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.
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.
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