Farm Manager

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The position is responsible for the financial and physical performance of the farm by managing the operations of the entire estate through effective planning and implementing policies and procedures as set out by the Group to ensure that production targets are achieved. It is the Farm Managers responsibility to ensure the farm runs efficiently and profitably through effective planning, organisation, supervision, and administration of activities on the farm.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A relevant tertiary degree / diploma in agriculture and/or horticulture advantageous.
• 5 10 Years relevant farm production experience.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Horticultural practices and a technical understanding of fruit production functions.
• Strong computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good agricultural practices and crop production.
• Good financial management.
• Basic human resources legislation, especially those relevant to everyday operations (e.g. Absenteeism, leave, health and safety, working hours).

Responsibilities:

Business management organisation, coordination and control:

• Contribute to the development of the farming strategic objectives.
• Translate these objectives into operational plans with specific targets.
• Monitor and control operational plans to ensure effective implementation.
• Ensure long- and short-term operations objectives are formulated within the framework of the business strategy and objectives.
• Formulate a comprehensive resource plan.
• Control the acquisition, deployment and allocation of key resources in line with coordinated farming activities.
• Ensure efficient and effective planning of the deployment of people, materials, equipment and expertise.
• Ensure day-to-day farming activities are well coordinated and monitored to ensure operating best practices are adhered to.

Production Management:

• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the farm as per plan and forecasts.
• Ensure the maintenance of the farm as per procedures.
• Ensure coordinated operational activities.

Quality Management:

• Ensure quality assurance
• Prioritize activities that maximize the quality of the fruit

Project Management:

• Effectively Manage the planning, budget and execution of new plantings and infrastructure builds
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and on time.
• Ensure projects meet all quality standards.
• Ensure projects are operationalised within agreed timelines once completed

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Ensure and monitor that risk mitigation measures are in place, adhered t
  
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