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  • Posted: Nov 29, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • ALPLA stands for a responsible, sustainable, and future-oriented mind-set. For this reason, we count on the commitment of our employees. ALPLA is one of the leading companies in the world in the area of packaging solutions and is renowned throughout the world for producing plastic packaging of the highest quality. Around 20,900 employees at 181 locations ...
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    Executive Assistant

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Manage the day-to-day administrative affairs of the Managing Director
    • Schedule and coordinate internal & external meetings
    • Prepare meeting agendas and create meeting minutes and documentation as required
    • Support the Managing Director by reviewing, analyzing and summarizing information
    • Prepare special reports when needed
    • Provide general support to visitors and expats
    • Distribute communication amongst all executives and relevant team members as required
    • Maintain and develop an updated filing system and database
    • Arrange travel and logistics including booking flights, car rental and hotel accommodations when needed.
    • Plan in-house or off-site activities as required

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Relevant qualification from a reputable institution with +10 years of experience in a professional office environment
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Above average competence with MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    • Excellent planning and organization skills
    • Must be proficient in office management including liaising with premises management, suppliers and contractors
    • Ability to analyze and interpret department needs and results
    • Ability to recognize, manage and solve complex issues/problems
    • Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in a fast-paced environment.
    • Experience with budget analysis and management
    • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects effectively
    • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
    • Excellent written and spoken local and English language skills

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

    • Professional working environment
    • Competitive / market related salary
    • Employee Assistance Program

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    Product Designer

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Generating creative concept designs, utilising free hand sketches and renderings to create compelling and aesthetically pleasing design presentations
    • Using CAD systems for the creation of parametric 3D models including surface modelling, product assemblies and technical 2D drawings, under the consideration of technical feasibility and customer specification
    • Interacting internally with ALPLA project managers and process experts and externally with clients to create technically feasible designs
    • Conducting design meetings and workshops with customers
    • Collaborating within the global design network

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Excellent command of the written and spoken English language
    • Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or closely related field
    • Three or more years’ experience in industrial or product design
    • Knowledge of digital design tools for graphic illustrations like Adobe Photoshop or equivalent apps.
    • A combination of art and engineering, creativity and technical knowledge
    • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

    • Professional working environment
    • Competitive salary
    •  Pension Benefit
    • Medical Aid

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    Process Engineer ISBM

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Ensure all assigned machines are operating safely, efficiently and reliably according to recommended operating guidelines.
    • Ensure that quality product is being produced all the time
    • Ensure process is optimized to the fullest extent
    • Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect free before being put into machine
    • Monitor and report inconsistencies in above areas for all shifts not worked
    • Should be able to make minor repairs
    • Assist the Production Manager in implementing required training for Machine Operators and Machine Setters
    • Supervise orderliness, cleanliness and working order of the assigned machines and tools
    • Support production activities
    • Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health & Safety Management
    • Ensure housekeeping and general areas facilitates a tidy and neat environment

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Technical qualification with minimum 5 years plastics processing experience
    • Experienced in plastics technology and/or mechanic or electric/electronic system
    • Knowledge of and insight into Operation of ISBM and its axillary equipment
    • Knowledge of and experience in processing of ISBM and its axillary equipment
    • Able to work in a team environment and train technical personnel
    • Effectively managing time as a resource, gives balanced attention to appropriate long-term and short-term priorities
    • Must have flexible work availability
    • Able to prioritize, plan and execute duties with minimal supervision
    • Excellent communication skills in local language and English
    • Excellent leadership skills to lead, guide and coach mechanical set up team

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    Machine Setter-Lanseria

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Ensure all assigned machines are operating safely, efficiently and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines
    • Ensure quality product is being produced at all times
    • Ensure process is optimized to the fullest extent
    • Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect free before being put into machine
    • Monitor and report inconsistencies in above areas for all shifts not worked
    • Should be able to make minor repairs to moulders
    • Assist the Production Manager in implementing required training for Machine Operators
    • Supervise orderliness, cleanliness and working order of the assigned machines and tools
    • Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management where food contact product is produced in the plant.
    • Ensure on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Technical qualification and good experience in plastic processing
    • Matric/ grade 12
    • Experienced in ISBM, mechanic or electric/electronic systems
    • Able to work in a team environment
    • Able to train technical personnel
    • Effectively manages time as a resource; gives balanced attention to appropriate long-term and short-term priorities
    • Must have flexible work availability
    • Able to prioritize, plan and execute duties with minimal supervision
    • Excellent communication skills in local language and English

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    Warehouse Coordinator

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Ensure that the prepared material (RM, MB, Secondary packaging, that is not automatically fed to the production machines) is transported from the respective Warehouse location where it was prepared to the assigned handover point from where production personnel take it.
    • Manage internal transports Warehouse operations.
    • Ensure stock movement between warehouse and production (whether FG or RM warehouse)
    • Oversee Finished Goods warehouse operation
    • Manage transports: by preparing, loading, administering cargo, ensure load securing and load truck
    • Ensure all the external administrative work with forwarding companies and internal work related to AlplaProd and NAV is done.
    • Ensure that your direct reports are competent (well-trained) and committed through continuous communication, regular oversight and active support of your team
    • Ensure that an established organization and job roles are executed by your direct reports
    • Ensure that your direct reports treat all equipment with care and attention to ensure that equipment and stock is well preserved (this is inclusive of proper housekeeping 5S)
    • Coordinate all type of maintenance activities in the warehouse with the maintenance department
    • Assure product conformity by fulfilling hygiene requirements as far as department is concerned
    • Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management where food contact product is produced in the plant.
    • Ensure on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Min Matric and related tertiary qualification
    • Min. 3 years of experience in Warehousing/Supply Management
    • Supervisory experience required, preferably in Warehousing, Planning and Logistics
    • Lead and guide his staff including the responsibility of recruiting, on-boarding, training, planning, reviewing etc
    • Very good computer skills
    • Excellent organizational and communication skills
    • Strong leadership skills
    • Safety awareness and quality consciousness

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    Warehouse Manager

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Defining the way how goods are stored to achieve maximum warehouse utilization.
    • Continuously optimizing the warehouse layout to improve the flow of the goods.
    • Identifying non-turning pallets and initiate corresponding measures.
    • Ensure proper execution of standard warehouse processes (storage, consolidation, shipping and receiving) and exception handling.
    • Organizing warehouse inventory takings.
    • Manage technical equipment and warehouse infrastructure and suppliers.
    • Maximize availability of technical equipment and warehouse infrastructure by monitoring maintenance plans.
    • Schedules pickup, deliveries and repairs for vendors to ensure a smooth operating warehouse (i.e. waste, fuel, forklift, equipment, etc.).
    • Ensure a clean state in the warehouse.
    • Ensure HSE compliance in the warehouse.
    • Supervising warehouse associates and ensuring most efficient teamworks possible.
    • Assessing training needs of staff and ensuring execution of training.
    • Organizing of shift staffing.
    • Organizing of external staff to cover absences and workload peaks.
    • Ensuring all employees understand and follow company policies and procedures.
    • Analyzing optimization potentials.
    • Get quotations from and negotiate with suppliers.
    • Liaise with customers in relations with shipments.
    • Represent warehouse interests.
    • Determine investment needs (new or replacement).
    • Define and initiate measures based on target performance comparison and interpretation of available KPI’s.
    • Invoice checking
    • Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management where food contact product is produced in the plant.
    • Ensure on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management
    • Ensure housekeeping and general areas facilitates a tidy, neat Environment.

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • 3 years bachelor’s degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent
    • Min. 5-10 years of experience in Warehousing/Supply Management
    • Supervisory experience required, preferably in Warehousing
    • Certified Forklift Driver and/or Trainer
    • Very good computer skills
    • Excellent organizational skills
    • Safety awareness and quality consciousness

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

    • Market Related Salary
    • Professional working environment with Global Exposure
    • Pension Benefit
    • Medical Aid
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
    • We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility
    • Your individual performance will be remunerated and your development will be supported by us.

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    General Ledger Accountant

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Participate in the month-end close process and prepare monthly reconciliations.
    • Prepare and post journal entries.
    • Review account payable, accounts receivable and accrual accounts and ensure all accruals and expenses are
    • recognized in the appropriate period.
    • Assist in the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems
    • Provide information to fulfill monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements
    • Primarily responsible for accounting of provisions, accruals, prepayments including the calculation, analysis, processing and reporting of external commissions and royalties.
    • Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of monthly close activities
    • Responsible for TB close, all reconciliations and completeness of accounts
    • Responsible for assets, maintenance of Fixed Asset Register, Depreciation calculations, impairments, annual useful life
    • assessments, write off and all accounting as well as reporting related to assets
    • Capex accounting and reporting
    • Establishing process of internal controls across finance and setting up process and policies and defining standard
    • operating procedures for these

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Accountant with 3 years’ experience
    • Accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role
    • Proactivity to drive continuous improvement
    • Excellent communication skills to interact at various levels inside and outside the organization
    • Strong MS Office software skills and familiarity Accounting Systems
    • Excellent local language skills and English language skills in
    • written and spoken

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

    • Market Related Salary
    • Professional working environment with Global Exposure
    • Pension Benefit
    • Medical Aid
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
    • We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility
    • Your individual performance will be remunerated and your development will be supported by us.

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    Plant Controller

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Advise and assist on cost and plant accounting policies and procedures
    • Verify that transactions are recorded accurately and timeously
    • Adherence to internal procedures and deadlines
    • Assist with stock counts and advise on capturing system transactions
    • Assist with material consumption verification and checks when required
    • Liaise with applicable departments on BOM's to ensure accurate and review as required
    • Analyse margin tolerance % on NAV and notify or make recommendations on specific alerts
    • Site cost analysis in support of Finance , Operations and Commercial
    • Inventory management (cycle counts, write offs, reconciliations, BOM, variance analysis, Audit, consumption reporting)
    • Prepare, Control and Analyse annual site budgets - liaising with various departments
    • Prepare and Analyse annual Actual and Budget Costing schedules and maintain work center costs
    • Performs stock revaluations based on costing schedules
    • Ensures the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports as required by local and corporate management are completed efficiently and accurately.
    • Partners with Commercial Controller to ensure costs are recovered from customers.
    • Partners with CTO controller.
    • Provide the controlling manager insight into key performance indicators to explain cost deviations.
    • Develop with controlling Manager internal controls and ensures compliance of internal control policies and procedures.
    • Managing the relationship between the plant and accounting to ensure all month end closing entries have been posted and are correctly allocated in the designated ERP.
    • Assist with Implementation and Maintenance of ERP systems (D365, CSD’s etc)
    • Monitoring of masterdata
    • Calculation of costings in utilising agreed methodologies.
    • Advise and assist departments on cost accounting policies and procedures

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on management
    • accounting.
    • 3-5  years of experience in Financial Analysis and/or controlling.
    • Costing and analysis background
    • Manufacturing experience is an advantage
    • Fluent in written and spoken English
    • Strong Analytical and Project Management skills
    • Excellent Communication and Presentation skills
    • Strong Team working and Networking skills
    • Proficient in Excel

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

    • Market Related Salary
    • Professional working environment with Global Exposure
    • Pension Benefit
    • Medical Aid
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
    • We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility
    • Your individual performance will be remunerated and your development will be supported by us.

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    Production Manager

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Responsible for the relevant Production Unit , its equipment, personnel and all other resources to ensure that products are produced according to the respective production plans in the defined quality and at planned or better costs
    • Manage and lead the organization by clear standards and goals 
    • Review the performance of the respective organization unit and drive corrections and improvements
    • Regularly review and supervise production and its performance
    • Ensure legal compliance, health & safety compliance, food safety compliance, etc
    • Support the Operations Manager in the continuous development of the organization
    • Support activities including direct interaction with customers in the sales process or product development
    • Support the customer complaint handling process and activities related to the resolution of non-conformities until the implementation of effective corrective actions for the respective production unit.
    • Assure that the production personnel is producing in line with the production plan in the specified quality at the expected performance levels.
    • Ensure that established organization and job roles are executed by competent personnel.
    • Coordinate maintenance activities (break-down or preventive) with the maintenance department
    • Support risk evaluation and the establishment of appropriate HSE environment measures.
    • Ensure that your respective personnel is trained in all HSE measures (safety guards, PPE etc.) and complies with these at all times and report accidents and incidents

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Bachelor/Master or Diploma degree with clear affinity to operations
    • +5 years supervisory experience in applicable technology
    • Deep understanding of cost calculation and performance metrics
    • Strong leadership skills – ability to lead and guide the production personnel including the responsibility of recruiting, on-boarding, training, planning, reviewing etc.
    • Thorough understanding of health and safety practices
    • Ability to work independently, to tight deadlines and proactive in solving problems
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills in English and local language

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

    • Market Related Salary
    • Professional working environment with Global Exposure
    • Pension Benefit
    • Medical Aid
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support
    • We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility 
    • Your individual performance will be remunerated and your development will be supported by us

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    Organizational Learning & Development Manager

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Partner with the business to identify organisational development/learning needs and devise solutions which deliver successful outcomes
    • Develop an integrated learning and development plan which aligns with the legislative skills authorities to ensure compliance with the Employment Equity and Skills Development legal frameworks as well as the Company’s corporate Learning and development framework
    • Ensuring mandatory learning and development requirements are consistently delivered to meet statutory requirements.
    • Formulate and oversee the delivery of an organisational annual development and training plan, offering a learning techniques and development opportunities
    • Lead on the development and implementation of fair and transparent learning & development policies and service standards
    • Responsibility for a suite of information management systems within the department that record and track learning, education and OD activity, attendance.
    • Develop a structured approach to talent management and succession planning that offers effective development for our people and ensure long term business continuity.
    • Develop and deliver an approach for coaching and mentoring.
    • Lead, develop and oversee the provision of the organisations learning and development agenda linked to the BEE strategy.
    • Ensure the implementation of robust and effective Performance Review system is and maintained embedded and regularly updated and refreshed to meet the needs of the business
    • Identify trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvements to drive employee engagement and retention
    • Executes engagement and cultural initiatives/events/programs for all employees
    • Assess, diagnose and co-develop interventions related to strategy, structure, process, culture, reward & recognition, performance and talent planning
    • Analyzing business structures, procedures, processes, and the utilization of resources

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • NQF level 7 HRM / Industrial Psychology qualification or equivalent qualification.
    • Driver's license.
    • Training, OD and Change Management experience 5 Year(s)
    • Experience of developing leadership and staff engagement programs
    • Experience of leading the development and coordination of talent management and succession strategies
    • Is highly credible to internal and external stakeholders and is committed to delivering high levels of customer service
    • Has strong analytic and critical reasoning skills to assess risks, anticipate difficulties and is capable of effective problem solving
    • Can demonstrate a strong knowledge of current employment legislation in relation to OD/L&D
    • Able to translate strategic goals into effective and achievable plans and is capable of monitoring their progress and outcomes

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

    • Market Related Salary
    • Professional working environment with Global Exposure
    • Pension Benefit
    • Medical Aid
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support
    • We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility 
    • Your individual performance will be remunerated and your development will be supported by us

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    Head of Apprenticeship - SSA

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Participation on the strategic development of the apprenticeship program regarding new apprentices, Goal setting and performance evaluation in line with local cultural and legal regulations
    • Personnel and organizational responsibility of apprentices at the Lanseria site
    • Create and execute learning strategies and programs
    • Ensure high quality, consistent and innovative initiatives to deliver apprentice programs
    • Creation of new and additional training material for training in SSA region
    • Creating an environment that will promote learning and motivate the apprentices
    • Recruiting  and selection of apprentices
    • Leadership and personnel development of the apprentices
    • Experience in project management and budgeting
    • Planning and preparation of work procedures and rotational schedules of apprentices
    • Coordinates and support departmental trainers within defined scope of responsibility
    • Close cooperation with Corporate Apprenticeship Development Team
    • Supports career paths for apprentices

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Qualified artisan with Electrical/Electronic or Millwright background
    • Experience with PLC’s, electronics, instrumentation, hydraulics, electro pneumatics
    • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in management of learning and training programs 
    • Updated knowledge of effective learning and development methods
    • Strong coaching and presentation skills
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Must be able to manage a team
    • Strong project management and change management skills 

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

    • Market Related Salary
    • Professional working environment with Global Exposure
    • Pension Benefit
    • Medical Aid
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support
    • We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility 
    • Your individual performance will be remunerated and your development will be supported by us

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    Process Engineer ISBM - Johannesburg

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Ensure all ISBM machines are operating safely, efficiently, and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines
    • Ensure quality product is being produced at all times and process is optimized to the fullest extent
    • Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect free before being put into machine
    • Ensure proper functioning of machinery
    • Assist the Production Manager / Process Technicians in implementing required training for Machine Operators
    • Support Production activities
    • Participate in Tool Design Reviews and recommend improvements to optimize moulding, setup, and overall manufacturing
    • Analyse and improve existing processes using production data, design of experiments, Six Sigma and other methods to improve manufacturing processes for cost reduction, quality improvement to increase efficiencies
    • Troubleshoot moulding and manufacturing processes and material issues. Work with internal and external resources to resolve moulding and manufacturing issues and implement long-term solutions
    • Research, develop and implement manufacturing process controls, machinery modifications and improvements
    • Ensure good housekeeping practices are consistently followed
    • Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to
    • Responsible for reporting potential Food Safety hazards and comply with the food safety management system requirements 

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Technical Qualification with min. 5 years plastics processing experience  
    • Toolmaking, Mechanical or Electric/Electronic systems
    • Knowledge of and insight into operation of Injection stretch blow moulding machines and its auxiliary equipment
    • Knowledge of and experience in processing Injection stretch blow moulding machines and its auxiliary equipment
    • Knowledge of and experience in changeovers/set-up/maintaining of Injection stretch blow moulding machines and its and its auxiliary equipment
    • Ability to lead people and to generate a positive team environment
    • Excellent problem solving skills with attention to detail
    • Proven ability to successfully train technical and other non-exempt personnel
    • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing 
    • Effective time management and task/project prioritization with minimal supervision 
    • Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
    • Ability to operate forklifts and crane
    • Proficient with computer applications (e.g. Power Point, Excel, Access)
    • High cleanliness standards for the machines and work area
    • Excellent communication skills in local language and English

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

    • Market Related Salary
    • Professional working environment with Global Exposure
    • Pension Benefit
    • Medical Aid
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support
    • We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility 
    • Your individual performance will be remunerated and your development will be supported by us

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    x4 Machine Setter (EBM) - Temp

    WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

    • Ensure all assigned machines are operating safely, efficiently and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines
    • Ensure quality product is being produced at all times
    • Ensure process is optimized to the fullest extent
    • Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect free before being put into machine
    • Monitor and report inconsistencies in above areas for all shifts not worked
    • Should be able to make minor repairs to moulders
    • Assist the Production Manager in implementing required training for Machine Operators
    • Supervise orderliness, cleanliness and working order of the assigned machines and tools
    • Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management where food contact product is produced in the plant.
    • Ensure on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management

    WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

    • Technical qualification and good experience in plastic processing
    • Matric/ grade 12
    • Experienced in Extrusion Blow Moulding and/or either Toolmaking, mechanic or electric/electronic systems
    • Able to work in a team environment
    • Able to train technical personnel 
    • Effectively manages time as a resource; gives balanced attention to appropriate long-term and short-term priorities
    • Must have flexible work availability
    • Able to prioritize, plan and execute duties with minimal supervision 
    • Excellent communication skills in local language and English

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