SENIOR FARM MANAGER – CITRUS – EASTERN CAPE

Agricruitment Limited; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural company is seeking a qualified candidate to manage teams in citrus production. The role includes overseeing efficient human resource planning, ensuring quality implementation of spray programs, and maintaining accurate irrigation control. Ideal candidates should possess citrus knowledge, leadership skills, and at least 2 years of managerial experience. Proficiency in computer applications such as Excel and Word is essential. Please send your CV in Word format to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Basic citrus knowledge required.
• Leadership skills are essential.
• Experience with chemicals and fertilizers is necessary.
• Knowledge of botany and tree growth phases is advantageous.
• Mechanical knowledge is preferred.
• Understanding of sprays and water irrigation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage people effectively and develop teams.
• Implement spray programs and maintain water control.
• Oversee harvesting and pruning activities.
• Ensure general housekeeping and neatness in the work environment.
• Maintain accurate administration and record keeping.

Skills

Computer skills

Excel

Outlook

Word

Paltrack

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Agriculture (ideal)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

To ensure highest quality and quantity production by managing teams effectively through human resource planning, training and development, ensuring accurate spray program implementation, water control as well as general housekeeping.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA):

• People management and development
• Harvesting and pruning
• Spray program implementation
• General housekeeping, neatness, and presentation
• Administration and record keeping
• Effective water irrigation
• Maintenance management

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCY AREAS AND LEVEL:

• Evaluating Problems
• Investigating Issues
• Creating Innovation
• Building Relationships
• Communicating Information
• Providing Leadership
• Showing Resilience
• Adjusting to Change
• Giving Support
• Processing Details
• Structuring Tasks
• Driving Success

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic citrus knowledge
• Leadership
• Chemicals and fertilizer
• Botany
• Tree growth phases
• Mechanical knowledge
• Sprays
• Labour relations
• Water irrigation

SKILLS:

• Computer skills
• Excel, Outlook, Word
• Paltrack

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Gr.12
• Diploma in Agriculture (ideal)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Citrus background ideal
• 2 years Foreman
• 2 years Junior Farm Managerial experience
• 2 years Senior Managerial experience

Email CV in WORD format: [e-mail]

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.

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