Depot Manager

Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, ZA

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Vacancy: Depot manager

Department: Depots & Warehousing

Contract: Permanent

Location: Grootpan (Lichtenburg), Northwest

COFCO International South Africa (Pty) Ltd has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to fulfill a role in this Company’s operations division.

Job Description Summary

The Depot Manager’s main function is the coordinating and maintenance of the silo bag depot. The role may be required to perform functions in addition to those associated with his/her own position.

Minimum qualifications and experience

Ideal candidate should have a matric senior certificate and demonstrated work experience of minimum 5 years in managing silo bag depot sites with emphasis on wheat, maize, sunflower and soybean, and the relevant grading certificates.

Ideal candidates

Candidates with demonstrated silo bag management experience.
Those who live nearby and/or in the community.
Grading certified (Maize, Sunflower, Soyabean, Wheat).
Fumigation certified.
Health & Safety experience.

Role & Responsibility

Management of appointed depot.
Staff management of COFCO appointed employees at site.
Overall responsibility for Quantity and Quality of stock.
Responsible for stock management.
Preparation of soil and site planning.

Site and equipment maintenance daily.
Responsible for petty cash.

Responsible for maintaining PPECB records.
Daily site inspections.
Ensure that bags are measured & marked.
Ensure that rodent and weed control are in place.
Daily reporting to Head Office on all site operations.
Weekly depot report.
Security, Health & Safety and Compliance management.
Administrative duties as per Head Office requirements.
General work.

Essential Skills

Certified in Health & Safety.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in administrative tasks – reporting, budgets etc.
Good interpersonal and organizing skills.
Experience managing teams.
Ability to prioritize effectively, with excellent time management skills.
Planner with the ability to identify possible future obstacles, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to be proactive and work under pressure.
Ability to handle conflict situations well and establish a plan/strategy that reduces future situations.
Adaptable with the ability to apply plans/strategy for the better as conditions/situations change.
Critical thinker with emotional resilience to overcome obstacles.
Self-confident and self-assured approach.
Establish good and professional internal and external relationships.

Desirable skills

Agility.
Able to stay focused in a high intensity- and pace working environment.
Systems savvy, and/or experience using ERP systems.

Core Competencies

Leading and Supervising
Planning and Organising
Adhering to principles and values
Applying expertise and Technology
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
Adapting and responding to change

General

Reports to Senior Depot Manager.

Salary is market related basic salary with provident fund and medical aid benefits

How to apply

The company is offering a competitive salary with provident and medical benefits. Exciting incentive opportunities, a rewarding work environment, product and supply chain knowledge and career growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Interested parties should please submit a comprehensive CV and covering letter, outlining why you feel that you are best suited to the position on the COFCO Careers website https://www.cofcointernational.com/careers/ by searching for vacancies in South Africa, clicking on the listed positions available, and following the prompts when clicking “Apply” on the job description, and answering all related questions in full to complete your application.

Only applications submitted direct on the COFCO Careers website will be considered.

If you do not hear from us within 21 days from date of application, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Only short-listed candidates will be moved through the Talent Pipeline and contacted.

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