PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide overall supervision and assistance to the Farm Manager with regards to the day-to-day supervision of farm operations on Otavifontein and/or related farms with the plant programs, daily farming activities, adequate allocation of staff, input cost and resources management as well as efficient equipment application on the fields and net house.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- BSC Crop Science/Agriculture or Agronomy. At least 3 years practical experience in an agriculture farming environment including supervision of people.
KEY ACOUNTABILITIES:
- Support the Farm Manager with farm control functions with the focus on agronomy management, seed, fertilizer, weeds and pest management, soil management, water management, project management.
- Supervise the net house(s) plant program, operations and harvesting under the leadership of the Farm manager.
- Supervise the seedling house production program inline within the farms demand for seedlings forecast.
- Assist the Farm Manager with soil preparation, water and fertilizing/chemical applications in accordance with the plant programs.
- Coordinate soil and water analyses as required on the farm.
- Assist the Farm Manager with the technical interpretation of fertilizing programs as provided by plant program specialists.
- Assist the Farm Manager with the different crop research reference to growing plans, plant viruses, application of fertilizer programs, application of chemical programs; etc.
- Serve as Manager on duty in the absence of the Farm Manager or during off weekends of the Farm Manager.
- Supervise the relevant employees (including seasonal workers) in all relevant duties as assigned.
- Assist with implementing water and agronomy strategies to drive long term business growth goals.
- Manage housekeeping, Health, Risk, Security & Safety policies, procedures, and practices as directed by management in the company.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Product knowledge
- Innovation
- Proactive Thinking
- Planning & Organizing
- Interpersonal Skills
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY , 31 JULY 2023
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Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requisition ID: 3384