South Africa: CROP MANAGER posted by Farm Manager SA

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree
• Previous crop farm management experience (Maize, soya, sugar beans and wheat)
• Knowledge of GPS, drone related mapping, and crop evaluation.
• Must have sound working knowledge of all aspects of precision farming.
• Bush clearing knowledge would be an advantage.
• Mechanical and maintenance orientated essential, workshop and spares management.
• Knowledge of pivot irrigation
• Computer literate
• Good admin and record keeping ability.
• Able to motivate and manage a large labor force. Swahili, Lingala, and French are spoken.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 

• To oversee and manage the best practice for preparing, planting, spraying, and harvesting of the crops.
• Ley cropping is practiced in the newly cleared areas (Sunhemp, Millets and Oats)
• Procurement of all fertilizers, chemicals, and seed
• Preparation of budgets and accounts as required.

 
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted