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FARM MANAGER - CROPPING - FM1786 - KRUGERSDORPFull job descriptionKrugersdorp / Tarlton Area - Gauteng: Our client is looking for a Farm Manager- Cropping to join the team.Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAgriculture Diploma/Degree advantageousAt least 3 years experience with large scale vegetable farmingAt least 5 years experience managing a team in a farm environmentExperience building, working in, or leading and interacting within a multi-disciplinary teams including, farm managers, operators, agronomy technicians, business managers, and general labour.Experience in Farm operation and training operatorsExperience working with Agriculture equipment and machinery.SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIREDLeading and managing a teamPlanning, co ordinating, organizing and controllingAbility to use applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers, together with GWF Business Management SystemsExcellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means.Ability to work independently with respect to timelines and objectives.High Ability for Critical thinking and Problem solvingSelf-Disciplined and MotivatedAbility to interpret Reports and give insight into report findings.Ability to do Administrative tasksAccurate, organised and demonstrates initiativeStrong leadership skillsExcellent communication skillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSRequired to work outside and be in the fieldMay work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.Good mobility to ensure access to hard-to-reach areas.Should be able to operate farm machinery without restriction.Should be willing and able to travel to other sites.Hands onRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Responsible for all the activities that happen on the production site. From land preparation, planting, spraying, fertilization and harvesting.Planning, co ordinating, organising and controlling all activities around the growing of crops in the production department.Uphold the Execution of all operational schedules. Making sure operations are timeous, effectively and execute Excellent Quality of work.Preparing plans and schedules for planting, spraying, land operations and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.Manage and uphold operational Standards and Outputs. Ensuring that efficiencies of operations are withing the set KCVsKPI management and reflection reporting, insights, performance management, dashboards and controls.Manage and allocate the correct resources for all jobs and operations through upholding, best planning and Efficiencies of Both man and Machines.Managing all the activities around all production, input resources (diesel, all seed, fertilizer, Chemicals, etc)Uphold and manage all production stocks, through correct processes, procedures and systems, with integrity for all resources that are within your responsibility.Should foster a culture that actively develops teams, through upskilling and training.Leads the team through motivation, high communication, influencing and guiding.Effectively manage HR through high engagement performance reviews with Staff, manage the Staffing Budges and Processed timeously and with high integrity.Uphold all HR processed and Policies Develop strategies for People Development, upskilling and training.Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.Implement and uphold the Global GAP standards and compliance requirement for the Business, Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements are upheld.Facilitate meetings, trainings, and the development of quality production operators with the knowledge of pest control and how to manage Plant protection products.Foster a culture that upholds the Quality and Execution of Asset management, inspections and Maintenance workflow standards.Financial responsibility may include working within and managing a budget for planned schedules, negotiating and contracting with vendors or suppliers, assisting with budget development, and meeting financial efficiency targets.Upholding standards of Housekeeping and 5SLeading and managing a team of production operators.Oversee and co-ordinate all operations and field activities carried out by your team together with observations around other activities like Irrigation.Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.ONLY short-listed candidates will be contactedTo apply CLICK THIS LINK and upload your CV https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=farm&VacRef=FM001786&preview=810447de2efb4e2c50e8340404c02115

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