Our Client looking for an experienced Farm Manager to develop a large farming unit for our Zambian farming operations.
This will include the clearing of bush and develop irrigation systems. The incumbent will also be responsible for the daily management of farming units. You will be responsible for the financial and physical performance of the farm and as such will be highly skilled in all aspects of farm business.
Key objective will be the successful implementation of short and long term business plans in cooperation with the management team and ground staff.
You will be required to optimize the farm performance, as a unit and as part of the farm portfolio, in accordance with company policies.
In detail you will:
Manage the initial set-up of the farm from bush clearing, irrigation installations and building up your team.
Manage all day-to-day operations in grain production (maize, soya and wheat) & other associated farming activities (Livestock).
Manage grain stock and grain quality.
Participate in the short and long term marketing programs
Manage budget and respective finance processes to maintain farm progress against budget parameters incl.
respective management reporting.
Perform long and short term project management to optimize farm profit and minimize loss.
Manage maintenance of equipment and farm buildings.
Manage staff incl. human resources and health and safety procedures.
Manage sourcing and overseeing contractors.
The farm manager will also be responsible for monthly reporting to the Board and Shareholders of the Business.
Key Skills
Initiative
Flexibility
Good communication
Analytical skills
IT skills
Technical knowledge of the environment
Marketing and sales skills
Teamwork
How to Apply
To apply, please contact Terry on zambia@recruitmentmattersafrica.com with a copy of your current CV and salary expectations.
This will include the clearing of bush and develop irrigation systems. The incumbent will also be responsible for the daily management of farming units. You will be responsible for the financial and physical performance of the farm and as such will be highly skilled in all aspects of farm business.
Key objective will be the successful implementation of short and long term business plans in cooperation with the management team and ground staff.
You will be required to optimize the farm performance, as a unit and as part of the farm portfolio, in accordance with company policies.
In detail you will:
Manage the initial set-up of the farm from bush clearing, irrigation installations and building up your team.
Manage all day-to-day operations in grain production (maize, soya and wheat) & other associated farming activities (Livestock).
Manage grain stock and grain quality.
Participate in the short and long term marketing programs
Manage budget and respective finance processes to maintain farm progress against budget parameters incl.
respective management reporting.
Perform long and short term project management to optimize farm profit and minimize loss.
Manage maintenance of equipment and farm buildings.
Manage staff incl. human resources and health and safety procedures.
Manage sourcing and overseeing contractors.
The farm manager will also be responsible for monthly reporting to the Board and Shareholders of the Business.
Key Skills
Initiative
Flexibility
Good communication
Analytical skills
IT skills
Technical knowledge of the environment
Marketing and sales skills
Teamwork
How to Apply
To apply, please contact Terry on zambia@recruitmentmattersafrica.com with a copy of your current CV and salary expectations.
