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Duties to include:
Manage a large skilled, semi and unskilled workforce combination
Handle government departments
Supervise farm maintenance and manage a maintenance/workshop team
Nursery experience / young plant care
Propagation experience
Understanding of IPM and European pest management restrictions
Understanding of soil and plant nutrition
Budgeting, procurement and resource allocation
Wages management
Weekly and monthly management reporting
Understanding of quality management and systems maintenance
Understanding of Global Gap, SEDEX and other European certification systems
Research and Development ability
New project management requirements

JOB DESCRIPTION
The position exists to develop, lead and execute the technical, postharvest and export aspects of the farming operations of an established, growing Horticulture Flower and Apples Export Company, based in the Eastern Highlands, to enable the company to produce its chosen product lines to international standards on a competitive basis. The Employee will be responsible for the management and proper running of the Technical, Post-Harvest and Exports department for the employer which includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Nutrition - The prescription of the nutrition programs for all the Employers crops which will include overseeing and ensuring that the following is done correctly:
Fertiliser Mixing - according to the required program as designed by the consultant is done correctly and on time, and monitor from time to time the application methods to ensure the correct techniques are being used for the various fertiliser applications and make recommendation where necessary,
Measure and monitor the Ec's regularly in all blocks under production to confirm nutrition is being applied correctly and keep records of such checks,
Make recommendations to the MD on changes to the nutrition programs for the Employers crops it must be noted that all changes must be approved by the MD prior to implementation,
Ensure the required fertilisers are ordered on time and available for use when required.
Follow up on the delivery of said fertilisers and advise the MD of any expected shortages in time to allow for alternative arrangements to be made.
Ensure leaf and soil samples are taken at regular intervals as prescribed by the Employers consultant and submitted for analysis as recommended by the consultant.
2. Irrigation – Ensure the irrigation schedules for all the Employers crops are done weekly and updated as required including the items below:
Design and provide to the production team an irrigation schedule weekly taking into account climatic conditions and current soil moisture.
Ensure the hand test is being carried out in all block twice a week to monitor soil moisture levels.
To ensure even distribution of water, and that the irrigation system is applying what is required, regular tests must be carried out by catching the discharge from one dripper at the Top and bottom of all blocks.
Monitor that blocks are being irrigated on time as per the schedule
Flushing and filter maintenance is carried out
Pest and Disease control – Ensure the employers crops are protected at all times from all pests and diseases to avoid any loss of production by doing the following:
Ensure accurate scouting is being done of all production blocks on a weekly basis and more frequently where required.
Draft Spray programs according to the scouting results and feedback received from the production department to ensure effective control of all pests and disease.
Ensure the Employer is using the latest techniques to manage pest and disease giving due consideration to the environment and costs.
Ensure calibration of spray equipment is done regularly and is correct.
Proper maintenance of spray equipment
4. Training
Carry out training as required to ensure that the functions of the Technical, Post-Harvest and Exports department are being done professionally.
5. Post-Harvest and Exports
Ensure all the Post-harvest processes required for the Employers products are carried out professionally and exceed the standards as required by the chosen markets.
Oversee all the grading facilities and ensure all staff are performing their duties to the required standards.
The Employee is also charged with improving productivity of all those under his department.
The Employee is responsible for all communication with the Employers service providers for logistics and marketing which includes, but is not limited to, providing regular forecasts, documentation and invoicing and other administrative functions for the smooth marketing of the Employers product.
6. Relationship - At all times the Production Department must be considered your customer and supplier and your relationship with those teams should be guided by the principles of these relationships.
7. Support Structure
The Employee is responsible for setting up the support structure for the management of the Technical, Post-Harvest and Exports department. Communication will remain key in order to avoid confusion.
Any employments or changes to structure require the approval of the MD before being implemented. 8. Research and Development
The incumbent will oversee all trials carried out to ensure that they are properly done and looked after in order for meaningful results to be achieved.
He will ensure that findings from the trials are accurately recorded and presented in a manner that enables business decisions to be mad

Job Title - Pack-house Supervisor
Job Purpose - The position oversees the effective and efficient management of the flower Pack-house where product look and quality are key for the flower market.
Reports Purpose to: Section Manager Flowers Operations
Major Functions /Accountabilities:
General pack-house management,
Maintaining quality product output,
Ensuring flowers are processed as per the customer specifications,
Effective control of Company resources,
Provide leadership and direction on all packhouse issues,
Packhouse documentation accuracy and consistency,
Efficient product grading, processing and packaging,
Enforcement of health and safety procedures and policies,
Drive ongoing continuous improvement focusing on detail around quality, volumes and yields,
Attention to detailed operations systems and SOPs, be involved in driving productivity, quality and through crop planning from field through to pack-shed,
Drive adoption of global best practices and benchmarks with local innovation,
Plan, control, develop capacity depth and skills through performance management for the pack-house team at all levels (pack lists and drivers)
Closely guard reputation and integrity of the business.
Effective management of stock levels on packaging,
Managing the cold – chain, ensuring quality through timely spray & hygiene processes,
Effective administration work through the record keeping, compilation of pack-out and dispatch lists,
Interact with logistics operations at the airport and overseeing of export procedures,

Developing and executing health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
Preparing and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safety
Evaluating practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics

To undergo a 2 -year intensive and competency -based training program on fruits (bananas & apples) and flowers agriculture growing practices.

Job Purpose: The position oversees the effective and efficient development of our Clients apples expansion programs, build value over time by the continuous improvement and development of the operation.
Reports Purpose to: General Manager Nyamagaya
Major Functions /Accountabilities:
General Apple Operations Management – operating costs per unit (pruning, spraying, fertilizing, irrigation, packaging & land preparation)
Strategic planning, capex planning and execution including new plantings,
Drive ongoing continuous improvement focusing on detail around quality, volumes and yields,
Manage the grading, marketing and storage of apples
Recruiting, leading and developing first class management team inclusive of assistant section.
Attention to detailed operations systems and SOPs to drive productivity and quality and crop planning from field through to packhouse,
Drive adoption of global best practices and benchmarks with local innovation,
Budgets, forecasts and weekly reports, financial analysis and planning,
Ability to plan and develop capacity depth and skills at all levels through operations,
Closely guard reputation and integrity of the business.

The position oversees 3 farming units, their development, and builds value over time by the continuous improvement, expansion and development of horticultural operations.
Reports Purpose to: General Manager - Farming Operations
Major Functions /Accountabilities:
General operations management – operating costs per unit,
Drive ongoing continuous improvement focusing on detail that improves quality, volumes and yields,
Recruiting, leading and developing first class management team,
Attention to detailed operations systems and SOPs to drive productivity and quality and crop planning from field through packhouse,
Drive adoption of global best practices and benchmarks with local innovation,
Develop product SKU’s, packaging and implementation,
Budgets and forecasts, financial analysis and planning,
Plan and develop depth of skills and capacity at all levels through operations,
Closely guard our reputation and integrity.

Responsibilities:
Responsible from preparing houses ,vaccinations ,weighing up to transfer of point of lay birds. Managing and buying vaccines. The person must also be computer skilled to capture daily results.
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
production performance
record keeping

You will be responsible for running the entire cattle operation
Formulate feed rations; provide proper nutrition for livestock.
Identify diseased and/or injured livestock; perform prescribed treatment.
Maintain inventory of supplies and feed; assist with purchases and budgeting for ranch/farm operations, as directed.
Inspect and confine pregnant livestock; wash, clip and assist animals in preparation for and delivery of offspring
Keep accurate records pertaining to ranch/farm operations such as pasture utilization, facility maintenance, weight, breeding, and feeding records.

In this position, you will receive extensive training on Land Development, various Agri machinery used for all aspects of land clearing and development.
You will learn the whole process from land development to the end result with a productive sugar cane crop
This is a progressive opportunity and will give excellent future personal and professional growth
You will learn and understand and participate in large scale clearing operations, site excavations, and rock crushing

Manages orchards: Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, orchard activities, for example orchard development, irrigation, chemical application, and harvesting to ensure that company production goals are met.
Evaluates oral and written reports and observes operations to monitor progress of work and to detect and resolve problems.
Determines and authorizes alternative procedures to accommodate variables, for example weather conditions, water supply, stage of crop or tree development, and new legislation.
Coordinates orchard department activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing house, and other related departments.
Analyzes financial statements and makes budget proposals.

Works with garden volunteers/docents developing long-term productive relationships and growing the size of the program overtime
Manages and supports overall plant health and soil nutrition strategies for all gardens to include sustainable gardening practices and integrated pest management in the fields, greenhouses and gardens
Establishes and oversees a systematic plant records policy, including direction of the plant collection policy and design aesthetic in coordination with the Farm’s master plan, mission, and strategies
Coordinates heating and cooling of greenhouses, irrigation systems and maintenance of horticultural equipment collaboratively with Grounds and Buildings Manager
Responsible for the operational department budgets, budget monitoring, strategic planning, and any horticultural capital projects as needed (i.e, installation of new gardens) Any other related duties as assigned

Quality Assurance Manager
Job Purpose
To raise the quality standard of the Group to world class level by implementing quality systems and audits to achieve the desired standards.
Reports to - Managing Director
Major Functions /Accountabilities:
Standards
Determining, negotiating and agreeing on in-house quality procedures (SOPs), standards and specifications for the farming & distribution operations.
Assessing and monitoring the performance of the farming & distribution operations to ensure that the agreed quality standards are met.
Specifying the quality of raw materials to be used as inputs at the farms.
Investigating and setting standards for quality, health and safety for the farms.
Determining the training needs that will enable the farming and distribution operations meet the agreed quality standards.
Change Management
Acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance and quality management. Records
Work together with the statistician to record, analyse and distribute statistical information on quality management performance.
Quality Audits
Formulate systems for quality audits.
Carry out internal audits on the quality management systems.
Work closely with the farm assurers to arrange, co-ordinate and participate in the external quality audits.
Review and report the principle causes of quality loss, non-conformance and make recommendations on how to improve.
Work closely with consultants and farm assurers to implement PIP, CIP and Global Gap.

Duties to include:
To manage the operations of the abattoir
Monitor and organise the removal of extremely high strength waste from the abattoir to the appropriate site for disposal in order to prevent environmental contamination
Ensure supervision of the day-to-day activities of the abattoir personnel in order to obtain best practices within the abattoir
Management of the timely and accurate delivery of carcasses to Head Office for distribution to clients
Responsible for the implementation/conduct of pre-slaughter inspection of facilities/plant and to make certain that hygiene and sanitation measures are always conducted according to the established standard operating procedures
Ensure compliance in all aspects of legislations and procedures regulating the operation of abattoir

Provide inspired leadership for the organization.
Make important policy, planning, and strategy decisions.
Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures.
Assist HR with recruiting when necessary.
Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.
Work with senior stakeholders.
Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
Work with the board of directors to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long-term goals.
Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.
Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.
Support worker communication with the management team.

Incumbent shall be responsible for scheduling and coordinating the successful growing of quality sugarcane by collecting soil and foliar samples, surveillance of insects, pests and diseases within the fields.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates the surveillance of insects, pests and diseases in sugar cane fields and recommend suitable herbicides, insecticides and pesticide and report accordingly.
Develops and implements sugarcane production systems (SOPs) and ensure their adherence.
Plans and adhere to approved budget for control programs.
Produces seed cane of the required standard.
Monitors sugarcane growth measurements and report accordingly.

This position requires a Candidate who is strong on admin and willing to be behind a desk as well as assisting the Farm Manager in the field.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Global Gap procedures and requirements
Assisting the farm Manager with analyzing existing operations, crops, staff, and recommending improvements.
Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understand expectations under the Farm Manager's instructions.
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.
Ensuring all staff adhere to health and safety regulations.

The role will to manage all aspects of the Farm from
Staff Management
Irrigation including minor infield repairs and scheduling.
Calibration of implements, herbicide applicators and fertiliser applicators
Stock control
Managing Cane forwarding and transport to the mill.
Other related duties.

The role requires an individual who has experience in Abattoir Management, has managed a large team, has excellent quality control and has a fantastic knowledge of all aspects of factory management.

In your role as the New Program Growth Associate, you will work with the IV Lead in co-strategising on new, compelling pathways and build field performance structures. You will lead strategy development and execution of program activities to dramatically improve our impact per farmer, de-risk our path to rapid build a strong field team and culture in the long term.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Impact strategy and execution: With support from the Monitoring and Evaluation department, be the lead in conducting research to identify and roll out new compelling products.
Conduct species variety trials to identify new tree varieties to add to the program portfolio
Identify new services the program can add that would increase the impact on our farmers.
Scale strategy and execution: Use scouting data to build strategies and provide direction to rapidly scale the program across multiple districts in the next couple of years ensuring scale targets are hit.
Spend amounts of time in the field scouting new possible areas of expansion.
Identify risks and mapping out possible measures.
Build a clear execution calendar for expansion.
Field team advancement : Invest a significant amount of time understanding field team members and building their development plans, tailoring training material to suit their needs and creating/ improving management tools.
Create tailored field trainings for multiple activities
Improve Measurement tools for field teams

Responsibilities will include:
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

Planning and programming of works relating to the planting through harvesting of Potatoes, Maize wheat, soya, sugar beans and other row crops.<br. Experience in the super food and organic industry will be beneficial. Horticultural experience is also required.
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 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 post-harvest loss prevention.
FARM EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE : Ensure all the equipment, including tractors, implements and all other equipment is receiving the maintenance and care required through collaborations with the workshop teams.
All equipment will be the responsibility of the Farm Manager until the point of hand over to the workshop Manager.
All cleaning, greasing and preventative maintenance will be the responsibility of the farm manager.
ADMINISTRATION AND RECORDS : The candidate will be able to assist the operations manager with the preparation of farm budgets and ensure that all records are kept daily to ensure that budgets are strictly adhered to.
All records relating to the management of all resources including labour management, inputs allocation and vehicle usage will be the responsibility of the farm manager.

Duties to include:
Directs and coordinates worker activities, such as planting of Maize, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and record keeping
Analyze soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production
Plan activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them
Maintain and monitor the quality of yield

The primary role of a Country Manager is to oversee the full operations in Botswana.
Driving the overall engagement with all customers, suppliers, partners and team members.
Critical to the success of this role is an ability to be highly operational, hands on, and drive tangible actions and outcomes in a time sensitive manner.
Build a highly effective team across the core functions of the business being Technical, Financial, Commercial and HR.
This Executive leadership role will require the individual to connect effectively with employees at all levels.
Responsible for achieving Financial KPI’s as set out in the Budget & for Managing expenditure and costs.
Responsible for producing budgeted volumes of Day-Old Chicks and Feed as per KPIs & company strategy.
Responsible for leading, managing & developing a high performing country team aligned with Company HR Policy, Values & Behaviours.
Must identify and utilize data and analytics to drive effective decision making at all levels of the organization.
Ensures all operational divisions comply with company QA, SHE, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practice), GHPs (Good Hygiene Practice) and all other company SOPs & deadlines.
Together with Operational divisions take responsibility for all maintenance, upkeep, security and general appearance of company infrastructure, assets, equipment & stocks.
Responsible for the company corporate risk controls & ensuring compliance with legal & company requirements.
Understand Macro and Micro environment affecting the Agricultural/Poultry Business and to set out a plan to take advantage of opportunities and identify threats.
Work Environment: Working in a structured and metric based environment.

Planning and programming of works relating to the planting through harvesting Farm Products.
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 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 Arable farming and post harvest loss prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES To support sales in specified regions through customer visits and visits to stockists of poultry feed.
To provide technical support for clients needing advice and assistance in their regions.
Make time for visits to farms and provide the service which will differentiate us from our competitors and put us ahead and gain grow the business.
To provide nutritional advise to clients of all poultry disciplines for the best welfare and care of layers and broilers .
To visit all resellers and co-ops in their regions and assist with customer complaints, stock management and good relationships needed for optimum customer service.
Seek opportunities in their allocated areas, identify growth areas and target new customers
. To work at achieving set volume targets set for the allocated financial year.

Development of a marketing strategy in line with company goals.
Effective management of external, internal and visual communication for the Group.
Effective management of staff within the Marketing Department.

The role will representative the business from an agronomy perspective in the Manicaland area.

The position reports to the Agriculture Head, and operates within the Agricultural function. The successful incumbent will be responsible for Develop Grower development strategy with a view towards long-term sustainable cane supply, optimisation of Grower operations, relationship management and practices for environmental sustainability and climatic resilience. The role will also be responsible for Ensuring a long term, sustainable cane supply by holding the function accountable to the highest standards of sustainable cane supply and Grower optimization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop the long term cane supply plan; ensure that appropriate processes are run to refresh plan at appropriate intervals and that initiatives are in place to deliver on the plan strategy
Oversee coordination of a rateable supply of cane to the mill aligned with mill requirements, ensuring delivery equity between Growers (including Estate cane) and hauliers is maintained, and that “no cane“ stops, other than those for rain, are minimised and plant crushing capacity & OTE maximised
Develop crop forecasts from review of strategic analysis of crop growing areas being cognizant of prevailing conditions e.g. weather, soils, politics, social etc.
Build a strong leadership team and talent pipeline for Grower agriculture through ongoing coaching, mentoring and guidance
Drive rigorous performance management, biased towards rewarding strong performance and compliance with critical behaviours, and including managing consequences where required
Drive operational excellence across Grower agriculture by making informed tradeoffs and driving initiatives that will deliver a sustainable cane supply at optimal cost and quality levels
Ensure adoption of group standards and processes for identifying and securing cane supply, supporting the Grower ecosystem, managing Grower relationships and managing Grower cane supply.
Oversee integration of Estate Agriculture technical expertise into Grower Optimisation initiatives
Drive synergies with the group, effectively partnering with group counterparts to identify, share and embed opportunities for optimisation
Oversee relationships with Growers, key stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers
Report on cane supply and Grower performance, including key adverse or positive developments, to Country Executive and Group Grower Agriculture
Initiate and develop the business case for key projects (including innovation opportunities), ensuring required outcomes are delivered on
Establish and maintain a cane production and grower relationship management database that satisfies business requirements
Manage and coordinate sharing of identified best practices, frameworks and minimum standards within function through Head Office platform, and provide additional opportunities for problem identification and knowledge sharing
Oversee effective talent and performance management within function
Promote and adhere to Business procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
Ensure enablers are in place to promote success (e.g. systems and processes)
Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues

Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop sustainable agronomic strategies with the objective of closing the gap between the actual and the attainable yield potentials for each field on the estate
Drive agronomic modernisation, and optimisation improvement plans through innovation and new farming systems, improving the cost of production through yield and efficiency improvement
Support adoption and embedding of agreed best practices, frameworks, minimum standards and processes for agronomy
Develop an estate master plan that guides strategic decision agriculture to maximize sucrose production and profitability– e.g. seasonal planting variety and ground usage, sugar cane agronomic trials, Estate nursery fields management, seed quality, plant nutrition, water usage, fertilisers, and cane improvement practices
Develop an integrated pest and disease management program across the cane supply area, monitor / report on status and changes, and ensure best practice is applied
Provide Agronomic support service to Growers through Extension Officers
Own design and management of systems data analytics methodologies / reporting
Manage data to maximise accuracy and integrity
Coordinate capability building in data management, analytics and benchmarking, and drive on-site utilization
Set direction, implement and monitor continuous improvement by designing standardized work practices for in-Country nuances, and ensuring that tools and techniques are being applied to deliver high quality, sustainable supply of Estate sugar cane
Develop and update standardized work procedures in line with Head Office best practices and on-site constraints

The role will take responsibilities for designing a range of irrigation solutions.
Perform site visits during construction to observe landscape and irrigation construction compliance to plans
Responsible for production & coordination of drawings and specifications; Including consultant coordination

Responsibilities will include -
Managing rural estates, which may comprise any combination of farms, tenanted dwellings, farm buildings such as workshops, and offices - this work often includes direct management of estate staff
Overseeing the development of farming facilities to ensure they are working efficiently and considering alternative uses for redundant farm buildings
Providing professional advice on how emerging regulations and practices may affect business plans
Keeping up to date with new national or EU regulations that are likely to affect land use

Duties to include:
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

Duties to include:
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

Duties to include:
Manage and coordinate hatchery activities
Oversee quality assurance program
Monitor facility equipment and repairs
Oversee hatchery sanitation
Keep a current knowledge of industry trends
Manage animal welfare program
Plan and oversee hatchery budget
Comply with all company policies and animal welfare guidelines
Manage chick care, maintenance, packing and transfer activities
Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules
Direct supervision of employees

Improving the workshop standards
We would like you to start to manage all the technical teams and train them where necessary
Implementing best practice procedures in the workshop
Managing workshop activity
Managing safety
Managing staff
Servicing and maintenance of Equipment

Duties to include:
Business development
Market research
Customer service
Providing quotations
Sales administration
Call plans
Budget planning
Adopt new strategies to keep up to date with current business trends
Will be required to travel across the country

Must be willing to oversee the department and a few staff members
There will be need to travel out to customers if there is a breakdown or if services need to be attended to
Must be willing to work on tractors and put in extra time when required

Exhibit a positive, friendly & helpful attitude towards customers and be sensitive to their needs.
Willing to be a general run around and assist in all divisions in the office
Create proforma, delivery note and invoice.
Select appropriate product from stock. Assist with and resolve customer complaints where necessary.
Keeps abreast of new product information and upcoming product promotions.
Any additional tasks as assigned by the Office Manager
Perform basic mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks eg. discounts and mark ups

Responsibilities & Duties:
The primary responsibility is to efficiently ensure standards in the multi-site operations in the areas operated in and to ensure the primary goals of forest establishment, maintenance and survival within budgeted costs and times
Motivating four Regional Managers to achieve the key performance areas
Report to the Programme Manager on the progress to the key performance areas
Key Performance Areas:
Attainment of preparation, planting and maintenance of forestry plantations' objectives to target costs and deadlines
Ensuring Plantation Maintenance to the agreed standard
Ensuring survival and growth of plantations to standard
To review cost performance of each region's operations
Ensure company policies and procedures on field activities and administration are followed within the regions
Must be willing to travel nationally substantially, more of a field based position

The role is open to candidates of all nationalities globally, you must have experience farming alfalfa crops.
The client is a start up business with the aim to bring alfalfa farming to Africa on a commercial scale, their first operation will be based in Tamale in Ghana.
The farm will initially have around 10,000 hectares of land which will increase after the first season and the aim will be to produce the crop all year round
We are looking for a Farm Manager that has global experience, has worked in different cultures and tried different approached to farming
If you have worked in USA farming this will be an added advantage
We are ideally looking for someone with experience with underground irrigation, solar power farming and other similar techniques
The salary is negotiable and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates, accommodation will be provided as well as car, costs, visas and other amenities

Decides on how to discipline subordinates
Makes decision regarding manpower requirements
Executes on cropping program as per set guidelines
The person provide leadership in the Blue Berry Project
Must be prepared to work in a high pressure and dynamic environment
Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports
Formulation of Good Agricultural Practices and ensuring that the contracted farmers adheres to the standards. (GAP, Eurogap) accreditation programs
Management of Company’s community development plan-running the out-grower scheme
Setting up project associates and co-ordination of operation in line with strategy and company policy
Production planning and management