Vacant Posts at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Manage and control the maintenance processes involved in the Hatchery on an Operational level
• Managing staff in a disciplined and effective manner
• Achieving hatchery targets and objectives
• Maintaining 20 keys
• Managing strict bio security measures
• Preparing budgets, managing and controlling running expenses
• Ensuring the highest product quality/ hygiene standards is always maintained
• Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and laws

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• A relevant Tertiary Qualification would be advantageous
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Hatchery or 3 years’ in a similar role
• Technical/ Mechanical Background in a Hatchery Environment is preferable
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge, understanding and application of current labour legislation
• Must be computer literate
• Fluent in English and an additional official language     
• Passionate, self-motivated and performance driven
• Must be pro-active and able to work accurately and independently
• Must be a team player
• Willing to work weekends and public holidays

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Experience and Qualifications

• A B-Com Financial degree 
• Credit Management qualifications would be an added advantage.
• A Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior credit manager role. 
• 10 Years minimum experience within the credit environment.
• Financial analysis.
• Risk Assessments.
• Legal process and securities.
• Client relationship and negotiation skills.
• Financial analytics and business acumen.
• Credit insurance process and reviews.
• Problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Credit risk mitigation: Implement strategies to mitigate credit risk, such as insurance, letters of credit, or guarantees, to protect the company's financial interests.
• Credit policies and procedure management: Develop and implement credit policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage credit risk and ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Credit compliance and creditworthiness: Evaluate the financial status of potential customers to determine their credit risk and establish credit limits.
• Monitoring Accounts: Monitor customer accounts and payment histories to identify delinquent accounts, proactively address payment issues, and minimize bad debt risk.
• Collections Management: Oversee the collections process, including sending reminders, contacting customers for overdue payments, and negotiating payment arrangements.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on credit performance, aging accounts, and bad debt exposure for management review and decision-making purposes.
• Customer Relations: Build positive relationships with customers to facilitate timely payments, resolve credit disputes, and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal requirements, credit laws, and industry regulations while managing credit operations to avoid legal issues or penalties.
• Technology and Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements.

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Routine maintenance on all Rendering Plant equipment
• Dealing with all unscheduled processing interruptions resulting from breakdown
• Full control of production processes and responsibility for maintaining production standards
• Responsible for all labour-related issues, including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times
• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the company’s disciplinary code
• Continued interaction and communication with senior management
• Maintaining and implementing the 20 Keys principles, including Health & Safety of the department

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a qualified Artisan
• Previous experience in electrical/repair of poultry Processing and Rendering Plant equipment will be advantageous
• Proven experience in a supervisory role
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Fluent in English and a second official language
• Have the ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally
• Be hardworking, honest and self-motivated
• Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required
• Must have reliable transport

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The ideal candidate will be responsible for: 

• Establishing strong relationships with all Wholesale, Independent and Catering Customers
• Professionally respond to all inbound sales inquiries
• Interaction with Liaison Manager for new business opportunities
• Sales administration
• Promoting and growing the county fair brands and range with new and existing customers
• Interacting and negotiating products and prices with our existing and new clients
• Work towards a healthy on-shelf display of all our products across all categories 
• Maintaining and grow your customer base by looking for new business opportunities
• Plan, manage, coordinate and attend trade shows and exhibitions as required
• Manage assigned territory.
• Gather and communicate Market Intelligence/Adverts to improve our competitive advantage
• Keep control and maximize shelf space, and on-shelf availability (OSA) of all County Fair products and do quality checks
• Complete weekly Wholesale/ Independent price surveys
• Ensure good time management and regular customer visits/calls. 
• Daily focus on stock sheet for stock movement  
• Daily handling of customer complaints
• Maintaining good customer service and business relationships with all customers
• Servicing internal and external customers effectively
• Communicating out of stocks to customers
• Recording and communication of store fridge breakdowns, chillers and freezer temperature deviations
• Returns management according to the Company’s return policy
• Accountable to drive daily targets set out by the business, either to meet or exceed targets
• Ensure daily KPI’s are met

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Computer literate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent administration and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and swift resolution of queries within the scope of the role
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential;
• Able to work independently and have attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team environment is a key requirement
• Able to multi-task and assist with other duties within the department as assigned from time-to-time
• Must be bilingual with reference to the customer base
• Grade 12 qualification is essential
• A sales and marketing related tertiary qualification will be an added advantage
• Sales experience in the FMCG sector is essential and within the Poultry industry is a great advantage
• Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid code 8 driver’s license

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Start-up and running of processing plant.
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Fault finding.
• Order spares, follow up on orders.
• Daily attending to breakdowns in processing plant.
• Maintaining and implementing the continuous improvement programme (20 keys) as well as the Health, Safety and Environmental programme.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Qualified Electrician (Red Seal).
• Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience and knowledge of PLC’s.
• Experience of MEYN evisceration equipment will be advantageous.
• Must be computer literate – MS Office.
• Ammonia experience will be advantageous.
• Must have driver’s license and reliable transport.
• Initiative and ability to progress in a multi-skilled environment, a willingness to learn as well as personal and professional integrity are key requirements.
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• The candidate should be hardworking, honest and self-motivated.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Must be prepared to work overtime, shifts and/or standby.
• Fluent in English and another language will be preferable.

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for: 

• Cleaning of all hatchery egg and chick delivery vehicles according to the company’s Hatchery biosecurity protocols;
• Accompanying delivery drivers on deliveries when the need arises. 

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3 years truck driving experience
• Be in possession of a valid code 14 driver’s license
• Grade 12 education
• To be able to communicate, read and write in English
• A Team player;
• Sober habits and presentable at all times;
• Working hours are irregular and include weekends and Public Holidays duties.