Assistant Farm Coordinator x 2
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 30 Sep 2020
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Midlands State University has two (2) farms namely Gwenoro and Pitscottie. Gwenoro farm is located in Shurugwi District whilst Pitscottie farm is in Kwekwe District. Gwenoro farm has a host of holistic agricultural activities ranging from horticulture, citrus production, agronomy and greenhouse horticulture. Pitscottie farm is into cattle ranching and poultry production with 200 hectares cleared for agricultural expansion. Therefore, the University invites suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
POST: ASSISTANT FARM CO-ORDINATOR (2 POSTS)
POST A: Gwenoro Farm
POST B: Pitscottie Farm
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will report to the Farms Co-ordinator and will be responsible for:
Ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets the set financial targets;
Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning;
Inspects orchards and fields to determine maturity dates of crops or estimate potential crop damage from weather;
Scouts for diseases and provide remedial actions;
Directs and coordinates worker’s activities such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading and recordkeeping;
Maintaining and repairing of fences and paddocks;
Ensuring good fence maintenance and repair of farm equipment and buildings;
Performing any other duties as assigned by the Farms Co-ordinator;
NB: Applicants must specify the post they are applying for:
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Agriculture
A degree in Animal Science, Agronomy or Horticulture is an added advantage
At least five (5) years working experience in farm management
KEY COMPETENCIES
Vast experience in Horticultural production;
Wide knowledge in citrus production;
Wide knowledge in poultry production;
Good supervision skills;
Good planning and decision making skills;
Be able to keep accurate and up to date records;
Hands on person with good report writing skills;
General knowledge in animal management crop production;
Pastures/ veld management skills;
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six sets of applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University
P Bag 9055
GWERU
Closing date for applications is 30 September 2020. Note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
