FARM OPERATIONS MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Cullinan Area – Gauteng: Our client is looking for a Farm Operations Manager to join the team.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/ Agribusiness/ Animal Production/ Agronomy
• Proven experience in farm management or agricultural production
• Knowledge of crop cultivation, livestock management, and farm operations
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• Valid drivers license

• In liaison with the Director, plan and execute delivery of daily, weekly and monthly targets
• Oversee the daily running of the farm
• Hiring and training of new staff and contracting services for all outsourced services
• Directly supervise all field workers, plant and animal, machinery operations and all technical jobs within the farm.
• Be the liaison between the management and the farm staff for timely execution of all the farm projects
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• Directing major operations at the facility such as cultivation, planting, harvesting on crops and routine maintenance practices for all animals, feed preparations, feeding and breeding.
• Prepare and provide a budget for all farm operations including equipment, assets and machinery repairs and maintenance.
• Manage cash flow, monitor the budget and prepare reports for the same over a period.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards on the farm.
• Manage maintenance, repair and replacement of all farming structures, equipment and machinery.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Monitoring quantity and yield of crops and animals whilst implementing improvement strategies.
• Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements
• Ensuring all company assets, equipment and machinery are used for the benefit of the company whilst managing wasteful usage
• Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform routine checks on soil and water for maximum yield
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain when required
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science
• Planning and executing long term company goals
• Perform any other duty an assigned by the Director