Field And Horticulture Production Managers (Harare)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation and generation of the departmental capex and operating budget.
• Planning and organising production schedules for Tobacco and other crops.
• Implementing project and resource requirements in field production.
• Planning, selecting, scheduling and ordering production inputs in the department.
• Disseminating Tobacco Agronomic and Horticulture Advice.
• Being in compliance with all applicable legislation, company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Yield optimisation and attainment of field crop & horticulture production set targets and time lines.
• Planning, organizing, enforcement and implementation of the ‘three season in concept.

Job Skills and Competences:

• Willingness to relocate, stay and live on the farm and adapt to the farm life is a prerequisite.
• Excellent logical and critical thinking problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet set agreed business targets and deadlines.
• Ability to source, select, recruit and retain farm general labour force in accordance with the annual business plan.
• Ability to provide guidance, sound judgment, confidentiality and interaction with all key stakeholders.
• Possession of strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team, have a strong sense of personal organisation.
• Excellent report-writing and verbal communication skills including power point presentation.
• Experience and knowledge of tobacco and horticulture is a strong added advantage.
• Strong sense of business literacy.s will be contacted.

Qualifications and Experience

• A BSc (Hons.) degree in Crop Science, or equivalent.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Membership of a recognized professional body.
• Proven post-qualification experience of at least 5 years in a farming or agro-based commercial environment of which at least 3 years should have been at head of department level.
• Agrarian science and technology skills.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use laboratory testing equipment (for chemical, physical and biological tests).
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge and hands on experience on the use of various irrigation systems.

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How to Apply

Should you meet the above criteria, kindly submit your application accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified academic certificates. All applications should be emailed to: gffvacancy@gmail.com, clearly stating the position being applied for as your email subject reference.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 26 January 2024