Farming Field Manager (Agronomy)

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Crop Production Manager to develop and execute crop production plans, overseeing various production activities and coordinating with independent contractors. Successful candidates will have significant experience in row crop production and relevant agricultural qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Western Cape Row Crop Production Environment.
• Experience with Wheat, Canola, Lupins is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute crop production plans in collaboration with Independent Contractors.
• Coordinate activities and on-farm stock management for agricultural units.
• Report on crop progress and evaluate production outcomes.

Skills

Crop management

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Education

B. Agric or B. Com in Agricultural Economics or Agronomy

Job description

Reference:10438 MBConsultant: MarieBosmanJob Description:

• Planning
  • Work alongside Agronomy Lead to construct crop production plans for all crops grown on units contracted in his/her area in conjunction with the Independent Contractors, and technical specialists from Input Suppliers.
  • Assist Agronomy Lead & Ag Econ Lead with compiling enterprise budgets per cultivated crop at each of his/her units.
  • Identify production challenges and evaluate new inputs and cropping methods.
  • Evaluate new areas of expansion and farmers.
• Execution
  • Execute the production plans for his/her area within the set budget together with Independent Contractors.
  • Oversee that field preparations are done accurately and on time.
  • Assist Agronomy Lead with ensuring timely and accurate delivery of inputs and contracting services rendered.
  • Evaluate alternative plans and ad hoc decisions necessitated by climate or other unforeseen challenges each season to maintain efficiency.
  • Assist Agronomy Lead with timely delivery of harvested grain at designated destinations.
• Managing
  • Coordinate Independent Contractors by assisting with their day-to-day activities and decision making.
  • Visiting farming units to follow up on challenges, problems, and general progress.
  • Coordination of representatives from input suppliers.
  • On-farm stock management
  • Assist Agronomy Lead & Ag Econ Lead with continuous management of planned enterprise budgets for crops planted in his/her area with the Field Managers, Independent Contractors.
• Reporting
  • Frequent updating and reporting on crop progress to Agronomy Lead from an operational perspective as well as projecting production outcomes based on agronomical characteristics.
  • Oversee the monthly cost-to-completion calculations for his/her areas farming units using the enterprise budget as platform for projected future costs as well as to determine overspending and savings.

Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a Western Cape Row Crop Production Environment, i.e. Wheat, Canola, Lupins.
• Tertiary qualification: B. Agric or B. Com degree with focus in Agricultural Economics or Agronomy.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
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