Xinavane Area – Mozambique: Our client is looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join the team.
 
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Relevant Schooling qualification
• A tertiary qualification in Logistics, Agriculture or similar
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and management information systems for stores and transport control and scheduling.
• 3 to 5 years management/supervisory experience in an agricultural estate
• Interpersonal skills with special emphasis on industrial relations
• A track record in financial analysis, reporting and budgeting.
• Excellent customer service skills

  DESCRIPTION
 
Specialized Management

• Implementing mechanical planting of seedlings in Nursery fields
• Coordinate and oversee mechanized land preparation operations
• Knowledge of field survey process and ability to interpret maps and designs
• Working knowledge of the cultivation of sugar crops
• Manage all aspects of equipment performance and productivity
• Become proficient with supporting hardware and/or systems that may be introduced from time to time (keep pace with technology)
• Actively seek opportunities to expand the business
• Compile and present meaningful reports to management & the client

 General Management

• Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day-to-day operational requirements
• Ensure proper utilization and scheduling of vehicles to achieve production targets as per customer requirements.
• Vehicle downtime to be monitored, controlled and kept to a minimum
• Constantly monitor the fleet to ensure:
  • Vehicle and driver security
  • Optimal usage of fuel
  • No unnecessary production delays
• Ensure adherence to procedures pertaining to
• Work Rates (as per client requirements)
• Safety and security standards
• Optimal allocations of vehicles and staff
• Timeous vehicle inspections
• Identify, implement, and maintain site/ depot specific requirements as per legislation, policy and customer requirement
• Manage and control vehicle maintenance, including:
• Tyre tracking and scrapping requirements
• Tyre cost and quality – though management of supplier’s agreement
• Tyre management system

 Management of finance and administration

• Monitor and manage costs
• Undertake accurate and timeous forecasting
• Screen all suppliers by comparing costs, quality products
• Report weekly on projects contract revenue, kilometers and profits
• Monitor and reconcile
• Daily kilometers travelled
• Monitoring fuel
• Rectify problematic vehicle or drivers
• Report on performance of the contact on a monthly basis
• Manage and control all assets that are acquired and disposed of according to the relevant procedure and ensure accurate recording

 
Management of safety, health, environment and quality

• Manage housekeeping, safety and quality by ensuring that all housekeeping audits are conducted regularly, and that corrective action is taken if required, which includes:
• Condition of the vehicles
• Appearance of drivers
• Appearance of offices
• Manage accidence and insurance
• Ensure accident report keeping system is maintained
• Safety and security orientation
• Implement and manage an effective SHEQ system addressing all safety risks

 Management of human resources

• Effective Performance management
• Develop performance standards and KPI’s, and measure accordingly.
• Conduct Performance Reviews and evaluate performance on a regular basis
• Coach and provide feedback on possible areas that can be developed or rectified
• Correct performance when required and discuss problem areas and discuss possible actions that can be undertaken
• Ensure effective record keeping by maintaining personal files for all subordinates
• Develop a Workplace Skills Plan by assessing the development and training required by subordinates Undertake purposeful recruitment as per operational requirements in line with Recruitment Procedures
• Ensure that planned progress is made in terms of Localisation
• Monitor employee’s remuneration and benefits and compare the monthly staff costs with budgeted allocations.
• Manage discipline and grievances
• Human resources report monthly
• Accountability for headcount and managing variances against budget
• Monitoring ethical, honest, and accurate employment against unethical and fraudulent activities.

 Effective customer relationship management

• Undertake effective client relationship management, including client entertainment when necessary
• Audit the quality of service provided through personal interaction with the customer on an ongoing basis and timeous corrective action is taken when required
• Monitoring and measuring

 ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted  To apply CLICK THIS LINK and upload your CV https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=farm&VacRef=FM001106&preview=5be83d6548817759d013f1f62ac1ee15