Manager - Technical & Processed Grain

Description:

SSK, a well-established and diversified agricultural company, is currently recruiting for the following position in its Grain department in Swellendam. The suitable candidate will report directly to the Senior Manager: Grain and will be responsible for the successful management of Silo Maintenance and Expansion Projects.

Responsibilities:

• Obtaining tender documentation (including permits and building plans) and quotations
• Coordinating compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Initiating and managing productivity and efficiency improvement actions
• Initiating and managing reduced energy consumption actions
• Conducting periodic audits on infrastructure and equipment with associated corrective actions
• Effective record keeping and continuous reporting at the Senior level
  

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have an appropriate technical qualification or proof of competence (Mechanical, Civil, and/or Structural) with a minimum of 7 years of proven experience in Project Management and Budget Management, with good planning, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Computer literacy with AutoCAD and MS Office, a good understanding of prevailing legislation regarding the above industry, and Labour and OHS-related legislation are required.
• Proven knowledge of the operation of Grain and Grain-related processes and a valid code B driving license are essential.
• The incumbent will need to function well under pressure, be willing to travel between sites, and occasionally work overtime depending on operational needs.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received feedback within one month of the closing date. SSK reserves the right not to fill any position. SSK is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements:

• Obtaining tender documentation (including permits and building plans) and quotations
• Coordinating compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Initiating and managing productivity and efficiency improvement actions
• Initiating and managing reduced energy consumption actions
• Conducting periodic audits on infrastructure and equipment with associated corrective actions
• Effective record keeping and continuous reporting at the Senior level
  

• The ideal candidate will have an appropriate technical qualification or proof of competence (Mechanical, Civil, and/or Structural) with a minimum of 7 years of proven experience in Project Management and Budget Management, with good planning, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Computer literacy with AutoCAD and MS Office, a good understanding of prevailing legislation regarding the above industry, and Labour and OHS-related legislation are required.
• Proven knowledge of the operation of Grain and Grain-related processes and a valid code B driving license are essential.
• The incumbent will need to function well under pressure, be willing to travel between sites, and occasionally work overtime depending on operational needs.