SECTION MANAGER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 Relevant Qualification in Agriculture/Farming would be advantageous. Minimum of 2-5 years experience in farming/ managerial role Code C1(10) Drivers Licence COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED Excellent planning and organisational skills with attention to detail Strong leadership skills and ability to work confidently in a group Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude Excellent time management skills Ability to Multitask Flexibility KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS Ensure timely and accurate execution of production tasks as communicated by and agreed with the Production Manager Measurement and collection of relevant data to provide feedback in terms of measuring efficacies of production against protocols and planning Implement, Measure and evaluate the efficacies of sprays, pruning and irrigation, contract workers and provide feedback to Production Manager Management of stock, labour and production costs, record keeping and reports to Production Manager Motivate, mentor, coach and manage a team of workers, with special reference to supervisors and scouts Regular meetings with scouts to ensure Pest & Disease identification and management system run efficiently. Communicate and motivate interventions with regards to pest, irrigation, pruning and other production related matters due to specific visual interpretation, discrepancies, or deviances from the standard. Make cost effective decisions. Manage the farm discipline. Effective placing and development of subordinates under your control through training and creating opportunities for innovation Responsible for production admin in your zone including the following records: o Fertigation, Irrigation, Pest control, Production (yield), Orchard Management, weed control, Harvesting. Upkeep of personnel admin of subordinates under your control including ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Location: South Africa, ZA

Posted Date: 4/18/2024