Cullinan Area – Gauteng: Our client is looking for a Farm Operations Manager to join the team.
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/ Agribusiness/ Animal Production/ Agronomy
- Proven experience in farm management or agricultural production
- Knowledge of crop cultivation, livestock management, and farm operations
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Computer literate
- Valid drivers license
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- In liaison with the Director, plan and execute delivery of daily, weekly and monthly targets
- Oversee the daily running of the farm
- Hiring and training of new staff and contracting services for all outsourced services
- Directly supervise all field workers, plant and animal, machinery operations and all technical jobs within the farm.
- Be the liaison between the management and the farm staff for timely execution of all the farm projects
- Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
- Directing major operations at the facility such as cultivation, planting, harvesting on crops and routine maintenance practices for all animals, feed preparations, feeding and breeding.
- Prepare and provide a budget for all farm operations including equipment, assets and machinery repairs and maintenance.
- Manage cash flow, monitor the budget and prepare reports for the same over a period.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards on the farm.
- Manage maintenance, repair and replacement of all farming structures, equipment and machinery.
- Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
- Monitoring quantity and yield of crops and animals whilst implementing improvement strategies.
- Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements
- Ensuring all company assets, equipment and machinery are used for the benefit of the company whilst managing wasteful usage
- Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform routine checks on soil and water for maximum yield
- Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked
- Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain when required
- Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science
- Planning and executing long term company goals
- Perform any other duty an assigned by the Director
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=FM001958&preview=7b976fbb47fd0fca467924268076ee12