Latest Openings at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree
• Minimum 5 – 8 years dairy farm management experience
• Dairy management experience
• Ability to AI
• Great stockmanship
• Ability to motivate and work with a team
• Strong record of management skills
• Computer Literate
• Ability to speak Zulu advantageous
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma advantageous
• Previous packhouse experience essential
• Previous vegetable farming advantageous
• Computer literate
• Ability to work with and motivate a team
• Effective verbal and communication skills
• Maintenance orientated
• Energetic, hardworking, and self-driven individua
• Valid driver’s license

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 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agriculture Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in citrus/fruit farming
• Ability to Manage People (50 Permanents ±150 Seasonal)
• Able to solve problems and communicate effectively
• Self-driven and able to motivate others
• Attention to detail and able to follow up and give feedback
• Computer literate and report writing
• Leadership and perseverance to attain targets

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• People management
• Management of Production activities. (Spray, Fertilizing, Irrigation, Pruning, etc.)
• Resources Management
• Quality Management
• Management of Ethical Processes

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s in science or relevant tertiary degree
• Driving licence

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Organisational skills: efficient and accurate planning
• Team-player, but able to work independently.
• Resource and time management
• Problem solving ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent use of Microsoft Office

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Operations / Production
• Manage and monitor production activities and personnel.
• Manage and monitor product and service quality, and standards.
• Strategically evaluate operations for improvements and efficiencies
• Maintain a safe and environmentally friendly working environment.
• Marketing and data intelligence / Client communication
• Develop a working knowledge of the various crops (Sub-tropical crops + citrus)
• Engage in workshops, symposia, marketing, and sales initiatives.
• Administration
• Record keeping
• Provide various monthly reports.
• Good communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Research / Incubation centre
• Oversee implementation of research and development
• Reporting of R&D findings
• Conduct and report on trial evaluations

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a completed tertiary qualification (BCom Accounting)
• Minimum of 3 years audit experience

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
• Must be self-starting and detail orientated
• Structured approach to work and highly organized
• The ability to take responsibility and show initiative
• Ability to work well within a team but also highly functional on your own
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good internal audit and risk technical skills
• High level of integrity
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

• SARS submissions as required.
• Monthly consolidation of group divisional management accounts.
• Monthly consolidation of group asset registers.
• Risk management: insurance calculations and hedging activities.
• Any other ad hoc accounting work required for the group.
• Audit fieldwork on internal audit projects.
• Documenting results during audit procedures, highlighting findings.
• Present internal audit findings to audit-manager.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Diploma or University degree majoring in accounting would be advantageous
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in finance
• Knowledge of Pastel accounting system will be an advantage

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
• Maintain an effective performance level under pressure
• Systematically organize activities and set time frames and priorities
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be able to perform calculations and prepare detailed reports
• Operate Microsoft Office programmes
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Must be able to take initiative
• Excellent administration skills
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to work with little supervision and track multiple processes
• Driving license will be a prerequisite

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

• Confirm validity and obtain authorization for supplier invoices and ensure that they correspond with purchase orders
• Resolve queries and verify supplier invoices in line with the VAT Act.
• Review and monitor stock control procedures
• Ensure that correct procedures are followed for statutory reporting, including the timeous completion of documents
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Process payments for creditors, manage debtors and control cash flow
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets
• Responsible for all procurement for the business apart from items subject to the tender process
• Ensuring that procurement policies are being followed accurately and timeously
• Perform general administrative duties are requested by the Bookkeeper and Accountant
• Confirm validity and obtain authorization for supplier invoices and ensure that they correspond with purchase orders
• Capture supplier invoices
• Process and prepare COD weekly payments
• Reconcile monthly accounts from suppliers to statements and prepare payment with correct supporting documents; cross-check payments and reconcile and process reports
• Petty Cash control and processing
• Process and send inter-company debtors’ invoices
• Electricity sales and control
• Accurately processing, reconciling and record keeping of accounting systems
• Perform general administrative, accounting and inventory duties as requested by the bookkeeper and accountant

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 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Agriculture advantageous
• Minimum of 2 years farming experience
• Previous experience with cattle farming
• Computer literate
• Great stockmanship essential
• Good communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, capable of taking initiative and working with minimal supervision
• Valid drivers’ license