Production and Farm Manager (Rooibos Tea)Closing Date : 2022-05-10 Closed : Yes Description:
Klipopmekaar Rooibos is a large organic rooibos farm and direct exporter of rooibos to premium tea brands in Europe, America, and Asia. The farm is based in the Northern Cederberg, 60km from Clanwilliam (Western Cape), and is looking for a dynamic, innovative, technology-oriented individual with strong leadership skills, as well as excellent planning and communication skills (Afrikaans & English). The ideal candidate has excellent time management and problem-solving skills, pays attention to detail, has a business growth and improvement mindset, and understands the importance of environmental and biodiversity conservation.
The successful candidate will report directly to the business owners and will be responsible for the management of all farming activities regarding the production, processing, and storage of top-quality organic rooibos tea (800 HA fields, 250 HA under irrigation).
Duties will include:Personnel managementManagement of production processes (irrigation, pest control, harvesting, quality management, new plantings)Crop estimates and planning around harvestPlanning and management of farm maintenance and upkeepManagement of budget and operational costsManagement of stockEnsure compliance with health and safety standards as well as industry and global accreditations (GlobalG.A.P, Rainforest Alliance, Organic Certification)Recordkeeping and compilation of weekly & monthly farm activities, production and quality reportsProject managementAll other duties related to the position Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:Tertiary qualification in AgricultureMinimum 10 years' experience in a similar position in agricultural crop production (e.g. fruit, rooibos tea or other export field crops)Knowledge of relevant quality systems and accreditationsGood mechanical understanding and skills for the basic service and maintenance of facilities, vehicles, machinery and implementsExcellent administrative and computer skills (MS Office)Valid driver's license (a truck driver's license and PDP would be to the candidate's advantage)
In return, Klipopmekaar Rooibos Farm (www.klipopmekaar.co.za) offers a competitive remuneration package that includes housing on the farm.
Commencement date: 1 August 2022
Please apply online by submitting your updated CV and cover letter in one document at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 10 May 2022. Please note that only applications received via M3 Human Capital Management will be considered.
For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444. Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that the application was unsuccessful.
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