Qualifications required:Grade 12Qualified Grain Grader (Maize, Sorghum, Sunflower)Certificate in Pest Control/FumigationP Registration Licence (valid with latest medical results)Valid drivers license and own transportFluent in EnglishSkills & experience required:Experience in conducting investigations, hygiene auditing with knowledge of Lab and grading equipment usage;Minimum of 3 years experience in pest control management;Minimum of 3 years relevant experience, Operational environment in FMCG (Food Manufacturing) as a ManagerExperience in Silo operations / equipment;Previous experience with Mills will be an advantage.
Responsibilities: Grading and quality assurance of incoming Raw materials in compliance with Grading Regulations; Ensure Fumigation is done as per IPMP and raw materials managed while in storage with Zero tolerance on infestation;Compile daily, weekly and monthly raw material and pest control reports;Ensure Food Safety Management System is adhered to (FSSC22000)Conduct pre-inspections at suppliers on raw materials to ensure quality receive comply;GMO Maize: Ensure adequate and efficient transfer and offloading planning is in place;Non-GMO Maize: Ensure receipt, transfer, sampling, testing, grading of non-GMO raw materials is conducted correctly;Ensure that Maize comply with standard requirements;Prepare, conduct and track pest control actions and inspections using IPMP;Plan and order required remedies and equipment;Manage budget for departments;Manage the storage of, usage and disposal of all remedies and PPE;Ensure that all consignments of raw materials are sampled and inspected for infestation;Ensure that all returns are thoroughly inspected for any sign of infestation and that remedial action is taken as required;Ensure effective rodent, cat and bird control;Ensure pallet pest control is adequately performed;Ensure compliance to the OHSA as well as all relevant environmental legislation;Ensure compliance to all company OHS and environmental policies;Create and use track and control documents to ensure productivity and effective food, safety and quality management;Manage Raw Material stores & Silo to required standards.