MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture / Agribusiness /Agronomy highly advantageous of 10 years’ experience in a similar position
• Sound Technical Knowledge and experience in Crop Farming and Farm Operations
• Knowledge on Irrigation (Centre pivot & Linear Irrigation Systems)
• Able to manage conflict and grievance resolution
• Proven management experience
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Computer Literate
• Zulu/Xhosa or Swazi proficient

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Planning, scheduling, and overseeing all day-to-day operations, including: planting, harvesting and maintenance of crops
• Directly Managing all farm personnel (including hiring and training), field work, machinery operations, technical and mechanical tasks
• Ensuring safe working conditions
• Implement and review farm development plans to ensure long term productivity, yield and quality
• Implement and maintain efficient production processes and procedures
• Establish and monitor crop growth, yield and quality and make necessary adjustments to optimise yields
• Develop test fields for crop and variety trials
• Prepare, schedule, execute and record agreed chemical, fertilizer, and spray programmes
• Prepare and control budget for all farm operations, including direct costs, labour, equipment, and machinery repairs and maintenance
• Monitor the budget and report thereon
• Manage repairs and maintenance of Farm implements, equipment, machinery, tractors, and structures
• Ability to maintain and report on accurate records, data, and documents as required
• Operate with a hands-on, detailed, practical and solutions driven approach and able to execute independently
• Responsible for Procurement and management of key relationships
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, health, and safety standards.
• Analyse existing operations, crops, staff, and processes and recommend improvements