Recent Job Openings at Senwes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with grain handling by grading different commodities.
• Assists with the offloading, storage, receiving and dispatching of grain by adhering to instructions and following standard procedures.
• Ensures that silo, store areas and general premises are clean through observations and inspections, and by adhering to instructions.
• Ensures that machinery, product handling equipment and gutters are in working condition.
• Make sure that the control board is operated correctly and effectively.
• Assists with general office administration.
• Ensures that the workplace complies with health and safety regulations.
• Contributes to loss control efforts in the silo through systematic loss control inspections,
• physical observations.
• Assist with Control board.
• Assist with administration.
• Assist with supervision of blue-collar personnel.
• Assist with Health & Safety Compliance.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Candidates with up to 2 years’ experience in grain handling and grading will receive preference.
• Skills/ Competencies:
• Great communication skills.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

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Responsibilities:

Administration

• Bookkeep maintenance invoices and goods received.
• Create purchase orders and liaise with external parties.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and schedule regional meetings.
• Take and store meeting minutes.

Maintenance Planning and Organizing

• Schedule maintenance programs, inspections, and weekly planning.
• Generate SAP reports and create notifications/work orders.
• Assist with maintenance task lists and equipment purchasing.
• Support master data management and implementation of maintenance strategies.

Maintaining Maintenance Programs

• Handle maintenance submissions and scheduling.
• Assist with financial and progress reconciliation of maintenance programs.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate with a relevant higher certificate.
• At least 2 years of experience in SAP Plant Maintenance.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management.
• Strong communication skills and effective time management are essential.
• Attention to detail is crucial for accurate and efficient work.
• The candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

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Responsible for realising financial strategy

• Assist in develop and execute processes to support existing and new strategies to ensure the sustainability of Hinterland.
• Assist in compile financial strategy
• Assist in implement and manage strategic intent
• Continually evaluate relevance of strategy
• Recommend changes as required
• Evaluate business risks and implement control measures
• Develop and maintain a strict cost management culture

Financial Management of Inventory

• Manage strategic financial plan relating to Hinterland inventory.
• Commercial approach in decision making.
• Risk assessment in decision making.
• Interpret the financial implications of decisions and convey to management of division.
• Challenge to all business units.
• Analytical review and interpretation of management data.
• Continuously monitor balance sheet and initiate actions to optimize and control balance sheet investment.
• Inventory management.
• Manage financial targets of the division, departments, and branches.
• Report on non-performing stock and potential “stock outs”.

Financial planning, reporting and process optimization

Financial planning:

• Apply commercial approach in financial planning.
• Manage budgeting process of Hinterland.
• Determine and manage financial and business drivers.

Reporting:

• Manage financial data of inventory.
• Capturing, Controls, Reporting of inventory.
• Manage systems and procedures.
• Ensure relevance of systems and procedures.
• Manage control and discipline.
• Improve control environment.
• Accurate reporting on inventory of Hinterland.

Manage relationships

• Personnel –Performance Management
• Set clear performance standards
• Communicate expected outcomes
• Promote teambuilding and a positive attitude towards company

Requirements:

• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification
• At least 5 years’ experience in Financial management; Management

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Description

• Responsible for assisting the mechanical artisan in the execution of responsibilities and duties relevant to the maintenance of facilities, equipment and machinery in line with statutory & regulatory specifications and standards. Duties and Responsibilities: - Assist in performing mechanical maintenance - Occupational Health & Safety Management

Requirements

• Experience: Background & knowledge of general maintenance tools & works. Qualification: Grade 10 (Trade certificate and matric qualification will take preference.)

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Ensure Financial Health and Stability

• Ensure the company’s financial health and stability by maintaining profitability, liquidity, and solvency.
• Achieving targeted profitability margins.
• Liquidity ratios and solvency ratios.
• Responsible for overseeing the financial health of the company, ensuring that resources are effectively managed, and financial risks are identified and mitigated.
• Safeguard the company's assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.

Responsible for Financial Planning and Strategy

• Responsible for the successful implementation of financial plans.
• Ensure that budget targets are achieved.
• Responsible for meeting strategic financial objectives.
• Develop the organisation's financial strategies and plans, aligning them with broader business objectives.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, including investment opportunities, expansion plans, and risk management strategies.
• Lead financial due diligence efforts for potential mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Assess the financial viability and risks of M&A opportunities, negotiate deal terms, and oversee integration efforts post-acquisition.
• Identify and assess financial risks facing the company, including market volatility, credit risk, and operational risks.
• Develop risk management strategies and internal controls to mitigate these risks and ensure the company's long-term viability.

Responsible for Operational Efficiency and Cost Management

• Responsible for decreasing operating expenses as a percentage of revenue.
• Improve efficiency ratios (e.g., inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover).
• Optimise resource utilisation.
• Manage the company's capital structure and allocate financial resources efficiently and align it with the company's strategic priorities.

Responsible for Investor confidence and Stakeholder relations

• Ensure transparent and accurate financial reporting.
• Achieve investor relations goals.

Responsible for Compliance and Regulatory adherence

• Meet regulatory deadlines.
• Pass audits with no major findings.
• Maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure the company's financial practices adhere to corporate governance standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical guidelines.

Responsible for leadership and team development

• Responsible for the department's employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Provide professional development opportunities for employees.
• Provide timely feedback on performance.
• Ensure the achievement of team goals.

 Customer service management

• Implementation and maintenance of customer service standards and best practices to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Handling of escalated customer concerns or complaints and ensuring appropriate resolution.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration

• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, sales, systems and marketing, to resolve issues, and improve products or services.

Requirements

Qualifications: Relevant Bachelor’s degree. CA(SA)/CIMA candidates will receive preference.

Requirements: At least 5 years' relevant experience.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

Loading & Unloading:

• Pack, load, and unload parcels onto trucks according to specifications.
• Manage a general worker to assist with these tasks.
• Ensure accurate unloading as per client specifications.
• Obtain delivery confirmations from each store and complete necessary administrative documents.

Safe Transportation:

• Ensure timely delivery of goods to predetermined branches.
• Review routes and parcels before delivery for efficiency.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Conduct pre-departure inspections of the vehicle.
• Ensure all maintenance on vehicles and trailers is up to standard.
• Adhere to all company policies regarding vehicle operation.

Customer Satisfaction:

• Provide exceptional customer service to our stores.

General Duties:

• Assist with any ad-hoc duties related to driving functions as requested.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Code 10)
• At least 5 years of relevant driving experience

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Ensure that credit and collection policies, practices, and procedures are consistently applied to the credit requirements of the customer base within defined limits.
• Apply credit limits and policies effectively.
• Analyse credit requests and conduct or oversee investigations.
• Review customer files and make field contacts if necessary.
• Prepare and evaluate credit risk summaries for management approval.
• Ensure adherence to policies to minimise bad debts and increase DSO.
• Apply credit policies and procedures to reduce exposure to bad debts.
• Review and enforce compliance with internal policies and deadlines.
• Collaborate with customers and sales teams to align credit decisions with sales strategies and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate credit decisions to customers and resolve inquiries or disputes.
• Work closely with sales to provide financial information, customer history, and support strategic goals.
• Foster positive customer relationships through effective communication and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate reporting and continuously improve credit processes to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and balance month-end reports, including cashflow and account reconciliations.
• Monitor deviations from credit standards and identify process improvements.
• Lead quality reviews to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Oversee accurate reconciliation of accounts and cashflow management to support the company's financial health.
• Manage the processing of applicable invoices, rebates, and transport costs.
• Reconcile internal and cash accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct regular account reconciliation and provide financial insights to stakeholders.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and functional supervision over the credit team to ensure effective portfolio management.
• Lead and supervise personnel responsible for credit and collections.
• Ensure team adherence to company policies and deadlines.
• Assist in training, problem-solving, and promoting administrative accuracy.
• Support staff in managing complex credit and collection cases.

Requirements

• Relevant BCom-degree
• 5 Years experience in credit/ collections with direct customer contact.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience in a service environment will be preferred. 

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate intake, storage and dispatching of grain.
• Grading of grain according to statutory requirements.
• Ensure correct offloading and quality of grain.
• Oversee the loading of grain and sample taking process.
• Perform inspections to maintain adherence to statutory requirements.
• Provide inputs in planning and allocating of storage capacity according to crop estimation information.
• Pre-cleaning, drying, aeration and fumigation of grain.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for value adding within grading criteria.
• Assist in Optimizing Grain process to achieve value adding objectives and minimize risk.
• Attend and resolve client queries.
• Advise and inform clients on transactions available and industry tendencies.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate.
• All relevant grading and fumigation courses.
• Certificate in Management/Leadership.
• Three years’ experience in the Grain Industry with knowledge and experience in:
• Crop estimates
• Testing and grading of grains
• Fumigation
• Knowledge of aeration
• Understanding of grain marketing and management.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Execute general cleaning functions of the yard, bins, containers, silo, building and bunkers.
• Contact spraying for pest control in silo bins, machines and buildings.
• Assist with bin and storage fumigation.
• Bagging, storage and monitor graded screenings.
• Loading and off-loading of grain (bulk and bags).
• Assist with maintenance work.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• Grade 10 (Candidates with a National Senior Certificate will receive preference)
• Great communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of grain industry.