Farm Manager
Finovate People
- South Africa
- R50,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supervise all production practices on the farm, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- Implement strategies to optimize productivity and efficiency in blueberry cultivation.
- Regularly inspect fields and facilities to maintain high standards of production.
- Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping of farm activities.
- Track and optimize yield per hectare, ensuring productivity of the blueberry farm.
- Maintain a high percentage of blueberries meeting quality standards for export.
- Manage the farm's financial performance by comparing actual production costs against the budget.
- Develop and manage the farm budget, ensuring efficient cash flow.
- Implement cost reduction measures and evaluate spending efficacy.
- Monitor actual production costs against budgetary projections and identify areas for cost optimization.
- Implement effective cost reduction measures to improve profitability while maintaining quality standards.
- Plan and implement weekly & daily staff and activity planning, coaching, and monitoring.
- Monitor staff performance and provide feedback to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Conduct performance evaluations and training sessions to enhance team skills.
- Track and analyse yield per hectare, identifying factors impacting productivity and implementing corrective measures.
- Implement strategies to optimise blueberry yield and quality, ensuring maximum profitability.
- Ensure health, safety, and security compliance on the farm.
- Maintain compliance with government regulations and legal requirements.
- Implement quality control measures to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Manage contractors to adhere to timelines for development projects.
- Oversee maintenance of farm infrastructure, equipment, and vehicles.
- Minimize downtime of company vehicles through effective maintenance planning.
- Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers & contractors.
- Represent Six33 in negotiations and discussions with external partners.
- Facilitate development within the wider business of the company.
- People management, motivation, and direction
- Process planning and control.
- Production management according to seasonal activities
- Production standards
- Financial control
- Vision and Innovation
- Agriculture or similar tertiary qualification
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years practical seasonal experience in fruit production and farm management
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years in a middle management role
- Advanced computer skills (MS Office suite) and familiarity with IT systems (e.g., Power BI, Farm Trace, ACCPAC, Soil Moisture Probes advantageous)
- Knowledge of all audits and cultivating plants to produce fruit to required standards.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong work ethic with accuracy, thoroughness, drive, and integrity
- Demonstrated management and leadership qualities.
- Good project planning and monitoring skills
- Physically fit to perform the work.
- Valid driver's license
- Proficiency in English or Afrikaans (ability to speak Xhosa or Sotho advantageous)
- Strong numerical skills
- Strong organization and planning skills in meeting deadlines
- Action-oriented approach with a strong sense of accountability
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Self-disciplined, collaborative, resilient, and a team player
- Willingness to work overtime, public holidays, and weekends when required.
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