Vacancies Open at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years dairy herd management
• Minimum of 3 years pasture management experience
• Computer Literate
• Ability to AI
• Great Stockmanship and passion for cows
• Ability to speak Xhosa advantageous
• Maintenance orientated

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
• At least 8 years’ proven experience/ ability to run an entire Dairy Farm Operation.
• Pasture management experience
• Dairy management experience
• Great stockmanship
• Computer literate
• Ability to AI
• Must be a hands-on person, hard-working, deadline-driven and diligent
• Exceptional leadership and management experience, with good interpersonal communication skills
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 as per the national senior certificate requirements (Umalusi endorsed).
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• Background in the citrus packing industry with minimum 5 years’ packing line experience would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of local and export quality standards.
• Production and management experience would be an advantage.
• Experience in operating of electronic sizer or computer-based machinery.
• Communication skills in English and Afrikaans – Xhosa an advantage.
• Willing to work irregular and long hours unique to the citrus packing industry.
• General business acumen.
• Computer packages & system(s) currently in use by the company

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Facilitation, Co-ordination & Analysis.
• Liaison & Communication.
• High capacity to represent the brand.
• Ability to multitask.
• Remain attentive in an often-busy environment.
• Be naturally calm and focused.
• Be versatile if participation in other types of activities is required.
• Managing an integrated team.
• Basic usage of Microsoft Office (Include Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Computer systems used by the company.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY REQUIRED

• Achievement & results driven
• Flexible
• Innovative
• Responsible
• Resilient
• Communicate
• People management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Quality Management
• Planning & organizing
• Conflict management
• Self-Management
• Influence & Motivate

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Coordination of packing operations during shift.
• Ensure that marketing requirements are followed with regards to variety types, market requirements and quality.
• Adhering to quality standards in accordance with the company’s Packing guide’s requirements around internal and external quality as well as packing and pallet standards.
• Resources & Cost management.
• Adhering to food safety standards.
• Increase productivity by means of continuous motivation and performance measurements.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (Umalusi national senior certificate)
• A relevant B-Degree (M+3) (Plant pathology, Microbiology, Food Science) at a recognized and SAQA accredited university will be advantageous.
• 5 or more years integrated exposure
• Knowledge of the fruit agricultural industry
• BRC training and experience
• HACCP training and experience
• AVCASA will be an advantage
• Internal Auditing Training and experience
• Good understanding of agricultural exports
• Extensive understanding of the portfolio of Quality Management
• General business acumen
• Product knowledge and product ranges
• Intermediate usage of Microsoft Office

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Facilitation, Coordination & Analysis
• Liaison & Communication
• Excellent client relationship building skills
• High capacity to represent the brand
• High degree of client engagement
• Ability to multitask
• Remain attentive in an often-busy environment
• Be naturally calm and focused
• Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required
• Managing an integrated team

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY REQUIRED

• Achievement/Results driven
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Responsible
• Integrity
• Stress tolerance (resilience)
• Verbal and written communication
• Conflict management
• Team leadership / People management
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Planning & Organising
• Analytical and critical thinker,
• Information Seeking,

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Food Safety – BRC:

• Deputy leader of Food Safety Team
• Assist with Managing, implementing, maintaining and auditing of the Food Safety System
• Monitor and advise on continuous improvement of the Food Safety System.

Fruit Quality:

• Manage, train and monitor the Quality Team
• Monitoring and communication of all fruit quality standards to ensure the final product meets requirements and standards
• Manage inspections of quality personnel.
• Liaise with managers and staff in the company to ensure the Quality System is functioning properly Develop, implement, maintain and improve quality systems
• Ensure compliance with packing guide of the company