Business Solutions & Management Solutions

Farm Manager

Agriculture, Farming Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Experienced farm manager wanted to work in Rusape, supervise staff, monitor crops and animals, and handle various administrative tasks, to prepare budgets and planting programs, purchase supplies, maintain relationships with vendors and clients, and ensure maximum profitability.

To be successful as a farm manager, you be detail-oriented but also keep the bigger picture in mind. Outstanding candidates are keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
- Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
- Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.
- Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
- Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
- Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
- Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
- Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.-
- Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
- Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
- Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
- Management experience would be a plus.
- A passion for agriculture.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.

How to Apply

Please apply via email to bsmczim@gmail.com before Sunday the 21st November 2021