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Responsibilities and Duties Include but are not subject to:
Provide day to day direction and management of the farm operations, direct and endorse policy to fulfil objectives, achieve specific goals, and maximise profit and efficiency in conjunction with the COO in Zambia.
Plan, oversee and enhance poultry production and quality.
Manage personnel, hatchery and breeder farm so that maximum chicks at the right quality are hatched.
Ensure the effective marketing and sale of all day old chicks produced.
Marketing and Promoting new and current products to develop customer base.
Take responsibility for the sales and marketing and achieving set targets and budgets.
Building, advertising and managing the brand in Zambia
Creating and growing sustainable economic value.
Promoting and maintaining trust and confidence with stakeholders
Establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders so that objectives are achieved.
Effective delegation of responsibilities, authority and accountability at all levels.
Develop effective decision making at all levels.
Provide oversight in field of expertise.
Consultation and transfer of technical and production skills and knowledge to commercial farmers and coordination thereof to smaller farmers to ultimately increase sales.
Ensure effective monitoring and maintenance of the hatchery and breeder farm, including housekeeping, hygiene, health, nutrition of stock, and premises.
Monitor and evaluate the overall performance of the farm and ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
Evaluate records of business activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly.
Develop and monitor strategy in response to business context, assess changing situations and respond accordingly by issuing commands and directives to subordinate staff in conjunction with COO.
Represent the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums, and leasing between areas of responsibility.
Prepare or arrange preparation of, reports, budgets, and forecasts and presenting them.
Forecasting fluctuating market price, demand and availability of raw materials and ensure selling prices are aligned to the market.
managing margins, profits, in conjunction with COO Zambia.
Establish effective measurable controls so that performance of personnel, hatchery and breeder plant can be corrected where variations occur.

Duties to include:
Plan, design, and supervise the building of irrigation, drainage, and flood- and water-control systems.
Conduct research to find new sustainable ways to produce food and fibre for consumers.
Conduct research for the design of innovative new structures and systems.
Conduct research to develop new technologies and management practices for food production that protect environmental resources.

The Packaging Shed Manager will be responsible for a number of tasks to ensure the efficient management of staff to meet demands. Some tasks may include:
Monitoring current processes and identifying areas for improvement
Ensuring staff adhere to Company's practices and policies
Managing staff to ensure maximum productivity
Compiling staff rosters
Providing training for staff to ensure quality
Compiling and analysing packing statistics to identify areas to be improved
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that all sales orders are met from customers;
Ensure that orders are packed in full and delivered on time;
Continuously communicate with customers to allow for transparency;
Maintain and manage good relationships with all customers
Strategically plan and manage logistics, transportation and customer service;
Direct, optimizing and coordinate full-circle logistics;
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport cost and efficiency;
Arrange and plan routes and ensure that shipments are actioned;
Resolve all customer complaints or challenges;
Meet costs, productivity, accuracy and timeline targets;
Comply with legal regulations and laws;
Manage all staff reporting into your role in a fair, objective and equal manner;
Ensure that the relevant staff receives training on how to use equipment and machinery;
Manage all conflict and discipline of staff within the parameters of the disciplinary code and refer to HR Manager as and when required;
Ensure that you have a good understanding of how the disciplinary process works as well as working knowledge of the Company’s code of Conduct and Code of Good practices;
Ensure that all employees are aware of their role and what the expectation is.
Ensure that workers are at all times utilised effectively and to their full potential
You will be required to manage and assist those reporting to you in their tasks, as well as being aware of what they are doing at all times.
Ensure that there is proper communication between management and staff.
Assess employee’s performance and ascertain if any training is required.
Ensure that staff are continually trained and developed to execute their jobs timeously.
Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
Carry out inspections of the vehicles, machines and equipment to identify and resolve issues
Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
Carry out inspections of the vehicles, machines and equipment to identify and resolve issues
Ensure that all equipment and machinery are cleaned and kept tidy
Ensure that the maintenance team is aware of faulty machinery and vehicles as soon as possible.
Plan and oversee all repairs and installation activities of the equipment, machinery and vehicles.
Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff
Monitor expenses and control budget for the maintenance of the equipment, machinery and vehicles
Ensure that maintenance logs are kept and updated on a daily basis
Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
Carry out inspections of the facility to identify and resolve issues
Check electrical and hydraulic systems of building to ensure functionality
Plan and oversee all repairs and installation activities of the facilities
Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff
Monitor expenses and control budget for the maintenance of the building
Ensure that the health and safety policies are complied with.
Responsible for Audits such as:
Globalgap
WW Hygiene and Safety
Farming for the Future
WW Ethical
Ensure that all administration is updated on a regular basis
Liaison with customers technical staff
Deal with customers complaints and rejects
Trending and technical data
Chemical control and discharge
Ensure that all products being dispatch meets the quality standards that are set.
Management of the Health and Safety audit and the execution of any other audits that may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Cleaning and preparing poultry houses for receiving parent stocks
Daily feeding of chickens
Daily collection of eggs
Daily grading of eggs<b
Daily recording eggs and mortalities
Weighing and manage body weights
Manage Biosecurity on sites
Manage of laying staff on sites
Weekly ordering of laying feeds
Reporting to Operational Manager on a daily and weekly basis
Reporting any maintenance issues to the maintenance supervisor

Responsibilities:
Cleaning and preparing of houses for birds on Company standards
Receiving of Parent Stocks (verifying placement numbers; physical placement)
Brooding of both broiler and layer day-old Parent Stock on International Standards
Daily record keeping
Weighing and manage body weight accordingly to International standards
Vaccination of birds - Company vaccination programs
Transfer of birds (verifying numbers)
Manage Biosecurity on sites
Manage of rearing staff on sites
Weekly ordering of rearing feeds
Reporting to Operational Manager on a daily and weekly basis
Reporting any maintenance issues to the maintenance supervisor

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

Responsibilities to include:
Day to day planning and management of all farming operations including but not limited to over 2400ha of annual seasonal cultivation
Land/field infrastructure development
Develop and manage crop research facilities
Develop and implement policies and standard operating procedures.
Data collection
Manage all agricultural equipment working closely with the maintenance department.
Business development including strategy, markets, and product innovation
Financial planning and review
Project management
HR management
Adherence to environmental planning and permits
Manage all imagery and imaging technologies such as UAV's / Drones etc for monitoring farm activity

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not subject to:
To manage all areas of cropping, livestock, and associated departments effectively and efficiently.
Field Supervision
Weeding
Herbicide/Pesticide applications
Harvesting
Irrigation
Pest & Disease Control
Fertilisation
Identification of all issues relating to the business.
Planting
Equipment management
Field Supervision
Weeding
Herbicide/Pesticide applications
Harvesting
Irrigation
Pest & Disease Control
Fertilisation
Identification of all issues relating to the business.
Planting
Equipment management
Labour Management
Evaluate field conditions for every task that will be issued personally.
Issue tasks, measure and evaluate.
Take necessary action for non-performance, institute disciplinary action.
Ensure Labour are suitably motivated.
Consider the health and well being of labour
Install a good work culture driven by productivity
Administrative
Conduct Roll call daily.
Report Absenteeism.
Record all the work conducted daily as well as the following days plan.
Report daily to farm management on performance/non-performance.
Record all machinery allocated to the department daily – Diesel, hours etc.
Record all non-performance.
Record all daily labour hours, overtime, and verify daily with farm management.
Must ensure all applications are recorded accurately – Water, chemicals, fertiliser, labour etc.

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

This position is based in the Eastern Highlands working for a rapidly expanding Company that grows, manufactures and exports their Avocado and Macadamia to International markets.
The successful candidate will have 3-5 years experience in growing and managing avocado/macadamia or similar farm operations and will be responsible for:
Overseeing all production related to avo's and macadamias.
Packhouse experience an advantage as will be required to run the avo packhouse during the season
Global GAP and other ethical trading audit experience would be a distinct advantage
Oversee workshop and tractor maintenance
You will be required to relocate if not in the area and the usual farm benefits are provided.

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.

The Estates current production is around 3 million Kg of which at least half of the supply comes from smallholders.
These Estate’s run as completely autonomous units so the GM will be responsible for running the entire business.
The package will be on expat terms and tax in Rwanda is 30%.
The GMs house is on the Estate and within a secure area close to the processing facility.

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 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

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Sourcing potential new customers
• Maintaining regular contact with existing customers
• Traveling to the customers location and talk about our product range
• Demonstrating the technical features and benefits of our products
• Advising customers on when and why to use our products
• Maintaining strong customer relations
• Meeting sales targets
• Candidate must be sales driven

Managing sales and marketing of irrigation systems, includes Drip systems and Center Pivots.
Managing team of irrigation designers and technicians.
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.

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

Duties
Develop agronomic plans/programs to support farmers all the while being cognisant of the farmers budgets
Transfer knowledge with regards to sustainable biological farming systems and products to farmers
Develop and maintain customer relationships by providing sound agronomic services
Maintain regular client visits throughout the season
Be able to provide technical services and interpretation of the likes of soil & or leaf results, if not suitably qualified to do so must at least be willing to learn and be progressive minded.
To constantly learn about and advance ones knowledge and understanding of Sustainable Biological Farming so as to assist farming clients to progress from a more conventional system or way of farming to a more sustainable and profitable system

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

Order Processing
Accurate Invoicing (dates, item codes, product quantities, filing etc)
Order fulfilment: correct matching of orders according to supply (stock levels) and rate of sales (ROS)

Merchandising
Reporting of red alerts, and resultant action/resolution
Regular store feedback: requests or issues (perishable manager)
Merchandising on site check points, and wins and positive feedback

Deliveries
Loading trucks with correct stock levels
Missed deliveries, and resolution (if any)
Rollovers, and resolution (if any)

Claims
Accurate claim processing and reporting

Claim levels (general target to be agreed by management)

Depot Oversight
General building, access, condition, security, cleanliness, equipment etc

Staff Management
Staff register, general HR and IR responsibilities including leave, performance,

Duties, capacity. Good performance.
Cash Management
Cash collection, reconciliation and reporting
Stock Control
Stock reporting levels
Vehicle Oversight
Vehicle inspection sheets – highlight red alerts
Services on time, scheduled conveniently

Customer / accounts visited for week and key

To cover all aspects of livestock management

Responsibilities:
Creates feed orders and transmits them to the feed mill
Direct the Hatchery to produce the highest quality chicks at the highest percentage hatch rate possible for the lowest cost.
Ensure that the Hatchery, Tech Advisors, and Contract Producers follow Animal Welfare guidelines.
Plans production, spending, and capital improvement projects.
Prepares yearly budget for the hatchery.
Controls cost in labor, repairs, supplies, and vaccines.
Prepares monthly reports and graphs on hatchery performance.
Reports egg fertility and hatching residue results, as needed, to breeder department.
Ensure compliance with Company and OSHA safety guidelines.
Ensures completion of all quality assurance checks for the following: chick quality, vaccination checks, equipment checks, and maintenance work.
Consults with company veterinarian before making changes.
Prepares employee schedules, approves vacation requests and hires new employees as needed.