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Farming Field Manager - Lichtenburg, North WestFull job descriptionAn exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic individual to fulfill a role in our client's farming division.Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Ideal candidates should have a minimum tertiary qualification, BSc Agriculture or BComm Agricultural Economics degree, and/or demonstrated work experience of a minimum of 5 years in managing farms with practical knowledge of farm row crops. Summary: Plan, execute, manage, and report on the designated Farming unit in Lichtenburg.1. Planning:Construct crop production plans for maize, soybeans, sunflower, wheat, and cotton for designated farming units.Make chemical- and fertilizer recommendations in conjunction with respective representatives and agronomists.Build a budget for each unit covering all necessary scenarios within an achievable cost range.Evaluate different input prices and farming practices for the most efficient production plan.2. Execution:Execute production plans within the set budget.Oversee accurate and timely land preparations.Ensure timely planting and application of inputs as per the production plan.Ensure accurate delivery of harvested crops.3. Managing:Coordinate Farming Contractors in day-to-day crop production activities.Continuously visit designated farming units to follow up, solve challenges, and monitor progress.Manage on-farm stock with safe storage and regular stocktaking.4. Reporting:Frequent updating and reporting on crop progress.Report on factors influencing crops and potential damage or solutions.Report on the planned budget and any factors that may influence it.Report on-farm storage facility stock quantities.Report daily rainfall.Complete, report, and update crop estimates pre-harvest.Report deliveries into designated points and reconcile with reports.Essential Skills:Sufficient knowledge of crop farming - technical and theoretical.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated experience in administrative tasks - reporting, budgets, etc.Good interpersonal and organizing skills.Ability to prioritize effectively with excellent time management.Proactive with problem-solving skills.Ability to handle conflict situations well.Critical thinker with emotional resilience.Self-confident and self-assured approach.Adaptable with the ability to apply plans/strategy as situations change.Core Competencies:Customer focus.Communication.Teamwork.Initiative.Innovation.Ownership & Accountability.Management.Detail orientation.Desirable Skills:Knowledge of the grain industry and/or experience in farming/agriculture in Northwest.Agility.Able to stay focused in a high-intensity and fast-paced working environment.ERP systems experience.General:Based in Lichtenburg, Northwest.Reports to Senior Farming Field Manager.Salary is market-related basic salary with Travel and Car Allowance, Provident fund, and medical aid benefits.Must have a reliable vehicle, preferably a utility (4x4/bakkie). Report job

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