HORTICULTURAL JUNIOR LABOUR SUPERVISOR (EE)

Farm Manager SA; East London; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking a dedicated supervisor to manage crop labour effectively in East London. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience and relevant agricultural knowledge. Responsibilities include scheduling activities, ensuring work quality, and maintaining effective communication with the Head Grower/Operations Manager.

The position also requires working in hot climate conditions and effective management of team dynamics, along with the use of specialized software. Join us to contribute to efficient and profitable farm operations.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience supervising a team of 8-10 people.
• Knowledge of methods, machinery, tools, and equipment used in farming and horticulture.
• Ability to perform duties effectively, timely, and without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct and schedule activities of labour with the Head Grower/Operations Manager.
• Ensure consistent quality of work is maintained by the labour team.
• Capture labour time sheets and record wages in line with policy.

Skills

Team supervision

Knowledge of farming methods and tools

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in hot climate

Time management

Education

Diploma or degree in Agriculture

Tools

Priva fertigation software

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A diploma or degree in Agriculture is preferable but not essential.
• At least 3 years of experience, supervising a team of at least 8-10 people.
• Knowledge of methods, machinery, tools and equipment used in the farm and horticulture field
• Knowledge of Priva fertigation software (within 3 months of employment in this position)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Reporting
• Ability to remain at work under hot climate conditions.
• Ability to use Priva software within 3-month probationary period (training to be implemented)
• Follow and give verbal and written instructions
• Prepare and maintain records and reports when necessary
• Perform duties effectively, timely and without supervision
• Exercise good judgement, flexibility, creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and schedules the activities of labour with the Head Grower/Operations Manager.
• In conjunction with the HG/OM ensures consistent quality of work is maintained by labour team under his/her supervision.
• Correctly captures labour time sheets and records wages in line with company policy and procedure.
• Ensures that crop workers adhere to the minimum work standards.
• Daily issue of tools for House Keepers/Crop workers and control thereof.
• Supervision of labour in crop work activities such as twisting and pruning, deleafing, lowering and harvesting.
• Weekly plant count record keeping.
• Communicates with the Agricultural Technicians regarding the correct timing of pollination.
• Weekly report on labour performance vs budget with the HG/OM.
• Ensures that workers are at the relevant work areas on time.
• Manages timekeeping and disciplinary matters of the team under his/her supervision.
• Communicates and advises the HG/OM on current labour attendances and disciplinaries
• Scouting and recording pests and diseases in crops.
• Assists with problem solving activities.
• Responsible for forecasting crop production, in conjunction with the SG/OM.
• Ensures that the equipment functions effectively.
• Weekly physical inspection of trolleys and tools for defect
• Communicate maintenance needs to the HG/OM.
• Regular on the job training of staff and record keeping of training.
• Performs other duties as required by the Head Grower/Operations Manager (OM)
• Maintains facilities in a sound working condition and free of weeds and plastic
• Ensures the farm is neat and operating as an efficient and profitable unit.
• One of the designated staff sharing 24/7 on call responsibility, including assigned weekend duties to manage irrigations systems