Farm Manager

**Company Overview**:
SIX33 is a part of an agribusiness which builds, maintains, and grows world-class primary production operations with the intention to produce and pack high value exportable produce. Our core values revolve around Relationships, Stewardship, Excellence, and Integrity.

**Position Overview**:
The Manager will oversee all operations of our blueberry farm, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and profitability. This role involves all production related matters, staff management, budget adherence, productivity measurement, quality assurance, and farm maintenance.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Production Oversight**:
Supervise all production practices on the farm, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Implement strategies to optimize productivity and efficiency in blueberry cultivation.

Regularly inspect fields and facilities to maintain high standards of production.

Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping of farm activities.

Track and optimize yield per hectare, ensuring the productivity of the blueberry farm.

Maintain a high percentage of blueberries meeting quality standards for export.

**Financial Management**:
Manage the farm's financial performance by comparing actual production costs against the budget.

Develop and manage the farm budget, ensuring efficient cash flow.

Implement cost reduction measures and evaluate spending efficacy.

Monitor actual production costs against budgetary projections and identify areas for cost optimization.

Implement effective cost-reduction measures to improve profitability while maintaining quality standards.

**Staff Management**:
Plan and implement weekly & daily staff and activity planning, coaching, and monitoring.

Monitor staff performance and provide feedback to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Conduct performance evaluations and training sessions to enhance team skills.

**Yield Optimisation**:
Track and analyse yield per hectare, identifying factors impacting productivity and implementing corrective measures.

Implement strategies to optimise blueberry yield and quality, ensuring maximum profitability.

**Compliance and Quality Assurance**:
Ensure health, safety, and security compliance on the farm.

Maintain compliance with government regulations and legal requirements.

Implement quality control measures to meet or exceed customer expectations.

**Infrastructure and Asset Maintenance**:
Manage contractors to adhere to timelines for development projects.

Oversee maintenance of farm infrastructure, equipment, and vehicles.

Minimize downtime of company vehicles through effective maintenance planning.

**Stakeholder Relations**:
Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers & contractors.

Represent Six33 in negotiations and discussions with external partners.

Facilitate development within the wider business of SIX33 Berries.

**Qualifications**:
Agriculture or similar tertiary qualification

**Experience**:
Minimum of 5 - 7 years of practical seasonal experience in fruit production and farm management

Minimum of 3 - 5 years in a middle management role

Advanced computer skills (MS Office suite) and familiarity with IT systems (e.g., Power BI, Farm Trace, ACCPAC, Soil Moisture Probes advantageous)

Knowledge of all audits and cultivating plants to produce fruit to required standards.

**Professional skills**:
Good interpersonal and communication skills

Strong work ethic with accuracy, thoroughness, drive, and integrity

Demonstrated management and leadership qualities.

Good project planning and monitoring skills

Physically fit to perform the work.

Valid driver's license

Proficiency in English or Afrikaans (ability to speak Xhosa or Sotho advantageous)

Strong numerical skills

Strong organization and planning skills in meeting deadlines

Action-oriented approach with a strong sense of accountability

Ability to work under pressure.

Self-disciplined, collaborative, resilient, and a team player

Willingness to work overtime, public holidays, and weekends when required.

People management, motivation, and direction

Process planning and control.

Production management according to seasonal activities

Production standards

Financial control

Vision and Innovation

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R55 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wolseley, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- farm management: 7 years (preferred)
- blueberry farming: 5 years (preferred)