SECTION MANAGER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12

Relevant Qualification in Agriculture/Farming would be advantageous.

Minimum of 2-5 years experience in farming/ managerial role

Code C1(10) Drivers Licence

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Excellent planning and organisational skills with attention to detail

Strong leadership skills and ability to work confidently in a group

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude

Excellent time management skills

Ability to Multitask

Flexibility

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

Ensure timely and accurate execution of production tasks as communicated by and agreed with the Production Manager

Measurement and collection of relevant data to provide feedback in terms of measuring efficacies of production against protocols and planning

Implement, Measure and evaluate the efficacies of sprays, pruning and irrigation, contract workers and provide feedback to Production Manager

Management of stock, labour and production costs, record keeping and reports to Production Manager

Motivate, mentor, coach and manage a team of workers, with special reference to supervisors and scouts

Regular meetings with scouts to ensure Pest & Disease identification and management system run efficiently.

Communicate and motivate interventions with regards to pest, irrigation, pruning and other production related matters due to specific visual interpretation, discrepancies, or deviances from the standard.

Make cost effective decisions.

Manage the farm discipline.

Effective placing and development of subordinates under your control through training and creating opportunities for innovation

Responsible for production admin in your zone including the following records: o Fertigation, Irrigation, Pest control, Production (yield), Orchard Management, weed control, Harvesting.

Upkeep of personnel admin of subordinates under your control including

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.