Farm Manager - Citrus - Patensie

Competencies:

• Degree in Agriculture or work experience equivalent working in fruit /Vegetable Production (preferably citrus) 5 + years
• knowledge of crop management; including soil, crop rotation, succession planting, weed management, harvesting etc. They work well with people, have great problem solving skills, and know how to motivate others.
• Organizing and planning
• Interpersonal skills
• Resilience
• Energy and Drive
• Quality orientation
• Integrity
• Team Player
• Ability to encourage and motivate crews

• Knowledge of soil and nutrient management, crop planting, , pest and weed management and pre harvesting handling
• Supervisory Experience
• Multi-task oriented and organized
• Ability to contribute ideas on how to expand and diversify the operation
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Email)
• Ability to make independent decisions

Responsibilities:

• Effective workforce management, coordination and development
• Management of diseases and pests
• Water management and pruning of trees
• Establish new orchards
• Farm records and documentation
• Practical maintenance
• Stock control
• HR functions
• Communication to Packhouse
• Manage, direct, and organize daily, and weekly production plans; look to increase efficiency and productivity
• Oversee production personnel to ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures
• Track labor and product yields daily
• Verify accuracy and quality of product
• Partner with Food Safety to ensure all areas are in compliance with production and safety processes
• Supervise all tractor drivers and irrigators daily
• Ensure and improve employee safety knowledge through trainings and communications
• Troubleshoot quality issues
• Monitor sites on daily basis; track soil health and water quality
• Oversee equipment, and organize repairs and maintenance
• Other duties

Overall Management of Farm

EMAIL CV IN WORD FORMAT: cvs@agricruitment.co.za