Technical Manager

SUMMARY:
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Rustenburg - Rietfontein
R26 125 CTC (Pension, cell phone allowance and 1 tank diesel)

Our client in the agriculture sector is looking for a strong Technical Advisor to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Main duties: Manage all farming due-diligence activities Oversee the residue-testing programme Ensure testing meets customer and industry requirements Investigate pesticide and residue concerns Manage the supplier audit programme Conduct food-safety and ethical audits Complete Select Farm audits when required Maintain effective food-safety systems and procedures Address food-safety issues quickly and effectively Build strong relationships with supplier technical teams Support the approval of new suppliers Assist suppliers with quality improvement Support new product and variety development Monitor changes in pesticide and residue regulations Keep the business informed of new retailer requirements Manage retailer pesticide approvals Work with Food Experts, Audax and GLSA Liaise directly with retailers when required Support customer visits to farms and suppliers Implement the supply-base environmental strategy Maintain accurate environmental data Review and organise incoming documentation Check documents for accuracy and completeness Follow up with internal teams for outstanding documents Maintain an organised document-storage system Ensure documents are easy to retrieve Implement relevant regulations and standards Maintain required farm audit ratings Train and support farm staff Conduct regular staff meetings Promote best practices across the farm Provide ongoing guidance and support to employees Minimum requirements: Strong knowledge of HACCP Good understanding of Global G.A.P Knowledge of BRC requirements Knowledge of SIZA Social & Environmental standards Knowledge of Farming for the Future Experience in a farming environment Experience in a packhouse environment Experience with residue testing Experience managing audits Experience with supplier compliance Strong leadership skills Ability to train and manage staff Excellent attention to detail Strong organisational skills. Good communication skills Effective time-management skills Strong planning abilities Good problem-solving skills Proactive and reliable team player Ability to manage multiple priorities Consultant: Karlia v Eeden - Dante Personnel Greenstone Apply via our website If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful es