Vacancies Available at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant Red Seal qualification and/or a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a maintenance technician (mechanical)
• Relevant experience and knowledge of maintenance procedures and systems to be maintained (mechanical)

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

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Maintenance

• Equipment (including fire equipment) and buildings kept in good and operational condition and downtime kept to a minimum
• Continuous improvement of packhouse efficiencies
• Supervise, coordinate and plan preventative maintenance
• Draft maintenance work schedules on equipment, machinery buildings and completion of job cards
• Daily electrical maintenance on DC/AC systems
• Good knowledge on switch gear and fault findings
• Ensure new installations completed within time and budget according to specifications
• Be willing to be on standby outside of working hours

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

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/ Degree
• Greenhouse management experience
• Proven working knowledge of vegetable production
• Fertilizer/poison experience
• Irrigation experience
• Illness experience
• Computer literate
• Strong leadership skills and able to motivate team
• Commitment to delivering a high level of services
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BSc Agric or similar qualification with more than 5 years relevant experience
• Both BASOS and AVCASA course will be an asset
• Valid driver’s license

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• In depth knowledge regarding the sales of Agricultural Chemicals and Fertilizer products.
• Good knowledge of table and wine grapes, stone fruits, citrus and small grains will count in the candidate’s favour.
• Provide technical services and knowledge to producers
• Computer literacy with basic skills in MS Office software programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Facilitation, report writing, and presentation skills will count in the applicant’s favour
• The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• The ideal would be that the person is able to prove his creditworthiness among producers and have a proven record in relation to integrity, results and service.
• A positive attitude in the interaction with people at all levels must be able to be portrayed. Absolute confidentiality, where and when in question, is required.
• Due to the nature of the position, the incumbent will be expected to work on his own initiative and ensure an acceptable level of productivity and time management.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified diesel mechanic and or trade test certificates advantageous
• Min of 3 previous years’ experience in similar role
• Knowledge in repairing Tractor, TLB, Bakkies and ability to work on Plant Machinery.
• Workshop management experience
• Ability to work with and motivate a team
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BCom or similar accounting degree or extensive equivalent experience
• A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in an accounting role
• Knowledge of VAT, general tax compliance and eFiling
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and accurately
• Articulate with excellent communication skills
• Ability to function under pressure and to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Computer literate with strong MS Excel skills

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• General ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliation
• Daily capturing and processing of invoices
• Costing control and procurement
• Cash flow planning
• Asset register maintenance
• Debtor and creditor management
• Maintaining spreadsheets to accurately report on accounting requirements
• Assisting in annual budget preparations and year-end audit process
• Compilation of management accounts
• Any other administrative and operational duties as required

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Matric, relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial
• Knowledge of Compact machine and Paltrack will be an advantage
• Management of people
• Good planning skills
• Computer literate
• Strong leadership, perseverance, hardworking and self-driven
• Valid Drivers license

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Grading, sorting, sampling, and packing of citrus for the export market
• Monitor of Colorization processes
• Planning
• Training of workers
• Admin, unpacking reports, and record keeping
• Process packet instructions
• Quality control of products and tasks.
• Communication with and between employees, management and PPECB
• Off-season – preparation for next season, including mechanical maintenance as well as helping out on the farm where necessary

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification in agronomy, horticulture, or similar
• Minimum 2 years of experience in orchard management
• Good understanding of irrigation systems
• Good understanding of farm machinery
• Bilingual. English and Afrikaans. (Interview will be held in English)

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Organic pecan orchard management
• Irrigation programme
• Cover crop and fertiliser programme
• Pruning
• Tree canopy and sunlight management
• Management of pests
• Harvesting
• Machinery
• Managing a team of 10 orchard staff
• Effective workforce management, coordination, and development
• Liaise with administrative staff to maintain records and documentation
• Deputising for Farm Manager when necessary

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with tree crops (Avocados, Citrus and Macadamias)
• Computer literate
• Must be well-organised with great leadership qualities
• Strong communication skills
• Maintenance orientated
• Must be bilingual in English & Zulu
• Valid drivers license

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop and implement plans for planting, cultivating, pruning, maintenance and harvesting avocado, macadamia nut and other crops.
• Monitor crop conditions and make decisions regarding irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.
• Provide a detailed costing plan for the season to the CEO and financial manager for fertilization and pest control.
• Oversee accurate irrigation schedules and maintain the irrigation network
• Ensure that labour costs are minimized by effective utilization of personnel and minimization of overtime pay.
• Monitor financial performance of the various crops and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate.
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities to ensure efficient and productive farm operations.
• Ensure compliance with Global GAP and Siza policies and complete and manage the audit process.
• Oversee the maintenance of buildings, fences, roads and other infrastructure and general farm safety and security

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree/diploma and/ or equivalent qualification in human resources, business management, or a related field.
• At least 3 – 5 years’ HR experience as an administrator

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of HR functions
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and conflict management 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 – onboarding to exit
• Administration of employment contracts, recruitment, and interview process
• Employee orientation/ induction and training
• Wage and benefits administration
• Administrate Workers Committees, Housing Committees, Health and Safety Committees
• Process Employee records and statistics – leave, absenteeism, productivity, etc.
• Compliance and Governance
• Keep abreast of and advise on Labour legislation
• Prepare for internal audits
• Reporting and on Employment Equity plans and submission
• Assist in the compilation of the Workplace Skills Plan
• Maintenance of statutory committees (C)
• Management Support
• Employee induction
• Maintaining and advising on company policies and procedures
• Advising, planning and arranging disciplinary hearings
• Training and Development
• Skills audits, gap analysis and training interventions
• Co-ordinate staff wellness and events D)