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Description
AFGRI Animal Feeds invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the 2024 Internship Programme. The Intern will have an opportunity to acquire all-round work experience within the Occupational Health Safety and Environmental Department.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Have not worked full time (more than 1 year) in their field of study.
- Should be based in the city of hire.
- Must be registered for a relevant qualification in Occupational Health Safety and Environmental for the 2024 academic year with a reputable institution of higher learning in South Africa.
- Should require Work Integrated Learning (WIL) to complete the qualification.
- Applicants will be required to provide an academic record and a letter confirming the requirement for Work Integrated Learning from the education institution to complete the qualification.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health Safety and Environmental matters.
- Proofreading skills
- Research and data analytical skills.
- Drafting and designing of resource materials
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Data collection and analysis
- Proficient in MS Office (Ms Word; Ms Excel; MS PowerPoint).
- Graduates will be based at Animal Feeds in Isando, JHB East for the duration of the programme and will be required to travel to regional offices.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
- Successful candidates will be enrolled on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The Intern will be exposed to the following administration-related duties to enable the incumbent to gain practical experience in Occupational Health Safety and Environmental matters.
- Proofread OHSE records and documentation
- Conduct research required of OHSE aspects as per instruction, for proposals, system development and implementation
- Drafting and designing OHSE resource material
- Export reports from the Intranet as per instruction for monitoring by the OHSE Practitioner
- Prepare reports for presentation
- Create graphs and charts on exported reports
Closing Date: 27 October 2023
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Description
To provide high-level administrative support to the Group Treasurer and business to enable the attainment of business objectives. Responsible for the overall office management, drafting/preparing of reports and presentations, travel arrangements and other required correspondences.
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Grade 12
- Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent qualification is preferred.
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 5 years relevant experience with a demonstrated track record of high accuracy, analytical and organisational skills and excellent computer skills
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Plan and direct all administrative, financial and operational activities for the Group Treasurer.
- Organise and prioritise critical issues and required information for the Treasurer to facilitate efficient decision-making.
- Oversee the management of the Treasurer’s office to ensure smooth operations and that resources are available and operating effectively.
- Establish and manage relationships with Group Lenders and internal and external sources of information to source relevant information.
- Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external role players such as committees and employees.
- Responsible for ensuring a well-managed and efficient administration of the treasury department.
- Manage the Group Treasurer’s diary, organise meetings, logistics and conferences and take and distribute minutes at meetings.
- Draft reports, memos, letters, and presentations.
- Responsible for electronic and paper-based document control, management, coordination and filing of all Treasury-related documents.
- Manage and assist with queries from and to the lender group.
- Responsible for all credit card administration, merchant services and monthly purchase order administration for the division.
- Liaise with various Executive Member’s offices for arrangements of meetings/appointments and assist the Executive PA’s and Exco Members when required.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- In-depth understanding of Microsoft Office
- Experience with stakeholder management
- Document management and compilation
- Bilingual Written and verbal expression / Business language
- Strong emotional intelligence and self-motivated
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Planning and organising
- Organisation Sensitivity
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Time management
- Result orientated
- Team player
Closing date: 24 October 2023
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Description
The Operations Manager will be primarily responsible for ensuring sustained operational profit at the plant, aligned to the required return on assets (ROA). The Operations Manager will further ensure that the overall operational strategy of AFGRI Animal Feeds will be implemented, ensuring optimal efficiencies and cost-conscious budget management, and act at all times in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant Tertiary Degree / Qualification (Finance, Agriculture, Engineering)
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a manager in an Animal Feed manufacturing/ Milling / FMCG environment
Competencies
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (solution driven)
- Planning and organizing – Strategically inclined and proactive in demeanor
- Operate effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Conflict management
- Entrenched experience in the management of employees at all levels, as well as the management of complex relationships both in and outside the organisation (stakeholder relations)
- Must be diligent, dynamic and innovative
- Must be patient, charismatic and respected
- Possess excellent leadership abilities and skills
- Possess good financial and business acumen
- Possess a good understanding of the agricultural industry
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day production activities within the local facility.
- Manage staff and staffing levels (efficiently plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources) to manufacture products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
- Maintain on-time deliveries while avoiding excess labour and inefficiencies.
- Plan and direct resources in order to execute the strategy and execute the operational agenda
- Work closely with Procurement to maintain and control appropriate inventory levels.
- Ensure profitability of products through proper manufacturing methods and lean manufacturing.
- Support and enforce the company quality system and practices and manage by means of a team approach while applying mission-directed work team (MDWT) principles.
- Operate facility under company and legislative requirements relating to health and safety guidelines
- Build effective relationships with internal and external customers.
- Execute the manufacturing plan to support the sales forecast and to ensure customers’ expectations are met.
- Manage and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
- Customer complaints, non-conformances and deviations – apply problem-solving techniques to identify the root cause with corrective action steps to prevent a reoccurrence.
- Manage succession planning including BEE.
- Apply performance appraisals with a focus on results and individual development.
- Effectively manage the facility’s budget and overall expenses
- Ensure sustainable profit by closely monitoring nett margin per ton
- Establish close relationships with the marketing team in order to ensure optimal capacity utilisation of the facility in relation to volume and product mix forecast.
Closing Date: 17 November 2023
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Description
The Operations Manager will be primarily responsible for ensuring sustained operational profit at the plant, aligned to the required return on assets (ROA). The Operations Manager will further ensure that the overall operational strategy of AFGRI Animal Feeds will be implemented, ensuring optimal efficiencies and cost-conscious budget management, and act at all times in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant Tertiary Degree / Qualification (Finance, Agriculture, Engineering)
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a manager in an Animal Feed manufacturing/ Milling / FMCG environment
Competencies
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (solution driven)
- Planning and organizing – Strategically inclined and proactive in demeanor
- Operate effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Conflict management
- Entrenched experience in the management of employees at all levels, as well as the management of complex relationships both in and outside the organisation (stakeholder relations)
- Must be diligent, dynamic and innovative
- Must be patient, charismatic and respected
- Possess excellent leadership abilities and skills
- Possess good financial and business acumen
- Possess a good understanding of the agricultural industry
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day production activities within the local facility.
- Manage staff and staffing levels (efficiently plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources) to manufacture products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
- Maintain on-time deliveries while avoiding excess labour and inefficiencies.
- Plan and direct resources in order to execute the strategy and execute the operational agenda
- Work closely with Procurement to maintain and control appropriate inventory levels.
- Ensure profitability of products through proper manufacturing methods and lean manufacturing.
- Support and enforce the company quality system and practices and manage by means of a team approach while applying mission-directed work team (MDWT) principles.
- Operate facility under company and legislative requirements relating to health and safety guidelines
- Build effective relationships with internal and external customers.
- Execute the manufacturing plan to support the sales forecast and to ensure customers’ expectations are met.
- Manage and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
- Customer complaints, non-conformances and deviations – apply problem-solving techniques to identify the root cause with corrective action steps to prevent a reoccurrence.
- Manage succession planning including BEE.
- Apply performance appraisals with a focus on results and individual development.
- Effectively manage the facility’s budget and overall expenses
- Ensure sustainable profit by closely monitoring nett margin per ton
- Establish close relationships with the marketing team in order to ensure optimal capacity utilisation of the facility in relation to volume and product mix forecast.
Closing Date: 17 November 2023
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Description
- Repair and maintain construction, mining and related equipment as a service in the Northern Cape & Southern Namibia
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 3 years’ relevant experience (including training as Apprentice)
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Perform repairs and maintenance of construction and mining equipment.
- Build and maintain good customer relationships and ensure that customer queries and complaints are resolved within the prescribed turnaround time.
- Update job cards.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure that protective equipment is used as prescribed.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Good product knowledge in the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry equipment
- Good time-keeping abilities
- Communication skills
- Driver's license
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Willingness to work in hot areas as well as outside locations
- Good time management
- Energetic and self-motivated
- Safety cautious
- Problem analysis
- Focus on quality
- Accountability
- Ability to work alone as well as in a team
- Good customer service and interpersonal behaviour
Closing date: 27 October 2023
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Description
- Provide over-the-counter sales and administration functions of parts stock
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 1-year sales and administration experience.
- Parts sales experience is essential.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Ensure stable availability of stock by ordering stock in line with branch procedure.
- Conduct regular stock counting and stocktaking.
- Responsible for stock control and stock rotation of old stock and new stock.
- Build and maintain good relationships with internal and external clients.
- Identify and timeously resolve customer queries and complaints.
- Ensure accurate cash balancing.
- Ensure that payments of accounts are timeously processed and collect payments by accepting cash, credit cards, etc.
- Process sales and returns in accordance with the established procedures.
- Ensure compliance with risk and safety legislation requirements.
- Ensure that stock is kept in a safe condition
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Product Knowledge
- Computer Literacy (MS Office)
- Good customer services
- Good communication
- Valid Driver's Licence
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy
- Neat and presentable
- Customer orientation
- Punctual
- Basic selling power
- Good conduct
- Learning ability
Closing date: 27 October 2023
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Description
Repair and maintain agricultural and related equipment as a service
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 3 years’ relevant experience (including training as Apprentice)
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Perform repairs and maintenance of tractors and equipment
- Build and maintain good customer relationships and ensure that customer queries and complaints are resolved within the prescribed turnaround time
- Update job cards
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure that protective equipment is used as prescribed
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Valid drivers licence
- Good product knowledge in the repair and maintenance of tractors and equipment
- Good time-keeping abilities
- Communication skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Willingness to work in hot areas as well as outside locations
- Good time management
- Energetic and self-motivated
- Safety cautious
- Problem analysis
- Focus on quality
- Accountability
- Ability to work alone as well as in a team
- Good customer service and interpersonal behaviour
Closing date: 27 October 2023
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