Farm Fore-Person - Vaalwater at McCain Foods

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

As part of the Western Farms team, he or she is to make sure all field operations are executed safely and timeously. He/she is also responsible for leading a team of equipment operators and from time to time resolve equipment breakdowns as they happen. The incumbent is responsible for the deployment of On-farm Food and Sustainability program, do ‘Off-season’ maintenance and calibration in the workshop and record the input usage per field (fertilizer, pesticides, fuel etc…) in co-operation with the Farm Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all farming operations.
• Drive On-Farm Food Safety & Sustainability programs
• Execute repair and maintenance on tractors and farm equipment including “Off Season” preventive maintenance
• Coordinate and enable H&S activities and ensure compliance by all personnel.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least a in Agriculture
• At least 2 years farm supervision experience
• Valid Code EB Drivers license
• Suitable knowledge of crop production.
• Knowledge of GPS systems and electronic equipment controls
• Experience and skills in servicing, maintaining repairing and operating of farm machinery (specifically on auto- electrics and hydraulics).
• Candidate must be safety conscious and have good supervising skills and work well under pressure. .
• He or She must be able to execute jobs independent and have good communication skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)