Junior Vegetable Production Marketing Manager
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Job Location:
Bloemfontein - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bloemfontein Area Free State: As the Farm Manager you will be responsible for turning our continuous Vegetable Production and Marketing Plan into reality. You will oversee all farm operations across four distinct production zones (shade-net drip irrigation and sprinkler-based camps)
ensuring optimal yield quality and profitability.
ensuring optimal yield quality and profitability.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PERSONAL ATTIRIBUTES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Diploma or degree in Agriculture Management Horticulture Agronomy or
- related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Marketing courses will be preferable
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in vegetable production preferably in open field
- and protected agriculture.
- Strong practical knowledge of irrigation systems (drip and overhead) soil health
- and IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
- Experience with planting schedules crop rotation and harvest planning.
- Ability to interpret weather data and adapt farm activities accordingly.
- Basic mechanical skills for maintenance of farm infrastructure.
- Proficiency in record-keeping and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
- Valid drivers license.
PERSONAL ATTIRIBUTES
- Passionate about sustainable detail-oriented farming.
- Highly organised with exceptional planning and execution skills.
- Problem-solver who can think on their feet and adapt to changing conditions.
- Hands-on physically fit and willing to work outdoors in all weather.
- Leadership ability - fair firm and able to motivate a team.
- Market-minded - understands that farming is a business.
- Honest reliable and takes ownership of outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Daily & Weekly Opera0onal Execution
- Production Planning & Record Keeping
- Infrastructure & Resource Management
- Harvest Packing & Quality Control
- Marketing & Sales Support
- Team Leadership & Safety
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
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
