Team Leader

SOLEVO Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative international work env

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SOLEVO Group's Rolfes Agri subsidiary is seeking a Plant Operations Supervisor in Pretoria to supervise daily manufacturing tasks, lead a team of Operations Assistants, and ensure adherence to RAIMS and safety procedures.

You will drive a culture of mutual respect, high work ethic, and continuous improvement, while maintaining housekeeping standards and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with plant operations and machinery for formulated chemical products.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Operations Assistants in daily factory tasks per supervisor instructions.
• Establish culture of mutual respect, high work ethic, teamwork and continual improvement.
• Maintain discipline.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance including input into training needs of staff.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping daily.
• Ensure tasks are conducted per RAIMS procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP‑contributing life sciences and industrials sectors. Rolfes Agri is part of (Solevo Group).

What do we expect from the candidate?

The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team, manage responsibilities effectively, and consistently deliver high‑quality work aligned with our organisational values

The Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Operations Assistants in executing daily factory tasks as per instructions from Production Supervisor / Foreman / Stores Foreman.
• Establish and facilitate a culture of mutual respect, high work ethic, teamwork, and continual improvement.
• Maintain discipline.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and guidance in tasks to be performed and processes to be followed including input into training needs of Operations Assistants.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping on a daily.
• Ensure that the tasks are conducted according to the company’s documented procedures.
• At all times implement and adhere to all aspects of the Rolfes Agri Integrated Management Systems (RAIMS). Adequate supervision of subordinates (inward reports) to ensure adherence to the relevant RAIMS policies and procedures.
• Safe manufacturing and follow plant operating procedures.
• Complete required paperwork as per RAIMS procedures.
• Must follow safety, health and environment related requirements.
• Enforce the correct use and care of PPE.
• Other site regulations and relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all and any safety accidents and incidents, near misses and any other abnormal observations and/or events are immediately reported by the staff under your control to you and then you immediately report the same to the Production Supervisor/Foreman / Stores Foreman.
• Any other reasonable instruction or task allocated by the Plant Performance Manager/Foreman/Supervisor and/or any other senior manager.

Must‑Have

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• 1-2 years of working experience in a similar role.
• Working experience in plant operations and machinery to manufacture highly formulated chemical products.

Why join Rolfes Agri (Solevo)?

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Join Solevo: Empowering Progress Across Africa

At Solevo, we connect communities and industries with the solutions they need to grow, thrive, and transform. From supporting agricultural self‑sufficiency to driving industrial innovation, we are shaping the future of Africa’s life sciences and industrial sectors.