Citrus Farm Manager - Letsitele, Limpopo
- Michelle
- Jan 23, 2018
- 2 min read
We are inviting farm managers with experience in managing citrus orchards to apply for this position with our client, a well-established farming group in Limpopo.
The candidate must be willing to relocate if he/she does not reside in Letsitele.
Experience:
2-3 years farm management experience
Citrus farming - beneficial
Managerial experience (team of 10 people)
Farm Size (280HA)
Responsibilities will include:
Responsible for overall farm operations
Supervise farm workers to carry out the day-to-day farm activities in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Direct citrus production operations, such as planning, planting, fertigation, irrigation, harvesting, pruning, spraying, pest management
Maintain financial, operational and production records
Set benchmarks for each type of technical operation and aim to reach them
Motivate and train employees and labour to achieve better quality
Meet with and discuss with consultants means of maintaining target yield and quality
Maintain overall tree health and farm sustainability
Oversee the maintenance of farm assets
Work is reviewed at several steps along the way for accuracy
The position includes performing standard and routine assignments independently to conclusion; unusual problems which may require exceptions to procedures or processes are referred to the supervisor.
Technical skills and experience required:
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting citrus
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of tree needs and control of pests and diseases
Ability to evaluate trees overall health and sustainability
Ability to choose the right fertilizers and chemicals and the timing of application
Ability to manage, motivate and train a small sized team
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
To apply for this position, please send your CV to michelle@cv-consulting.co.za.
Applications close on 15 February 2018 as we are looking for someone to start in February/ March 2018.
Should you be interested please fill in our online application form. This will ensure that we can match you up with opportunities best suited to your skills, experience and preferences. APPLICATION FORM
Comments