x2 Site Manager Trainees (6 Months Fixed Term contract)

Ecowize; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A food safety services company in Gauteng seeks a dedicated individual to lead a team ensuring food safety standards at operational sites. The successful candidate will have team management experience and the ability to adapt to dynamic work environments. Responsibilities include managing budgets, compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining customer relationships. Applicants must possess Grade 12 and be willing to work on weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible to work at various sites on short notice.
• Previous Team Management Experience required.
• Work experience in an operations environment necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to produce a food-safe site daily.
• Manage the Budgeted Man-hours and Purchases in the Section.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

High Quality administrative skills

Good communication skills (English Verbal & Written)

Customer centric

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this role is to create a contingency plan in our operations business unit. Appointing external candidates that will be on a dedicated training plan, with the end goal of being a roaming resource available to stand in temporarily where needed. Refer to the job profile for the site manager and Site Supervisor and the training plans for clear responsibilities and milestones to qualify as a stand in resource. This individual would be required to relief staff in unforeseen events where the Site Manager is not present due to leave, training and other events.

Summary of responsibilities upon successful completion of the programme:

• Lead and manage a team to produce a food-safe site, daily.
• Manage and achieve the Budgeted Man-hours and Purchases in their Section.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe working environment with compliance to all statutory safety regulations.
• Manage individual and team performance; coach and develop staff.
• Responsible for all Operational activities in their section, including operational problem solving.
• Maintain Customer relationship; meet Customer expectations and eliminate plant damage & downtime.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12.
• High-Quality administrative skills required.
• Be flexible to work at various sites as requested on short notice.
• Previous Team Management Experience.
• Management and delegation of tasks.
• Work experience in an operations environment.
• Own Transport.

Skills and Attributes

• Must be comfortable with the Ecowize culture and values.
• Able to work a strict shift position and willing to work over weekends.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and meet deadlines.
• High work standards, energetic and driven.
• Good communication skills. (English Verbal & Written)
• Attention to detail.
• Customer centric.

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If you are not residing in the mentioned location, note that relocation will be required if successful.

The Company is committed to complying with legislation and to meet strategic goals regarding to employment equity.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting your personal information, you agree that this information will be handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013). The closing date for internal applications is 16 April 2025. Remember to inform your direct line manager should you be interested in this opportunity and apply directly on our job portal.

NOTE: If you have not received a response from us within 14-days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.