Estate Operations Lead - Agronomy & Team Coach

Tongaat Hulett; Empangeni; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongaat Hulett is seeking an Estate Supervisor for Ubizo Estate. The role involves implementing agronomy and ratoon management, planning, weed control, and correct chemical applications across cane fields.

The candidate will calibrate equipment, sample soil, manage stocks, and ensure SHE compliance while maintaining strong community relations and team leadership. English and isiZulu fluency and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Agriculture related tertiary qualification.
• Senior Certificate in Sugarcane from SASRI.
• SHE Training.
• More than 3 years of work experience in Sugar Industry, of which two years must have been spent in sugarcane agriculture.
• Must communicate in English and isiZulu.
• Be a very good team member.
• Valid driver’s license with driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Agronomy and Ratoon management program.
• Keep an updated planning board.
• Knowledge of Weed control.
• Correct application of herbicides and fertilizer to the fields.
• Ensure correct calibration of applicators.
• Knowledge of Soil Sampling.
• Ensure correct timing of application and implementation of work to be done.
• Document and record stock usage.
• Knowledge of seed cane production.
• Knowledge of Pest and Disease control.
• Knowledge of haulage and Harvesting operations.
• Understand SHE compliance and requirements.
• Good community relations.
• Resolve employee issues and workplace disputes.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Learn a variety of job descriptions and multitask.

Education

Senior Certificate in Sugarcane from SASRI

SHE Training

Agriculture related Tertiary qualification

Driver’s License

Job description

Tongaat Hulett is seeking an Estate Supervisor for Ubizo Estate. The role involves implementing agronomy and ratoon management, planning, weed control, and correct chemical applications across cane fields.

The candidate will calibrate equipment, sample soil, manage stocks, and ensure SHE compliance while maintaining strong community relations and team leadership. English and isiZulu fluency and a valid driver’s license are required.