Pidelta: Assistant Farm Manager

Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd.


Date: 11 hours ago
City: Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract type: Full time
Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Task Supervision

  • Assist the Farm Manager in coordinating and supervising daily farm production activities.
  • Plan and monitor tasks to ensure timely and quality completion.
  • Monitor and control operational costs related to tasks and inputs.

Machinery and Equipment Maintenance

  • Conduct routine inspections of all farm equipment and implements prior to use.
  • Identify and carry out basic repairs to avoid equipment failure and reduce downtime.
  • Adopt a preventative maintenance approach to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
  • Ensure correct and safe use of machinery and prevent misuse or abuse.

Labour Supervision (Fluent in Zulu is essential)

  • Allocate workers to specific tasks in alignment with the farm’s operational plans.
  • Supervise and manage both permanent and fixed-term contract employees for maximum productivity.
  • Monitor and maintain the quality of completed work.
  • Apply basic disciplinary procedures when necessary in accordance with company policy.
  • Foster positive and respectful relationships with all employees, promoting teamwork and motivation.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

  • Minimum: National Diploma in Agriculture
  • Ideal: B.Tech in Agriculture

Training

  • Minimum: Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
  • Ideal: Advanced proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Experience

  • At least 2 years in a similar role such as Farm Supervisor or Junior Farm Manager

Language

  • Fluency in Zulu is essential for effective communication with the labour force.

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Greytown
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