Assistant Depot Manager

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Moorreesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed Human Resource Consultants is seeking a Silo Bag Assistant Depot Manager to assist with daily operations and ensure compliance with standards. This role requires strong operational and agricultural expertise with a focus on grain handling and storage.

Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications, have 3-5 years of experience, and possess excellent staff management skills. A proactive mindset and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a similar grain storage/depot operations role.
• Strong operational and agricultural background required.
• Experience with On-Farm Depots (OFDs) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operational management of the depot.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor processes to maintain efficiency and minimize downtime.

Skills

Operational efficiency

Staff supervision

Problem-solving

Record-keeping

Health and Safety

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture

Certification in Fumigation

Certification in Wheat Grading

Health and Safety accreditation

Job description

Reference: 11039 NB  Consultant: Nine Broodryk

Job Description

• Assist the Depot Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the depot.
• Support the efficient running of depot operations to ensure productivity and service delivery.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Assist with ground preparation, silo bag layout, and measurement activities.
• Support grain storage and handling operations, particularly relating to wheat.
• Monitor operational processes to ensure efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Assist with preventative maintenance planning and implementation.
• Supervise and coordinate staff activities within the depot.
• Support stock control, administration, and operational record-keeping.
• Assist with identifying and managing operational risks within the agricultural environment.
• Contribute to planning and problem-solving to ensure smooth depot operations.
• Support the management of On-Farm Depots (OFDs) where applicable.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture.
• Certification in Fumigation.
• Certification in Wheat Grading.
• Health and Safety accreditation.
• 3–5 years' experience as a Silo Bag Assistant Depot Manager or in a similar grain storage/depot operations role.
• Strong operational and agricultural background.
• Experience within grain handling, storage, or wheat-related operations.
• Strong staff supervision and people management skills.
• Good administrative and record-keeping abilities.
• Preventative maintenance mindset with experience in operational efficiency.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently.
• Understanding of operational and safety risks within the agricultural sector, particularly wheat production and storage.
• Experience with On-Farm Depots (OFDs) would be advantageous.