Department Head (Dispatch) County Fair

Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has a Department Head opportunity in County Fair, Epping. The purpose of the Department Head is to control production processes in line with production and food hygiene standards. Required Qualification:

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

• Proven experience in a Supervisory role
• Proven experience in a logistics/distribution environment is essential
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Fluent in English and a second official language
• Ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally
• Computer literate – MS Office; proven exposure to inForLN would be advantageous
• Hardworking, honest and self-motivated

• Responsible for all labour-related issues, including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times
• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the company’s disciplinary code
• Continued interaction and communication with senior management
• Maintaining and implementing the 20 Keys principles, including Health & Safety of the department
• Maintaining the correct and approved staff complement on the relevant shift
• Picking and loading of vehicles
• Responsible for housekeeping
• Assisting with stock takes
• Ensuring correct allocation and picking of stock

• Excellent administration and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English and an additional language
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential
• Proactive and able to work accurately and independently
• Prepared to work extra hours when required, including overtime, public holidays, or weekends; travel may be necessary from time to time.