Location:
Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, ZA

Vacancy: Depot Manager

Company : Cofco Intrenational

Location: Cyferfontein, 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 coordination 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

An ideal candidate should have a with emphasis on wheat, maize, sunflower and soybean, and the relevant grading certificates.

Relevant qualification and experience, Matric senior certificate and demonstrated work experience of minimum 5 years in managing silo bag depot sites

Reside in naerby area/or in the community.
Essentail - Grading certified (Maize, Sunflower, Soyabean, Wheat).
Fumigation Certified.
Health & Safety experience.
Proficient in English and Afrikaans language

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.
Planning and Organising
Ability to identify possible current and future obstacles, 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/strategies for the better as conditions/situations change.
Critical thinkers with emotional resilience to overcome obstacles.
Self-confident and self-assured approach.
Establish good and professional internal and external relationships.
Resilience
Able to stay focused in a high intensity- and pace working environment.
Systems savvy, and/or experience using ERP systems.

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: Produces 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
Based in Cyferfontein (Near Lichtenburg), Northwest.
Reports to Senior Depot Manager.
Salary is a market related basic salary with provident funds and medical aid benefits.
Company issued cellphones and electronics.
To start as soon as possible.

For more information on COFCO International, visit https://www.cofcointernational.com. Appiontments may be made in line with with the companies Employemnt Equity plan.

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.

Appiontments will be made in line with the companies Employment Equity plan.

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