Operations Manager: Farming Division

6 days ago

Stellenbosch Western Cape, South Africa Helderberg Personnel Full time

farming|operations manager

**Purpose of the role**:
The focus of this role is on production support, people management, financial measurement and

control. The Farming Manager must ensure profitability, effectiveness and efficiency of farming operations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible to efficiently manage and support the farm managers of the following entities: Blueberry farm, Pecan Nut farm, Citrus farm and game and live-stock farm.
- Travel to these entities will be required in order to perform duties

**Core skills and competencies**:

- Excellent administration and management skills.
- Ability to build and maintain key internal and external relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and achieve results.
- Ability to work well under pressure, manage a number of priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong project management and coordination skills.
- Proficient in creation and execution of strategic initiatives.
- Advanced capability in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to understand Afrikaans.
- Strong numerical skills with good attention to detail and ability to manage budgets.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret financial and operational reports.

**Qualification and Experience**:

- A degree or other relevant qualification in Agriculture and Business such as B.Agric and/or MBA.
- Minimum five years’ experience, gained in a similar role.
- Experience in labour best practice and employee motivation will be advantageous.
- Experience in process efficiencies and best practice farming practices will be beneficial.

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