Pidelta: Assistant Farm Manager at Plennegy Group

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Task Supervision

• Assist the Farm Manager in coordinating and supervising daily farm production activities.
• Plan and monitor tasks to ensure timely and quality completion.
• Monitor and control operational costs related to tasks and inputs.

Machinery and Equipment Maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections of all farm equipment and implements prior to use.
• Identify and carry out basic repairs to avoid equipment failure and reduce downtime.
• Adopt a preventative maintenance approach to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
• Ensure correct and safe use of machinery and prevent misuse or abuse.

Labour Supervision (Fluent in isiZulu is essential)

• Allocate workers to specific tasks in alignment with the farm’s operational plans.
• Supervise and manage both permanent and fixed-term contract employees for maximum productivity.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of completed work.
• Apply basic disciplinary procedures when necessary in accordance with company policy.
• Foster positive and respectful relationships with all employees, promoting teamwork and motivation.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Minimum: National Diploma in Agriculture.
• Ideal: B.Tech in Agriculture.

Training:

• Minimum: Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ideal: Advanced proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Google Drive experience is advantageous. 

Experience:

• At least 2 years in a similar role such as Farm Supervisor or Junior Farm Manager.

Language:

• Fluency in isiZulu is essential for effective communication with the labour force.

Location:

• Must be willing to reside in Muden.