Bunker Manager (Western Cape)
AFGRI Equipment · Western Cape
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- The purpose of this role is to ensure profitable and safe management of the silo complex or bunker according to company and industry standards and operational procedures.
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Grade 12
- Qualified Grain Grader
- In possession of all grading and fumigating certificates
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENC E
- 10 years operational experience in handling and storage of grain
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Ensure effective marketing of available grain as well as the marketing of all silo services including silo storage capacity
- Oversee the daily reconciliation of grain stock including grain quality and quantity control
- Ensure correct blending of grain in line with quality specifications
- Ensure regular calibration and tests of all grading equipment
- Monitor monthly income and expenses and take corrective action on deviations
- Conduct regular inspections of the condition of fixed assets
- Build, manage and maintain sound relationships with internal and external clients
- Monitor and manage capacity planning and bin allocation
- Ensure effective use of storage facility to maximise storage periods
- Manage the dispatch rate of grain and identify events that have a negative impact on receipt and dispatch time and recommend improvements
- Identify and implement new opportunities at silo/bunker
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with applicable AFGRI policies, the rail regulator and food safety legislation.
- Ensure a safe working environment in line with AFGRI's Health and Safety Policy and legislative requirements.
- Accurately and timeously capture and reconcile weekly and monthly reports and report any deviations
- Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of the agricultural environment
- Computer literacy MS Office
- Basic financial skills
- Coaching skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Results orientated
- Self-starter
- Leadership and managing
- Team Player
- Integrity
- Networking and negotiating
- Business and customer orientation
- Planning and organizing
Closing date: 03 August 2026