Overview
COFCO International South Africa (Pty) Ltd has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to be appointed as a Field Manager Assist within the Company’s Farming Division.
Department : Farming Operations
Contract : Permanent
Location : Johannesburg Areas, Betlehem, Potchefstroom, Northern
Surrounding (The Summer production areas)
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist Agriculture Economic Lead or Relevant Senior Manager with :
Constructing of Farming Unit Budgets.
Budget projections and - analysis (actual vs budget) and reporting to relevant role players.Compiling and management of Farming Operations data, which include statistical - and historical analysis, and benchmarking.Processing of data to enable faster turn-around time on reporting as well as statistical analyses on data sets.Consolidation of information.An understanding of BI systems and ability to build and maintain BI Tools and other analytic solutions will support the application.Ad hoc duties as needed from time-to-time within the Farming Team.Minimum qualifications and experience
A minimum tertiary qualification, preferably a degree in BSc Agriculture Economy or BCom with Agricultural Economics, and proven 2 to 3 years work experience at the same level.Experience, Knowledge
Communication : Listens well and shares ideas and solutions.Teamwork : Seeks involvement and input from other people.Initiative : Initiative-taking drives processes and tasks to achieve results.Innovation : Produces resourceful ideas and solutions.Ownership & Accountability : Takes ownership of own decisions and actions – successes and mistakes.Management : Gives timely, constructive, and specific feedback.Knowledge of the grain industry and agricultural economic services will support the application.High attention to detail and the ability to summarize data in reports that will enable users to take decisions.The ability to be proactive, work independently and under pressure.Good interpersonal- and organizing skills.Planning and OrganisingDelivering Results and meeting customer expectationsCoping with pressure and setbacksAnalysingWriting and ReportingInteracting and presenting informationRelating and networkingGeneral
Based in the relevant appropriate areas operationally requiredReports to Agriculture Economic Lead / Senior ManagerSalary is market related basic salary with Travel and Car Allowance, Provident fund and medical aid benefits.Must have reliable vehicle, preferably a utility (4x4 / bakkie).#J-18808-Ljbffr