Farm Production Manager
Executive Placements · Villiersdorp
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Start free — we apply for you →Duties and Responsibilities: • People Management, motivation and direction according to company policies and vision • Financial control of actions against budget • Management, planning and control of seasonal production activities according to standard, including: • Yield management, harvest operations, fruit handling and quality • Maintenance of irrigation and fertigation systems • Execution of accurate spraying and fertilisation programmes • Maintenance and upkeep of farming infrastructure, machinery and tools • Health and Safety and other compliance systems management • Vision and Innovation Minimum Requirements:
- BSc. Agric or similar Tertiary Qualification in Fruit Production Science and Management
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of practical experience in fruit production management (apples/pears)
- Excellent interpersonal- and communication skills and proven lingual proficiency
- Advanced Computer skills (MS Office) and familiarity with IT systems (Power BI, FarmTrace, DFM) will be advantageous
- Project Management skills and the ability to manage and meet deadlines
- Valid driver's license (Code C)
- Physically fit to perform work in various outdoor conditions
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby duty
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