Jobs Open at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Agricultural Diploma/ Degree
• Greenhouse management experience
• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Fertilizer/poison & plant illness experience
• Irrigation experience
• Computer literate
• Exceptional leadership and management experience, with good interpersonal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and able to motivate team
• Commitment to delivering a high level of services
• Valid driver’s license

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

 Management

•  Provide technical guidance and leadership of all production departments.
• Maximise the output of all production facilities through the implementation of efficient operating procedures and practices
• Day to day management of greenhouse climate, fertigation strategy,
• Waste management
• Train junior growers to be able to manage the crops
• Ensure production processes continues 7 days per week

 Crop Management

•  Maintain effective management of all crops.
• Planting schedules
• Fertigation strategy and plant nutrition
• Climate management – optimum temperature & humidity control
• Disease identification and preventative action
• Oversee day to day cultivation, pest control and harvesting activities
• Ensure adequate sanitation and hygiene procedures are in place and operational
• Arrange regular analysis of water and plant material to facilitate early disease identification and optimise production
• Oversee propagation and seedling department in terms of growing the plants.
• Develop and implement biological control of pest and diseases

 R & D

•  Research new varieties and growing techniques and develop systems and practices which ensure the company maintains its position at the forefront of technology and production.
• Evaluation of new varieties and growing techniques through scientific trials
• Identification of training needs and staff development
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to current production systems

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  B.Com/B.Sc or equivalent qualification
• Must reside in the area
• Has an existing network of potential clients

 KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

•  Plant and animal nutrition
• Knowledge of the agriculture industry or similar (for example, forestry)
• MS Office proficient, i.e., Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Sales techniques
• Report writing

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Grow a new territory of clients and manage, secure and maintain relationships with the client/farmer.
• Achieve targets as set out by management.
• Outline and achieve distribution and growth objectives/sales goals within a specific geographic area through effective management.
• Introduce new products, promote improved distribution and ensure promotional results.
• Stay current on business/market conditions, intensively plan sales, recognise new opportunities within each account and maintain the necessary territory records.
• Provide educational training to clients and associations through seminars and trade events. Build and develop the trust and confidence of the farmer through knowledge of products, persuasive presentations, and overcoming objections. 
• The preparation of sales and other admin reports in respect of the activities and the circulation of such reports to the management of the company.
• Assisting with the management of stock, including maintaining records and reports in respect of existing inventory and forecasting and ordering supplies required to conduct the company’s business in the specific area.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  B.Com/B.Sc or equivalent qualification
• Must reside in the area
• Has an existing network of potential clients

 KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

•  Plant and animal nutrition
• Knowledge of the agriculture industry or similar (for example, forestry)
• MS Office proficient, i.e., Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Sales techniques
• Report writing

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Grow a new territory of clients and manage, secure and maintain relationships with the client/farmer.
• Achieve targets as set out by management.
• Outline and achieve distribution and growth objectives/sales goals within a specific geographic area through effective management.
• Introduce new products, promote improved distribution and ensure promotional results.
• Stay current on business/market conditions, intensively plan sales, recognise new opportunities within each account and maintain the necessary territory records.
• Provide educational training to clients and associations through seminars and trade events. Build and develop the trust and confidence of the farmer through knowledge of products, persuasive presentations, and overcoming objections. 
• The preparation of sales and other admin reports in respect of the activities and the circulation of such reports to the management of the company.
• Assisting with the management of stock, including maintaining records and reports in respect of existing inventory and forecasting and ordering supplies required to conduct the company’s business in the specific area.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Agricultural Diploma/Degree
• Previous farm management experience
• Previous pasture management experience essential
• Management of maize growing and other crops
• Manage general maintenance of tractors and farm related implements including pumps and pivots
• Ability to motivate and work with a team
• Strong record of management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Being maintenance orientated essential
• Computer literate
• Ability to speak Zulu