Job Description

An 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).

Frank Consult