Depot Manager

About the position

Rietpan (Dealesville)(Free State)

Main purpose of the position:
The effective management of the silo to ensure optimal profitability.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12;
• 4 years Grain/ Silo experience in a management capacity;
• Fumigation certificate;
• Grain grading certificates completed;
• Previous experience is the supervision and/or management of staff.

Skills:

• Sound communication and language skills in Afrikaans and English;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Computer literate;
• Strong administrative skills and organisation ability;
• Experience in the management of budgets and costs;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Sound knowledge of the market and business environment;
• Business insight.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Silo to budget;
• Management of staff;
• Management of customer service;
• Ensure sound financial practices within the department;
• Manage Silo administrative functions.

Desired Skills:

• budget
• Management of staff
• Depot Management

About The Employer:

This South African company, based in Ladybrand, supports farmers by offering a variety of products and services for the agricultural sector. They provide essentials like fuel and tires, as well as grain storage, livestock support, insurance, and financing options. The company also sells and services agricultural machinery from well-known brands. Their operations cover a large area across South Africa, from the Western Cape to Mpumalanga. They are part of a bigger group focused on advancing agriculture in the country.