Jobs at Plennegy

Description

• Driving and carrying out regular maintenance and repairs of tractors and other farm implements.
• Operating tractors safely and efficiently.
• Performing inspections of tractors and attachments like graders, rollers, and plows, and ensuring they are well-lubricated. 
• Using tractors to transport materials and pull or push agricultural equipment.
• Prepare fields for planting. 
• Harvest vegetables by hand or machinery. 
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops. 
• nform Farm Manager on progress of crops. 
• Operate farm equipment to spray pesticides on weeds along roadside and perimeter of fields to keep weeds down. 
• Slashing grass along roads and water ways 
• Grading roads o Assists with all farming activities as requested by the farm manager 
• Irrigation 
• Loading and Off-loading of seed 
• Assist with cleaning of Parent Seed
• Maintain garden around the Office building 
• Assist Production with rogueing on onions during active growth and flowering.

Requirements

• Matric 
• Tractor Drivers License 
•  Experience in farm equipment and the farm industry 
• Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment. 
• Experience performing maintenance on tractors and other farming equipment.

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Description

• Recruiting and contracting Parent seed growers in the area. 
•  Managing relationships with new and existing growers. 
•  Conducting regular crop inspections and rogueing actions on seed productions. 
•  Oversee quality control of Parent seed productions. 
• Maintain written correspondence with Parent seed growers regarding delivery, processing, Quality Control, and payment information. 
• Accurately record and update production information in line with company policy and the relevant statutory bodies. 
• Maintain accurate records of agronomy practices followed by Parent seed growers and other factors that might affect the outcome of productions. 
• Plan Parent Seed productions to meet with the requirements of the Production Budget. 
• Attend Production Operations Meetings. 
• Remain abreast of developments in the Research Department with regards to new Parent Lines. 
• Compare new varieties with variety descriptions and make necessary adjustments if needed.
• Remain abreast and up to date with developments in state and related organisations (SANSOR, National Department of Agriculture) 
• Assist the seed cleaning manager in planning of parent seed cleaning schedule. 
• Managing relationships with Breeders, Production and supply chain.
•  Regular travel will be required to inspect seed productions and exposure to nature’s elements.

Requirements

• B.Tech / similar tertiary qualification, Genetics will be an added advantage.
• 3 years’ relevant experience. 
•  Knowledge of horticulture (with specialisation in vegetables) will be an added advantage. 
•  The successful candidate will be dealing with growers and production officers daily and strong negotiation and communication skills are therefore required.
• A valid driver’s license essential.