Farming Field Manager (Agronomy)

Reference: 10438 MB
Consultant: Marie Bosman 

Job Description: 

• Planning
  • Work alongside Agronomy Lead to construct crop production plans for all crops grown on units contracted in his/her area in conjunction with the Independent Contractors, and technical specialists from Input Suppliers.
  • Assist Agronomy Lead & Ag Econ Lead with compiling enterprise budgets per cultivated crop at each of his/her units.
  • Identify production challenges and evaluate new inputs and cropping methods.
  • Evaluate new areas of expansion and farmers.
• Execution
  • Execute the production plans for his/her area within the set budget together with Independent Contractors.
  • Oversee that field preparations are done accurately and on time.
  • Assist Agronomy Lead with ensuring timely and accurate delivery of inputs and contracting services rendered.
  • Evaluate alternative plans and ad hoc decisions necessitated by climate or other unforeseen challenges each season to maintain efficiency.
  • Assist Agronomy Lead with timely delivery of harvested grain at designated destinations.
• Managing
  • Coordinate Independent Contractors by assisting with their day-to-day activities and decision making.
  • Visiting farming units to follow up on challenges, problems, and general progress.
  • Coordination of representatives from input suppliers.
  • On-farm stock management
  • Assist Agronomy Lead & Ag Econ Lead with continuous management of planned enterprise budgets for crops planted in his/her area with the Field Managers, Independent Contractors.
• Reporting
  • Frequent updating and reporting on crop progress to Agronomy Lead from an operational perspective as well as projecting production outcomes based on agronomical characteristics.
  • Oversee the monthly cost-to-completion calculations for his/her areas farming units using the enterprise budget as platform for projected future costs as well as to determine overspending and savings.

Qualifications: 

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a Western Cape Row Crop Production Environment, i.e. Wheat, Canola, Lupins.
• Tertiary qualification: B. Agric or B. Com degree with focus in Agricultural Economics or Agronomy.

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. 

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