OPERATIONS MANAGER - AGRICULTURE

 

Recruiter:

Farm Manager SA

Job Ref:

FM000769/SH

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Location:

Komatipoort, Mozambique


SUMMARY:
Lebombo Area – Mozambique: The Operations manager provides leadership, management and vision for the company's in-country operations and ensures the appropriate people, systems and procedures are in place for the successful development and performance of production areas

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bsc Agri with agronomy and or a business degree with agricultural background, highly advantageous
  • A minimum of 5 years previous experience in similar role
  • Operate as a strategic and tactical thinker with a focus on executing plans
  • Sound technical agronomy experience in fruit and nut crops
  • Organizational leadership experience with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to motivate employees and drive organizational change and development
  • Excellent technical writing skills (proposals, reports, SOPs)
  • Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
  • Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, peers and employees
  • A passion for helping people in the organization and community

 

 

Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Design and implement farm development plans to ensure long-term productivity
  • Develop test fields for crop and variety trials
  • Establish crop yield and quality goals and evaluate performance
  • Oversee the daily in-country operations and the work of managers and staff
  • Write and submit reports to the Executive Team on all matters of importance
  • Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, partnerships)
  • Manage key relationships with officials, agencies, partners, and vendors
  • Implement a budgeting process for planning, tracking and reporting of financials
  • Oversee company's innovation initiatives and local outreach programs
  • Establish field data management, sensor and automation control systems
  • Oversee the hiring, training and professional development of staff
  • Lead employees toward maximum performance and dedication
  • Identify and leverage technical experts (researchers, consultants) as necessary
  • Participate in local/international trade groups and professional organizations
  • Manage local contractors and facility construction projects

 ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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