SUMMARY:
For this universe of growers BHTCD will be a challenge due to long haul.
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Cane Quality and Logistics Controller
Grade: C4
Reports To: Extension Manager
Main Purpose of the job:
Cane quality is a critical aspect of the sugar making process. Key to the cane quality is burn harvest to crush delay (BHTCD). Typically the lower the BHTCD the better is the cane quality.Felixton (FX) mill receives cane from SSGs in the Makhathini flats which is circa 250km away.
For this universe of growers BHTCD will be a challenge due to long haul. One of the ways to improve cane quality is to closely monitor long haul cane. Makhathini Small Scale Growers (SSGs) in 2022/23 crushing season delivered circa 100 000 tons with an RV of 9,82%. The FX Grower average RV of was 11,48%. It is for this reason the Cane Quality and Logistics Controller resource is required.
Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships
- Co-ordinate cane supply from infield to Mkuze Siding and to Felixton Mill thus reducing BHTCD.
- Monitor and influence all cane quality variables.
- Engage with SSG Extension Team at Makhathini on cane stock availability.
- Communicate with Mkhuze Siding operations on the availability of Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) wagons in relation to cane allocation at the mill.
- Engage with all relevant stakeholders regarding congestion and gaps at the mill.
- Communicate to Siding Management, TFR, Felixton mill and Makhathini SSG Extension Team daily on mill crushing rates.
- Track and trend cane quality and provide weekly/monthly reports.
- Develop and train local growers on the significance of managing cane and logistics by working with Makhathini SSG Extension Team.
- Find solutions to problems within the control of the local stakeholders.
- Escalate all unsolvable challenges to the Regional Cane Supply manager
Qualifications & Experience:
- A relevant Tertiary qualification i.e. National Diploma in Agriculture or, any equivalent qualification obtained from an accredited Higher Education and Training Institute
- Between 3 to 5 years’ experience in sugarcane farming practices and logistics
- Computer skills/literacy.
- A valid Code EB driver’s license
Required Competencies
- Self-motivated individual that can work independently.
- Must have high ethical values and professional maturity.
- Influence and motivate others.
- Ability to work and make decisions or apply/ implement actions under pressure and take initiative.
- Attention to details.
- Demonstrate good planning and organising skills.
- Ability to partner with milling and commercial functions.
Closing Date: 19.08.2026 |
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