Silo Manager
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Job Description
The purpose of this role is to ensure profitable and safe management of the silo complex or bunker according to company and industry standards and operational procedures.
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 monthlyincome 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 AFGRIs 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
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Results orientated
- Selfstarter
- Leadership and managing
- Team Player
- Integrity
- Networking and negotiating
- Business and customer orientation
- Planning and organising
Closing date: 26 May 2025
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRIs Employment Equity Policy
Applicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment we will have to process your personal information.
A law known as the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes anothers personal information such collection retention dissemination and use of that persons personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.
In order to give effect to this right we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
