Jobs Active at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  B.Comm Accounting or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 -5 years experience
• Computer literate with strong excel skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal)

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Group Financial Statements of farming (with several entities)
• Monthly SARS reporting (VAT, PAYE)
• Admin creditors and debtors process management and control
• ⁠Analysis of finances and budget preparation

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Agricultural Diploma advantageous but not essential
• Previous farming experience with maize & soya essential

Previous Proven experience in driving the following:

• Tractors
• Combines
• Self-propelled sprayer
• Computer literate
• GPS experience
• Previous beef farming experience advantageous
• Proven experience in maintaining the following
• General maintenance
• Irrigation & pumps
• Welding
• Pumps
• Must be hands on, trustworthy & disciplined, and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to speak Zulu
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Valid drivers license

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Understanding of Cattle:

• Inject and identify sick animals
• Brand, dehorn, castrate and tattoo calves
• Draft cattle
• Run a seasonal feedlot
• Work out rations and quantities / day / herd
• Estimate Weights
• Ear tag and Ear notch
•  Understanding of Cropping
• Spray crops, pesticides and herbicides
• Plant Crops
• Identify disease and pests
• Irrigation schedule
• Understanding of soil health and fertility
• Understanding of fertilisers
• Mixing of chemicals
•  Understanding of Machinery
• The use of GPS
• The use of crop maps

Setting of the following equipment:

• Spray
• Fertiliser
• Planter
• Combine Harvester
• Pivots and Pumps
• Tractors and Tillage Equipment
• Baling Equipment
• Storage of Grains and treating thereof
• Driving machinery

 General Maintenance:

• Cut and Weld Well
• Strip and Fit Bearings
• Limited Knowledge of Electrics
• Maintain and look after a house, garden and swimming pool

Staff Requirements:

• Understanding and communicating with staff
• Monitoring overtime and recording overtime
• Monitoring casual labour and recording days worked
• Motivation of Staff

 General Requirements:

• Recording Diesel Pump and usage
• Recording Cattle Numbers
• Recording Irrigation Schedule
• Recording Chemical Spraying
• Be fit, energetic, be willing to learn and grow with the business

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Min 5 yrs. sales/customer service experience in agricultural, corrugated or FMCG market sectors.
• Proven track record in Sales and Marketing
• Tertiary Qualification in Sales/Marketing/Agriculture.
• High degree of self-discipline
• Positive approach
• People`s person
• Goal orientated
• Valid driver’s licence
• Computer Skills for generating various reports
• Willingness to relocate within the Western Cape

 DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Servicing of existing and new customers
• Identifying new markets/generating new business
• Meeting of all targets/setting of budgets
• Producing Sales Reports

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Proven experience in animal rearing, will be a big advantage.
• Strong understanding of animal husbandry principles, nutrition, and health management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to animal welfare, sustainability, and ethical farming practices.
• Valid driver’s license.

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Manage the rearing process for chicks.
• Ensure proper feeding, nutrition, and care for optimal growth and health.
• Maintain accurate records and data on animal health, growth rates, and performance.
• Oversee environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and housing, to provide a conducive rearing environment.
• Train and supervise rearing staff to ensure adherence to protocols and best practices.
• Do small maintenance in and around rearing houses.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Matric
• Studying towards or possessing a qualification in human resource management, Industrial Psychology, or a related field would be ideal
• At least 1-3 years’ experience as an assistant
• Experience working within an operational environment would be advantageous

 SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of relevant labour legislation
• Good Computer and Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Team player
• Ability to work well and adapt within a fast-paced environment
• High confidentiality
• Driven and a self-starter

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

•  Assist to maintain the complete employee life cycle from onboarding to exit
• Assist to administrate the recruitment and selection process
• Assist to ensure accurate and proper administration of files, employment contracts, promotions and transfers on the HR system and in line with processes
• Provide support with employee orientation, induction and training
• Provide support with the administration of Workers Committees and Housing Committees
• Assist to maintain employee records and statistics – leave, absenteeism, and productivity
• Assist with the administration and scheduling of disciplinary hearings
• Assist with HR and/ or statutory Compliance audits
• Assist with consolidating necessary information to compile HR related reports
• Provide administrative support with Workplace Skills Plans
• Assist with the planning and organizing of Staff Welfare, Corporate Social Initiatives and events Perform any other reasonable duties as requested

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification in Food Technology
• At least 3 year’s working experience in a pressurized packhouse environment
• Production and management experience would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to work with and lead a team
• Energetic, hardworking, and self-driven individual
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid drivers license

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

•  Packaging Stock Control of over 100 SKUs
• Fresh Produce Stock Control and Procurement
• Liaising with Farm Managers regarding harvest requirements
• Controlling Efficient Packhouse Production with a Staff Complement of over 80
• Controlling inhouse Occupational Safety Protocols
• Vehicle a Distribution Management, primarily to major retail DCs
• Compliance with Food Safety and GlobalGap policies and managing the annual audits for both
• Bottom Line Responsibility for Packhouse Profitability

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years dairy herd management
• Minimum of 2 years pasture management experience
• Ability to AI
• Computer literate
• Knowledge/experience with Smartherd & 4th Quadrant programmes advantageous
• Great stockmanship
• Must be data orientated
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Maintenance orientated
• Ability to speak Xhosa advantageous
• Valid drivers license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree essential
• Previous farming experience with livestock advantageous
• Being maintenance orientated advantageous
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and unsupervised
• Willing to learn
• Valid driver’s license