East London Area – Eastern Cape: Our client is looking for a Production / Technical Farm Manager to join the team.
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field is preferred.
- Practical knowledge gained through experience is equally valuable.
- Minimum 5-10 years of hands-on experience in vegetable production.
- Proficiency in managing all aspects of crop production, including planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Plant biology/Crop Experience:
- In-depth understanding of growth requirements, and best practices.
- Equipment/Machinery:
- Optimisation with irrigation equipment, calibrations, flow rates, dose rates and problem solving.
- Planning and scheduling:
- Ability to create schedules, manage crop tasks, and optimize resource allocation.
- Pest and disease management:
- Familiarity with integrated pest management (IPM) techniques.
- Team leadership/Team Player:
- Experience in supervising farm workers, assigning tasks, and ensuring efficient operations.
- Quality control:
- Commitment to maintaining high-quality produce.
- Budgeting and cost management:
- Ability to manage expenses related to seed, fertilizers, labour, and equipment.
- Adaptability:
- Willingness to stay updated on industry trends and adopt new technologies.
- Analytics/Research/Reporting:
- Ability to understand numbers, trends and present findings in reports.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
To apply CLICK THIS LINK and upload your CV https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=farm&VacRef=FM001745&preview=81bedacad00473938157c24a7094cac3