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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Slaughtering of lamb carcasess for export quality. This is an on the line, slaughter floor position.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Skin sections of animals or whole animals.
- Slit open, eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals.
- Trim head meat, and sever or remove parts of animals’ heads or skulls.
- Trim, clean, and/or cure animal hides.
- Wrap dressed carcasses and/or meat cuts.
- Tend assembly lines, performing a few of the many cuts needed to process a carcass.
- Slaughter animals in accordance with specified religious standards (Halaal).
- Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal.
- Saw, split, or scribe carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling.
- Sever jugular veins to drain blood and facilitate slaughtering.
- Shackle hind legs of animals to raise them for slaughtering or skinning.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- 2-3 years’ experience in abattoir slaughtering.
Closing Date: 14 June 2023
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Purpose of Position
To control, execute and supervise all activities regarding the repair and maintenance of agricultural and dairy machines and implements to ensure the smooth running of all operations and maximum fleet availability on the farm.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- A 4-year Qualification in Diesel Mechanics with a trade certificate.
- A minimum of 6 years’ mechanical repairs and maintenance experience.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY
- Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for all agricultural and dairy machines and implements.
- Execute the preventative maintenance plan priorities for all vehicles, implements and equipment on a monthly basis.
- Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance work on all agricultural and dairy machines and implements.
- Receive job cards, plan daily work and assign work to subordinates.
- Materials and stock management
- Line management functions with regards to people management.
- Good housekeeping practices.
- Adherence to the Health and Safety and Environmental policies of the company.
- Maintain a high degree of internal and external customer communication and satisfaction in area of responsibility.
Closing Date: 08 June 2023
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To support the General Manager and Finance Manager at Farmers Meat Market (FMM) in Mariental as well as a dotted reporting line to Hartlief in Windhoek with reporting, controlling and other duties in the Finance Department.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Prepare monthly COGS reports as input to the final management accounting pack.
- Oversee various financial functions by reviewing information received from the various functions, incorporating the information into reports that assists the business to make effective and efficient decisions.
- Prepare, manage, review and execute timely and accurate monthly consolidated numbers and Business Performance Review reports for the company and submit by the agreed due dates.
- Plan and complete all external and internal audits as per specifications.
- Assist the Financial Manager in the interim and annual budgeting processes for the organization.
- Review, manage, monitor and influence the process of cost control for the entire business, by guiding and advising Cost Centre controllers on new budgeting techniques, efficient planning and cost control.
- Accountable for the high-level monitoring of project performance and expenditure.
- Oversee that the SAP controlling month-end procedure is executed timely and accurately within agreed timelines.
- Develop, improve and implement financial controls for the entire business by monitoring controls on a regular basis and ensuring proper financial controls are in place.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, e.g., Banks, Debtors, Creditors, NAMRA.
- Prepare annual operating & CAPEX budget for the Company.
- Prepare financial statements, accounting, and tax opinions for complex transactions.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all direct and indirect tax returns of the Company.
- Prepare and assist with the application of capital budgeting, NPV, IRR, buy versus lease.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- B. Accounting Degree or 3-year Diploma in Accounting.
- 3-5 years relevant working experience.
- Knowledge of IRS and Namibian Taxation
- Experience with SAP and Meat Matrix is advantageous.
- Registration as CA / CIMA will also serve as an advantage.
Closing Date: 17 May 2023
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Location: Superfarm, Mariental
Team Leader: Agronomy
Grade: C4
Purpose of Position
To control, execute and supervise all activities regarding agronomy including; shed administration, crop and water management, care and maintenance of tractors and implements, stock management and people management in order to achieve the strategic initiatives of the division and critical success factors of the business.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- 3-year Degree in Agriculture specialized in Agronomy management.
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working on a dairy farm or similar environment such as Agronomy.
- Or an equivalent of 5-years working experience in Agronomy (without a formal qualification)
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY
- Receive, conduct quality checks, record and organise the stacking and distribution of seeds, fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides.
- Operate agronomy tractors and implements as and when required.
- Instruct subordinates on a daily basis according to work processes during soil preparation, planting, fertilising and pest control schedules, harvesting and transporting of harvest and manure.
- Oversee the harvesting process and correctly record harvest freights against the specific field.
- Apply stock rotation (FIFO) when receiving and dispatching stock.
- Report low stock levels in advance and stock quality concerns immediately to ensure the required quality and stock levels are maintained.
- Capture all usages as supplied to the fields, identify differences, investigate and report to the manager.
- Supervise and direct subordinates according to work processes on a daily basis and provide on-the-job training to subordinates whenever required.
- Check that all tractors, implements, and tools are cleaned, stored and securely parked to prevent damages and losses.
Closing Date: 18 May 2023
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Location: Superfarm, Mariental
Dairy Assistant
JOB GRADE: A2
LOCATION: Mariental, !Aimab Superfarm
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To perform all operational activities regarding the herd in order to achieve the strategic initiatives and critical success factors of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- Grade 10
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in the same or similar environment.
- Competency on Artificial Insemination will be an added advantage.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY
- Perform milk parlour duties regarding collecting and milking of cows in production.
- Perform assigned tasks with regards to herd health regarding daily observations, vet visits, treatment, vaccinations, and artificial insemination.
- Perform assigned tasks with regards to the treatment and care of animals in hospital
- Perform assigned tasks with regards to the care taking of calves.
- Perform assigned tasks with regards to care taking of new born calves.
- Perform housekeeping duties in all operational areas to maintain a high standard of hygiene.
- Drive the tractor as assigned and adhere to the care and maintenance procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
- Adhere to all operational procedures in the execution of duties.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Good communication and good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a team and internal processes
- Attention to detail
Closing Date: 18 May 2023
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Location: Superfarm, Mariental
Controller: Manager Agronomy
Grade: D1
Purpose of Position
The incumbent is responsible to implement and manage the agronomy strategy through the application of specialist knowledge on the operational management, people management, financial management, high-level reporting, and process improvement to achieve the strategic initiatives of the division and critical success factors of the business.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- An Honours Degree or Postgraduate Degree in Agriculture specialized in Agronomy and Crop Sciences.
- A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in Agronomy specifically on a Dairy farm, of which at least 3 years must have been in a managerial capacity.
- Mechanical knowledge of tractors and attachments would be an added advantage.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY
- Implement and manage the agronomy strategy in line with operational and strategic goals and objectives of the business unit.
- Render agronomy management through the application of specialist knowledge on daily operations relating to soil improvement and water application through flood irrigation and centre pivots, cultivar selection, planting, weed and pest control, harvesting, management of all equipment and implements, people management, financial management, high-level reporting, and process improvement.
- Achieve two planting seasons to harvest a summer crop (maize) and a winter crop (wheat) and continues lucerne production.
- Prepare and control annual budget, monthly cost centre controls, forecasting and reporting.
- Identify, mitigate, and manage associated Risk and Security matters Strategic Management of the department.
- Lead all aspects of Health and Safety compliance within area of responsibility in line with policies and procedures.
- Effectively lead and direct the agronomy team.
Closing Date: 10 April 2023
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Location: Superfarm, Mariental
Tractor Driver
Grade: B1
Purpose of Position
To operate the tractors and equipment, collect and heap up manure in the paddocks, to load manure on trucks, prepare farmland, sow, weed, fertilise, cut and harvest crops.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- Grade 10
- 2 years’ experience as a driver of tractors/trucks and agricultural machinery
- Code BE licence.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY
- Operate agricultural machinery as instructed to prepare the soil, plant, weed, fertilise and harvest the crops.
- Transport seeds and fertilisers to different fields
- Transport harvested crops to Superfarm
- Handle and transport seeds, fertilisers and harvested crops with outmost care
- Collect and heap up manure in paddocks is effectively
- Care and Maintenance of tractors and equipment
- Adherence to Health & Safety procedure
Closing Date: 10 April 2023
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To manage the Finance department at Farmers Meat Market (FMM) in Mariental. Plan and execute the strategic management of the company by implementing strategic plans from management and support decision making to ensure best operating practices and profitable business.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Manage and maintain FMM Process Flows – functional areas such as production, inventory management, costing, product profitability and activity-based costing.
- Set and administer standards and policies for internal control and monitor the key drivers.
- Manage, review and execute timely and accurate monthly Business Performance Review reports for the company and submit by the agreed due dates.
- Provide input to the FMM strategic plans. Support the Head of Finance and GM in strategic planning and projects of the company, both long term and short term.
- Provide supporting information and make recommendations on decisions regarding corporate investments, and actions affecting capital structure.
- Manage and execute reporting as required by FMM and/or HL (annual, half-year, quarterly, monthly).
- Identify tax risks in FMM and report to management.
- Implement mitigation & control measures to minimize tax risk to the business.
- Prepare annual operating & CAPEX budget for the department.
- Identify, assign and manage individual and team roles and responsibilities.
- Create an environment which encourages individual & team motivation, effectiveness and performance through counselling and guiding reporting staff.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- Qualified CA (relevant B degree, honours degree and board examinations) with 3-5 years’ experience.
- Experience in the meat processing and manufacturing industry/FMCG will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge SAP/MeatMatrix proficiency.
- Knowledge on Taxation.
Closing date: February 21, 2023