Apply before Jan 31 2025 | 145 Days leftCullinan Area – Gauteng: Our client is looking for a Farm Operations Manager to join the team.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSDegree or Diploma in Agriculture/ Agribusiness/ Animal Production/ AgronomyProven experience in farm management or agricultural productionKnowledge of crop cultivation, livestock management, and farm operationsStrong leadership and interpersonal skillsComputer literateValid driver's licenseRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:In liaison with the Director, plan and execute delivery of daily, weekly and monthly targetsOversee the daily running of the farmHiring and training of new staff and contracting services for all outsourced servicesDirectly supervise all field workers, plant and animal, machinery operations and all technical jobs within the farm.Be the liaison between the management and the farm staff for timely execution of all the farm projectsPreparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.Directing major operations at the facility such as cultivation, planting, harvesting on crops and routine maintenance practices for all animals, feed preparations, feeding and breeding.Prepare and provide a budget for all farm operations including equipment, assets and machinery repairs and maintenance.Manage cash flow, monitor the budget and prepare reports for the same over a period.Ensure compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards on the farm.Manage maintenance, repair and replacement of all farming structures, equipment and machinery.Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.Monitoring quantity and yield of crops and animals whilst implementing improvement strategies.Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvementsEnsuring all company assets, equipment and machinery are used for the benefit of the company whilst managing wasteful usageVisiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform routine checks on soil and water for maximum yieldEnsuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restockedHandling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain when requiredBuilding professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural sciencePlanning and executing long term company goalsPerform any other duty assigned by the DirectorONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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