Farm Manager

Northern Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture
Reference: SW005057/JM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, a well established concern within the agricultural industry has a vacancy for a Farm Manager to join their team in Jan Kempdorp. The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary degree / diploma in agriculture and/or horticulture advantageous with 5–10 years’ relevant farm production experience.

The position is responsible for the financial and physical performance of the farm by managing the operations of the entire estate through effective planning and implementing policies and procedures as set out by the Group to ensure that production targets are achieved.
It is the farm manager’s responsibility to ensure the farm runs efficiently and profitably through effective planning, organisation, supervision, and administration of activities on the farm.

Skills and competencies includes:

Functional / Technical

Horticultural practices and a technical understanding of fruit production functions
Strong computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Good agricultural practices and crop production
Good financial management
Basic human resources legislation, especially those relevant to everyday operations (e.g., absenteeism, leave, health and safety, working hours)

Leadership / Behavioural

The ability to self-drive and self-motivate while building the business
Detail and results orientated
Open mindedness and the ability to embrace precision farming
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Strong people-management, relationship building and interpersonal relations skills
Good communication skills; verbal and written
Motivated to continuously learn

Key performance:

Business management- organisation, coordination and control

Contribute to the development of fruit production strategic objectives
Translate these objectives into operational plans with specific targets
Monitor and control operational plans to ensure effective implementation
Ensure long- and short-term operations objectives are formulated within the framework of the fruit production business strategy and objectives
Formulate a comprehensive resource plan
Control the acquisition, deployment and allocation of key resources in line with coordinated farming activities
Ensure efficient and effective planning of the deployment of people, materials, equipment and expertise
Ensure day-to-day farming activities are well coordinated and monitored to ensure operating best practices are adhered to

Production management

Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the farm as per plan and forecasts
Ensure the maintenance of the farm as per procedures
Ensure coordinated operational activities

Quality management

Ensure quality assurance as per the Quality
Prioritize activities that maximize the quality of the fruit

Project management

Effectively Manage the planning, budget and execution of new plantings and infrastructure builds
Ensure projects are delivered within budget and on time
Ensure projects meet all quality standards
Ensure projects are operationalised within agreed timelines once completed

Risk management and compliance

Ensure and monitor that risk mitigation measures are in place, adhered to, and monitored regularly
Ensure compliance with all company’s policies, procedures and practices in additions to third-party audits and legislation requirements, i.e., Global G.A.P. etc
Determine procedural changes for greater efficiency and accuracy

Administration and finance – suppliers and service providers

Consult with Technical department on horticultural best practices
Ensure alignment between external service providers and best-practice information gathered from technical department
Monitor that suppliers and service providers deliver on quantity and quality expectations in line with resource plans

Administration and finance – budget control

Draft the annual budget for the farming unit and present it timeously to key stakeholders
Monitor income and costs monthly with deviations analysed and forecasts updated
Report relevant budget information to the Board of Directors and Finance department when required
Monitor that all expenditures are in line with the budget and operational requirements as well as adhere to the Delegation of Authority
Operate within the approved budgets

Human resources management

Plan and roll out annual optimal and cost-effective resource plan
Ensure headcount related costs are in line with budget
Implement and take accountability for all HR policies, procedures and initiatives and ensure that control measures are in place to monitor progress
Identify relevant training needs
Motivate employees to create a culture of commitment
Promote the culture and values of the organisation through own actions and behaviour
Set performance standards in collaboration with employees and monitor performance
Ensure an adequate workforce for the efficient and effective operation of the farm
Monitor and enforce employee adherence to employer’s
Policies, legislation, procedures and practices

Asset management

Purchase machinery, equipment, and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertiliser and chemicals within budget and within guidelines provided
Effective operational management

Systems management

Ensure that systems are in place to ensure effective information gathering
Ensure that system and process control measures are in place and implemented to maintain data and information integrity
Ensure that relevant data requirements are available to implement operational plans

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.