FARM MANAGER – Consultancy for you (Pty) Ltd 549 views

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

FARM MANAGER (x1)

We are searching for a manager with good business sense to join our team. The farm manager’s responsibilities Include monitoring staff, crops, and livestock, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit. You should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.

To be successful as a farm manager, you be detail-oriented but also keep the bigger picture In mind Outstanding candidates will be keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• Visiting the different divisions to Inspect crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery,
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Collaborating with Director to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments In agricultural science.

Rcqukemfnts;

• Recognized tertiary qualifications in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
• Additional courses In business management or administration are recommended.
• Extensive experience in a farming-related held.
• Management experience would be a plus.
• A passion for agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.