Bunker Manager

Afgri; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural services company in Cape Town is seeking a skilled professional to manage the silo complex. You will ensure safe and profitable operations, oversee grain quality and inventory, and maintain compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 and Grain Grader certification with at least 10 years of relevant experience. This role requires strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to build client relationships. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• In possession of all grading and fumigating certificates.
• 10 years operational experience in handling and storage of grain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective marketing of available grain and silo services.
• Oversee daily reconciliation of grain stock.
• Ensure correct blending of grain in line with quality specifications.
• Ensure regular calibration of grading equipment.
• Monitor monthly income and expenses.
• Conduct regular inspections of fixed assets.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Manage capacity planning and bin allocation.
• Utilize storage facility effectively.
• Manage grain dispatch rate and recommend improvements.
• Identify new opportunities at silo/bunker.
• Ensure compliance with AFGRI policies.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Accurately capture and reconcile reports.
• Recruit and manage competent employees.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good knowledge of the agricultural environment

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Basic financial skills

Coaching skills

Education

Grade 12

Qualified Grain Grader

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this role is to ensure profitable and safe management of the silo complex or bunker according to company and industry standards and operational procedures.

Minimum Education / Training

Grade 12, Qualified Grain Grader, in possession of all grading and fumigating certificates.

Minimum Work Experience

10 years operational experience in handling and storage of grain.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure effective marketing of available grain and the marketing of all silo services, including silo storage capacity.
• Oversee the daily reconciliation of grain stock, including grain quality and quantity control.
• Ensure correct blending of grain in line with quality specifications.
• Ensure regular calibration and tests of all grading equipment.
• Monitor monthly income and expenses and take corrective action on deviations.
• Conduct regular inspections of the condition of fixed assets.
• Build, manage and maintain sound relationships with internal and external clients.
• Monitor and manage capacity planning and bin allocation.
• Ensure effective use of storage facility to maximise storage periods.
• Manage the dispatch rate of grain and identify events that have a negative impact on receipt and dispatch time and recommend improvements.
• Identify and implement new opportunities at silo/bunker.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with applicable AFGRI policies, the rail regulator and food safety legislation.
• Ensure a safe working environment in line with AFGRI's Health and Safety Policy and legislative requirements.
• Accurately and timeously capture and reconcile weekly and monthly reports and report any deviations.
• Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.

Technical Knowledge / Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the agricultural environment.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Basic financial skills.
• Coaching skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Results oriented.
• Self‑starter.
• Leadership and managing.
• Team Player.
• Integrity.
• Networking and negotiating.
• Business and customer orientation.
• Planning and organizing.
• Closing Date: 02 December.

• Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy. Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their personal information.

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of (POPIA), provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner. In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information.

These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, which HR Processing Notice, we request that you kindly download and read.