Technical Manager

2 weeks ago

Fort Beaufort, South Africa Staff Solutions Full time

**Eastern Cape**, Fort Beaufort**

**Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)**

**Our client in the citrus industry, in Fort Beaufort, is looking to employ a Technical Manager who will report to the Senior Farm Manager. They offer a competitive salary with includes housing vehicle, provident fund and cellphone**

**Minimum requirements**:
**5+ years’ experience in a similar role in the citrus industry - non-negotiable**

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- **Valid driver’s license**
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- **Related qualification advantageous**
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- **AVCASA and BASOS certification advantageous**
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- **Technically strong e.g., irrigation scheduling, spray calibration etc.**
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- **Mechanical knowledge**
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- **Preventative maintenance orientated**
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- **Knowledge on general agricultural practices (H&S, SIZA, GlobalG.A.P)**
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- **Computer literate**
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- **Strong admin skills**
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- **Strong motivational & leadership skills relating to a big workforce**
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- **Deadline driven**
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- **Ability to work under pressure**
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- **Willingness to work overtime**
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- **Ability to speak Xhosa advantageous**
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**Duties & Responsibilities**

**COMPLIANCE**
- **SIZA (Social and Environmental)**
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- **A.P**
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- **Health & Safety**
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- **Co-ordination of internal/external training**
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- **PPECB, DAFF orchard inspections**
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- **Environmental and Social Governance**
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- **Co-ordination of all audits (SIZA, GlobalG.A.P etc.)**
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**TECHNICAL**
- **Automation of irrigation systems**
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**Crop manipulation**
- **Pruning**
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- **Girdling**
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- **Foliar feeds**
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**Trial studies**
- **Testing and analysis of new products**
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- **Data capturing**
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- **Monthly analysis & reporting**
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**Farm maintenance**

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- **Calibration of spray machines**
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- **General knowledge of maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment**
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- **Calibration and use of GPS precision spreading.**
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**Production**

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- **Work in conjunction with Managers and supervisors to ensure the following**:
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- **Co-ordination of picking teams**
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- **General supervision of farm employees**
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- **Ensure effective communication, co-ordination, and planning during picking season**
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- **Motivate and improve productivity of employees**
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- **Cost management**
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For more information please contact:
**Eric Tuck

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