Latham West Farm
The farm Latham West is situated in the heart of the Kalahari Basin in Southern Africa that was the area of the SAN people. It is believed that the San have lived in the area of the Kalahari Desert for thousands of years and may be the first humans to have occupied this region.The farmer Ockert Marais from Latham West also signed a financial benefit sharing agreement (as contemplated by the South African biodiversity Act 10 of 2004) payable to the SAN council for farming, producing products, selling and/or any commercial development of the Kalahari Melons (Citrullus Lanatus) as a product.As a result a of signing abovementioned agreement the Minister of Environmental Affairs issue a legal ‘BABS’ biotrade permit that allows the farmer access to bioprospecting of Citrullus Lanatus (The Kalahari Melons) and the sale of Kalahari Melon Seed Oil.
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Ockert Marais - Managing DirectorResponsible for farming; planting and harvesting of the Kalahari Melons on Latham West, Northwest province, South AfricaResponsible for production of 2 grades of Kalahari Melon Seed Oil on the farm, packing of all local and international orders and outbound logisitics.Negotiations with community for labor and renting farms from community members for plant conventional Kalahari Melons.
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Ina Meiring - AccountantInternal Responsibilities:· Ensuring that there are no inconsistencies in the record keeping. · Financial record keeping. · Preparation of books, and relevant journal entries to systematically present the records that have been kept. · Using applications (ZOHO) as booking keeping system· Preparation of accurate Financial Statements: · Representation of accurate accounting records: · Preparation and Filing Tax Returns. The accountant ensures all resources are effectively managed to prepare all the tax returns, understanding of taxation, to file returns accurately.· Acting as an Aid in decision making. The accountant assists the managing director to make decisions, based on calculations, and other respective criteria in this aspect.· Helping auditors in the Annual Audit. The accountant ensures that auditors have all the resources in terms of facilitating the audit process. This includes providing all the resources that are necessary for the auditors to reach a concrete decision in terms of audit process, so that they can conclusively decide based on the supporting evidence. External Responsibilities· The accountant reports any uncertain activity to the relevant parties. In case of management pressurizing in unfaithful representation of the financial statements, they are supposed to disclose that, keeping in mind the larger stakeholder interest in this regard. · The accountant supports the business in the larger organizational context, to be able to decide on a strategy that can help them make decisions in a proper manner. The accountant prepare financial statements for the external parties involved, and hence, should include anything that acts as an aid for the external parties.
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Operations ManagerThe Operations Manager is responsible for the coordination of all ‘functions’ required to run the operations of a business. This may include planning purchases, negotiating contracts, and coordinating the business budget. Interaction with relevant corporate personnel is a must and general office duties to meet high performance.Role Intent: Responsible for the management of the interface with farming, production, distribution, and Head office sales activities required to run the operations of the business. This includes planning purchases, negotiating contracts, product sales in RSA and International, inbound (equipment & raw materials), and outbound logistics; exports (product) and coordinating the Supply Chain business expenditure. Interaction with relevant personnel is a must to fulfil general duties to meet high performance environment. Tasks typically include performing administrative duties, assisting with project management, and organizing events. Adequate experience and knowledge as a coordinator in a business environment required Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and some google applicationsProficient in technology and general office equipmentSupport day-to-day coordination of operational activities that include the farming of ‘raw materials’, production of the final product, delivery of product locally and international (export).Design procedural documentation, write and maintain them (BP), identify problems with procedures and resolve them.Writing and optimising business processes and data. Processes included procurement, production to delivery, sales management, financial tools, Organic and Iso 9001 accreditation.Project management – design, plan, procure equipment and goods with coordination of installation within budget and timelines.Negotiate procurement with contractors and suppliers and analyse and coordinate the supply chain of the business (including product quality management)Investigate and finalise the cost of sales.Work efficiently with minimal supervision.Coordinate suppliers and external customers regarding projects, programs, and services to meet company goals and customer expectations.Coordinate and develop training programs and materialsParticipate in various financial activities such as negotiating rates, managing expenses, and providing estimates.Create business sales, quality and production reports and track progress of projectsMeet with service providers regarding products and services; resolve issues and make recommendationsMaintain inventories and arrange supplies of goods and servicesComplete business transactions such as orders, invoices, and other financial actionsEnsure quality of products and servicesTroubleshoot and coordinate equipment problems with vendorsCommunicate with internal teams to ensure project delivery, negotiate delays or resolve roadblocks.Manage business operations so that they meet company goals and customer expectations.Create compliance between operations and company standards or legal requirements.
ECOCERT EOS Organic certificate
ECOCERT NOP National Organic Program
ECOCERT NOP National Organic Program
ZA-BIO-154 (BABS-002217P)
EU 'Organic'
USDA 'organic'