Job Description

Laastedrif Agri (Pty) Ltd., is an established, commercial agricultural enterprise, specialising in the cultivation of fresh fruit and vegetables. Laastedrif is based in Ceres and serves a range of local supermarkets as well as international markets. Laastedrif, known for its modern, technology-driven farming and packhouse operations, is expanding their team and has a new role available for an individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for agriculture, continuous improvement, and generating actionable insights from data. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to analyse farm operations, optimise processes, and turn ERP data into actionable insights to improve productivity, reduce waste, and support the mission of delivering exceptional quality. Key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): *Business analysis: Gather and clearly document business needs; Translate business requirements into practical technical specifications; Prioritise system improvement projects based on operational needs. *Business process engineering: Define and document current processes; Measure efficiency of processes and recommend data-driven improvement initiatives; Provide insights for digitisation and automation of processes. *ERP system development: Collaborate with farm management team and ERP vendors to improve system functionality and better cater to farm needs; Drive initiatives to improve ERP utilisation and adoption. *Data analysis: Extract, analyse, and interpret data from the ERP system; Develop dashboards, weekly reports, and KPI trackers for management; Present trends that support operational decision-making. *Cross-functional collaboration: Work directly with the management team and team leaders; Translate technical insights into clear, actionable recommendations; Support operational teams with problem-solving and project implementation. Minimum requirements: Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering (or a related engineering discipline); At least 5 years experience in a similar role in a packaging environment in the food manufacturing or agricultural industries; Strong analytical skills and experience with MS Excel, SQL, BI Tools (Power BI or Tableau); Experience with ERP system implementation (e.g., Sage X3, Syspro, SAP, Oracle); Excellent verbal and written communication skills. In short, Laastedrif is looking for someone who: Is inquisitive, proactive, and comfortable engaging with operations teams; Is a practical problem-solver with strong attention to detail; Is able to convert complex data into simple insights; Has a strong sense of responsibility and takes ownership of outcomes. Why join the Laastedrif team? This is a role with autonomy and visible impact. Youll have the opportunity to work directly with a hands-on management team, and drive operational excellence. Youll influence real decisions in a production-intensive environment, and gain exposure to end-to-end agriculture operations in one of SAs key farming regions. Applications will be considered in terms of the Employers Employment Policy and Employment Equity objectives. Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 19 January 2026. For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444. Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you dont hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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