Senior Citrus Farm Manager
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Job Location:
Fort Beaufort - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Fort Beaufort Area Eastern Cape: Seeking an experienced Senior Farm Manager to drive citrus operations. If you are passionate about agriculture and have a strong track record in farm management we invite you to apply.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
- Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in bachelors degree in agriculture Horticulture Agronomy or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years experience in citrus farming or similar agricultural management roles.
- Strong knowledge of citrus production practices pest management and soil health.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Proficient in farm management software and data analysis tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in budget management cost control and financial management.
- Advanced computer literacy.
- Drivers License (PDP advantageous)
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Strong management planning prioritizing and organizational skills.
- Exceptional Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Must be a team player and a leader that others will want to follow
- Ability to mentor and coach leaders/managers in their specific sections to be able to function at a higher level to get the expected technical and quality results
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Maintenance orientated.
- Ability to work under pressure deadline driven and work independently.
- The ability to speak/understand Xhosa is highly advantageous.
- Ensure tasks timely follow through with close involvement in the processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all aspects of citrus farm operations including the administration and planning required for planting cultivation harvesting and pest management.
- Develop and implement effective farming strategies to enhance the yield and quality of citrus crops.
- Monitor and maintain soil health irrigation systems and farm equipment.
- Lead and supervise farm staff providing training and hands-on guidance to ensure efficient operations.
- Analyse crop performance data and implement improvements based on findings.
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g. packhouse HR and finance) to align farming practices with business goals.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation SIZA and GLOBALG.A.P.
- Setup and management of OPEX budgets CAPEX and monitoring expenditures against budget.
- Stay updated on industry trends new technologies and best practices in citrus farming.
- Build & Sustain a positive work culture
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Animal Care
- Growing Experience
- Farm Machinery
- Physiology Knowledge
- Management Experience
- Animal Husbandry
- Agriculture
- Apache Pig
- Farming
- Irrigation
- Production Management
- Financial Management
About Company
Agriculture is the world’s largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world’s population grows. Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agricul ... View more
