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• Able to understand, design and develop irrigation systems that will produce the best results for the area.
• Should be able to bring in sales following department’s set targets.
• Managing irrigation projects during installation and supervising all irrigation technicians.
• Auditing irrigation system installations and following up on sales.
• Identifying potential clients and establishing relationships.
• Have to keep the records of the designs of all farmers in the concerned area perfectly and with transparency

Planning and programming of works relating to the planting through harvesting of Potatoes, Maize wheat, soya, sugar beans and other row crops.
Experience in the super food and organic industry will be beneficial.
Horticultural experience is required with relevant experience with vegetables.
Planning and implementation of all irrigation scheduling.
Planning & Management of large numbers of farm labour.
Planning & Management of all farm tractors, implements and other resources to effectively and efficiently deliver on prescribe deliverables.
Pest & disease Management control.
The Farm Manager will have a superior knowledge of the use of Silos, tractors, combines and implements, associated to the crops mentioned above.
The Farm manager will have sound mechanical experience and be in a position to least identify the mechanical issues that arise and effective have repairs conducted.
He will be able to calibrate agricultural equipment and have sufficient experience with planters, spreaders, sprayers and land preparation equipment.
The Farm manager will have sound knowledge of the acceptable practices of grain handling and postharvest loss prevention.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not subject to:
Planning how to raise their livestock according to the availability of federal assistance and overall market conditions.
Construct and maintain their cattle's habitat, including grazing fields and barns, fencing, security and land clearing
Cattle herd managers feed, breed, and diagnose potential disease and injury for their livestock, ensuring that cattle remain healthy and numerous.
Responsible for the sales and marketing of their cattle, safeguarding the value of their investment.

Planning and programming of works relating to the planting through harvesting of Potatoes, Maize wheat, soya, sugar beans and other row crops.
Experience in the super food and organic industry will be beneficial.
Horticultural experience is required with relevant experience with vegetables.
Planning and implementation of all irrigation scheduling.
Planning & Management of large numbers of farm labour.
Planning & Management of all farm tractors, implements and other resources to effectively and efficiently deliver on prescribe deliverables.
Pest & disease Management control.
The Farm Manager will have a superior knowledge of the use of Silos, tractors, combines and implements, associated to the crops mentioned above.
The Farm manager will have sound mechanical experience and be in a position to least identify the mechanical issues that arise and effective have repairs conducted.
He will be able to calibrate agricultural equipment and have sufficient experience with planters, spreaders, sprayers and land preparation equipment.
The Farm manager will have sound knowledge of the acceptable practices of grain handling and postharvest loss prevention.

Source and manage knowledge bases that allow for strategic direction and long term planning
Provide strategic direction in relation to markets, customers, competitors, regions, countries that should be targeted
Provide strategic direction and input into the next 3-5 years.
Provide strategic direction in relation to the attainment of growth within existing and new markets and or customers and ensure that the business delivers on this strategy
Budgeting and forecasting
Provide insight that assists in rapid decision making
Financial modelling delivered in order to support profitable revenue growth management across regions
Pricing consultation in order to maximise success across tenders and business opportunities
Input and finalization of the business plan and annual budgets with Operations Executive.
Monitor all expenditure within the division
Preparation of the monthly management report packs and sales and marketing reports
Monitor and evaluate progress across key projects
Provide direction to teams and clients to achieve results.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the required design
Utilize the Company’s information platforms to consolidate and manage master data
Centralise best in class reporting across countries to ensure singular version of the truth
Operation reporting that ensures singular version of the truth in each of the key areas of
o Financial Performance
o Operational Excellence
o Cost Saving Optimisation
o Fleet Mix and Fleet Management
o Estate workshop efficiencies
o Health and Safety
Gap identification and Insight Delivery
Build trust and support through regional engagement forums
Maximise multiple technologies for data input
Drive the brand into the market and maintain presence
Ensure that corporate brand identity is protected.
Effective PR and communications into the market
Drive all internal and external marketing campaigns
Ensure and maintain ongoing operational relationships with internal and external customers
Seek ways to add value to customers supply chains
Liaise with operations and support service levels
Pro-actively respond to customer needs
Understand customers business requirements
Conduct various CI initiatives

Inspecting and loading equipment for the day’s work.
Driving to the client’s location.
Testing the soil and vegetation to determine irrigation needs.
Mapping out areas for irrigation installation.
Digging trenches and installing pipes and lines.
Installing pumps and electrical timers.
Testing the irrigation system with the aid of computer software.
Conducting routine maintenance checks.
Troubleshooting and replacing faulty parts.
Completing progress reports and associated paperwork.

Ensuring all aspects of running the farm are met
Maintaining safe working practices
Managing and motivating a team
Ensuring welfare of livestock
Ventilation management
Feed management
Vaccinations
Production performance
Record keeping

Maintenance of the HACCP System
• Representing the role and responsibilities of a Food Safety Team Leader
• Ensuring fortnightly meetings are held with the HACCP Team in accordance to the company’s HACCP System
• Pursuing compliance throughout – Bringing any non-compliance and deviation to the attentions of senior management in writing.
• Any areas to be addressed to be bought to the attention to the Managing Director.
• Maintain documentation and record keeping, incl. procedures, methods, specifications, and PRPs
• Implement necessary trainings in food safety and related trainings.
• Ensure sanitation standards and food safety regulation standards are always adhered to.
• Demonstrate Quality control in a manufacturing environment.
• Lead development and implementation of the annual certification work plan.
2. Organic certification
• Own and manage the organic compliance component of the business.
• Ensuring fortnightly meetings are held with the Organic Team, incl. organic field officer, organic inspectors.
• Execute operational plans for Certification consistent with the organizational Strategic Plan.
• Drive all processes required in collaboration with the company to ensure full compliance with organic status and requirements.
• Ensure all documentation and administrative requirements are met to meet the expectations of auditors and compliancy, on the company’s side as well as the organic farmer’s side.
• Review and evaluate Organic Systems Plans (new and updates), Inspection Reports/audit reports and mitigation reports.
• Monitor all compliancy to standards (incl. EOS, NOP,) in an effort to determine full compliance to the regulation.
• Review and evaluate all post-inspection documentation and/or changes submitted by the auditors.
• Ensure all regulatory certification requirements are adhered to.
• Lead development and implementation of the annual certification work plan.
• Stay informed on policies and issues, including trade, that impact organic certification.
• Uphold the highest standards of organic integrity.
• Supports growth of Food Safety programs the organic producers
3. Quality Control • Manage the quality of various product and grains produced by the company
• Establish sampling procedures, incl. the correct taking of representative samples, their on-farm storage and/or dispatch to the company and international clients
• Understand customer expectations of and needs from a product.
• Monitoring Maximum Residual Levels of all products for compliancy within the export markets, incl. EU.
• Manage all the testing through various laboratories and ensure the meticulous control of all analysis.
• Conduct effective reports daily, weekly, monthly.
• Supervise staff and monitoring production standards
• Report daily to senior management on quality control and compliancy issues.

We are on the lookout for strong, energetic and trustworthy youngsters who would like to gain farming experience abroad.
The opportunity is a seasonal contract.
This opportunity is perfect for young candidates who grew up on a farm, or who would like the opportunity to gain valuable experience operating state of the art equipment.
Sprayers; Combines; Tractors; Planters

To cover all aspects of livestock management

The role will take responsibilities for designing a range of irrigation solutions.
Recommends, install and maintain irrigation technologies correctly in order to save a significant percentage of irrigation water and nutrients consumption.
Managing sales and marketing of irrigation systems
Maintaining and developing contacts with the suppliers from all over the world.
Maintaining appropriate stock levels.
Developing the company's business in this area, through direct contacts with existing and potential customers.

Your experience will come into play whilst planning, designing and managing the construction of large irrigation projects to distribute water to agricultural lands.

Planning and programming of works relating to the planting through harvesting of Potatoes, Maize wheat, soya, sugar beans and other row crops.
Experience in the super food and organic industry will be beneficial.
Horticultural experience is required with relevant experience with vegetables.
Planning and implementation of all irrigation scheduling.
Planning & Management of large numbers of farm labour.
Planning & Management of all farm tractors, implements and other resources to effectively and efficiently deliver on prescribe deliverables.
Pest & disease Management control.
The Farm Manager will have a superior knowledge of the use of Silos, tractors, combines and implements, associated to the crops mentioned above.
The Farm manager will have sound mechanical experience and be in a position to least identify the mechanical issues that arise and effective have repairs conducted.
He will be able to calibrate agricultural equipment and have sufficient experience with planters, spreaders, sprayers and land preparation equipment.
The Farm manager will have sound knowledge of the acceptable practices of grain handling and postharvest loss prevention.

Duties to include: Providing agronomic advice
Preparation of plant nutrition marketing material
Data analysis
Sales & marketing

Duties to include:
Overseeing daily running of the farm
Workshop stock control system ( WASP ) and ordering
GPS and laser land levelling
Developing Teams
Ensure operations/harvest activities are timely and cost effective
Plan and establish work activities to meet farm operation expectations/sales needs
Track and report farm performance

Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters
Buy supplies, such as fertiliser and seeds
Arrange the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment
Plan activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them
Maintain and monitor the quality of yield
Understand the implications of the weather and make contingency plans
Make sure products are ready for deadlines
Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations
Maintain knowledge of pests and diseases
Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate
Protect the environment and maintaining biodiversity
Keep financial records up to date

The Agroforestry Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of agro-forestry related interventions for the project
The agroforestry specialist will ensure planning and planting of crops and trees that work well together in a natural environment
Advise and train project stakeholders on best practices when it comes to crop mixture for agroforestry systems
Report on monthly, quarterly and annual agroforestry work plans and activity budgets
Supervise preparation of both the nursery beds and the final growing beds
Ensure that tree seedlings are sorted and low quality seedlings are discarded according to standard charts
Prepare and track budgets for operations
Assist the project team in land use planning related activities
Implement field activities related to the coordination, training and monitoring of sustainable agro-forestry approaches and agricultural practices and climate smart adaptations
Supervise transplanting of the tree seedlings and ensuring use of proper seedling handling techniques
Provide direct technical input through the design and delivery of training and other activities relevant to agroforestry activities, including on-going support/ mentoring of members of the project team and other stakeholders
Take charge of soil preparation, planting and maintenance operations
Perform other duties as assigned by management from time to time

The Project Manager will have the overall responsibility for the successful implementation of the project within the approved framework of authority
The project manager will be in charge of planning for project resources, preparation of budgets and monitoring project status
The project manager must ensure resilience aspects in terms of dealing with a vast amount of raw land
Forecast resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budgets and track project costs based on scope of work and resource requirements
Prepare status reports on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Coordinate vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables for flawless execution
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Develop a detailed project plan in order to track progress specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals and make adjustments as needed
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skills and experience levels
Work closely with your team members to ensure proper execution of plans and make certain that project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track
Perform other related duties as assigned by management from time to time

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Monitor and manage the entire Breeder Farm. This includes ensuring proper feeding and drinking, taking care of the flock health, instituting timely medication, monitoring vaccination of all flocks, monitoring body weights and uniformity of the birds and maintaining proper bio-security at the farm.
• Provide technical knowledge on management of broiler parent stock, disease control, programming for vaccination, implementing controls and provide technical knowledge on health management of poultry.
• To regularly monitor the flock’s performance through proper feed adjustment, routine health inspection and diagnosis, regular checks on the males to ensure good fertility of the eggs produced (male to female ratio must always be maintained).
Supervise, train and work closely with team members to ensure execution of work in an efficient and effective manner.
• Monitor the performance of flocks via the hatchery by way of weekly blood ring test and unhatched egg breakout analysis.
• Arrange for purchases of equipment and supplies such as spares, vaccines and drugs for the farm and hatchery.
• Ensure that company guidelines and production standards are followed.
• Scheduling the birds in existing farms or establish new farms based on needs.
• Ensure farm records are in place and up to date.
• Management and hygiene of both the environment and staff.
• Prepare houses for the new flocks in time and always be present when receiving birds to be sure of the numbers received and maintained records.
• Prepare weekly/monthly written reports at the end of each period.
• Ensure all houses are locked at the close of the day.
• Any other duties assigned by management from time to time.

Supervising, training and carrying out soil, leaf, water, fertilizer and other sample preparations, in the laboratory
- Implementation of ISO 17025 standards and adherence to internal and external quality control
- Implementation and continuous improvement of the laboratory quality manual
- Administration of the laboratory including management of: stock, suppliers, clients,
Supporting and promote field trials for new fertilizers with Client, local Universities and other organizations.
Customer relationship establishment / management.
Technical selling understanding to growers and distributors.
Managing, maintaining, and growing the base business in the assigned regional geography.
Must possess a strong understanding of sound agronomic practices in a multitude of row, vegetable, and other crops.
Mentoring/managing grower and distributor relationships supporting and growing product demand at both levels for products.
Providing technical support to end use customers on the use of fertilizers.
Writing and publishing papers in peer review and general journals.
Knowing and understanding the financial expectations of the sales budget.

Leading a team of workers, delegating work, and supervising their working
Ensuring compliance with legal processes and documentation of inbound and outbound goods
Maintaining Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Inspecting and maintain the quality and standards of goods and supplies
Responsible for recruiting staff and organizing on the job training
Making evaluation reports and budget plans for the farms
Negotiating and coordinating with vendors, suppliers and transporters

You will be responsible for building and motivating a large team.

Duties to include:
The role will also involve analysis of soil results and farmer recommendations, as well as travel to farms, attending field days and marketing events, so there will be a significant amount of travel.
Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.
Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.

Duties to include:
The role will also involve analysis of soil results and farmer recommendations, as well as travel to farms, attending field days and marketing events, so there will be a significant amount of travel.
Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.
Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.

Duties to include:
The role will also involve analysis of soil results and farmer recommendations, as well as travel to farms, attending field days and marketing events, so there will be a significant amount of travel.
Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.
Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.

Duties to include:
The role will also involve analysis of soil results and farmer recommendations, as well as travel to farms, attending field days and marketing events, so there will be a significant amount of travel.
Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.
Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.

It will be your responsibility to oversee all farming operations and ensure a healthy crop.
Supervision of staff
Land Preparation
Irrigation, Fertilizing, etc
All logistics associated with farm activities
Budgets and finance
Overseeing and management of farm workers

Duties to include:
Involved with taking over process of the new farm and taking full account of the inventory
Identifying the suitable areas on the farm and preparing the full layout plan.
Revive the irrigation infrastructure.
Establishing nurseries
Carryout the land prep and plant out suitable cash crop /row crop while establishing a long term plantation crop
Manage day to day business and preparing the annual budget.

Manage, develop, lead, coordinate, support/sustain targeted improvements for all crop production and R & D programs.
Manage, develop & ensure resources and plans to meet crop production targets.
Further develop and Implement commercial (mechanized) farming and coordinate planning and purchasing/Leasing of land, equipment, and infrastructure.
Ensure staff is qualified and trained and to support their success with engaging at the field level with proper data collection, organization, trial management and reporting.
Ensure the development of improved curriculum and training methods for grower education meetings while promoting Good Agricultural Practices adoption, use of improved planting materials and modernizing more efficient production systems.
Develop improved Seed production systems /operations that result in higher quality seed to facilitate improve farming efficiencies, yields & higher quality crops.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage, develop, lead, coordinate, support/sustain targeted improvements for all crop production and R & D programs.
Manage, develop & ensure resources and plans to meet crop production targets.
Further develop and Implement commercial (mechanized) farming and coordinate planning and purchasing/Leasing of land, equipment, and infrastructure.
Ensure staff is qualified and trained and to support their success with engaging at the field level with proper data collection, organization, trial management and reporting.
Ensure the development of improved curriculum and training methods for grower education meetings while promoting Good Agricultural Practices adoption, use of improved planting materials and modernizing more efficient production systems.
Develop improved Pyrethrum Seed production systems /operations that result in higher quality seed to facilitate improve farming efficiencies, yields & higher quality crops.

• General farm operations management – drive quality KPI’s, unit volumes and costs,
• Drive development of all supporting infrastructure (cableways, irrigation & fertigation, packhouses, electrical, housing and other infrastructure)

• Drive ongoing continuous improvement, focusing on detail around quality, volumes and yields: o Production planning
o Nutrition
o Sucker management
o Irrigation and water management
o Bunch care
o Pest, weed and disease control
o Harvesting operations
o Packing operations

• Recruiting, leading, planning and developing capacity depth and first-class operational team at all levels throughout the operations,
• Attention to detailed operations systems and SOPs; - to drive productivity and quality, and crop planning from field through to packhouse and delivery to customers,
• Production of regular projections on expected production levels for marketing & logistics,
• Drive adoption of global best practices and benchmarks with local innovation,
• Implement Global GAP throughout all operations
• Manage & ensure that all assets are accounted for, and are in good working condition,
• Plan all new development, determine ROI’s, implement on time and to pre-determined budgets.
• Budgets and cashflow forecasts, financial analysis and planning,
• Manage farming operations business accounts through monthly finance reporting and corresponding financial KPI’s,
• Plan & manage the interaction with the procurement function to ensure quality & adequate supplies, to effectively support operations,
• Effective stakeholder management through team leadership & cohesiveness in all farm activities,
• Drive adoption and use of new and changing technologies throughout the operation,
• Work with Sales & Marketing teams to develop and build premium end market channels,
• Closely guard reputation and integrity of the business.

Analyzing existing operations, crops (wheat), staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops and also perform tests on soil and water.
Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm.
Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.