Trainee Section Manager (6)
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Hippo Valley
- Expires 08 Aug 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Job Title: Trainee Section Manager (6)
Job Level: Cl
Operations/ Location: Hippo Valley Estates (3) / Triangle Limited (3)
Reports To: Section Manager
Purpose of Role: 24 months contract where incumbent is trained formally and, on the job, to manage a section.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Performs the following tasks under the guidance and supervision of the Section Manager.
Planning
• Plans daily and weekly operations.
• Estimates and predicts future conditions and events e.g., Programming the requisitioning and issuing of agrochemicals, drying off and cane cutting.
• Establishes the sequence and priority of action steps to be followed in achieving objectives.
• Allocates materials, tools and resources (including protective clothing) to accomplish objectives.
Organising
• Identifies, prioritises and coordinates daily work operations.
• Allocates planned work to individuals or teams.
• Delegates responsibility and authority to others to create accountability for their results.
Leading
• Makes practical decisions.
• Effectively communicates to create understanding amongst employees
• Motivates by inspiring, encouraging and impelling employees to take required action i.e. instils willingness and enthusiasm to work.
• Develops subordinates to improve their knowledge, attitudes and skills by individual counselling and coaching.
• Effective implementation of systems (CanePro and Agriculture Time and Attendance).
Controlling
• Assesses and regulates work in progress.
• If necessary, changes course of action to meet predetermined plans.
• Deliberates on minor grievances in accordance with labour laws, company disciplinary code, policy and regulations.
• Keeps accurate updated records of receipts and issues of all assets and materials in use. o Files Section records and compiles daily, weekly and monthly returns.
Safety, Health and Environment
• Creates a safe and healthy working environment.
• Enforces adherence to safety, health and environmental management policies and procedures.
• Promotes good housekeeping and safety, health and environmental awareness among employees.
• Assists Section Manager to identify safety, health and environmental hazards/malpractices and takes corrective action.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture
• Engineering, or a related field
• Diploma in Agriculture will be an added advantage.
• 5 years of farming experience at Overseer level with experience in crop production, budgeting, staff supervision and training.
Behavioural/Technical Competencies
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices related to sugarcane farming. Familiarity with agricultural regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and optimize productivity.
• Competence in record-keeping and reporting
• Resource allocation and labour supervision
How to Apply
Applications to be submitted to the provided link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8G7TXF7 Include detailed CV, ID, certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts in your application. Note that failure to attach the stated requirement documents will result in applicant disqualification.
Closing Date: by the 8th of August 2025, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Females are encouraged to apply. Hardcopy or email applications will not be accepted. Any attempt to canvass or influence the selection process will result in immediate disqualification.
