Assistant Farms Coordinator (Gwenoro Agricultural Hub)
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 18 Jul 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
POST A: ASSISTANT FARMS COORDINATOR (GWENORO AGRICULTURAL HUB)
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement a production calendar for different Horticultural crops in accordance with the university academic calendar
Prepare budgets for both Layers and Broilers that are profit oriented and submit to the farms coordinator for approval and implementation
Supervise farm productions in Citrus, Poultry and Horticulture on daily basis
Supervise students on attachments and compiling of attachment reports
Developing and maintaining irrigation systems throughout the farm
Ensuring good record management on all farm activities on a daily basis.
Compiling Agro monthly reports and submit to the farms coordinator
Carrying out marketing intelligence for all farm produce
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
At least a Diploma in Agriculture
Minimum of 10 years’ experience
KEY COMPETENCIES
Vast knowledge in Citrus and Horticultural production.
Wide experience in poultry production including broilers and layers
Ability to generate farm budgets and achieve targets.
Knowledge and experience in management of farm assets and stock inventory.
Good administration and managerial skills
Knowledge of G.A.P global and exports of horticultural produce is an added advantage
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format. Closing date for applications is 18 July 2022.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.
