Farm Manager at Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate (NQF level 6) qualification in Farm Management or relevant equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 3 Months appropriate experience required.
• Knowledge, Competencies And Skills: Computer skills. Basic supervisory skills. Knowledge of relevant prescripts and applications of supply chain and assets management as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. People Management. Financial Management. Problem Solving. Planning & organizing. Time Management. Good Communication skills. Facilitation skills. Ability to work in a highly pressured environment. 

DUTIES :

• Manage natural resources. Manage the day-to-day agricultural activities. Implement new infrastructure projects and maintain existing infrastructure eg. farm fences, roads, irrigation systems, buildings, animal housing, water supply systems, quarantine facilities, implements, tractors, etc. in support of research / training and / or general farm activities. Provide support for research/training purposes. Perform all administrative and related functions. Keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field.