Technical Farm Manager

**Butterworth / Centane Area - Eastern Cape**: Our client is looking for a Technical Farm Manager to join the team.

***MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum 5 years’ previous experience of commercial crop farming is essential.
- Excellent mechanical knowledge and experience.
- Understanding of modern agricultural practices.
- Knowledge of tractors, implements and harvesting equipment.
- Knowledge of crop chemical usage and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
- Prior experience in workshop management on a farm will be advantageous.
- Strong mentoring and leadership skills and an ability to maintain discipline within the work-team are an absolute must for this position.
- Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in both English. Proficiency in isiXhosa is an added advantage.
- A valid driver’s license.

***RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO**:

- Determine procedural changes in field operations such as planting, spraying and other activities related to cropping for greater efficiency and accuracy.
- Coordinate growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments.
- Work closely with the maintenance staff ensuring that all equipment, machinery, and facilities are kept to an optimum level.
- Manage a team of tractor operators providing support and training on best practises.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.