New Jobs at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Feed formulations;
• Manage the nutrition/technical department and on-site laboratory;
• Product performance, quality and traceability including Salmonella program, sample management and Farm Feed Act;
• Liaison with sales department, key customers, industry bodies and other stakeholders;
• Ensure compliance with all quality procedures and all QA system

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum BSc Agriculture in animal nutrition (preferably Monogastric) and a Post-graduate experience in nutrition would be an advantage;
• Have a minimum of 5 years work experience, preferably in a managerial capacity;
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of the FORMAT formulation system;
• Computer literate with MS Office experience, particularly Excel and PowerPoint;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Assertive, self-motivated and quality driven;
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills;
• Personal and professional integrity;
• Converse fluently in both English and Afrikaans;
• A valid code 08 driver’s licence.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• Preferred: Short Term Insurance Certificate (NQF5)
• Advantageous: FAIS and RE accredited 

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years Motor corporate experience
• Experience in the short-term Insurance industry 
• Have a good understanding of insurance principles

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dealing with the notification of new claims if reported telephonically or otherwise
• Identify customers’ needs through appropriate questioning and listening techniques
• Illicit required information from customers
• Identify and solve customers’ problems
• Follow correct logging procedures
• Retrieve data
• Identify information required for inputting purposes, including raising of accurate claims estimates
• Capture relevant information according to customers’ requirements and company specific standards and procedures
• Identify inaccuracies and take corrective action
•  Adhere to relevant claims processes and procedures
• Referral of problem cases to appropriate manager for resolution
• Immediately report any claim over the Digicall mandate to the appropriate insurer / broker or as prescribed in the client requirements

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Supporting of all Farms and Hatchery administration related functions together with the Farms Administration team.
• Full Stock management responsibility on site.
• Assist with weekly expense forecasts and budgets.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly reports and graphs as required.
• Review and capturing of Breeder farms and hatchery data on AFS.
• Capturing of all Breeder farm and hatchery Purchase requisitions.
• Handling of all Breeder farm and hatchery creditors queries. 
• Any other general day to day functions as required.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• A Matric Certificate/ Equivalent.
• An accounting background would be advantageous.
• 4-6 years Administration or Accounting experience.
• Excellent administrative and time management skills.
• Computer knowledge and experience is essential.
• Essential that the successful Candidate is self-motivated & has the ability to meet strict deadlines.

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Required Qualifications:

• Have a technical qualification/diploma or be an artisan (T4/S4/N6) (Advantageous)
• Have a financial qualification in accounting (Advantageous) 

Required Experience:

• Engineering experience
• Poultry experience
• Project and asset, resources management
• 2 to 3 Years’ experience in asset and asset care management
• Auditing experience advantageous
• 2 to 3 Years’ experience in procurement/inventory control 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets for all engineering projects.
• Monitor progress, identify & resolve issues.
• Generate safety, risk, and skill utilization reports.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time and within allocated budgets.
• Plan and procure equipment, parts, for scheduled/planned maintenance

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Required Qualifications:

• Matric or Grade 12
• Building Trade Test – CIBD & NHBRC Registered
• Drivers license – valid Code 10 with PDP

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years industrial experience.
• Poultry experience advantageous.
• Must be willing to work shifts, standby, weekends and overtime

Role Responsibilities:

• Ability to read drawings, build and maintain all ablutions, houses, offices, drainage, minor road repairs and roof repairs and installations.
• Inspection of machinery and equipment as per supplier requirements set out in the maintenance manuals.
• Planning of work according to maintenance plan and schedule and per breakdown

General

• Training and development of self and maintenance handyman under direct supervision.
• Maintain Discipline, housekeeping and workmanship standards across all operations.
• Maintain Daily time sheets
• Order equipment and spares.