Job Description
We are looking for dedicated Assistant Estate Managers to join our team. Reporting to the SBU Manager - Estate, the successful applicants will, among other key duties, be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Assisting in the preparation of capital, revenue, and expenditure budgets while tracking operational expenses.
• Supporting the review of business performance metrics against stated objectives on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Recording and organizing data related to production, farm management practices, and parent stock.
• Aiding in the preparation of production reports.
• Ensuring land preparation tasks are completed timely, supporting the Estate Manager's strategic planning.
• Assisting in the analysis of soil samples to determine fertilizer requirements for optimal production.
• Monitoring plant growth, reporting on needs for plant care equipment and agricultural chemicals.
• Preparing for crop harvesting by coordinating logistics and ensuring timely market delivery.
• Aiding in developing procedural changes related to drying, grading, storage, and transportation of crops.
• Inspecting fields to report on crop maturity and potential weather-related damages.
• Supporting the estate manager in the development and production of hybrid plant varieties.
• Assisting in managing estate assets by helping with the documentation and processes for acquisition and disposal.
• Aiding in the recruitment process and supporting worker training and safety compliance.
• Contributing to staff motivation and retention efforts by assisting in training programs and performance initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Diploma/ Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture or Crop Science or equivalent.
• At least 2 years hands on experience.
• 5 Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathamatics.
Attributes
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new agricultural practices and technologies.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 23 September 2025 to: recruith.hr2025@gmail.com. Female candidates are encouraged to apply
