Job Vacancies at AFGRI Equipment

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• Qualified Grain Grader
• In possession of all grading and fumigating certificates

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 10 years operational experience in handling and storage of grain

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Ensure effective marketing of available grain as well as the marketing of all silo services including silo storage capacity 
• Oversee the daily reconciliation of grain stock including grain quality and quantity control
• Ensure correct blending of grain in line with quality specifications
• Ensure regular calibration and tests of all grading equipment
• Monitor monthly income and expenses and take corrective action on deviations
• Conduct regular inspections of the condition of fixed assets
• Build, manage and maintain sound relationships with internal and external clients
• Monitor and manage capacity planning and bin allocation  
• Ensure effective use of storage facility to maximise storage periods
• Manage the dispatch rate of grain and identify events that have a negative impact on receipt and dispatch time and recommend improvements
• Identify and implement new opportunities at silo/bunker
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with applicable AFGRI policies, the rail regulator and food safety legislation.
• Ensure a safe working environment in line with AFGRI’s Health and Safety Policy and legislative requirements.
• Accurately and timeously capture and reconcile weekly and monthly reports and report any deviations
• Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the agricultural environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Basic financial skills
• Coaching skills

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REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• Credit 3 qualification or equivalent financial qualification

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 5 years credit control experience
• SAP experience will be advantageous

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Analysing Financial statements
• Maintain a complete and accurate debtor’s ledger to ensure that all income due is received and accurately accounted for
• Ensure that the existing overdue debtor’s balances are reduced to prevent bad debt provisions (BDP) 
• Review ageing debtors' report
• Ensure compliance with company credit policy and prevent the risk of trading on overdue accounts 
• Ensure fast and efficient resolution to customer, client representative and branch queries.
• Process credit vetting of new account applications and credit limit reviews in line with company credit policy and FICA requirements
• Keep and maintain updated credit documentation for internal and external audit purposes
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of accounts
• Process monthly clearing reports and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Oversee the eAccounts Call Centre and assist customers with the use of the system

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Knowledge of NCA and FICA
• Knowledge of credit and accounting principles
• Knowledge of the credit vetting process
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Intermediate Excel competency level 7/10 or higher
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Applicants must be fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans, speak write and read.