Job Title
Silo Manager — Cradock EC
Description
The Silo Manager is responsible for the effective management of the silo to ensure optimal profitability, safe and compliant operations, excellent customer service and efficient administrative and financial controls.
Responsibilities
- Manage silo operations to meet budget and profitability targets and ensure efficient day-to-day running of facilities.
- Supervise, train and manage silo staff, including performance management, rostering and development.
- Oversee customer service and maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and accurate service.
- Ensure sound financial practices, prepare and manage budgets, and implement cost-control measures.
- Maintain accurate administrative records, reporting, stock control and reconciliation of inventory.
- Ensure compliance with fumigation procedures, grain grading standards, health and safety regulations and other statutory requirements.
- Monitor market conditions, provide business insight and contribute to strategies that optimise silo performance and profitability.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Minimum 4 years grain/silo experience, preferably with prior experience as a Silo Manager.
- Fumigation certificate.
- Grain grading certificates.
- Previous experience supervising or managing staff.
- Valid driver's licence.
- FLUENT AFRIKAANS - a MUST !!
Skills
- Grain silo management
- Grain grading
- Fumigation
- Staff supervision
- Leadership
- Budget management
- Cost control
- Customer service
- Administration
- Organisational skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
- Market knowledge
- Business insight
- Health and safety compliance
- Driving (valid driver's licence)