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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.
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- A leading pet food manufacturing company with a keen interest in the companion animal industry is seeking the above to ensure the quality and safety of products through compliance with regulatory standards and internal protocols. The role includes process improvement, audits, staff training, and contributing to efficient production operations at the Render Plant.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar environment as well as 2–3 years’ hands-on HACCP implementation (SANS 10330:2020)
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and QMS systems is essential
- Basic understanding of Veterinary and Act 36 regulations will be an advantage
- Must have an understanding of lab techniques and sampling methods
- Familiarity with manufacturing and rendering processes is essential
- Basic Syspro experience is advantageous; training will be provided if necessary
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Willingness to work long hours, shifts, and in varied environmental conditions
Must have a valid driver's license
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing quality control procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other regulatory requirements.
- Reviewing and evaluating food safety plans (including HACCP).
- Conducting internal and external audits of food safety systems.
- Inspecting facilities, equipment, and PPE compliance.
- Monitoring production records for non-conformities and ensuring traceability.
- Conducting product sampling and lab testing for safety and quality.
- Evaluating raw materials and supplier controls to maintain standards.
- Identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Supporting cross-functional collaboration with production, QA, and maintenance.
- Providing training to staff on food safety, quality systems, and proper PPE use.
- Identifying non-conformities and leading the implementation of corrective measures.
- Managing supplier quality and raw material lead times.
- Addressing internal challenges such as expiry management and non-conformances.
- Maintaining output quality while improving processes.
- Travelling between sites and external stakeholders.
- Being responsible for upholding all food safety and health standards at all times, ensuring compliance with statutory and internal safety requirements.
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- A leading pet food manufacturing company with a strong focus on the companion animal industry is seeking the above to manage the efficient and effective distribution of products within the supply chain. This includes overseeing logistics, transportation, and warehousing, as well as ensuring timely deliveries to meet customer expectations and support business objectives.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in distribution or supply chain management
- Experience in fast-paced, multi-site distribution environments
- Knowledge of GMP, ISO 22000, or FSSC standards will be an advantage
- Must be comfortable working in varying environmental conditions as well as the ability to work extended hours when required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Must have a valid driver's license and be willing travel between sites and to external partners
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing strategies to optimize distribution and supply chain performance.
- Coordinating with transportation providers and managing delivery routes to ensure timely product delivery.
- Monitoring and managing inventory levels, optimizing storage practices, and improving stock handling efficiency.
- Leading, motivating, and developing a team of distribution and warehouse staff.
- Ensuring high service levels through accurate, timely delivery updates and proactive problem resolution.
- Controlling and optimizing costs related to transportation, labour, and inventory.
- Managing the distribution budget and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- Analyzing distribution data to enhance operations and ensuring compliance with safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Upholding food safety standards in alignment with regulatory and company policies.
- Ensuring team adherence through training and continuous monitoring.
- Managing external partners and coordinating internally for seamless logistics.
- Navigating disruptions in the supply chain and shifting customer demands.
- Balancing cost-efficiency with service delivery.
- Implementing strategic plans amidst organizational or market changes.
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- A global leader in the agricultural distribution chain is seeking an Area Sales Manager to develop, promote and support company solutions within the specific territory by providing technical, marketing and sales support to the distribution partners.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a B. Sc. Agric or related degree
- An Agronomist with a strong technical and commercial background is highly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of the relevant crop, pests, competitor products and control strategies will be required
- Must have a good understanding of MS Office with strong communication skills in English (Verbal and Written)
- A good understanding of technical, sales, and market aspects is advantageous
- Must have a thorough understanding of technical characteristics of relevant crop protection products and nutrients
- Project management methodology and use of remote working tools are important
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing technical and commercial support to distribution partners with a strong focus on their sales and technical staff.
- Developing and promoting the unique selling points of company products to provide differential and profitable opportunities for partners.
- Initiating campaign plans and co-ordinating the demand and forecast for products.
- Implementing and monitoring demonstration trials with the distribution channel to show and promote company products.
- Providing feedback on market information to enable the company to adapt product positioning when required.
- Preparing and providing technical market support for products to maximize sales.
- Building close value adding relationships with distribution partners and industry influencers.
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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 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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- 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 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 be responsible for maintaining the registration status and fostering relationships with regulatory authorities for the submission of new applications. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across South Africa and other African countries, managing documentation, and supporting regulatory processes for import and export activities.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a relevant tertiary qualification, SACNASP registration is ideal
- In-depth knowledge of Act 36 is essential
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in a relevant regulatory environment, either in government or the private sector
- Must have an in-depth understanding of regulatory requirements in South Africa and other African countries (e.g., Zambia, Namibia, Botswana)
- Experience with GHS Labelling requirements is advantageous
- Strong communication and public relations skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a team and support common goals
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel when required
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the latest versions of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available.
- Preparing and submitting registration packages and monitoring submissions for new product registrations, label extensions, and other changes (SA, Namibia, Botswana, other countries).
- Maintaining records of registration application outcomes.
- Preparing and submitting Daughter registrations of products with third parties.
- Monitoring progress, managing inquiries, and maintaining records of application outcomes.
- Obtaining prior informed consent for importation of products for export to other countries.
- Supplying documentation to the agent in Zambia on request (completed application form, letter of consent, SA-approved label, registration certificate, COA).
- Supporting documentation to support import and/or registration, on request.
- Liaising with and strengthening the relationship of the company with the relevant Regulatory Authorities by seeking opportunities for regular contact with regulatory parties and attending meetings with the Authorities.
- Confirming and seeking clarity on the registration requirements with regulatory authorities.
- Representing the company in a regulatory capacity on industry forums.
- Obtaining and communicating new information relevant to regulatory and development processes.
- Attending and participating in Crop Life Committee Meetings, Meetings with Authorities, and Workgroups.
- Following up and managing inquiries.
- The role may require traveling to meet with regulatory authorities, attend industry forums, and support registration processes in other African countries.
- Working closely with the Development Manager, CEO, National Sales Manager, and external regulatory bodies.
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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 diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining UAVs, conducting test flights, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while assisting with client demonstrations and on-site servicing.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
- Possession of an Unmanned Maintenance Service Technician certificate is an added advantage
- Must have a Valid Remote Pilot Certificate or currently in the process of obtaining it
- Previous experience in UAV maintenance or a related technical field is an advantage
- Passion for drone technology, particularly in repair and maintenance
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in both Afrikaans and English (spoken and written)
- Must have a valid drivers’ license and be willing to travel as required
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Diagnosing and repairing UAVs, ensuring they are in optimal working condition.
- Performing routine maintenance and firmware updates on agricultural drones.
- Conducting test flights to verify drone performance after repairs.
- Assisting sales representatives with product demonstrations for potential clients.
- Travelling to customer sites for on-site servicing and support.
- Maintaining accurate records of repairs, parts used, and service history.
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices in UAV operations.
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients.
- Setting up and configuring new drones for clients.
- Conducting pre-delivery inspections and testing before dispatching drones to clients.
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