Farm Manager (Citrus)

Reference: 10144 NB
Consultant: Nine Broodryk 

Job Description: 

  • Business management organisation, coordination and control
  • Contribute to the development of the company’s strategic objectives.
  • Translate these objectives into operational plans with specific targets.
  • Monitor and control operational plans to ensure effective implementation.
  • Ensure long- and short-term operations objectives are formulated within the framework of the company’s business strategy and objectives.
  • Formulate a comprehensive resource plan.
  • Control the acquisition, deployment and allocation of key resources in line with coordinated farming activities.
  • Ensure efficient and effective planning of the deployment of people, materials, equipment and expertise.
  • Ensure day-to-day farming activities are well coordinated and monitored to ensure operating best practices are adhered to.
  • Production Management
  • Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the farm as per plan and forecasts.
  • Ensure the maintenance of the farm as per procedures.
  • Ensure coordinated operational activities.
  • Quality Management
  • Ensure quality assurance
  • Prioritise activities that maximise the quality of the fruit.
  • Project Management
  • Effectively Manage the planning, budget and execution of new plantings and infrastructure builds
  • Ensure projects are delivered within budget and on time.
  • Ensure projects meet all quality standards
  •  Ensure projects are operationalised within agreed timelines once completed.
  • Risk Management and Compliance
  • Ensure and monitor that risk mitigation measures are in place, adhered to, and monitored regularly.
  • Ensure compliance with all company’s policies, procedures and practices in additions to third-party audits and legislation requirements, i.e., Global G.A.P. etc.
  • Determine procedural changes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
  • Administration and finance suppliers and service providers
  • Consult with Technical department on horticultural best practices.
  • Ensure alignment between external service providers and best-practice information gathered from technical department.
  • Monitor that suppliers and service providers deliver on quantity and quality expectations in line with resource plans.
  • Administration and finance budget control
  • Draft the annual budget for the farming unit and present it timeously to key stakeholders.
  • Monitor income and costs monthly with deviations analysed and forecasts updated.
  • Report relevant budget information to the Board of Directors and Finance department when required.
  • Monitor that all expenditures are in line with the budget and operational requirements as well as adhere to the Delegation of Authority.
  • Operate within the approved budgets.
  • Human Resources Management
  • Plan and roll out annual optimal and cost-effective resource plan.
  • Implement and take accountability for all HR policies, procedures and initiatives and ensure that control measures are in place to monitor progress.
  • Set performance standards in collaboration with employees and monitor performance.
  • Ensure an adequate workforce for the efficient and effective operation of the farm.
  • Monitor and enforce employee adherence to employer’s.
  • Policies, legislation, procedures and practices.
  • Asset Management
  • Purchase machinery, equipment, and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertiliser and chemicals within budget and within guidelines provided.
  • Systems Management
  • Interpersonal relations and communications

Qualifications: 

  • A relevant tertiary degree / diploma in agriculture and/or horticulture advantageous.
  • 5–10 years’ relevant farm production experience.
  • Horticultural practices and a technical understanding of fruit production functions.
  • Strong computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Good agricultural practices and crop production.
  • Good financial management.
  • Basic human resources legislation, especially those relevant to everyday operations (e.g., absenteeism, leave, health and safety, working hours).

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.