Assistant Silo Manager (Steynsrus) at Senwes

Description

• Senwes Grainlink is recruiting an Assistant Silo Manager who will primarily be responsible for handling and storing grain to ensure a quality product and achieve sustainable financial results.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate intake, storage and dispatching of grain.
• Grading of grain according to statutory requirements.
• Ensure correct offloading and quality of grain.
• Oversee the loading of grain and sample taking process.
• Perform inspections to maintain adherence to statutory requirements.
• Provide inputs in planning and allocating of storage capacity according to crop estimation information.
• Pre-cleaning, drying, aeration and fumigation of grain.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for value adding within grading criteria.
• Assist in Optimizing Grain process to achieve value adding objectives and minimize risk.
• Attend and resolve client queries.
• Advise and inform clients on transactions available and industry tendencies.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate.
• All relevant grading and fumigation courses.
• Certificate in Management/Leadership.
• Three years’ experience in the Grain Industry with knowledge and experience in:
• Crop estimates
• Testing and grading of grains
• Fumigation
• Knowledge of aeration
• Understanding of grain marketing and management.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills.

Closing Date: 19 November 2025