New Job Vacancies at Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania
Limited, 2019
NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Position: Office Administrator
Location: Morogoro, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 2019-09-06
Company:
Pyxus International, of which Pyxus Agriculture
Tanzania Limited is a subsidiary, is a global agricultural company united behind
a common purpose – to transform people’s lives so that together we can grow a
better world. With 145 years’ experience delivering value-added products and
services to businesses and customers, we are a trusted provider of
responsibly-sourced, independently- verified, sustainable and traceable
products and ingredients.
Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Limited has acquired an
Edible Oil mill and Refinery in Dodoma.As part of its diversification strategy
and is now recruiting for key positions for this venture. The successful
applicant for this role will be sitting in the engine of growth as we shape our
future together.
Job Summary:
This job profile provide information about
administrative and secretarial services and support to the Pyxus Agriculture
Tanzania Ltd Executive Management and related personnel daily in line with PAT
Administrative and Secretarial SOP’s
What will the job do:
To provide administrative and secretarial services
and support to the Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Ltd Executive Management and
related personnel daily in line with PAT Administrative and Secretarial SOP’s
OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Coordinates the office and provides administrative
and secretarial service and support to Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Ltd
Directors, Managers, Customers and visitors daily as per relevant instructions
and in compliance with PAT Administrative SOP’s OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Monitors Human Resources Services, Creates non
Sunflower invoices and requisitions for office use and responds to Audit
queries as per Line Manager instructions and PAT Financial SOP’s
Receives, compiles, requests, issues and oversees
First Aid Medicines for Factory requirements and keeps sick sheet records
daily;
CUSTOMER LIAISON AND SERVICE
Coordinates and organises travel requests,
quotations, purchase and payment requisitions for air bookings and charters in
line with Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Ltd Travel and Financial SOP’s
Organises and arranges invitation letters, air
travel, accommodation and social activities for PAT Directors, Managers,
Customers and visitors as per relevant instructions Supervises, controls and
ensures the integrity of the Quality Assurance analysis and reports for the
Company and Customers in line with International edible oil and animal feed
standards, Pyxus International Inc. and Pyxus Tanzania SOPs
BUSINESS VISAS, WORK AND RESIDENCE PERMITS
Schedules, organises, administers and monitors
business visas/ work and residence permits for relevant personnel in Pyxus
Agriculture Tanzania Ltd in line with Tanzania Ministries of Home Affairs and
Labour Regulations and Act
Arranges business visas for Customers and visitors
through the Immigration Authorities in Dodoma;
Processes work permit applications through the
Ministry of Labour for expatriates one month before expiry date records on a
spread sheet and updates the Human Resources Director;
PETTY CASH & PURCHASE REQUISITION
Accounts for the TShs. petty cash from users daily
for approval by Pyxus Accountant and in compliance with Pyxus Agriculture
Tanzania Ltd Financial Procedures and Regulations
Ensures that all payment and petty cash documents
are well supported, properly filed and achieved daily
Receives, compiles, captures and follow ups SAP
Purchase requisition and reservations daily;
STAFF SUPERVISION
Checks staff attendance, sets daily work and
objectives, measures employee performance and takes appropriate action through
the Human Resources Team
Ensures that the SHE, Security and ISO Policies and
Procedures are being implemented and adhered to throughout the Edible Oil
Factory Operations in compliance with PAT, SHE, Security, TFDA, TBS and
International Standards
Qualifications:
‘A’ Level secondary education (Commercial Subjects)
Essential Diploma in Secretarial Duties (NTA level 6) Essential
Experience
Secretarial and administrative experience at a
similar level 2 to 4 years Essential
Treasury and Administration 1 to 2 years Essential
Financial Systems applications (SAP System) 1 to 2 years Essential
Knowledge Areas
Secretarial and administration duties Essential
Customer and visitor relationships Essential Computer literacy Essential
Tanzanian Immigration knowledge Desirable
Skills
Interactive and interpersonal skills Essential
Verbal and written communication in English Essential Public and Customer
relations skills Essential
Computer literacy Essential
Analytical, problem solving and ability to
coordinate and organise Essential
Position: Smallholder Farmers Manager
Location: Morogoro, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 2019-09-06
Job Summary:
Organization and coordination of sustainable
Sunflower Smallholder farming in line with Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Limited
short and long term Plans.
What the job will do:
To organize, coordinate, manage and develop
sustainable Sunflower Smallholder farming in compliance with Pyxus Agriculture
Tanzania Limited short and long term Plans.
CROP PRODUCTION PLANNING
Contributes to the development of Smallholder
Farmers annual operational plan, reviews the overall requirements for inputs
and distribution, time frames and technology, and monitors the agreed
operational strategic approach throughout the year in line with the Annual
Operating Plan for Agronomy Department
CROP PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Organizes Contracts with Smallholder farmers,
negotiates with commercial bank officials to obtain credit for Primary
societies/association/growers groups, Monitors the quality and yield of the
Sunflower crop production, and Prepare standard Sunflower growing progress
reports
Provide Agronomy support and advice to the
Smallholder Farmer Management Team and contracted Smallholder farmers
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Oversees, monitors, evaluates and reviews the
overall Logistics requirements concerning transporters, rates, warehousing,
inputs and cost-saving initiatives
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Oversees the human resources for Smallholder farmers
to ensure the achievement of goals and objectives in line with Pyxus HR SOP’s
Qualifications:
Degree in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness or
Agronomy from a recognized Tertiary Institute or equivalent Essential
Experience
Sunflower growing and production 4 to 6 years
Essential Substantial experience with crop protection products, fertilizers and
seeds with experience in Sunflower seed production
Strong domain experience and background in farming
and agricultural production
Settling farmer complaints for seed, fertilizer or
chemical inputs
Farmer focused and a commitment to farmer
satisfaction.
Knowledge Areas
Strong agronomic understanding of Sunflower seed
production Essential
Knowledge of the trends, practices, and
characteristics of farmers, specifically in Sunflower Essential Computer
literacy
Substantial knowledge with crop protection products,
fertilizers and seeds Essential Usage and Management of Agronomic data
Essential Agronomy and agronomic processes Essential Grower and farm operations
Essential
Skills
Ability to analyse, solve related problems and make
accurate decisions Essential
Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
with a heightened sensitivity to the issues that farmers face.
Essential
Strong planning, prioritization and organizational
skills in addition to being highly motivated with a strong work ethic and
positive attitude
Excellent communicator, trainer and teacher with
exceptional public speaking and technical writing skills
MODE OF APPLICATION:
The Human Resources Director
Pyxus Agriculture Tanzania Limited
P.O. Box 1595
Kingolwira,
Morogoro, Tanzania
NB; All applications should be sent to the HRD’s
office.