ASSISTANT TECHNICAL FARM MANAGER

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL FARM MANAGER

A leading dryland producer of maize and soyabeans in the Eastern Cape province requires an assistant technical farm manager. The operation currently farms 2500ha in total.

Job Description:

• Determining, directing and co-ordinating and monitoring farming activities, such as planting, chemical application, harvesting of grain crops.

• Regular maintenance of all equipment, machinery and facilities to ensure they are kept to an optimum operational level.

• Manage a team of tractor operators providing support and training on best practises.

• Identifying plants pests, and weeds and applying the appropriate pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops.

• Motivating and promoting general well-being amongst the work force.

• Problem solving and Conflict resolution.

Required Skills:

• Experience in commercial crop farming is essential.

• Excellent mechanical knowledge and experience are essential.

• Knowledge of crop chemical usage and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

• Prior experience in workshop management on a farm will be beneficial.

• Diligence, precision, accuracy and execution form an integral part of the successful candidate’s daily operation.

• Strong mentoring and leadership skills

• Tertiary qualification in Agriculture is an advantage.

• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in both English and /or isiXhosa

• A valid driver’s license.

This position reports to: Head of Agriculture

What the Organisation Offers:

• Salary: Market related

• Benefits: Medical Aid, Housing, Bakkie for use on the farm

• Job Type: Permanent

• Location: Centane, Eastern Cape province

Email: hr@maletchaba.co.za

Closing date: 18 March 2022

*If you have not received a response from us in a month, please consider your application unsuccessful.