Open Jobs at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
• Min of 5 years previous farm management experience
• Experience with cattle & crops
• Experience or knowledge in the following advantageous:
• Horse Stud
• Game
• Experience with project management
• Strong financial acumen
• Must be well-organised with great leadership qualities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with and motivate a team
• Being maintenance/mechanically orientated
• Somebody who can take ownership and works independently and proactively
• Valid drivers license

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Manage & execute:

• All maintenance of vehicles, implements, roads, water pumps, irrigation, dams, solar pumps, fences & game fences, houses, game lodge, abattoir, butcher, cold rooms, generators, stable block, horse rings and arena, tack room, cottages and staff quarters
• Manage labour 8-10 staff, including leave, labour, salaries, uniforms and accommodation
• Manage and report on all expenditure by month including: petty cash, fuel consumption, electricity use, planting, capex, income and sales, general expenditure
• Manage Nguni herd, cattle sales and marketing
• Manage horse stud
• Manage planting including planning, budgeting, planting, harvesting and baling
• Manage tunnel, vegetable crops and gardens
• Manage hunting lodge operations

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification in quality management or related field.
• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or extensive years (5+) of service performing the above key responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of citrus
• Speak and write English fluently.
• Must be fully proficient in Microsoft Office

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System in accordance with industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with quality policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Oversee and conduct quality inspections to verify compliance with specified standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address related quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance protocols throughout the complete process.
• Conduct regular audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quality inspections, test results, and non-conformances.
• Prepare comprehensive quality reports for management review.
• Conduct supplier audits to evaluate and improve supplier performance.
• Provide training and support to employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices. Foster a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor and address customer feedback, ensuring timely resolution of quality-related issues.
• Work closely with the customer to understand their quality expectations and requirements

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agri Diploma/Degree highly advantageous
• Min of 2 years previous olive farm management experience
• Min of 2 years of irrigation farming experience
• Proven maintenance/experience with computerized drip irrigation and fertigation.
• Computer literate
• Proven experience planting of olive trees
• Hands on, pro-active, self-starting personality
• Maintenance orientated
• Must be accustomed to living in a remote area
• Valid drivers’ license

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Irrigation – schedule and maintenance of computerized irrigation system including water monitoring, fertigation and maintenance of the system and water resource
• Daily management and planning of farm staff duties for approximately 20 employees
• Oversee general health of orchids including spray programmes and pruning

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management or a relevant qualification
• Experience in the Agricultural Sector will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience
• Relevant code 8 driver’s license

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of HR functions
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is an added advantage
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and team player
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability
• Strong attention to detail; logical and systematic
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Time Management skills

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

Transactional HR

• Maintain the complete employee life cycle
• Administration of employment contracts, recruitment, and interview processes
• Coordinate the recruitment process
• Employee induction, orientation, and training
• Compile various HR Reports
• Process and update employee data

Compliance and Governance

• Keeping abreast of new and current legislation
• Conduct regular internal audits in the different business units and on contractors to ensure compliance
• Prepare internal audits reports
• Maintain company policies and procedures in adherence to legislation
• Manage and coordinate retail and labour audits in all business units
• Coordinate and maintain statutory committees
• Advise on Company Policies and Procedures

Training and Development

• Coordinate statutory training
• Report on Training and Development
• Conduct Skills Audit
• Assist in the complication of the WSP

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Relevant qualification and or experience in Finance.
Pastel
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

Timely and accurate capturing of all purchase transactions
Process invoices in Pastel (correct costing on Pastel)
Reconciling of creditors’ accounts
Capturing and reconciliation of bank transactions and statements
Purchase order processing
Capturing of creditors’ bank payments
Recon, debit card, petty cash, and invoice other entities
Ensuring creditors is paid on payment terms
Filing and record keeping of finance related documentation, and compliance related requirements. Assisting with internal and external audits
Ensuring good communication on all levels (upward and downwards) to ensure effective and efficient operations
Age analysis on creditors, cash book, general reporting on Pastel
Creating and reconciliation of Purchase Orders

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate
• 2 year’s cattle experience
• Maintenance experience
• Tractor driving experience
• Computer literate

GENERAL COMPETENCE REQUIRED

• Ideally speaks Xhosa
• Hard working, deadline driven, diligent
• Accurate, organised and demonstrates initiative
• Clean employment and criminal record
• Be prepared to work overtime

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Look after maintenance on farm
• Managing livestock with help form Snr. Manager
• Managing veldt, fire breaks, stock water lines & fencing
• Calving, cattle husbandry
• Managing staff (2 staff members)
• Asset Management

Any other business requirement

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with relevant Qualification
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience
• Previous relevant experience in Citrus/Agriculture will be an advantage

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

 Systems

• Maintaining and Evaluating of Packsys base files
• Insert and update marketing plan as and when required
• Assist with Systems problems – scanners, computers etc.
• Reconcile system & floor stock
• Adding & Editing Packing Instruction for packhouse. Do daily/hourly order progress and adjust packing instruction according to orders
• Liaise with marketing teams if deviations occurs from expected marketing plan
• Oversee employees setting up Run drop Setup of labels in control room. Ensure correct labels and target market are setup per drop. Ensure run drop setups are checked for each drop and communication protocols are being followed for label changes
• Auditing of all pallet & bin stock. Do weekly spot checks on bin & pallet stock

Operations

• Ensure start-up, operation and shutdown procedures are followed, and related records are completed.
• Manage staff within department that includes maintain discipline, resource efficient utilization, employment of staff
• Ensure the efficient and effective operation in area of responsibility
• Ensure that manual packing instruction is ready before start of shift and on run exchanges
• Making sure that all special labels printed correspond with the packing instruction according to target market
• Overseeing the selection, training, and performance of staff

Finance

• Assist with all production related reports – packouts, dispatches, daily run financial analysis
• Assist finance to frequently evaluate if all BOM recipes are captured and formulated correctly in Packsys, Inform Finance team of new BOM(s) to be built in Packsys and assist to compile setup documentation for finance to capture in Packsys.
• Assist finance team to compile producer income projections per variety. Compile preliminary packout projections on harvest estimates. Pre-harvest, 1st Packout, Mid-Season & Final. Have weekly catch-up meetings with Finance Team to ensure producer original projections are still in line (packouts, quality, volumes, target market allocations, etc).
• Assist finance team to reconcile producer payments – production vs packaging fees vs amount paid out.

Compliance

• Always wear PPE as provided and ensure that all safety measures and protocols are followed, wherever machine is operated including safe stacking and speed limits.
• Ensure that the area of responsibility is clean and that all hygiene rules are followed
• Safety first – Ensure safety protocols are always followed. Be very vigilant for safety hazards and report immediately to management
• Workplace Discipline – ensure reporting for duty on time and abiding by the company’s HR policies

Communication and Reporting

• Ensure good communication on all level to ensure effective and efficient operations
• Ensure effective and accurate record keeping of all related operations within area of responsibility
• Communication with the control room regarding the labels setup on printers if there is any faults on labels
• Report any problems or possible defects that can cause down time or damage immediately to management
• Control Data Base on Volume Forecast and sent weekly packout projections
• Prepare daily financial run analysis and sent weekly packout projections
• Attend to queries of producers
• Ensure packouts are finalized daily and sent out to Producers
• Ensure communication plan is followed within stipulated timeframes

General and Off season

• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by management
• Off season tasks and responsibilities may vary from the above
• Responsible for the day-to-day activities in the area per shift
• Always ensure to handle equipment & goods in a safe and responsible manner to avoid damages/losses for the company.