Available Vacancies at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS

 Farm Management

•  Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Previous livestock farming experience (Dairy, Goats, Piggery)
• Must be dynamic, disciplined and have ownership mentality
• Mechanically and maintenance orientated
• Ability to service agricultural equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proven management skills
• Valid drivers license

Guest House Management

• Grade 12
• Formal qualification in Hotel/ Tourism Management advantageous
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong administrative background
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid drivers license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or another related field.
• Experience in agricultural sector is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Loyalty: Willingness to work outside of job description.
• Resilience: Recovering from setbacks.
• Integrity: Timekeeping, honesty, cost management.
• Innovation: Initiative, solution-driven, efficiency.
• Emotional Intelligence: Relations with other employees.
• Overall Impression: Acceptance of authority, organized.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

Requirement Analysis

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Investigate and analyse production methods to drive efficiency, reduce cost, and eliminate waste. Use data to improve communication and streamline processes.
• Review and document best practices, codify them into manuals and SOPs.

Process Mapping

• Create detailed business process maps and workflows, focusing on optimizing business processes related to farms and nurseries.
• Identify key data that drives decisions and success.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, especially technical and operational management, to ensure their needs are addressed and to manage expectations.
• Work actively to enhance Farm and Nursery “best practice manuals” and improve communication.
• Scope projects aligned with CI agenda, communicate requirements to the software team/user support manager, and provide feedback to the software team.

Data Analysis

• Analyse business data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities in areas like scouting analysis, spray, irrigation improvements, and harvest tracking.
• Capture and clearly communicate user requirements for BI and support the software team for efficient data analysis.

Solution Design

• Collaborate with the software team, operations, and technical teams to design solutions that address business needs in the agricultural sector.
• Explore low-code solutions and provide feedback on software development.
• Evaluate existing third-party software that can address business’ needs.

Project Management

• Oversee agricultural projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered within planned time frames.
• Focus on areas like irrigation solutions, fertigation tracking, productivity measures, stock management solutions, fuel tracking, crop manipulation efficiencies and accreditation reports.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements in the agricultural space. Initiatives that lead to operational excellence and increased profitability.

Training and Support

• Provide training and support to users on new systems or processes, handling onboarding and implementation processes.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• PH License essential
• Minimum of 3 years of PH experience
• At least 3 previous years Game farm management experience
• Experience with livestock (sheep) & lucerne advantageous
• Navigation skill
• Mental and physical toughness
• Outgoing, extraverted personality with high energy levels
• Computer literate
• Strong proven management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work with and motivate staff
• The candidate must be an individual with ownership mentality, be trustworthy and committed
• Mechanically and maintenance orientated advantageous
• Valid drivers’ license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical/ Maintenance/Electrical & or Boilermaker qualification
• Agricultural Diploma/Degree specialising in poultry & poultry production, advantageous
• Minimum of 5 previous years’ experience in the poultry industry
• Proven experience in maintaining the following:
• General maintenance
• Electrical
• Welding
• Pumps
• Servicing of vehicles
• Extensive repair and maintenance knowledge of farm equipment, irrigation pumps, irrigation systems, and building maintenance essential
• Computer literate
• Ability to work in a team
• Valid drivers’ license

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Oversee egg production
• Oversee construction of new houses
• Manage pack station
• Maintain all relevant records
• Facilitate external audits

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Min. 3 previous years Game farm management experience
• PH License
• Minimum of 5 years of PH experience
• Proven experienced and qualified dangerous game hunter. (DG Ticket)
• Computer literate
• Navigation skill
• Mental and physical toughness
• Outgoing, extraverted personality with high energy levels
• Honesty and integrity
• Observation and patience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work with and motivate staff
• The candidate must be an individual with ownership mentality, be trustworthy and committed
• Mechanically and maintenance orientated
• Valid drivers’ license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Previous Mango & Sugar Cane farming experience advantageous
• Good work ethic
• Willingness to learn
• Strong communications skills
• Must be hands on, trustworthy & disciplined, and able to work as part of a team
• Maintenance orientated advantageous
• Valid drivers license