The Depot Manager's role is hands-on, focusing on coordinating and maintaining the silo bag depot.
Additional functions may be required beyond the specified position.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Matric qualification.Demonstrated work experience of 7-10 years in managing silo bag depot sites with emphasis on wheat, maize, and soybean.Candidates with demonstrated silo bag management experience.Residency nearby and/or in the community.Grading certified (Maize and Soybeans).Fumigation certified.Health & Safety certified.Role & Responsibility: Management of appointed depot site.Staff management of appointed employees at the site.Overall responsibility for Quantity and Quality of stock.Responsible for stock management.Preparation of soil and placement of bags.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.Monthly closure of contracts and stocktake.Security, Health & Safety, and Compliance management.Administration, ad hoc.General work.Essential Skills: MS Excel proficiency.Good written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated experience in administrative tasks – reporting, etc.Good interpersonal and organizing skills.Ability to prioritize effectively, with excellent time management skills.Planner with the ability to identify possible future obstacles and problem-solving skills.Proactive and able to work under pressure.Ability to handle conflict situations well and establish a plan/strategy.Core Competencies: Customer focus: Strong external/internal customer orientation.Communication: Listens well and shares ideas and solutions.Teamwork: Seeks involvement and input from other people.Initiative: Proactive, drives processes and tasks to achieve results.Innovation: Comes up with resourceful ideas and solutions.Ownership & Accountability: Takes ownership of own decisions and actions – successes and mistakes.Management: Gives timely, constructive and specific feedback.Detail orientation: Organized, methodical, good attention to detail.General: Must have own vehicle and be willing to travel between sites.Immediate start.Reports to the Senior Depot Manager.Base salary + benefits: 8% Provident fund and 50% Medical Aid.Company-issued cellphone and electronics.18 days annual leave per year.