Procurement planning manager

Job Objective: To provide a planning/scheduling service (in accordance with contract execution procedures) to both project and corporate management for home office and external (i.e. field) activities. Allocated projects are provided with the necessary set of planning documents appropriate for the size and phase of the project, including schedules/program, planning and progress procedure, Schedule Basis Memorandum etc. Documents are consistent in format and appearance. For allocated projects, planning documents comply with the contract requirements, and corporate or project specific procedures and are issued through WebDMS. For allocated projects, planning and progress monitoring tools (preferably standard tools WebDMS, CMS) are in place and updated in accordance with the project cut off and reporting requirements. For allocated projects, all planning reports and deliverables are accurate and issued on time. Where necessary these are accompanied by a narrative to explain changes and movement within the program. Progress measurement is traceable between the prepress measurement system and schedule/programme. For allocated projects, the current forecast of total key quantities is maintained. Key planning and duration statistics of the project has been populated into the Project Statistics Database on an ongoing basis, both budget/original plan and actual. Claims for extension of time are developed using detailed analysis of available data, and are accompanied by schedules/programmes that definitively prove valid claims to extension of time in accordance with the contractual framework of the project. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Understand all relevant documentation pertaining to the project including scope of services, conditions of contract, project execution plan, project schedule, etc. Work within standard project planning / scheduling procedures. Ensure that these procedures comply with contractual reporting requirements and, if not, modify accordingly Prepare activity plans to accomplish all work required by the procedures Liaise with client project control personnel as necessary Prepare and issue of: overall project schedule, project network, manpower projection plan, critical equipment lists / schedules, progress ''s'' curves and tabulations, man-hour / manpower histograms, short term look ahead schedules and, monthly progress report including narrative Ensure that all involved parties participate in preparation of items described in item 5 and that they agree to their respective elements and approve documents where necessary Produce current physical progress reports and final job statistics Prepare and issue project action reports (monthly) to Project Manager Maintain accurate schedule and control curves in an updated condition and prepare forecasts of trends Act as a sponsor to trainees when nominated, regularly review their progress and make periodic reports to the Chief

Duties will include (but not limited to): Receiving and checking in of products Stock taking Placing of orders Buying and sourcing of products Price negotiating Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers

Leading Export company based in Paarl has a vacancy for a Logistics Planner with fresh produce experience to join there dynamic team. The main purpose of this role is the Procurement / Sales and Logistics planning to ensure that products are planned and ordered to meet sales demand and liaising between growers and importers based on availability and sales forecasts. Cost efficiency and airfreight optimization is a key task in the logistics value chain with daily planning and booking of air freight. REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree / Qualification At least 2- 3 years’ experience in fresh produce supply chain Experience in air freight planning adv Procurement and sales planning for fresh produce Experience in fresh produce export Must be able to communicate in English and Afrikaans Good literacy & numeracy skills Sense of urgency (multitasking and thinking on your feet) Attention to detail person Good team player Must be willing to work long hours, weekends, shifts, overtime & public holidays if required Duties: All logistic functions & daily planning around purchasing and selling of fresh produce and reporting thereof Compliance with all company policies and procedures Compliance with on-site health and safety regulations Ensure personal, food hygiene and food safety policies are adhered to Care and maintenance of company equipment Confidentiality of information In return, a competitve salary is offer coupled with the oppoturtunity to work within a large, established company.

Perishable Foods Manager - Retail SUMMARY: Manage the receiving, storage, staging, and distribution of all Perishable Foods (includes produce, dairy, and frozen food product). Ensures compliance with health department standards and other regulations for all perishable foods. Responsible for full-cycle inventory management of produce and partners with the Inventory Manager for inventory of dairy and frozen foods. Provide backup support for Dry Products Manager as needed. PRIMARY DUTIES: Oversee the accurate and timely receiving of all perishable food products Organize storage areas to maximize capacity, minimize product handling, and ensure product temperature requirements are met Maintain procedures and processes that ensure 100% product rotation according to date and quality driven parameters Monitor the order selection process for all produce and frozen foods, and ensure orders are picked on time, accurately and with quality product Control and track inventory scrap due to spoilage and unmet quality standards Maintain accurate physical inventory counts on perishable foods Manages employees including performance management, training and development, workflow planning, and interviewing/on-boarding. Full-cycle inventory management of produce (receiving, product storage, order selection and staging, and distribution). Responsible for daily inventory tracking, reviewing outgoing orders and invoices for partner agencies, and submitting verified orders to Agency Services for billing Partners with Procurement Manager to review inventory counts and monthly picking schedule to accurately forecast perishable needs Collaborates with Programs Department to ensure successful distribution of fresh foods Partners with Safety Manager to identify and remedy safety concerns and champions weekly safety meetings Develops and evaluates process flows and creates standard operating procedures (SOP's) Regularly reviews and actively forecasts labor needs in conjunction with operations management Establishes and maintains strong relationships. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Education and Certifications: Four year degree in related field strongly preferred or equivalent education and relevant experience required. Food Safety Experience: Experience in multi-temperature distribution environment and managing perishable food inventories. Customer service experience strongly preferred. Previous supervisory experience required. Understanding of Inventory principles; ability to work effectively with designated Computer software; ability to perform basic mathematics; ability to adapt to varied work requirements and be flexible. Skills/Competencies: Must have good customer skills and mathematical skills. Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment. Kindly send your comprehensive CV with contactable references to jobseekerspe@gmail.com

Stolix engineering is recruiting for a Project Manager with Commercial experience (road construction and infrastructure, Office buildings, hospitals, hostels, etc.) to join our team. Purpose of the role Assist with the development of T&T's Project Management service offering To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards Key Responsibilities: To ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards Working with clients to define project goals and to establish the overall success criteria for projects, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters Ensure the alignment of projects with the clients' overall business goals Ensure that quality, safety, health and environment issues are properly managed and addressed according to the clients' and Turner & Townsend's policies and procedures Establishing effective project governance in accordance with the company's policies and procedures Develop project execution plans Identifying and implementing tools and systems to proactively maintain project governance in accordance with an agreed project execution plan Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan Developing the project organisation charts and establishing lines of accountability and reporting with the clients Advising on project resourcing requirements and the procurement of resources Co-ordinating, controlling and directing the activities of all staff and project team members to ensure the project success criteria are met Monitoring and applying performance management techniques Respond promptly and efficiently to the clients' needs, changes and requests within the context of the project Managing the change control process, including the implementation of change control procedures Monitoring and advising upon project finances Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications Ensuring the project teams comply with these agreed systems and procedures Preparing formal project progress and other reports in order to provide timely and accurate project information and status updates to all stakeholders Taking a leading role in interfacing with clients and other team members, at all project stages Key requirements: Experience: Min 4 years' experience in delivering successful projects Qualification: B.Sc Construction Management, B.Eng, B.Arch (or similar) Working knowledge of FIDIC and JBCC suites of contracts Proven ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated, creative solutions Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage effectively in a team environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Travel to site will be required Project manager will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa but could be expected to travel to sites in South Africa and other African countries should it be required Stolix engineering and construction Ltd: Stolix engineering and construction Ltd is a leading global construction consultancy whose experts work with organisations to deliver maximum value from their assets. Working on many of the world's largest programmes from our global network of 87 offices, our 3,900 staff shape our industry. We help our clients save money with our programme, project and cost management services. We offer market related salary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A relevant 3 years’ tertiary degree or diploma; preferably a supply chain management related qualification. Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in the various SCM and procurement disciplines. DUTIES The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing an effective and efficient demand and acquisition management system, including: Administer invitation and evaluation of quotations and ensuring specifications meet user requirements and are accurate. Assist with conducting market research for potential suppliers and industry analysis for specific commodities, Develop, update and maintain Annual and Quarterly Procurement and Acquisition Plans aligned to companies Strategic Plans. Manage the SCM unit’s annual budget. Ensure efficient and effective generation of orders and timely processing of payments. Ensure Companiess compliance with SCM policy and procedures and that all procurement is in accordance with approved delegations; Maintain and ensure integrity of SCM records and files; Assess the Companies supply chain risk and performance matters; Plan, organise and manage the Companies procurement processes, including: Bid administration, Contract and supplier performance management, and Demand and acquisitions monthly and quarterly reporting. Support training of internal staff and SCM staff in implementation of SCM policies, procedures and processes. Facilitate the closing and opening of tender invitations; Supervise and support specifications, briefings and bid evaluation meetings; Ensure that all tender registers and files are compile and completed; Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to statutory bodies on Companies’s procurement activities. Attend to queries related to SCM functions; and Perform any other duties as may be assigned by CFO from time to time

Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in business and sales, Supply Chain Management of Fresh Produce, Commerce, or similar. An added qualification in Agriculture or FMCG would be beneficial Five years experience in a similar role of procurement and/or sales and/ or operations planning in an FMCG company specifically fresh fruit products. Experience in supplier and customer evaluation (technical, social, compliance, market audits) Please visit our website

A Diamond mining Company based in the Northern Cape is looking for an Experienced Procurement Officer. Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills: Minimum Requirement: • Matric • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing or similar • Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, word), experience with computerized purchasing system *Advanced Excel will be an advantage* Experience in the following will serve as an added advantage • Minimum of three (3) years in a procurement capacity with Strong planning experience is required • Development and implementation of BBBEE strategy for assigned categories including managing enterprise and supplier development initiatives • Knowledge of Store/warehouse management systems. • Inventory management Responsibilities: • Locating key suppliers, negotiating the company’s purchasing agreements and making sure their materials and products meet the company’s specifications. • Purchase goods or services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization • Evaluate and negotiate contracts with vendors • Track inventory and restock goods when needed • Stay up to date on industry trends and new products qualifying candidates can forward CV’s along with certified copies of qualifications to: general@sscinfo.co.za not later than. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Security Service Consultants (SSC) (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Appointment of successful applicants in positions will be done in line with the Employment Equity plan of the mine. We invite all suitable qualified people, particularly women and people with disabilities to apply. Security Service Consultants reserves the right not to make an appointment.

A steel Fabrication and Processing company is looking for an experienced Transport Workshop Manager for their factory in the Delmas area – Mpumalanga/Far East Rand Responsibilities · Overall Fleet Management · Overall Budget Management combined with strategic market review of comparative part pricing structures · General maintenance management of company structures and gardens · Manage Troubleshooting and repair schedules of overall facility machinery · General maintenance management at CEO, MD and or Director’s properties · Responsible for installation, repair, maintenance, preventative maintenance and service of all facility machinery equipment, including Overhead Cranes, Plasma Machine, Workshop saws, Generator etc · Overall diesel usage, planning, reporting and refill management · Employee management, including Project support, employee coordination and time management · Maintain, compile and update standard operating procedures (SOP) · Manage daily maintenance and repair logs of fleet and machinery aligned with Job card planning and allocation · Managing cleaning and maintaining of work areas and company vehicles · Managing equipment when not in use including decommissioning planning · Managing Fleet Planning and route scheduling · Managing overall fleet service schedules and planning thereof so as to minimize downtime · Responsible for operating and monitoring the company vehicles Tracking systems · Managing departmental tools and equipment in department · Managing standby and 24-Hour assistance when required · Maintaining valid licenses, lifting certificates, Permits for company Fleet - Trucks, Trailers, Bakkies etc. · Monitoring and managing driver compliance with road traffic legislation and relevant vehicle usage Requirements · NQF level 7 Business Management qualification (B-Com Management preferred) · Post graduate fleet management qualification (NQF level 8) or Senior Management program in fleet Management · Red Seal Qualified Diesel Mechanic · 6 TO 10 Years Diesel Mechanic experience within a Crane Lifting and Transportation environment combined · 10 to 15 Years proven track record in Senior Management position within similar environment · Minimum of 3 – 5 Year Budget Management experience · Advanced MS Office skills, including PowerPoint · Valid South Africa Drivers Licence · Salary R45 000 to R55 000 Cost to company per month – subject to experience and skillset · SA Citizens only Send complete and updated CV to admin@kencorp.co.za

The Technical Project Manager will manage a single project of high complexity, multiple projects of low complexity or assist a senior project manager in managing a large project of high complexity. The mid level Project Manager will be expected to cover the following project knowledge areas: Integration, Scoping, Project Costings, Scheduling, Quality management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Communications Management, Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement and Project Closure. Salaries are negotiable depending on skill and ranges from R38-R42K per month. Closing date for the vacancy will be Friday, 19th of March 2021. Only SA born citizens to apply. Currently a WFH role. All CVS to be sent to melissa@bluedesk.co.za Responsibility: Ensure roles, responsibilities and deliverables for each project discipline/member are defined. Facilitate High-level software design sessions. Host project effort estimation sessions. Define a WBS and create a project plan in MS Project or appropriate tool. Setup JIRA projects and create Jira tickets to carry out the defined plan. Define a workflow that suits the project environment and is agreed on. Project communication of project plans, project meeting minutes, project reporting. Facilitate regular project updates with project stakeholder. Facilitate regular project meetings like daily stand-ups, sprint retrospectives, risk and issue resolution, change management, status check-ins. Manage and control of project schedule using JIRA and MS Project. Demonstrate collaboration with System Engineers, Architects and Team Leads to understand the none functional and quality requirements needed to deliver your project. Leading and motivating the project team. Building ongoing relationships with line management. Ensure creation of functional and nonfunctional documentation Documenting of Software release plans Minimum Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or Information Sciences. 2-4 years technical Project management experience 2 years project management experience in a software development Project management certification Intermediate Agile Principles level of understanding Intermediate SDLC level of understanding Intermediate MS Project or similar software and MS Office applications. A novice level of Software design principles Skills and Knowledge Requirements: Intermediate level of experience in Project Administration Intermediate understanding: PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas Demonstrate experience in leading and motivating a project team Ability to perform scenario based analysis Salary: R42000 Job Reference #: Technical Project Manager IT Consultant Name: Melissa Sharland

Job Position: Store Manager Ref: 3739 Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: R10 000 to R20 000 per month CTC commensurate with experience and qualification Email your updated CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za Qualifications / Requirements: • Minimum of Matric • Valid drives license essential • Minimum of 5 years Store Manager experience • Hands-on approach to work • Client-focused and friendly • Practical and technically-minded (not scared to use tools) • Takes initiative Key Performance Areas: • Booking stock in and out • Implementing company policies and procedures • Planning stock layouts • Annual and bi-annual stock takes • Inter-branch transfers • General freight administration • Warranty administration and returns • Fleet inspection and administration • Supervising 2 subordinates Please see link to ad and POPIA requirements http://www.onlinepersonnel.co.za/index.php/vacancies/job-detail/job-store-manager-1133 Responsibility: Qualifications / Requirements: • Minimum of Matric • Valid drives license essential • Minimum of 5 years Store Manager experience • Hands-on approach to work • Client-focused and friendly • Practical and technically-minded (not scared to use tools) • Takes initiative Key Performance Areas: • Booking stock in and out • Implementing company policies and procedures • Planning stock layouts • Annual and bi-annual stock takes • Inter-branch transfers • General freight administration • Warranty administration and returns • Fleet inspection and administration • Supervising 2 subordinates Please see link to ad and POPIA requirements http://www.onlinepersonnel.co.za/index.php/vacancies/job-detail/job-store-manager-1133 Salary: R10000 to 20000 Job Reference #: Store Manager

Our client is recruiting for a driven, ambitious, and qualified JUNIOR PACKHOUSE MANAGER for their packhouse in Ceres that packs mostly apples, pears and plums. The Junior Packhouse Manager must provide sound leadership and management to ensure quality product output, accuracy, and consistency in packhouse processes and documentation. Responsibility: RESPONSIBILITIES: • Development and Implementation of company policies and principles • Ensuring high standards of health and safety practices • Budget management (packaging, labour, marketing) • Management of audits • Management of costs/controls • Compliance to quality assurance standards • Ensuring temperature and transport regulations are met • Packaging planning and scheduling • Optimal pack-out percentages • Quality control and food safety • Team building, motivation, and management • Time and production management QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Relevant tertiary qualification • Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing perishable products in a pack house • Experience in HACCP, BRC and/or other quality systems • Computer Literacy (Excel) and Packhouse systems/software SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills • Strong numerical and planning skills • Self-disciplined, a team player, honest and of high integrity • Deadline orientated • Attention to detail If your background matches the requirements and you would like to apply, please: - click on the "Apply" button or - apply online at www.casupport.co.za/vacancies - or send your CV to admin@casupport.co.za with " JUNIOR PACKHOUSE MANAGER " in the subject line Job Reference #: CPT000740 Consultant Name: Ilana AuretPieters

KEY OUTPUTS PART OF THE PROGRAM (PROJECT BASED) Lead and coordinate Communities of Practice and Centres of Excellence as agreed Facilitate the implementation of the Manufacturing Way in South Africa Lead the Manufacturing Development Team to ensure; Strategic Alignment Shared Learning''s Best Practice Progress Reviews Work practice reviews (e.g. GEM Audits) / Assessments & verifications and the development and coordination of related improvement plans. Promote Knowledge Management processes in South Africa. Facilitate the identification and implementation manufacturing improvement projects. Facilitate, co-ordinate and lead divisional improvement projects Establish policies and standards for manufacturing services in order to ensure consistency, efficiency, integrity in the maintenance and productivity environments. Develop the one to three years plant business plan to ensure that customer service and productivity objectives are met. Manage the systematic and strategic coordination of all Manufacturing business functions as aligned with the Sales and Operational Planning process (S&OP). Manage the implementation of world class manufacturing processes across Manufacturing for the purpose of ensuring the continuous improvement of short to long-term performance. Manage the synchronisation of all aspects of Manufacturing including flow of materials and final goods. Management and maintenance of the Manufacturing assets at a productive basic condition. Measurement and monitoring of performance trends and the application of focused improvement initiatives in order to increase total system efficiency, effectiveness and reliability. Identification, development and the implementation of the relevant enablers in order to deliver the Plant business plan and budget. Develop and implement people capability enhancement plans to ensure that business improvement objectives are met. Ensure that supply chain planning is aligned to meeting customer needs. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE BSc Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing environment including 3 years experience in implementing supply chain, production or process improvement related initiatives. 3 Years experience as an area manager (e.g. Unit Manager, Manufacturing Excellence Manager) in an FMCG manufacturing environment Experience in leading capital or process improvement projects Demonstrable experience in people change initiatives and process improvement Membership of a professional institute would be advantageous

An established company in Ceres seeks the expertise of a Logistics Manager for their depot. Responsibility: Requirements: - To be the contact person between the clients, suppliers, colleagues and management - To accumulate and distribute the accurate information to the relevant parties - Responsible for the current stock control and for the future planning and requirements of stock necessities that contributes to the strategic planning of the company - Ensure that the assets are neat and correct before it goes out to the client, through the correct training and management of staff - Manage effective route planning - Effectiveness of vehicles and personnel - Manage the reaction time - Management of other personnel such as the administrative clerk and events coordinating personnel - The development of proactive contingency that is based on possible future changes - Cost effective management of the unit - Responsible for correctly maintaining occupational health and safety standards - The management, organisation and coordination of all events that the company is responsible for. Experience: - A relevant tertiary qualification - Computer literate - Self-motivated team player with good people management - Good communication skills - Excellent organisational skills The successful candidate must be willing to learn and grow within the position. If your background matches the requirements and you would like to apply or receive more information, please: - click on the "Apply" button or - apply online at www.casupport.co.za/vacancies or - forward a comprehensive CV to admin@casupport.co.za with “LOGISTICS CERES" in the subject line. We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. Job Reference #: CPT000667 Consultant Name: Ilana AuretPieters

Our client, situated in Tzaneen, requires the services of a suitably qualified, experienced and energetic Assistant Nursery Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager: Nurseries, this position has the primary purpose of producing clonal avocado trees of the highest quality by professionally managing all horticultural processes and nursery staff. This is done with the objective of meeting the customer expectations and maximising profits for our clients company. Qualifications/Experience • BSc Agric or similar qualification • Nursery management and clonal tree production techniques • Business Management course • Fully computer literate [MS Office (Word and Excel), Microsoft AX] • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Nursery Management and 1 year's Business management experience • Valid driver's license Knowledge • Thorough knowledge of avocado clonal tree production Skills • Excellent leadership, management and planning skills • Negotiation skills • An ability to communicate in detail giving clear work instructions • Proficient Business-English skills (written and spoken) Attitude/Behavior • Horticultural intuition • Excellent leadership, management and planning skills • Ability to work under pressure • Must be determined and motivated The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus. Please note that due to the high volume of CV's received; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Should you not receive communication from our offices within two weeks of submission please note that your application will not be considered for this position. We will keep your CV on file and re-establish contact with you should opportunities in line with your expertise become available again. Job Reference #: 201686