Commercial Manager: Agriculture

3 weeks ago

Worcester, South Africa Rainbow Recruitment Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:

- Rainbow is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join our Western Cape Team. The main purpose of the role is to provide management accounting and commercial support and insight regarding regional agricultural operations. To manage the commercial aspects of contract growers in the region. This position is based in Worcester.**Minimum Requirements**:
- BCom (Hons) / CIMA or Qualified CA (SA)
- 5 - 7 years management accounting experience (articled or otherwise), people management and some exposure to processing or manufacturing environments
- **As a Commercial Manager, the job holder is expected to**:
Make all commercial decisions in support of operations that fall within the ambit of responsibility.

Immediately solve all operational and commercial problems within the ambit of responsibility

Identify and implement limited innovations, particularly those that will lower costs

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Annual Budgeting and Quarterly/Monthly Forecasting**

Coordinate the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the regional agricultural operations in accordance with the national time scheduling and guidelines.Consolidate regional Agriculture budgets and forecasts.

Ensure completion and reasonableness of departmental budgets and forecasts.Ensure completion of regional Agriculture capex budgets, including collation of information and liaison with operations.Report key performance indicators on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.

Report financial performance of the regional agriculture function on a monthly basis in the agreed format that will include commentary on key performance areas.Calculate returns on investment for proposed budgeted capital projects in order to assist management with the prioritisation of capex, and ensuring that capital budgets are aligned with Group allocations of funds.Report the budgets and forecasts according to the formats supplied by National Office.Interpret the final outcome of the budgets and forecasts ensuring that they reflect the strategic objectives of the business and initiating changes where necessary.

**Product** Costing and Margin Improvement**

Maintain a close working relationship with the National Management Accounting team to ensure that the standard cost of various products are accurately maintained on the MACS system by the national team.Continuously analyse and audit the standard costs of products to ensure that they are accurately maintained and that they reflect the cost of the production processes.Continuously benchmark the standard cost of feed.Analyse variance reports of actual cost vs. standard cost on a monthly basis and highlight variances to management.Maintain a close working relationship with the regional sales team highlighting cost changes in order for them to proactively take corrective action to optimise margins.Track product and customer profit margins by using standard monthly

**Cost **Control***

Analyse costs against budget/forecast and investigate variances on a monthly basis.Continuously consider cost saving opportunities or areas where waste/inefficiencies can be eliminated and influence corrective action by line management.Review and authorise contract grower payments.Set egg prices for the farm shop.Set and document egg and depleted breeder prices.

**Capex** Management**

**Stock** **Control**

Investigate raw material and finished goods stock variances and take corrective action.Assess the stock control procedures on a continuous basis ensuring proper internal controls.

***Information and Data Management**

Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data into the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.

**Monthly and Annual Financial Reporting/Review**

Analyse cost centre cost variance reports.Assist Agriculture managers to optimise efficiencies.Review daily, weekly and monthly KPI reports ensuring accurate and timeous information.Measure, analyse and explain KPI fluctuations and variances.Report on strategic commercial scenarios.Prepare stock movements summaries.Review cycle costing and feedback to the Agriculture team.Review preliminary GL reports to ensure accurate cost allocation.

**Functional Strategy into Action Contribution**

Work in conjunction with the Regional Commercial Executive, Regional Agriculture Executive and the Regional Director to co-create the regional strategy, based on a 1 to 5 year view of requirements.Communicate operational capacity required over both the medium term and longer term plan, required asset utilisation and capex requirements for Agriculture processes accordingly.Work closely with the cross functional teams to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit.Suggest improvements to annual functional Strategy into Action plan and participate in the compilation of the regional fin

  • Agricultural Planner

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Rainbow Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: Rainbow is looking for an individual for the Agricultural Planner position available in Worcester Western Cape to co-ordinate the operational volume plan through the entire agric supply chain to ensure sustainability on long term slaughter volume. **Minimum Requirements**: Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in Accounting or...

  • Maintenance Handyman

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Rainbow Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: Rainbow is looking for Maintenance Handyman for positions situated in Worcester for the Electrical, Mechanical and Civil maintenance and repair of Agriculture related machinery and equipment. Competency in the electrical field preferred. **Minimum Requirements**: Technical Senior Certificate; Grade 12 or similar technical...

  • Maintenance Handyman

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Rainbow Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: Rainbow is looking for Maintenance Handyman for 2 positions situated in Worcester for the Electrical, Mechanical and Civil maintenance and repair of Agriculture related machinery and equipment. Competency in the electrical field required. **Minimum Requirements**: Technical Senior Certificate; Grade 12 or similar technical...

  • Sales Manager Grocery

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Peninsula Beverage Company Full time

    In this role you are responsible for leading a sales team and for implementing the Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages commercial strategy. To execute the commercial strategy through a sales team and against set standards to drive sales and profitable revenue. - Achieve and Exceed Sales and Revenue targets - Customer Service - Lead Market Execution standards and...

  • Junior Farm Manager

    4 days ago

    Worcester, South Africa Joubert and Associates Full time

    A well-established table grape producer located in the Worcester area, has an exciting opportunity available for a young dedicated and trustworthy Junior Farm Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for farming, enjoy new challenges, and have good practical problem-solving skills.Responsibilities:Planning and supervision of...

  • Junior Farm Manager

    6 days ago

    Worcester, South Africa Joubert and Associates Full time

    A well-established table grape producer located in the Worcester area, has an exciting opportunity available for a young dedicated and trustworthy Junior Farm Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for farming, enjoy new challenges, and have good practical problem-solving skills. Responsibilities: Planning and supervision of...

  • Junior Farm Manager

    6 days ago

    Worcester, South Africa Joubert & Associates Full time

    A well-established table grape producer located in the Worcester area, has an exciting opportunity available for a young dedicated and trustworthy Junior Farm Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for farming, enjoy new challenges, and have good practical problem-solving skills.Responsibilities:Planning and supervision of...

  • Junior Farm Manager

    5 days ago

    Worcester, South Africa Adzuna ZA B C2 Full time

    A well-established table grape producer located in the Worcester area, has an exciting opportunity available for a young dedicated and trustworthy Junior Farm Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for farming, enjoy new challenges, and have good practical problem-solving skills.Responsibilities:Planning and supervision of...

  • Farmer (Broilers)

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Rainbow Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: Rainbow Agric Western Cape is looking for a Broiler Farmer to manage the operations, resources and manpower of a Broiler site thereby ensuring the optimal number of the right quality birds at the right time and at the lowest cost. **Minimum Requirements**: - A degree or diploma in Agriculture - Valid Code EB drivers’ licence -...

  • Lab Technician

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Rainbow Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: Rainbow Agriculture Western Cape Lab has a position available for a Lab Technician with the relevant experience in an ISO 17025 accredited Laboratory to produce reliable and quality media for testing in accordance with defined quality standards. **Minimum Requirements**: - 1 years’ experience in an ISO 17025 accredited Laboratory...

  • Field Manager Ii

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Smollan Full time

    At Smollan, we’re on an evolutionary journey where we’re shifting our story. We’re looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Where our people are cared for, happy and inspired in building an extraordinary place to work. We’re on the lookout for an experienced **Field Manager **who will ensure...

  • Project Manager, Wastewater Treatment

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Enshrine Placements Full time

    Technology-driven, offering ready-to-go solutions for all wastewater treatment projects, our client is looking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Project Manager situated on-site in Worcester, Western Cape. The company needs an experienced & hands-on Project Manager with a well-rounded understanding of wastewater design-type projects & a hands...

  • Project Manager, Wastewater Treatment

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Enshrine Placements Full time

    Technology-driven, offering ready-to-go solutions for all wastewater treatment projects, our client is looking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Project Manager situated on-site in Worcester, Western Cape. The company needs an experienced & hands-on Project Manager with a well-rounded understanding of wastewater design-type projects & a hands...

  • Pharmacy Manager

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    Advert reference: click_013905 Advert status: Online - **Position Summary**: **Industry**:Wholesale & Retail Trade **Job category**:Pharmaceutic **Location**:Worcester **Contract**:Permanent **Remuneration**:Market Related **EE position**:Yes **Brand**:Clicks Group **Introduction**: To ensure the efficient operation of the dispensary and the clinic...

  • Pharmacy Manager

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    Advert reference: click_013091 Advert status: Online - **Position Summary**: **Industry**:Wholesale & Retail Trade **Job category**:Pharmaceutic **Location**:Worcester **Contract**:Permanent **Remuneration**:Market Related **EE position**:Yes **Brand**:Clicks Group **Introduction**: To ensure the efficient operation of the dispensary and the clinic...

  • Assistant Store Manager

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    Advert reference: click_012515 Advert status: Online - **Position Summary**: **Industry**:Wholesale & Retail Trade **Job category**:FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain **Location**:Worcester **Contract**:Permanent **Remuneration**:Market Related **EE position**:Yes **Brand**:Clicks Group **Introduction**: Are you passionate about retail and...

  • Assistant Store Manager

    1 month ago

    Worcester, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    Advert reference: click_012615 Advert status: Online - **Position Summary**: **Industry**:Wholesale & Retail Trade **Job category**:FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain **Location**:Worcester **Contract**:Permanent **Remuneration**:Market Related **EE position**:Yes **Brand**:Clicks Group **Introduction**: Are you passionate about retail and...