The Humansdorpse Kooperasie trading as the Co-op is a leading agricultural business with a strong value system that is operating according to healthy economic principals. We deliver innovative and outstanding client services with the main objective to ensure the profitability of our producers on a sustainable basis.
The Co-op with its headoffice in Humansdorp is situated close to sought after seaside resorts like Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay and approximately 90km from Port Elizabeth. The areas that we operate in include the Tsitsikamma that is the mecca of milk production, the Sundays River Valley, Fish River Valley, Gamtoos Valley, Uitenhage, East London, Port Elizabeth, Bathurst, Qamata, Humansdorp and Kareedouw areas. Products and services are provided to dairy, citrus, deciduous fruits, ostrich and grain farmers. Education:
• Grade 12 as educational qualification with 2 years’ experience as a supervisor in an animal feed processing plant;
• Any supervisory qualification on a NQF Level 4 will count in favour of the applicant;
• Good knowledge of animal feed mixes, raw materials and mixing processes, relevant legislation and the operation of a weighbridge.
• Knowledge of the functions and operation of pellet press, conveyors, bucket elevators and boilers will count in the applicant’s favour. Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• Basic knowledge of customer service and functioning of a business and basic principles of good supervision and leadership practices;
• Successful candidate must be willing to work under pressure, to work shifts and overtime or standby;
• Person must be able to work well within a team, to handle conflict, solve problems and maintain good discipline;
• Promptly, reliable, healthy social habits, outstanding work of reference and leadership skills. Key Performance Areas:
• Obtain mixing instructions for each shift
• Ensure adequate stock for production
• Provide details of all feed mixtures to operators
• Ensure effective quality of final product
• Maintain safety standards during production
• Ensure a clean and tidy work environment
• Prevent and reduce waste of products. micheller@humkoop.co.za