Farm Manager

Exceed Human Resource Consultants

Paarl

ZAR 400 000 - 500 000

Job description

Reference: 10103 AV Consultant:Anneke ViviersJob Description:

Grove Management
Cultivation
Chemical Pest Control
Fertiliser programme
Pruning
Irrigation
Development of new groves
Maintenance of farm vehicles, tractors and equipment
Keeping all vehicles, tractors and equipment in working condition at all times
Oversee repair and maintenance
Be able to perform general repairs
General farm maintenance and development
Buildings maintenance and up-keep
Fencing
General Hygiene
Pest control
Management of staff
Time schedules
Drivers traveling records
Staff attendance, leave, warnings and disciplinary hearings
Proper record keeping
Pest control - e.g. Spray dates, chemicals used, calibration etc.
Orchard maintenance
Packaging material
Oil stock
Bottling runs
Diesel levels and usage
Harvesting statistics
Harvesting and weighing of olives during harvesting
On-time delivering of olives at the factory
Quantity and quality control of olives delivered to the factory
Management of picking procedures and equipment
Facilitate harvesting contractors
Co-ordinate and select seasonal harvesting contractors and casuals
Assist the oil maker in all his duties as required
Supervising bottling staff in factory
Co-ordinate oil storage
Communications
Work in close relationship with the Financial Manager to co-ordinate orders received from distributors with the bottling and packing process.
Daily and weekly written status reports regarding all operational activities.
Provide strategic perspective and operational activities.
Keeping the owner of the farm informed about the progress of the trees.
Communication and reporting will be directly with the Managing Director.

Qualifications and Experience:

Agricultural Qualification (preferably).
Experience Essential.
Olive oil processing food technology education and experience (an advantage).
Communication skills English (read, speak, write), Afrikaans (read, speak, write)
Internet and Outlook.
Computer Literacy - MS Office Word & Excel
Crops growth and diseases.
Planting of olive trees.
Harvesting of fruit by hand and machine.
Identifying plants, pests and weeds.
Applying pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers to crops.
Irrigation.
Business Management knowledge and experience Mathematical and strategic planning skills essential.
Managerial Skills Human resources
Good leadership.
Must be able to manage and motivate teams.
Must have the ability to motivate increased production and growth within the individual positions.
Motivate and promote general well-being amongst the workforce.
Problem solving and conflict resolution.
Facilitate disciplinary hearings with staff, divisional managers and lawyers.

How to Apply:

Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
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We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.