Job Description
We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic individual to fill the above position.
Reporting to the Field Services Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the management of operations at the Farm.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent’s key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: -
• Assisting in the preparation of capital, revenue and expenditure budgets and monitoring these to ensure that operations are within the budgeted framework for a vibrant horticulture project.
• Conducting market intelligence for horticulture produce and associated value chains to guide farm production volumes and timing.
• Reviewing business performance against stated targets daily, weekly, monthly, and annually.
• Recording information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and preparing financial and operational reports.
• Assisting in ensuring that land preparation is well in advance of the optimum planting period.
• Analysing soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum productivity of horticulture crops.
• Monitoring Plant Growth and plant protection through adequate provision of plant caring equipment and agricultural chemicals.
• Ensuring adequate preparation for crop harvesting that ensures prompt delivery of crops to the intended market.
• Determining procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and transportation of crops for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Inspecting fields to determine maturity dates of crops or to estimate potential crop damage from weather.
• Assisting in planning and directing development and production of hybrid crop varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.
• Assisting in management of farm assets and ensuring that their disposal and acquisition is done according to the Company Policies and procedures.
• Assisting in hiring, discharging, transferring, and promoting workers, enforcing safety regulations, and interpreting policies.
• Ensuring effective utilisation of human resources by training, motivating, retaining, and ensuring the welfare staff and that staff remains dedicated to outstanding performance.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized institution OR any qualification equivalent.
• At least three (3) years hands on experience.
• Must demonstrate technical competence.
Attributes
• Leadership, budgeting, and managerial skills are a requirement.
• Motivator in team building to ensure success.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work with minimum supervision
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 the 17th of March 2023 to: zimrecruitment23@gmail.com
