Job # 1603903/1044
Durban, Mount Edgecombe KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
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Permanent senior level position at South African Sugar Association in the Agriculture industry.
Benefits: This position offers a competitive remuneration package. But more importantly it offers an opportunity to be part of a world renowned agricultural research institute which is at the forefront of a thriving sugar industry. This position will allow you to work closely with internationally recognized researchers on a daily basis. This position is based in Mount Edgecombe..
Posted by South African Sugar Association on 03/02/2014
South African Sugar Association
TECHNICAL TEAM MANAGER
SASRI's unique Technical Team offers researchers a smooth supply of technical expertise and related equipment for their field trials throughout the industry. In order to maintain and manage the high standards of the team we are looking to recruit a Technical Team Manager.
A combination of research trial, logistics and people management activities ensure that this job is highly varied and will present the successful incumbent with sufficient challenge and opportunity to make a significant contribution to the SASRI Programme of Work. This position will allow the successful incumbent to exercise their organising, decision making and crisis management skills extensively. The Technical Team comprises of 41 members and a fleet of 17 vehicles.
Although this position is based in Mount Edgecombe, the incumbent will be required to travel to other research sites throughout the industry as there are team members based on Komati and Pongola Research Stations.
Internal and external applicants will be reviewed simultaneously for this position and all are required to have:
* A degree or diploma in an aspect of Agriculture or a relevant Management qualification;
* Minimum of 3 years experience of research trial management from design to harvest;
* At least 2 years experience of working with and managing teams of people;
* Experience in strategic planning
* Knowledge of fleet management systems;
* Experience of budget preparation and monitoring;
* A commitment to quality and a flexibility in their approach to problem solving;
* Good knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively with differing levels of organisational management.
Closing date for applications is Monday 17th February 2014. SASA reserves the right to consider applications received after this date but will not be obliged to do so.
The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:
Ability
direct the allocation of resources, set priorities and identify issues to be escalated
conduct performance appraisals
manage customer requirements and expectations
oversee the allocation of resources, set priorities and identify issues to be escalated
troubleshoot and delegate effectively
assist in budget planning and management
manage a professional team
Experience
conducting performance appraisals
departmental budgeting, planning and management
directing and managing the day-to-day activities of the staff
managing a professional team
Knowledge
high-level understanding of business
commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques to enhance the productivity/sustainability of farms and agricultural industries
industry standards, technology trends and best practices
ground preparation, seeding and harvesting, spray technology, post-harvesting and transport equipment
research methods to study the results of work on farms, forests and research stations
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) provides a diverse range of highly specialized services to the South African sugar industry and our activities are funded in the main by the sugarcane growers and sugar milling companies. Our mission is to provide specialist services that enhance the profitability, global competitiveness and sustainability of the South African sugar industry.
Deadline Date: 05.03.2014
How to Apply:
Note:
- SASA has retained the services of its long-standing supplier Pinpoint One, a B-BBEE Level 1 executive search and recruitment consultancy, to manage the candidate sourcing process and will consequently not be receiving applications directly.
- Instead, applicants should submit a detailed CV in MS Word format to: response3@pinpointone.co.za.
- Communication will be with short-listed applicants only. We thank all applicants for their interest.
