Job Purpose: Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing production related activities on the farm.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
- Grade 12
- Diploma or degree in agriculture
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the production of subtropical fruit & citrus
Competencies:
- Good knowledge of the establishment, care, and cultivation of subtropical fruit & citrus
- Excellent planning & organizational skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work confidently in a group
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Computer literate
- Driver’s License
Job Duties:
- Overall responsibility for implementation of production strategy of the company through the development of applicable systems and use of existing knowledge and technology.
- Direct, coordinate and manage production related activities in close collaboration with management.
- Monitor the production process to ensure quality products, operational management of the farm, maintenance, new development, nutrition, pest, disease, and water management.
- Long-term planning to support the company’s goals.
- Assessing and analyzing departmental budgets to find ways to optimize profitability.
- Identifying potential problems, points of friction and finding solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue.
- Develop and implement operating methods and procedures for the production section.
- Ensure compliance procedures are followed according to accreditation and management systems to ensure produce can be exported.
- Manage production cost effectively by sound budgeting and strict cost control measures.
- Ensure implementation and adherence to occupational health and safety guidelines.
- Participate in the preparation and control of annual production budgets.
- Ensure all administrative functions are done accurately and on time.
Applications close on 15 December 2024.
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Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.
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