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Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agriculture, from the farm worker to the CEO in corporate head office.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Tertiary qualification in agriculture, horticulture or Agronomy would be an advantage
- At least 3 years of relevant experience, including team management
- Strong technical knowledge in IPM, fertilization practices and irrigation
- Good administrative and computer skills (MS Office especially Excel)
- Must be someone with a central interest and commitment to sustainable agriculture has
- Must have a keen eye for detail and plant health, to assess and manage it carefully
- Emotionally intelligent, performs well under pressure and adapts well to changing circumstances
- A natural leader who pursues discipline and operational excellence
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Complete management of production activities: planting, pruning, irrigation, nutrition, pest, and disease control, and harvesting procedures
- Daily management of a large and diverse team of farm workers with an emphasis on training and productivity
- Maintaining good management practices, accuracy in record keeping, cost control and preparation for audits
- Monitoring and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment
- Liaison with owners/stakeholders on production, outputs, and strategic planning
