MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Agriculture with preference to Honors or Master's Degree in Agriculture (Agricultural Economics, Soil Science, Soil Chemistry, etc.
)Minimum 5 to 8 years of practical commercial seed farming management experienceExcellent knowledge of precision farmingExcellent knowledge and experience of crop production (maize, sunflower, soybeans, etc.
), farm management and agricultural sustainable challenges, with an emphasis on grain production, as well as an extensive knowledge of agricultural equipment and implementation and successful application of agricultural technology (Fieldview, Farmworks, JDLink, Agleader and others);Strong leadership qualities, and must be able to work very closely in a direct team with the rest of the farmDaily accurate record keeping and providing to Managing Director of general Operational, Technical and Economic activities in farmingGood mechanical knowledge, daily inspections of all agricultural vehicles and equipment, the ability to immediately recognize mechanical problems and act preventively, in order to prevent further damageAt all times the company's (employer's) best interests in relation to finances, general operational activities, effective and productive time use and pursuing loyaltyMust be prepared to carry out implemented systems, established channels and related administration on a daily basisProfessional and safe use of a wide variety of tools and equipment for vehicle, implement and equipment repair worksKnow and apply all operating equipment and vehicle manuals properly within 6 monthsWelding and fabrication skills for modifications and repairsAbility to accurately follow environmental and safety standards regarding toxins and their destructionDemonstrable capacity to adapt and thrive focusedin the companyValid Code EC vehicle license with a clean driving and criminal recordGood computer skillsDaily accurate figures and information provided to Financial Clerk and Managing DirectorKnowledge to implement new agricultural technology and biodiversityGood verbal and written communicationStrong interpersonal, problem handling and solving, and team building qualitiesEffective and productive spending of time during duty hours in the operational activities of ONLY the employerCompliance with logistics rules and control around company vehiclesBe prepared to work long hours in peak seasonsBe prepared to be on duty at weekends according to a shift scheduleMaintain good human relations at all levelsConfidentiality around all agricultural operational activities and the employerLoyalty towards the employer and promote his best interests on the farm as well as the community.To prove integrity in respect of the employer, his possessions, his business, partners, contractors, fellow colleagues and all different farming activities of the employer.Sesotho or Tswana will be recommended RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Promote profitable crop production to ensure financial stabilityPlanning, coordination, organization, co-execution and control of all company operationsAgricultural vehicles and equipment, buildings/plots/fields/pasture, irrigation implementation and maintenanceTechnical manual skills, knowledge and experience of electric and hand toolsControl and execution of all safety and health aspects of staff and visitors in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.Promote Staff education, training and developmentManage effective maintenance and utilization of all agricultural equipmentFinancial operational management of annual budget in accordance with instructions from Managing DirectorEffective leadership and farm staff managementAgronomy / Research: Soil and plant health / environmental promotion and maintenance implementationAbility to function independently with respect to time schedules and objectives. ONLY short-listed candidates will be contactedRephrase with Ginger (Ctrl+Alt+E)
