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Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis of client samples and intra-/inter-lab samples as required by ISO 17025, ensuring no deviations from accredited methods.
• Timely and accurate capturing and processing of tests results.
• Manage technical maintenance of methods, and research/evaluate new methods.
• Ensure timely follow-up on client communications regarding analyses, promptly addressing any testing or result issues, and informing the Team Leader.

Requirements

• At least 1-year relevant experience.
• B.Sc. with microbiology as major subject 

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Lead Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

• Responsible for the end-to-end deal process, including deal origination, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, transaction execution and implementation.
• Co-responsibility for negotiations and optimal deal design within the M&A process.
• Implementation of the transaction or project in accordance with the project plan, including the oversight of all work streams and the supervision of external advisors.

Develop Valuations and Financial Models

• Provide detailed valuation models (and other ancillary models) that are tailored specifically for each transaction.
• Develop and populate financial models, i.e. forecasts, earnings normalisation, DCF valuation models, etc.

Conduct Business Feasibility Studies and Investment Analyses

• Evaluate new business opportunities through financial and broader feasibility studies.
• Contribute to optimising current business and business structures.
• Perform business and financial analysis on industry role-players and competitors and report to Management/Exco.
• Develop financial models and analysis of financial statements.
• Evaluate market conditions, industry trends and competitive.

Drive Transaction Designs

• Research and develop new channels for the products and services of various business divisions.
• Identify structures within the agribusinesses or within the company that can be redesigned to enhance profits.
• Investigate new markets or commodities to implement the Group’s strategy and key competencies.

Optimise Internal Processes

• Monitor and forecast movements of companies on the target list for potential acquisitions.
• Perform industry, competitor, and company benchmark analyses, focusing on financial, operational, and strategic aspects.
• Conduct technical research (valuation methodologies, modelling techniques, investment evaluations, legal agreement clauses, etc.)
• Project management within the Corporate Finance environment. Projects include – Mergers and acquisitions, Greenfield investment, expansions, efficiency project execution, transaction implementations and integration, etc.

Provide Business Intelligence

• Monitor and forecast movements of companies on the target list for potential acquisitions.
• Perform industry, competitor, and company benchmark analyses.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes.
• Generate deal ideas using market knowledge and research-based data.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry players, investors, and stakeholders.
• Provide business intelligence for risk identification.
• Collaborate with junior analysts on market research and data analysis.

Manage Projects

• Project management within the Corporate Finance environment. Projects include – Mergers and acquisitions, Greenfield investment, expansions, efficiency project execution, transaction implementations and integration, etc.
• Manage projects from inception through to pre-implementation (post-transitional phase).
• Lead teams from multiple competency areas.
• Prepare regular feedback, facilitate meeting proceedings, take necessary actions, and distribute meeting notes.
• Maintain project plans and collaborate with extended stakeholders to review status and progress.

Requirements

• Qualifications: BCom Finance / Business Sciences / Economics (i.e. CGMA, CFA); BCom Accounting – CA(SA); Engineering with a background in finance or business (MBA, CFA or similar program); Mathematics with a background in finance or business (MBA, CFA or similar program)
• Requirements:  At least 5 years of relevant experience in agriculture/corporate/business consultation environment. Experience in either M&A, deal-making, lead advisory or transaction services will serve as recommendation.

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Responsibilities:

• Ensures that grain materials are correctly and accurately sampled and graded through close supervision, follow-up, and control.
• Ensures that product quality is maintained throughout storage timeframe of grain through close monitoring, analysing information/reports, and by making timeous decisions.
• Ensures the accurate and timely dispatching of grain through close supervision.
• Ensure correct and safe fumigation of grain when necessary.
• Ensures that the silo premises are clean, neat, tidy and without insect infestation through timeous allocation of tasks, follow-up and close supervision.
• Ensures that all mechanical equipment is regularly serviced and maintained on a consistent basis by initiating maintenance/service requests via line supervisor.
• Ensures that loss control is implemented and adhered to effectively and accurately through hands-on supervision and follow-up.
• Engages in informal discussions with general working staff to bring about improvements in work standards and attitude.
• Evaluates levels of competence and assists with on-the-job training when and as necessary.
• Ensure Compliance to Health & Safety Regulations.
• Assists with general office administration.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate.
• All relevant grading certificates.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in grain handling and grading.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and accountability in all aspects of the job.

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Execute and manage specific audits.

• Conduct risk assessments.
• Communicate/liaise with clients.
• Inform clients about intended roll-out.
• Request's provision of documents/information to assist with compilation of audit samples.
• Compile audit program goals and objective.
• Provide training and support throughout the audit process.
• Decide and develop audit samples to be tested.
• Perform and manage audit procedures.
• Document and review all findings from audit.
• Draft audit report.
• Execute ad hoc tasks as requested by management.

 Compile Audit File.

• File documented findings according to agreed format.
• Index file documentation.
• Clearing of review notes from audit manager.
• Discuss audit findings with audit manager and obtain management comments accordingly.
• Draft audit reports.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 3 years’ post articles experience. Strong exposure to data analytics, and proficiency in Power BI, QlikSense, QlikView, and ACL.
• Qualification: Relevant BCom qualification. Candidates with completed SAICA articles will receive preference.

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Business Requirements/Specifications

• Identify areas for improvement in existing systems (GAP analysis).
• Communicate gaps in existing systems with senior personnel.
• Recommend improvement initiatives to business stakeholders.
• Propose new system development ideas based on business needs.
• Communicate business requirements to development teams (serve as liaison between business and technical teams).
• Assist with screen design and provide recommendations.
• Compile formal business requirement specifications.

Project Management

• Lead and coordinate IT-related business projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Monitor and report on project timelines, risks, and progress to stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular project meetings and maintain project documentation.
• Ensure resource alignment and adherence to project plans.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure successful implementation and change management.

Documentation

• Support documentation efforts for new and existing system developments.
• Develop and maintain process flows and business requirement documentation.
• Guide teams on appropriate documentation formats and standards.

Training

• Conduct training sessions and demonstrations for new system functionalities.
• Support change management by equipping users with adequate training material and system understanding.

Quality Assurance

• Test and validate system enhancements and bug fixes.
• Perform quality checks on new system developments and integrations.
• Review screen designs, data flows, and process completeness.
• Report findings and suggest enhancements for system accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Relevant Financial or IT degree.
• Requirements (South Africa): At least 3 years' relevant experience. Basic Financial understanding, business Systems and IT Procedures.

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Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities and risks based on individual producers' portfolios and market indicators.
• Engage with producers to discuss portfolio performance and recommend relevant market access solutions.
• Discuss strategy, contract types, and pricing with producers; verify prices with traders and issue quotations.
• Organize and facilitate information sessions between producers and the marketing group.
• Utilize market information to refine and adjust regional market access strategies.

Requirements

• Relevant B-qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience in Agriculture, Grain Marketing, or Economics.
• Basic knowledge of global and local agri-financials and economics.
• Ability to perform cost calculations, breakeven calculations, and profit calculations for grain production.

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Description

• To perform all mechanical maintenance and repairs on all grain silo plant components and all other related grain handling machinery to ensure maximum operational efficiency and availability of the facility and to comply to the Occupational Health and safety act and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Maintenance, installation and construction of grain handling plant components 
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning systems 
• Employee management

Requirements

• Experience: At least 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Fitter
• Qualification: Red Seal (Trade). National Senior Certificate or equivalent certificate will receive preference.