandums, business plans, and funding packs/documentation to support transaction processes.
- Assisting with financial modelling, including integrated operating models, funding models, and models used to evaluate investment opportunities or buyouts (as experience is developing).
- Supporting day-to-day client interaction on transactions and, for less complex deals, acting as the primary point of contact.
- Working closely with internal teams and external advisors, including legal, tax, and other specialist consultants.
- Participating in practice development, marketing initiatives, and deal origination activities within the Corporate Finance team.
- Contributing to wider office initiatives and professional development activities while maintaining CPD requirements.
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- A well-established London-based firm specializing in corporate finance, tax, and accounting is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to deliver practical business outcomes rather than simply follow project management processes. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered successfully, efficiently, and with the appropriate level of governance.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have some sort of post matric qualification
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Project Management, Business Transformation or Change Management roles
- Previous experience within professional services, finance or accounting environments would be beneficial but is not essential
- Strong IT project management experience is essential
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
- Must have practical experience using Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid project delivery methodologies
- Highly analytical with the ability to understand complex business processes, systems and technology solutions
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Monday.com, MS Project or similar platforms
- Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a practical and solution-oriented mindset
- Experience operating within a rapidly changing and growing business environment
- Exposure to mergers, acquisitions or business integration projects would be advantageous
- Comfortable working in environments with ambiguity and evolving priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to drive accountability and ensure actions result in measurable outcomes
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Strong risk and issue management capabilities
- Results-driven with a proactive approach to project delivery
- Flexible and adaptable, able to apply structured or agile approaches where appropriate
- Professional, confident and able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Becoming an expert in assigned projects, understanding the business objectives, technology landscape, and operational requirements.
- Developing a deep understanding of company processes and systems to facilitate project progress and decision-making.
- Identifying, managing, and coordinating project dependencies across multiple workstreams.
- Proactively identifying obstacles, risks, and bottlenecks, and implementing practical solutions before they impact delivery.
- Working closely with subject matter experts to develop options, recommendations, and solutions to project challenges.
- Balancing competing priorities across multiple projects to ensure optimal business outcomes.
- Monitoring project risks and developing mitigation plans to minimise disruption.
- Escalating issues appropriately while maintaining momentum and progress.
- Establishing appropriate project structures, governance frameworks, and delivery approaches based on project complexity.
- Driving projects forward through effective planning, coordination, and execution.
- Managing project meetings, including scheduling, facilitation, action tracking, and follow-up.
- Ensuring project documentation, actions, and progress updates are maintained accurately and efficiently.
- Applying suitable project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches, depending on project requirements.
- Defining and communicating project roles, responsibilities, timelines, and deliverables.
- Monitoring project performance against agreed objectives, timelines, and milestones.
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
- Ensuring alignment between business teams, IT teams, and external service providers.
- Providing clear, concise, and regular project status updates to leadership and project stakeholders.
- Managing stakeholder expectations and facilitating effective communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Acting as the central point of coordination across project teams and third-party partners.
- Supporting change management initiatives by ensuring project impacts and updates are communicated effectively.
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- A full-service law firm providing legal advice to UK and international businesses, as well as individuals and families, is seeking a Power BI Specialist to develop, manage, and optimise the firm's business intelligence and reporting capabilities. Working closely with legal, finance, operational, and IT stakeholders across the UK and South Africa, the successful candidate will transform complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and enhance business performance. This role is critical in driving a data-led culture throughout the firm.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years' professional experience developing and supporting Power BI solutions
- Advanced Power BI expertise, including dashboard development, data modelling, and report optimisation
- Strong SQL skills with experience querying and managing relational databases
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure environments and data warehousing solutions
- Proficiency in DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for complex calculations and business reporting requirements
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining interactive Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualisations to support legal, financial, and operational teams.
- Gathering business requirements from stakeholders and translating them into effective reporting and analytics solutions.
- Developing and maintaining robust data models, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across reporting platforms.
- Analysing trends, patterns, and business performance metrics to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
- Supporting reporting requirements relating to case management, client activity, business performance, resource utilisation, and financial forecasting.
- Collaborating with UK-based IT and data teams to optimise data pipelines, reporting processes, and data architecture.
- Developing and maintaining automated reporting solutions to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Writing and optimising SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyse data from multiple sources.
- Utilising DAX to create advanced calculations, measures, and reporting functionality within Power BI.
- Supporting the ongoing development of data warehousing and reporting environments within Microsoft Azure.
- Providing training, guidance, and user support to staff, promoting effective adoption and utilisation of Power BI solutions.
- Troubleshooting reporting issues and proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement and enhanced analytics capabilities.
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- A well-established manufacturer and distributor of agricultural inputs for horticultural and field crops is seeking the above to be responsible for leading regional sales and operations, developing and executing marketing strategies, managing customer and stakeholder relationships, and providing technical and commercial support to drive sales growth and market development.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a tertiary qualification in Plant, Soil, or Agricultural Sciences, along with AVCASA and BASOS accreditation; A diploma, certificate or relevant courses in financial management, administration or marketing will be advantageous
- Minimum 3–5 years’ practical sales and business development experience in commercial agriculture
- Must have hands-on experience in crop production, farm implements, irrigation and general agricultural practice
- Proven experience in growing sales within a defined area and influencing behavioural and strategic shifts required to grow the business
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with farmers and distribution partners
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel extensively within the region
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing the area office and area warehouse to ensure operational and sales excellence.
- Promoting products and brand profile with farmers, agents, and key stakeholders within the region.
- Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with distribution partners and farmers.
- Developing and implementing an area-specific sales and marketing strategy focused on current performance and sustainable future growth.
- Driving area sales performance in line with budgets and strategic objectives.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and regional strategies to remain relevant and competitive.
- Providing reliable, solution-driven technical support to agents and farmers across a range of crops.
- Taking ownership of customer queries and complaints, ensuring timely investigation and appropriate resolution.
- Coordinating product training sessions, promotions, and regional marketing initiatives.
- Participating in and supporting research, demonstration, and field trials.
- Identifying and assisting in the development of niche market opportunities and new product applications.
- Working closely with the marketing team to provide technical input and information for stakeholders.
- Travelling extensively within the Northern Territory to support sales, technical service, and relationship management.
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- A well-established meat producer and distributor is seeking a highly experienced, disciplined, and results-driven Operations Manager to lead and optimise all site operations. The successful candidate will oversee the carcass warehouse, box warehouse, offal department, and transport department, while managing approximately 260 staff members. This role is critical to ensuring legal and operational compliance, exceptional quality standards, cost efficiency, cold-chain integrity, stock control, security, sanitation, and the smooth flow of operations within a high-pressure, fast-paced meat processing and logistics environment.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12); A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics will be an advantage
- Minimum 10 years’ proven experience in Cold Chain Logistics and Site Management, preferably within the meat, food processing, or perishable goods industry
- Strong management skills with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading large teams (200+ staff)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decision making
- Solid experience in operations and logistics management, including fleet, driver, and regulatory compliance
- Proven expertise in cost control, budget management, stock control, and loss prevention
- Must have hands-on experience in cold-chain and warehouse operations, sanitation, quality control, and food safety standards
- High level of computer literacy (MS Office, operational systems, and reporting tools)
- Honest, disciplined, reliable, professional, and ethical with strong personal integrity
- Ability to work independently under pressure, with resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, including willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, night shifts, overtime, and public holidays as required
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Overseeing and optimising daily operations across the carcass warehouse, box warehouse, offal department, and transport department to achieve maximum efficiency and output.
- Managing, leading, and developing a team of approximately 260 staff members, fostering a culture of discipline, accountability, and high performance.
- Ensuring successful planning and execution of all customer orders through effective transport operations, route optimisation, and on-time deliveries.
- Managing the full fleet and driver function, including vehicle maintenance, driver compliance, safety standards, and regulatory (legal) adherence.
- Controlling and reducing transport and operational costs through disciplined fleet utilisation, maintenance oversight, and efficient resource allocation.
- Maintaining site-wide cleanliness, security, and regulatory compliance at all times, including effective management of the security service provider and access control.
- Overseeing the sanitation team to ensure consistent adherence to hygiene, food safety, and health standards across all departments.
- Leading the quality control department to maintain product standards, traceability, and full compliance with industry regulations.
- Managing stock integrity, ageing processes, and inventory movement in the carcass and box warehouses to minimise losses while preserving product quality.
- Ensuring sufficient cooling capacity, accurate scales, and proper temperature monitoring across all cold-chain facilities to protect product integrity.
- Optimising workflow, transaction flows, and turnaround times across the site to improve operational efficiency and customer service levels.
- Controlling stock levels, queue management, and movement in the offal department to ensure product availability, accuracy, and minimal waste.
- Monitoring and managing freezer and refrigeration systems to maintain optimal conditions and support overall operational requirements.
- Implementing and enforcing loss prevention measures, cost controls, and performance reporting to achieve budget targets and operational KPIs.
- Conducting regular site inspections, audits, and performance reviews to identify improvement opportunities and ensure continuous operational excellence.
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- A well-established company specializing in advanced drone technology and solutions, primarily focusing on the agricultural sector is seeking the above to be responsible for establishing and managing robust maintenance systems, technical processes, service standards, and field support operations for agricultural drones and related technologies. This role requires a strong technical background in aircraft maintenance, UAV systems, or related aviation disciplines, combined with excellent troubleshooting, leadership, and operational management capabilities.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Qualified Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Maintenance Technician or valid Remote Maintenance Technician (RMT)
- Valid Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) or currently in the process of obtaining one would be preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in aircraft, UAV, aviation, or related technical maintenance environments
- Knowledge of aviation safety and regulatory requirements is essential
- Proven experience implementing and managing technical processes and maintenance systems
- Experience working with autonomous systems and advanced electronics would be preferred
- Previous experience within UAV, drone, aviation, agricultural technology, or robotics industries
- Experience conducting technical investigations, root cause analysis, and warranty assessments
- Must have a strong understanding of preventative maintenance principles and technical documentation
- Must have experience managing field service or technical maintenance teams
- Experience with agricultural drones or precision farming technologies is essential
- Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to travel extensively when required
- Proficient in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing and overseeing UAV maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and servicing activities.
- Leading field maintenance operations and ensuring high levels of equipment reliability and uptime.
- Conducting advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis on UAV systems and components.
- Performing and overseeing preventative maintenance programmes and service schedules.
- Conducting testing, commissioning, calibration, and verification of UAV systems.
- Performing and overseeing test flights following repairs and maintenance activities.
- Ensuring drones are maintained in accordance with operational, safety, and manufacturer standards.
- Supporting customers on-site with technical servicing, repairs, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting.
- Assisting with pre-delivery inspections, configuration, and deployment of new UAV systems.
- Developing, implementing, and continuously improving maintenance procedures, SOPs, workflows, and service processes.
- Establishing strong maintenance controls, reporting structures, and service documentation systems.
- Driving operational efficiency and ensuring consistency in maintenance and repair standards.
- Implementing quality assurance measures and technical best practices across all maintenance activities.
- Ensuring accurate service records, maintenance histories, warranty documentation, and technical reports are maintained.
- Introducing systems and controls to improve turnaround times, inventory management, and service delivery.
- Ensuring compliance with aviation, UAV, safety, and operational standards.
- Leading and managing warranty investigations and technical assessments.
- Conducting crash, incident, and failure investigations to determine root causes.
- Compiling detailed technical investigation reports with corrective action recommendations.
- Liaising with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders regarding warranty claims and technical escalations.
- Identifying recurring technical issues and implementing preventative measures.
- Ensuring all investigations are properly documented and closed out.
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship to technicians and support staff.
- Supporting sales teams with technical demonstrations and customer engagements when required.
- Delivering exceptional customer support and maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Providing technical guidance and operational support to clients in the field.
- Assisting with training customers on maintenance, operation, and best practices where required.
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- A market leader in agrochemical products is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking leader to head global R&D in agriculture. This executive role drives next-generation fertiliser and bio-stimulant innovation to address food security, climate resilience, and sustainable farming. The successful candidate will translate business strategy into a high-impact innovation pipeline, lead cross-regional teams, and position the organisation as a leader in agricultural technology through scientific excellence, commercial insight, and strategic partnerships.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a PhD or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a closely related scientific discipline
- Minimum 8–12 years’ progressive R&D experience specifically within fertilisers, bio-stimulants, or agro-inputs
- Proven track record leading global or multi-regional R&D programmes across different geographies
- Demonstrated success in product innovation and bringing new agricultural solutions from ideation to commercial launch
- Hands-on experience with product lifecycle management and stage-gate portfolio governance processes
- Deep technical expertise in formulation technologies, agronomic solutions, and agricultural innovation platforms
- Strong understanding of global regulatory environments governing crop inputs, including fertilisers and bio-stimulants
- Proven ability to integrate scientific rigor with strong commercial acumen and business strategy
- Demonstrated global mindset with cross-cultural leadership experience and the ability to manage diverse international teams
- Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and change leadership capabilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Defining and executing a global R&D strategy aligned with business growth, sustainability goals, and innovation objectives.
- Identifying priority crops, emerging technologies, and solution platforms tailored to key markets in Southern Africa, Australia, USA, and Brazil.
- Translating high-level strategic objectives into actionable regional research programmes that deliver measurable impact.
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on innovation trends, agronomic challenges, and market opportunities.
- Leading the full innovation lifecycle, managing short-, mid-, and long-term pipelines for new fertiliser and bio-stimulant products.
- Implementing structured stage-gate governance processes to evaluate project viability, regulatory readiness, and commercial potential.
- Making data-driven decisions on project prioritisation, acceleration, termination, and portfolio balancing (incremental, breakthrough, and climate-smart solutions).
- Overseeing global research initiatives, including laboratory, greenhouse, and multi-location field trial programmes.
- Ensuring high standards of scientific excellence through consistent data generation, rigorous analysis, and knowledge-sharing frameworks.
- Fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration with marketing, regulatory, supply chain, and commercial teams to accelerate technology transfer and commercialisation.
- Building and managing strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, technology providers, and industry ecosystems.
- Ensuring full compliance with global regulatory frameworks for fertilisers, bio-stimulants, and biosafety while anticipating future regulatory shifts.
- Upholding the highest standards of intellectual property protection, scientific integrity, and ethical research practices.
- Leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing global R&D teams across multiple regions and cultures.
- Managing global R&D budgets, optimising resource allocation, and defining long-term infrastructure and research investment strategies.
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- An established agricultural chemical distributor is seeking a Debtors Controller to be responsible for the effective maintenance, administration, and servicing of the company’s debtors (accounts receivable) ledger. This role ensures timely collections, accurate customer account management, and strong credit control to minimise bad debts and optimise cash flow.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Accounting or Mathematics as a subject
- Minimum 3 years’ proven experience in a Debtors / Credit Control environment, preferably in a retail or wholesale setting
- Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with Sage Evolution (or similar ERP system)
- Excellent numerical accuracy, reconciliation skills, and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Afrikaans and English, with the ability to handle customer and internal queries professionally
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing and processing all customer and depot enquiries related to accounts, statements, and payments.
- Performing proactive debtors’ collection and following up on overdue accounts to ensure prompt payment.
- Handling the handover of non-paying clients to attorneys and external collection agencies when necessary.
- Processing new credit applications, performing credit checks, and approving or recommending credit limits.
- Creating and setting up new customers on the Sage Evolution system.
- Reviewing and processing limit increase applications for existing customers.
- Calculating and processing commission deductions from agents’ cash accounts.
- Accurately allocating customer payments and performing AR adjustments where required.
- Updating and maintaining customer information on both physical files and the Sage Evolution system.
- Preparing and sending weekly Age Analysis reports to agents and monthly customer statements.
- Charging monthly interest on overdue accounts and ensuring statements are issued timeously.
- Performing monthly reconciliations of the Debtors Control GL account and related bank accounts.
- Maintaining accurate debtors statistics and providing regular feedback to management on the status of outstanding debtors.
- Managing filing (liaising) and ensuring all debtor-related documentation is properly organised and accessible.
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- A well-established multinational animal health company is seeking a Country Manager to be responsible for designing and implementing all business strategies to achieve the short-, medium-, and long-term goals of the subsidiary in the country, driving sustainable growth, profitability, and market leadership in the animal health sector.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a university degree in Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, or a related Life Sciences field (MBA or postgraduate business qualification is strongly preferred)
- Minimum 8–10 years’ professional experience in Sales within the Animal Health industry
- At least 3 years’ proven experience successfully managing and leading a sales team in a multinational environment
- Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and P&L objectives in previous roles
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams
- Highly customer-oriented with excellent relationship-building abilities at all levels (Key Accounts, KOLs, dealers, and internal stakeholders)
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and data-driven decision-making skills
- Proven ability to develop and execute medium- and long-term business strategies and plans
- Solid experience in budget management, forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimization
- High level of self-motivation, initiative, and excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Results-oriented with a strong drive for performance and continuous improvement
- Team player who thrives in a dynamic, international, and matrix organizational structure
- High ethical standards and alignment with the company’s corporate values
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, plus full fluency in the local language
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the country and occasionally abroad
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Promoting corporate values and culture among all personnel in the subsidiary to foster a high-performance, ethical, and collaborative work environment.
- Developing and executing comprehensive business strategies focused on achieving P&L targets, with strong emphasis on monthly sales forecasts, optimal price positioning, product and customer margins, and overall operating results.
- Taking full ownership of the subsidiary’s sales budget by proposing and implementing initiatives to increase sales volume and correct any negative deviations from targets.
- Allocating necessary resources, with priority to strategic products and services, to maximize market penetration and revenue growth.
- Elaborating, updating, and presenting a rolling Three-Year Business Plan for the subsidiary on an annual basis, aligning with corporate objectives.
- Implementing global policies, procedures, and standards across all functions in the subsidiary.
- Identifying new business opportunities, including new products, services, and market ideas, and proactively sharing them with the Regional Manager, Regional Technical Marketing Manager, and Corporate Marketing team.
- Conducting regular field visits to Key Accounts, major customers, dealers, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to build strong relationships and gather market intelligence.
- Proactively requesting and securing the resources required to deliver the Local Business Plan, actively participating in recruitment, onboarding, integration, and learning and development programs.
- Leading, managing, and motivating the entire business team, monitoring individual personal and professional goals while supporting their career development.
- Conducting regular performance assessments of the sales team through joint field visits, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and implementing targeted corrective actions.
- Setting ambitious yet achievable targets for the entire business team that demonstrate clear progress compared to the previous year’s results.
- Sharing accountability with the Finance and Administration Manager for customer credit limits, collections, inventory control, and working capital management.
- Ensuring full adoption and effective implementation of all Corporate Marketing Tools/Services (Medical Devices, Origins, Guarantee Contracts, etc.) and IT tools (CRM, Connections, etc.).
- Preparing and delivering monthly reports on market trends, subsidiary activity, risks, and opportunities to the Regional Manager, including recommended actions and alternative solutions to address challenges.
- Monitoring competitive activity and regulatory developments in the country, developing appropriate countermeasures to protect and grow market position.
- Fostering cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Technical, Marketing, and Customer Service teams to deliver integrated solutions to customers.
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- A well-established agrochemical company is seeking a Technical Sales Support Manager to provide expert technical support and drive the successful promotion, registration, and adoption of its agricultural products across South Africa. This role combines technical expertise, training delivery, field support, and collaboration with distributors, agents, farmers, and trial contractors to achieve commercial and regulatory objectives.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, or a related scientific field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical sales support, agronomy, or product development within the agricultural inputs sector (crop protection, fertilisers, or seeds)
- Strong willingness and ability to travel extensively nationally within South Africa and internationally (including Chile and neighbouring countries) for training, trials, and meetings
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and Afrikaans, with the ability to deliver technical training to diverse audiences (distributors, agents, and farmers)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing high-level technical sales support to distributor sales agents and directly to farmers in collaboration with internal technical personnel.
- Driving the local product registration programme, including planning, coordination, and active participation in field trials with contracted trial operators.
- Conducting regular visits to trial sites to monitor progress, collect data, and ensure trials meet regulatory and company standards.
- Delivering product training and technical workshops at distributors’ training sessions and grower days.
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with distributors, sales agents, farmers, and trial contractors.
- Collaborating closely with South African management to compile accurate product budgets and forecasts using market intelligence and distributor input.
- Supporting the introduction and commercialisation of new products through technical demonstrations and farmer feedback sessions.
- Keeping abreast of local and international agronomic trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes affecting products.
- Preparing technical literature, presentations, and reports to support sales and marketing activities.
- Representing the company at industry events, grower associations, and international training programmes (including Chile) to enhance product knowledge and company profile.
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