Team Leader

SOLEVO Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical distribution company in South Africa, seeks a skilled Team Leader to supervise operations and guide a team in a dynamic environment. The role involves ensuring effective communication, maintaining safety standards, and fostering a culture of teamwork and continual improvement. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification and some experience in a related role.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of working experience in a similar role.
• Experience in plant operations and machinery for chemical products.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Operations Assistants in daily tasks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

Overview

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 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 industrial sectors. Rolfes Agri is part of Solevo Group.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and talented Team Leader to join part of our Team.

What do we expect from the candidate?

The candidate will be responsible for guiding and motivating a group of employees to achieve their goals, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the team.

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 basis.
• Ensure that the tasks are conducted according to the company’s documented procedures.
• At all times implement and adhere to all aspects of the RAIMS (Rolfes Agri Integrated Management Systems).
• 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 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.

Nice to have / If you are

• Able to tackle complex problems effectively and adapt to fast-paced development environments.
• A strong leader and have the ability to mentor junior consultants.
• Proven track record of working effectively in remote team settings, demonstrating flexibility, and contributing positively to a collaborative work environment.
• Analytical and a problem-solving person: exceptional ability to analyse complex requirements, identify potential bottlenecks, and devise effective solutions. Strong debugging skills to efficiently resolve issues in the development process.

Why join Solevo/Rolfes?

• 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.

How to join us?

If you’re excited about this position, we encourage you to submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and be part of our exciting journey.

What’s next?

If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our HR team for a first contact. Please be informed that we will keep your profile to contact you for future professional opportunities.

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.