Horticultural Junior Labour Supervisor

6 days ago

Eastern Cape, South Africa Farm Manager SA Full time

**East London Area - Eastern Cape**:This is a leading horticultural farm dedicated to sustainable agriculture and high-quality plant production. They are seeking a Junior

Labour Supervisor in their production team.

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This is a **‘LIVE OUT’** position.

Transport from East London is provided to the farm.

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**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
- A diploma or degree in Agriculture is preferable but not essential.
- At least 3 years of experience, supervising a team of at least 8-10 people.
- Knowledge of methods, machinery, tools and equipment used in the farm and horticulture field.
- Knowledge of Priva fertigation software (within 3 months of employment in this position).
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Reporting.
- Ability to remain at work under hot climate conditions.
- Ability to use Priva software within 3-month probationary period (training to be implemented).
- Follow and give verbal and written instructions.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports when necessary.
- Perform duties effectively, timely and without supervision.
- Exercise good judgement, flexibility, creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with others.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Directs and schedules the activities of labour with the Head Grower/Operations Manager.
- In conjunction with the HG/OM ensures consistent quality of work is maintained by labour team under his/her supervision.
- Correctly captures labour time sheets and records wages in line with company policy and procedure.
- Ensures that crop workers adhere to the minimum work standards.
- Daily issue of tools for House Keepers/Crop workers and control thereof.
- Supervision of labour in crop work activities such as twisting and pruning, deleafing, lowering and harvesting.
- Weekly plant count record keeping.
- Communicates with the Agricultural Technicians regarding the correct timing of pollination.
- Weekly report on labour performance vs budget with the HG/OM.
- Ensures that workers are at the relevant work areas on time.
- Manages timekeeping and disciplinary matters of the team under his/her supervision.
- Communicates and advises the HG/OM on current labour attendances and disciplinaries.
- Scouting and recording pests and diseases in crops.
- Assists with problem solving activities.
- Responsible for forecasting crop production, in conjunction with the SG/OM.
- Ensures that the equipment functions effectively.
- Weekly physical inspection of trolleys and tools for defect.
- Communicate maintenance needs to the HG/OM.
- Regular on the job training of staff and record keeping of training.
- Performs other duties as required by the Head Grower/Operations Manager (OM).
- Maintains facilities in a sound working condition and free of weeds and plastic.
- Ensures the farm is neat and operating as an efficient and profitable unit.
- One of the designated staff sharing 24/7 on call responsibility, including assigned weekend duties to manage irrigations systems.

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