• • Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering degree from a recognized learning institution

• • Must have a valid driver’s licence.

• • At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in a managerial position

• • No previous criminal records.

• • Excellent interpersonal communication skills including report writing

• • Must be computer literate.

The following will also be advantageous:

• • Experience with operating Case Austoft 8810 tracked chopper harvester

• • Experience with operating agricultural machinery with autosteer and/or in-cab screen for application rate control.

• • Experience with operating tracked mechanical heavy machinery

Applicants will be required to:

• • Submit contactable references of previous two employers

• • Successfully complete pre-employment medical evaluation(s)

• • Be willing to work shifts (day or night), weekends and public holidays

• • Manage the entire chopper harvesting operation at Nchalo

• • Meet all operational KPI’s relating to chopper harvesting and cane haulage

• • Work towards monthly, quarterly and annual revenue and profit targets.

• • Implement change management with the change to mechanical harvesting

• • Manage staff to ensure driver and vehicle utilization is achieved

• • “Daily required delivery” parameters are always met

• • Daily liaison with operations management staff

• • Vehicle fleet complies with all legal requirements

• • Health & Safety legislation and procedures are adhered to

• • Quality management policies and procedures are adhered to

• • Business plans presented at operational meetings

• • Ensure and maintain ongoing exceptional relationships with the customers

• • Problems/complaints are timeously resolved to the benefit of all parties involved

• • Excellent customer relations are maintained

• • Comply with company code of conduct, policies and procedures

• • Ensure that training needs are met for the operators

• Ensure that good industrial relations are maintained on site.