DESCRIPTION:
Experienced Agricultural/Technical Manager required for a new and exciting role with one of SA’s largest Agricultural companies.
This Senior Role will require a demonstrated history in the agricultural industry, both in Operational Management and Technical advisory roles, as well as a high level of knowledge of Plant Production, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Horticulture.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc/MSC/PHD in Agriculture/Horticulture etc.
- BASOS/AVCASA
- 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of agronomical principles, processing and exporting, procurement, irrigation, production etc. specifically in Tree Crops/Nuts
- Depot/Factory Management/Operational Management experience
- Must be willing to travel;
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for KZN Region, Staff and Factory
- Establish and maintain relationship with new and exisiting suppliers/farmers/grower
- Provide specialist technical and commercial tree production practices
- Provide technical support to all growers, including
- Preparation, production,
- In season crop inspections
- Crop scouting
- Soil profile evaluation
- Soil fertility
- Pest Management etc.
- Provide research project consultation including conducting trials, interpreting data and report findings
- Ensure suppliers/farmers continue to develop and implement industry best practices, to ensure quality standards
- Generate / oversee and manage /Services, Sample Lab/Factory and Receiving departments, managing a delivery schedule to ensure that all product batches/deliveries are received on schedule.
- Determining the volume of the crop expected, ensuring the best financial return for every supplier delivery,
- Manage and moniter budget allocations for the Growers, Ensuring accurate supplier volume projections to determine expected volumes for the year for budgeting & planning purposes,
- Communicating departmental performance, outcomes and deliverables to Management and Directors.
Desired Skills:
- Strong knowledge of agronomical principles
- Depot/Factory Management/Operational Management experience
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