ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER – Kutsaga 831 views

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Job Description

Seed Technology
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the position of Assistant Farm Manager that has arisen in our organization on a fixed term employment contract. The position reports to the Head – Field Services division.

Duties and Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION
• This role involves managing, organising and coordinating all aspects of farm operations.
• Lead and manage crop production activities at the farm section, field operations, tillage, planting, cultivation and harvesting.
• Recruit, train and supervise farm workers.
• Assist management to prepare budgets and reports.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Farm Manager of Farm Operations accurately and efficiently.
• Act as an intermediary between the Farm and Research and Development team, bringing concerns in a very supportive and positive manner.
• Direct agronomic activities, including scheduling of irrigation, fertilizer and chemical applications.
• Strong labour management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Agriculture /BSc Degree in Agriculture/ Crop science or equivalent
• Good IT knowledge and financial skill with ability to report and forecast
• Minimum of 5 years working experience on a large-scale tobacco production set-up.
?. A good team player with excellent communication
and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership skills.