Vacancy
Job Description
FARM MANAGER – CONTRACT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced personnel to fill the
above-mentioned position on a three-year fixed term contract. The incumbent will report
to the Operations Manager and will be based at Amajuba Plantation in Guruve.
Duties and Responsibilities
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Plans and manages operations activities at the farm.
Manages farm machinery including irrigation infrastructure.
Prepares for farming season and crop production.
Prepares cash flow projections.
Prepares gross margin budgets and enterprise trackers
Review and sign-off financial statements for the farm.
Establish markets for farm produce in liaison with the Sales Representative.
Adheres to and ensures adherence to safety, health and environment regulations and
standard procedures.
Conducts risk assessment and mitigation.
Performs any other work-related duties as assigned by the Superior.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
5 ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics/ Accounts.
Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent
At least 5 years’ relevant experience in banana and horticulture crops production.
Class 3 Motorcycle licence.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Hands on farm management and farming business accounting skills.
High degree of honesty and accuracy.
Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
Good human resources skills.
Good communication, interpersonal, team management and supervisory skills.
Excellent documentation and accuracy at figures.
Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
Computer skills/knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP
Job Summary
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Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested Candidates should send applications, copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications addressed to: - The Human Resources Officer Silo Food Industries Limited 14 Wimbledon Crescent Eastlea HARARE Email: [email protected] Not later than 17 MARCH 2025 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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