Active Jobs at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agriculture Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Previous farm management experience
• Min of 4 years PACKHOUSE experience
• Strong understanding and practical experience with global standards and certifications such as GlobalGAP, FSSC (Food Safety System Certification), and Siza.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (excel, outlook, word)
• Administrative and management experience
• People management experience
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Diploma/Degree in Agriculture advantageous
• At least 5 years’ previous experience on a dairy farm in a management role
• Great stockmanship
• Computer literate
• Excellent communication and motivational skills
• Ability to speak Xhosa an advantage
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Proven experience in pastures, forage and cover crops.
• Applicable BSc Agric degree or a similar agricultural qualification
• Proven track record in Sales and Marketing
• Ability to work independently, with proficiency in computer skills, and a willingness to travel. Expertise in managing trials
• Skilled in implementing assertive and effective sales strategies.
• Strong communication skills and connecting effortlessly with end-users.
• Customer-centric focus with a commitment to building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Willingness to relocate within the Western Cape
• Must be willing to travel
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree
• Minimum 3 years of farming experience

Previous experience with:

• Cropping – maize & soya
• Livestock – cattle
• Computer literate
• Somebody who can take ownership, come up with new ideas, and works independently and proactively
• Being mechanically & maintenance orientated
• Ability to work with and motivate staff essential
• Valid driver’s license

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• See that planting equipment and Poison Spray remain in good condition
• Supervise planting process and spraying
• Do the harvesting in person at harvest time with JD Harvester
• Gradually get involved in cattle farming
• Any other duty that may come into question.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Postgraduate in Finance or Accounting with CIMA, SAICA or other relevant professional certification
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial management (post training contract) with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards as well as regulatory requirements
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills
• Proven track record of success in financial management and strategic planning
• Experience in risk management
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Excel
• Valid drivers License with own reliable transport
• Experience in agricultural input sector will be beneficial

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Agricultural diploma/degree advantageous
• Agricultural background essential
• Previous dairy experience advantageous
• Great Stockmanship and passion for cows
• Extensive knowledge of the repair and maintenance of farm equipment, irrigation pumps and irrigation systems
• Self-starter, deadline driven, reliable and committed
• Hands on with equipment (pivots tractors planters etc)
• Computer literate
• Ability to work with and motivate staff
• Ability to speak Zulu advantageous
• Willingness to learn
• Being mechanically/maintenance orientated essential
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Relevant qualification and or experience in Transport Management/Logistics/Supply Chain. Any Computer systems (i.e.) Packsys/Paltreck/SAP experience is advantageous.
• Packhouse experience will be a major benefit.

 COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

•  Excellent leadership and people management skill-practical experience in handling people at all levels and a strong record of achieving through building a successful team.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to work in a highly competitive collaborative market space.
• Ability to plan and execute in a structured manner.
• Results driven and able to implement operationally.
• Be prepared to work long hours and overtime.

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

•  Inspect trucks/tractors on arrival and complete inspection for raw material transport form with coordinator for every delivery (including transport/securing corners)
• Ensure bin tickets are correctly completed e.g. Grower name, variety, orchard name, block numbers etc, and validated against delivery notes for accuracy
• Ensure bins are inspected and any damages are recorded against the batch on Packsys. Responsible for the capturing and reconciling of accurate records and co signing on all delivery notes 
• Ensuring that traceability of all bins in the area is maintained through the issuance of unique bar codes and completing bin tickets for any juice, defect or waste bins returned from the production line. Bins must be weighed and registered on applicable run.
• Responsible for the daily physical stock take of bins on the floor
• Booking in and out of empty bins on the system

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Diploma or equivalent
• Packhouse experience will be advantageous.

 COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical abilities are crucial.
• Excellent knowledge and computer skills (MS Office)
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Able to work shifts

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

• Responsible for the capturing and reconciling of accurate records on the maintenance system, Job cards and task lists daily
• Ensuring all delivery notes/receipt or notes are processed accordingly on the system (GRN) Ordering of all tools, parts or consumables for the workshop 
• Requesting quotations from all suppliers
• Ensuring the spare parts system is being managed and updated daily, and purchased list is up to date.
• Accuracy and timely capturing of data and maintaining smooth operations with adequate levels of stock available.
• Asset pool
• Filing & Administration
• Report writing
• Conducting weekly and monthly stock takes
• Capturing of diesel and paraffin usage
• Maintaining maintenance store