SBU MANAGERS 247 views

Vacancy

Job Description

We are looking for dedicated SBU Managers – Estate to join our team. Reporting to the
General Manager, the successful applicants will, among other key duties, be responsible
for:

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Assist in the preparation of capital, revenue, and expenditure budgets,
monitoring operations within the budgeted framework.
• Review actual business performance against stated objectives on a daily, weekly,
monthly, and annual basis.
• Record information related to production, farm management practices, and
parent stock; prepare financial and operational reports.
• Ensure land preparation is completed well in advance of the optimum planting
period.
• Analyse soil to determine the type and quantity of fertilizer required for
maximum production.
• Monitor plant growth and protection through adequate provision of plant care
equipment and agricultural chemicals.
• Prepare for crop harvesting to ensure prompt delivery to the intended market.
• Determine procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and transportation of
crops for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Inspect fields to assess maturity dates of crops or estimate potential crop
damage from weather conditions.
• Assist in planning and directing the development and production of hybrid plant
varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistance.
• Manage estate assets, ensuring that disposal and acquisition comply with
company policies and procedures.
• Assist in hiring, discharging, transferring, and promoting workers; enforce safety
regulations and interpret policies.
• Ensure effective utilization of human resources by training, motivating, and
retaining staff while promoting outstanding performance.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Agriculture or Crop Science or Equivalent.
• At least five (5) years hands on experience.
• Class 4 Drivers Licence is an added advantage
Attributes
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and managerial skills.
• Ability to motivate and build successful teams.
• Must demonstrate technical competence.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work with minimal supervision