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South Africa: GENERAL / ELITE MANAGER – SUMMER FLOWERS posted by Farm Manager SA

South Africa: GENERAL / ELITE MANAGER – SUMMER FLOWERS posted by Farm Manager SA

Posted on 2025-05-19 00:00:00

Job Summary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

  • Graduate in Horticulture, floriculture, Agriculture
  • 7-10 years’ experience in a propagation Unit in the same capacity
  • Excellent leadership and Management skills
  • Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration
  • Computer literate
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Valid passport

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
 
Budget Monitoring and Management

  • Prepare the annual budget for the Propagation in conjunction with the company’s General Manager, Finance Manager and Directors in order to operate within these guidelines
  • Ensure every order has an LPO attached and resource usage per LPO is monitored and evaluated
  • Ensure plastics replacement is managed
  • Regularly monitor expenditures and implement cost-saving measures where applicable.
  • Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior management review

 
Labor Management

  • Oversee Day to day Operations at Elite i.e. Rose and Summer flower Propagation as well as Vegetable Nursery.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise farm workers, ensuring efficient utilization of labour resources.
  • Schedule tasks and allocate responsibilities to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
  • Monitor, analyse and intervene on key HR KPIs
  • Foster a positive work environment conducive to teamwork, safety, and professional development.

 
Asset and Equipment Ownership

  • Responsible for proper management of all farm assets and equipment, including but not limited to machinery, irrigation systems, and infrastructure in Elite plants ltd.
  • Ensure Implementation of preventive maintenance schedules to ensure operational readiness and longevity of assets.
  • Proactively coordinate for Procurement of appropriate PPEs, tools, and equipment in order to optimize farm operations.

 
Crop Production and Protection

  • Oversee all aspects of crop production and implement planting schedules to maximize crop yield. Ensure we achieve Quality on Time in Full (QUOTIF) on all our propagation activities.
  • Implement sustainable farming practices to optimize yield and quality.
  • Monitor crop health and implement pest and disease management strategies.
  • Implement irrigation strategies to ensure optimal plant growth and health.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to crop production.

 
Security, Health, and Safety

  • Implement security measures to protect farm assets and mitigate risks.
  • Develop and enforce health and safety protocols to minimize risk and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Promote a culture of safety among farm workers through trainings.
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Project Management

  • Discuss with the senior management to agree on the key projects to focus on for a set period.
  • Design, implement and execute projects that run across the main KPI’s (Productivity, Quality, Resource management and workforce) in a timely manner.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks and obstacles, and implement solutions to keep projects on track

 
Policies and procedures

  • Ensure that all general practises and workflows are captured in policies and procedures
  • Ensure that all employees within elite plants are up to date on targets and policies in place
  • In case of any deviation of a policy ensure CAR’s are issued and there are follow ups to get the process back in line.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor, manager, or senior management.

 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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