Cane Supply Officer (Komati Mill)

Company: RCL Foods

Functions: Supply Chain

Job Type Classification: Permanent

Location - Town / City: Komati

Job Description: At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters! RCL FOODS is seeking a highly skilled and efficient Cane Supply Officer to join the Sugar Division . The role will report to the Cane Supply Manager and will be based at the Komati Mill .

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/Diploma preferably in Agronomy/Plant Production will be an advantage.
• Sugar Cane Qualification.
• A SASRI Senior Certificate in Sugarcane Production will be an advantage.
• Code B drivers’ license required.
• MS Office/PowerPoints (proficiency in word and excel).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Sugar Industry/Agriculture/Logistics or in a Crop Production environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of crop age and estimates.
• Knowledge of cane quality.
• Knowledge of sugar manufacturing.
• Communication skills in a diverse grower community, being able to communicate in English, Afrikaans and Siswati will be an advantage.
• Must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of growers estimates by maintaining an accurate database.
• Manage cane delivery agreements.
• Implementation and maintenance of the GIS mapping and information system.
• Assist with continued viability of small and medium scale growers.
• Supply of relevant information to the Mill and Growers.
• Do problem analysis, formulate, and implement corrective action.
• Create and/or update various reports on computer.
• Contribute to Cane Control Departments strategic plan.
• Perform standby duties and travel daily.
• Management of team (performance management, discipline, recruitment, training & development, leave, etc).
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Maintain high quality work standards, comply with safety standards and requirements, and ensure good housekeeping in area of responsibility.
• Standby duty dealing with issues on cane and logistics for 24 hours a day for a week, every second week or as arranged.
• During standby, these duties take precedence over other normal duties as they keep the mill supplied with cane.