Farm Manager

Our client in Paarl is looking for a Farm Manager. To manage the farm in all aspects to produce maximum growth and production.

Job Functions:
Regular communications and co-operation with the company owner.
Manage human resources – farm workers, bottling staff and casuals.
Manage all operations on farm.
Manage all operations in bottling plant.
Close co-operation and co-ordination with Financial Manager.
Public Relations (to a lesser degree). 

Requirements and skills:
1. Knowledge of the following will be an advantage:
Crops – growth and deceases.
Planting of olive trees.
Harvesting of fruit by hand and machine.
Identifying plants, pests and weeds.
Applying pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops.
Irrigation.

2. Business Management knowledge and experience – Mathematical and strategic
planning skills essential.
Managerial Skills – Human resources
Good leadership.
Must be able to manage and motivate teams.
Must have the ability to motivate increased production and growth
within the individual positions.
Motivate and promote general well-being amongst the work force.
Problem solving.
Conflict resolution.
Facilitate disciplinary hearings with staff, divisional managers and
lawyers.

3. Agricultural Qualification (preferably).
4. Experience Essential.
5. Olive oil processing – food technology education and experience (an advantage).
6. Communication skills – English (read, speak, write), Afrikaans (read, speak, write).

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