Shongweni Area – KwaZulu Natal: Our client is looking for an Assistant Technical Manager to join the team.
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A degree or diploma in Agriculture
• Previous hands-on operations management work experience (preferably in a controlled environment production facility or with perishable products)
• Will be required to do weekend-duties duties as and when required
• Foundational knowledge of FSSC 22000 and or Global Gap
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (fluency in English & another local language)
• General understanding of mechanics and maintenance
• Computer Literate: Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Syspro would be advantageous
• Must be a fast learner and numerically sound
• Excellent people and negotiation skills
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Valid driver’s license and own transport essential

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the growing process
•  Ensuring that the scheduling of the farm is correct
• Ensuring that all operational inputs are managed correctly
• Planning the operations and manning levels accordingly
• Ensuring that the process methodology is adhered to
• Managing quality and yield
• Monitoring the entire production process from compost yard to harvesting
• Planning machinery routine maintenance schedule
• Completion of growing charts and conducting all required calibrations and checks in the growing rooms
• Updating all spreadsheets and necessary reports

 Managing costs

• Ensuring that all raw materials are in line with budgets
• Ensuring that all chemicals are in line with budgets
• Ensuring that labour costs are in line with budget
• Ensuring that overtime is in line with budget
• Managing and controlling the requisition of temporary staff
• Managing the requisition of growing materials

 Managing Human Resources

•  Managing HR practices and ensuring compliance with company policies
• Ensuring that employees are trained and developed
• Managing the performance of employees

 Managing Health and Safety, housekeeping & FSSC22000

• Attending the Health and Safety Meetings
• Ensuring that all internal FSSC22000 and Global Gap audits are prepared for timeously and successfully completed
• Ensuring that housekeeping in all areas is according to the required standards

 ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

Please email your CV to [email protected]  or CLICK THIS LINK and apply directly https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=farm&VacRef=FM001250&preview=32e132f38f5279372a855ee69ab1d887