Introduction: Pidelta is a professional modern multi-faceted agri-business with a wide range of products and services.Description: Pidelta is the go-to company for seed-growing services for a range of crops and climate types, with a long history and an excellent track record in the areas of crop production, forestry, and livestock products. Established in 1973 with the primary function of producing parent seed and seed maize for Africa's largest seed supplier, Pidelta has grown into an extensive agricultural concern with farming enterprises across South Africa.RESPONSIBILITIES:Attention to Detail:Infrastructure maintenanceFarm and Equipment appearance, tidiness, and presentation, and company imageEnvironmental awareness regarding invader species, protection of wildlife, soil erosion, and safe handling of chemicalsEnsuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standardsKeeping an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseasesAccountability:Management of performance and wellbeing of staffProtection and maintenance of company assetsTaking responsibility for outcomes as per the annual cropping programEnsuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulationsOrganising maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment, and machineryCommunication:Clear and consistent communication with colleagues and staffClear and consistent communication with managementClear and consistent communication with suppliers and customersBroader Community Involvement:Displaying willingness and engaging positively in a team environmentOptimizing Inputs and Outputs:Analysis of outputs and resultsMeasurement of outputsMonitoring the outcomes and effectiveness of the deployed resourcesEnsuring high quality of outputsTimeliness of various processes during the seasonCareful management and control of input resourcesAnalysing existing operations, crops, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvementsPreparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectationsEnsuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restockedScheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machineryMaking sure that work is done safely and in time to meet targets and ordersResponding to emergencies and solving problems effectivelyFinancial Awareness:Understanding the budgetDiscipline to stick to the budgetAwareness of progress during the yearBudget managementCollaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reportsEnsuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targetsBudgeting and maintaining accurate recordsPlanning of Farming Operations:Accurate planning of schedules and harvesting to accommodate all facets of the businessPlan the process flow and troubleshoot challengesPlan all farm operations and expansions as per seasonal requirementsPrepare and manage budget for approval and then manage the budgetImplement solutions where problems occurEnsure accurate record keeping for future referenceOperational Task Execution:Supervise farm production tasksPlan and implement planning to ensure tasks are completed on time and of high quality and within costDevise effective spray and nutrition programmesManage costs spent on tasks and operationsKnowledge of intensive vegetable productionMachinery and Equipment Maintenance:Inspect implements and equipment before they are usedRepair any damage or potential problemsAct in a preventative manner regarding implements and equipmentEnsure that implements and equipment are operated correctly and that no abuse accidents occurLabour Supervision (Fluent in Zulu):Ensure that all statutory and legal requirements are adhered toAllocate employees per task and requirementsManage and supervise employees to ensure optimum productivityEnsure quality of tasks executedImplement basic disciplinary processes as and when requiredEnsure that good relationships are developed and kept with both permanent and fixed-term workersREQUIREMENTS:Experience: 10 Years of Farm Manager experience, with vegetable farming experience as a prerequisiteEducation: Bachelor's in AgricultureTraining: On-the-job Training, Basic Computer Skills
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