Assistant Farm Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Orizon Agriculture (Pty) Ltd Full time
We are searching for a manager with good business sense to join our team.

The farm manager's responsibilities include monitoring staff, crops, and livestock, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit.

You should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Farm Manager Responsibilities:

  • Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
  • Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
  • Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.
  • Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
  • Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
  • Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
  • Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
  • Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
  • Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
  • Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Farm Manager Requirements:

  • Diploma in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
  • Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
  • Extensive experience in a farmingrelated field.
  • Management experience would be a plus.
  • A passion for agriculture.
  • Excellent problemsolving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
  • Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to work overtime as required.

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
From R25,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

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