Job Openings at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree
• Min of 5 previous years’ commercial beef farming experience
• Good stockmanship and passion for animals and nature
• Knowledge of veld management fundamentals
• Maize cropping and pasture experience
• Knowledge of dairy and pasture experience
• Ability to AI
• Computer literate
• Maintenance orientated
• Ability to speak & understand Zulu essential
• Ability to motivate and work with staff
• Good record keeping skills
• Must be a team player
• Valid drivers license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical Diploma/Qualification/Certificate advantageous
• Min of 3 previous years’ experience in similar role
• Previous farming experience essential
• Previous experience with Landini tractors preferred
• Ability to service agricultural equipment
• A good understanding of farm equipment and implements used in the industry.
• Maintenance oriented
• Ability to lead and work within a team
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting & Auditing or related qualification
• MIN of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical reasoning skills
• Exposure to and understanding of implementation of OHSA & BRC, Food Safety & auditing
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license

JOB DESCRIPTION

Leadership and Respect:

• Emphasize leadership and genuine respect for all involved.
• Manage a large team with support from the HR department.

Board Representation and Reporting:

• Expected to sit on the board.
• Involved in reporting financial matters to the board and shareholders by Year two.
• Ensure prompt availability of month-end financials.

 Accounts:

• Transition to Xero as a financial package in 2024.
• Evolve month-end reporting and collaborate with OMNE for professional assistance.

World Food Safety Regulations:

• Gain understanding of global food processing standards.
• Focus on critical control points and chemical residue controls.

Factory Processes:

• Understand process flow and labor requirements.
• Visit factories as necessary.

 Marketing:

• Develop an understanding of the market, main customers, and their requirements.

 Modeling:

• Review and refine cash flow models, profit-sharing models, and grower viability models.

Agriculture:

• Support and maintain relationships with growers based on trust and integrity.
• Contribute to farmers’ day presentations.

 Finance and Cash Flow:

• Ensure adequate facilities are in place for crop processing based on cash flow.

 Currency Trading:

• Track exchange rates continuously and recommend forward cover policies.

 CAPEX Projects:

• Collaborate with other GMs and Factory Managers to draw up budgets for all CAPEX projects.

 R&D:

• Understand current R&D efforts and contribute to joint efforts with marketing.

 Backup:

• Potentially grow the management team based on business growth.
• Mentor a factory manager during the off-season.
• Ability to Constantly Look into the Future:
• Plan the future of the business, considering crop sizes, agricultural planning cycles, and new technologies.
• Ability to Make Quick Decisions:
• React and deal with unexpected challenges effectively.
• Support from the Board and Shareholders:
• Ensure the board remains effective, supportive, and aligned with international corporate governance.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical / Electrical qualification advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Relevant experience and knowledge of maintenance procedures and systems to be maintained (electrical and mechanical)
• Previous relevant experience in Citrus/Agriculture will be an advantage.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to follow a maintenance schedule.
• Physical and manual dexterity and agility
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Ability to work under pressure, overtime and meet deadlines.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

Maintenance

• Equipment is kept in good and operational condition.
• Continuous improvement of packhouse efficiencies.
• Supervise, coordinate and plan maintenance activities.
• Draft maintenance work schedules on equipment and machinery and ensure that work schedules are correctly executed.
• Daily electrical maintenance on DC/AC systems.
• Good knowledge on switch gear and fault findings.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Ensure that work performed is from highest work standards.
• New Installations completed within time and budget according to specifications

Finance and Admin

• Costs maintained within parameters and budget.
• Organise and coordinate the relevant material and human resources.

Food Safety and Health & Safety 

• Ensure compliance to all food safety regulations.
• Ensure safe working area with minimum incidents / injuries.

People Management

• Manage high performance teams that collaborate in pursuit of excellence and a common purpose. Manage staff performance, discipline, and training.
• Cultivate a business culture and value system based on trust to ensure that we build long term relationships with all stakeholders.
• Participate in establishing work schedules and ensuring that these schedules are correctly executed with highest work standards.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification in Production Management or related field.
• Background in the citrus packing industry with a minimum 5 years’ packing line experience.
• Good understanding of local and export quality standards.
• Experience in operating electronic sizer – Maf Roda is advantageous.
• Communication skills in English and Afrikaans is required – Xhosa will be advantageous.
• Willing to work irregular and long hours unique to the citrus packing industry.
• Must be fully proficient in Microsoft Office.
• KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Responsible for budget and cost management.
• Responsible to lead and manage all staff in the pack house.
• Responsible for planning and coordination of all fruit received from multiple sources.
• Responsible for the implementation of the production plan.
• Ensure production targets and efficiencies are met.
• Responsible for the management of the post-harvest application treatment.
• Responsible for the entire production quality control process and management of the information. Ensure food safety standards are adhered to.
• Ensure that the site is always H&S compliant.
• Drive BRC and other packhouse related audits,
• Responsible to provide regular feedback and reports.
• Manage relationship with PPECB/DAFF.
• Responsible for the management of all semi-finished and finished goods past the final.
• Prepare reports timeously and accurately to meet company and department requirement and standardsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•  Qualification in Production Management or related field.
• Background in the citrus packing industry with a minimum 5 years’ packing line experience.
• Good understanding of local and export quality standards.
• Experience in operating electronic sizer – Maf Roda is advantageous.
• Communication skills in English and Afrikaans is required – Xhosa will be advantageous.
• Willing to work irregular and long hours unique to the citrus packing industry.
• Must be fully proficient in Microsoft Office.
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• KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
•  Responsible for budget and cost management.
• Responsible to lead and manage all staff in the pack house.
• Responsible for planning and coordination of all fruit received from multiple sources.
• Responsible for the implementation of the production plan.
• Ensure production targets and efficiencies are met.
• Responsible for the management of the post-harvest application treatment.
• Responsible for the entire production quality control process and management of the information. Ensure food safety standards are adhered to. 
• Ensure that the site is always H&S compliant.
• Drive BRC and other packhouse related audits,
• Responsible to provide regular feedback and reports.
• Manage relationship with PPECB/DAFF.
• Responsible for the management of all semi-finished and finished goods past the final.
• Prepare reports timeously and accurately to meet company and department requirement and standards

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• At least 5 years’ experience in tree crops (avocados, stone fruit, or macadamias)
• Previous experience with the following essential:
• Irrigation
• Fertigation
• Global Gap
• Pump Houses
• Computer literate
• Proven ability to run the farm independently
• Strong written and verbal communication and numeracy skills
• Ability to lead and have good interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver’s license