Vacancies at Plennegy Group

The position of Cross Border Driver has become available at Triton Express in Johannesburg.

• Distributing and collecting of client’s cargo
• Assisting with loading and offloading of cargo from the vehicle
• Collecting and completing daily collections & delivery sheets if required
• Daily pre-trip inspection of vehicle
• Vehicle fault reporting – as and when required
• Ensuring care is taken when client’s cargo is being loaded and off loaded from vehicle
• Ensuring that the addresses given for deliveries / collections are correct
• Ensuring that contact is always kept with depot
• Ensuring that no deviations from delivery / collection sheets takes place without authorization 
• Liaise with Customs Officials
• Assisting with presenting cargo at customs for inspection purposes
• Exercising patience with customs officials and always liaising with authorities with respect
• Keep all documents secured and hand over to receiving branch

Requirements

• Grade 12 minimum (Matric)
• 1-2 years driving experience
• A valid unendorsed code 10 driver’s license
• Valid PDP
• A good geographical knowledge of the Johannesburg area
• Valid passport
• Ability to work under pressure
• A good command of the English language both verbally and written
• Ability to communicate both internally and externally
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work overtime as and when required due to clients’ requirements
• Reliable
• A high degree of integrity required
• Presentable and of a professional manner always
• Own transport to and from work
• Punctuality a must and linehaul departures to be on time

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Seed & Planting Preparation

• Collect seed from the seed store and arrange as per planting lists
• Correct numbering of seed for production, breeding, and screening programmes
• Correct filling of trays with growing medium
• Supervise labeling of trays
• Supervise sowing of seeds
• Ensure optimal germination conditions
• Organise treatment of trays/seedlings before planting

Field & Infrastructure Management

• Measuring out land space for planting
• Preparation of land/beds with irrigation
• Building tunnels/onion cages
• Assisting with planting and ensuring proper documentation
• Monitoring and controlling weeds during plant growth
• Assist with fertilization and irrigation
• Supervise trellising and plant maintenance

Plant Health & Protection

• Scouting and reporting insect infestations and disease symptoms in seedlings
• Prompt reporting of plant health issues to breeders/farm manager
• Organising treatment of affected seedlings/trays
• Scouting for insect infestations during plant growth cycle
• Monitoring and reporting overall plant health
• Derouging (removing off-type plants)

Supervision & Coordination

• Assists farm manager, breeders, and production department with day-to-day operations
• Supervises correct labeling, sowing, and planting processes
• Ensures research and production activities are carried out efficiently
• Coordinates grow-out evaluations, disease screening trials, and trials at different locations

Outreach & Demonstration

• Assistance with Farmers’ Day demonstration blocks

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (essential)
• Tertiary Qualification (preferential)
• Driver’s License Code 8

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a research supervisor