Website Ntice Sourcing Solutions
Ntice looks to improve efficiencies within the recruitment industry through automating manual processes and procedures, allowing businesses to drastically reduce the cost of advertising, agency spend and size of back office recruitment teams. Recruitment is an expensive component of any business … read moreTalent Attraction Strategy. Ballito, Dolphin Coast, 4399, South Africa
Purpose of the role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Section/Farm Manager will be responsible for managing the production unit (Avocados) through the effective utilisation of all its natural, human and financial resources to maximise production yields and quality whilst controlling costs
Key Responsibilities
Managing an Avocado Farm
Managing 80 – 200 employees
Direct Reports: 2 Supervisors, 1 Clerk and Drivers.
Responsible for the establishment of new and replanted orchards
Responsible for irrigation installation and management
Manage full-year farming programme relating to spraying, picking, irrigation, fertilising, pruning and related activities
Oversee maintenance and in-field repairs
Manage the use of human, financial and natural resources
Ensure compliance with all farming accreditations and Health & Safety regulations
Responsible for application of legal and fair labour relation practices to ensure labour stability on the section
Manage the disciplinary processes
Managing the land preparations plans or programmes.
Implement and manage the performance management system
Minimum Requirements
Education
Matric Certificate
Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or relevant qualification
Training in the accreditations relevant to the production of export fruit and experience in the implementation of these accreditation
Experience
Over 5 years’ experience in Management position and managing/running a subtropical fruit farm
Experience in running a production unit
Reporting experience is essential
Working experience on Microsoft and D365 or ERP System essential
Valid driver’s license and experience driving offroad
Labour management and basic labour laws
General knowledge of the Health & Safety Act
Behavioural Competencies
Self-motivated, hardworking, and energetic
Good communication both written and verbal
Integrity, passion for work, excellence and success
A service-oriented individual that can work under pressure and in a team environment
Able to work with minimum supervision
Passionate about high quality fruit production
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