Crop Farming Departmental Manager
Sterklewies (Pty) Ltd t/a Midland Group · Sasolburg, Free State · Negotionable
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The Midland Group is seeking a Manager with extensive agricultural and crop farming experience to join our team.
Duties & Responsibilities
Includes, but is not limited to the following
- Develop and implement crop farming plans (e.g. hectar allocation, seed selection, chemical and fertilizer usage).
- Schedule and oversee planting, cultivation, and harvesting activities.
- Conduct farming-related calibrations.
- Collect, evaluate, and treat soil/ground samples.
- Perform map evaluations for land use and crop planning.
- Oversee farming activities and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Manage spraying operations, including drone-based surveying, monitoring and spaying.
- Maintain accurate records of farming activities, inputs, and outputs.
- Prepare and communicate reports on crop performance, resource usage, and operational efficiency.
- Utilise drone technology for land surveying, crop health monitoring, and spraying.
- Evaluate farming processes for continuous improvement and sustainability.
- Perform routine and ad hoc administrative tasks.
- Perform other farming-related tasks as assigned to ensure efficient farm operations.
- Perform any other tasks as instructed, required, necessary or as expected to be performed.
- Travel to multiple sites accross South Africa as neccessary for work-related purposes.
Desired Experience & Characteristics
Includes, but is not limited to the following
- Sound knowledge of agricultural and crop farming processes and practices.
- Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Good communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- Flexible and willing to work extended hours during peak farming seasons.
- Proven managerial experience.
Package & Remuneration
Negotionable during the interview process.
Interested?
Kindly submit your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 30 days after submitting your application, please consider the application to have been unsuccessful.