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Minimum requirements for the role:Must have a Bachelorâ??s degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field Minimum 5-7 yearsâ?? experience in farm management, preferably in a large-scale agricultural operationStrong knowledge of crop production, farm machinery maintenance, and agronomic practices suited to the Democratic Republic of Congo is essentialProven leadership skills with experience in managing diverse teams, including direct reportees and seasonal contractorsExcellent organizational, financial, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage budgets, compliance, and operational logistics effectivelyThe successful candidate will be responsible for:Developing and implementing strategic plans to maximize crop yield, selecting crop varieties suited to local conditions, and determining optimal planting and harvesting schedules.Overseeing the maintenance and proactive repair of farm machinery and equipment, ensuring availability of necessary spares and supplies.Managing and coordinating farm staff, including direct reportees (12) across Human Resources, Stores and Logistics, Finance, Agric Operators, Workshop, Agronomy, Dispatch, and Bush Clearing, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.Monitoring crop conditions, weather patterns, and other factors to maintain and enhance the quality and quantity of crop yields.Preparing and managing budgets and financial plans based on projected crop yields, ensuring cost-effective operations.Ensuring compliance with government regulations, including taxes, labour laws, and environmental standards.Overseeing the procurement of supplies such as fertilizers, seeds, and equipment spares to support smooth farm operations.Planning and executing the hiring of seasonal contractors, collaborating with other functions to meet farm productivity timelines.Managing the agricultural fleet of vehicles to ensure availability for shift changeovers and other operational needs.Maintaining accurate records for inventory control, crop yields, and operational activities, ensuring effective reporting and compliance.Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Intermediate Beekeeping Course – (Course Fee: R1595,00) runs monthly Intermediate beekeeping course for new beekeepers and hobbyists that want to grow their experience.You’re ready to get more bee knowledge!We run a bee course for beginners on a Saturday for a full day. Learners that do not have bee suits or jackets of their own MUST hire one of ours for the day and this is not included in the course fee.Hire of a bee suit or jacket for the bee course is R100 extra for the day.VENUE: Midrand Smallholding in President Park!It includes:Uncapping combClearing wax mothSmall hive beetle trapsCatch boxes / Luring beeHow to make new queen beesInspecting hives for brood maintenanceExtracting honeyPest handling – antsBee Removals – theoryBottling honey / storingProducts you can make – balm / cream with olive oil and beeswax, comb honey, creamed honeyHandling bee stings – kit neededHow to seal a hive for travellingFeeding the bees with different feeders – entrance, jiffy bags, internal feeder frameWe provide a lunch or similar.After lunch:Everyone puts their bee suits or jackets on before we start working with bees in 3-5 colonies on site at the venue.Get involved as a hobbyist or begin a road to commercial bee farming, either way you need to get more knowledge and hands on experience. It’s like a test drive before you buy!For a full breakdown of the Intermediate beekeeping course please see the bee course outline below.The full day intermediate beekeeping course includes a practical demonstration of working a bee hive as well as theory about beekeeping.Beekeeping can be fun. Some people do it for leisure and free honey and others do it professionally. Either way it’s still a great way to get outdoors, meet people and get closer to nature. Our beekeeping course includes an estimated 120-180 minutes inspecting a live hive.It will be for a FULL Day. Starting at 8h30 until late in the early evening. We will focus on as much hands-on theory as possible with at least 3 hours of practical work at a hive or performing practical extraction.The PRACTICAL Beekeeping demo includes each learner removing a frame from a live bee hive and inspecting it. A search for the queen bee and description of comb, drone cells, larvae, eggs and internal workings of the hive. All learners participate in the practical exercise with multiple live bee hives.We will be charging R1550 for the bee course which includes the facilitation and tea and biscuits at the site. Please be sure you purchase necessary equipment such as a bee suit and gloves before coming on the workshop. Or you can rent a bee suit and gloves for the day for an additional R100pp.A minimum of 5 candidates is required to run the beekeeping course so be sure to bring a friend!
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