{"id":63852,"date":"2021-05-13T08:40:28","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T06:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=63852"},"modified":"2021-05-12T17:27:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T15:27:58","slug":"human-capital-synergies-africa-limited-recent-job-vacancy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/human-capital-synergies-africa-limited-recent-job-vacancy-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Human Capital Synergies Africa Limited Recent Job Vacancy"},"content":{"rendered":"
Our Client, with a coffee and horticulture farms seeks to recruit a Farm Manager who will be responsible for the assigned farms and be required to provide overall farm business management in addition to the day to day crops and livestock management. The manager will also be responsible for preparing budgets and reports and ensuring the farms are not only productive but also profitable. The manager will maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in the agricultural space.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Farm Manager<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Primary Responsibilities:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Kiambu, Central, Kenya
\nReference #:<\/strong> 321
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Manage the farm staff and ensure a good working environment
\n\u2022Grow and manage the farms to be both productive and profitable
\n\u2022Grow and manage the various sales channels
\n\u2022Prepare management reports
\n\u2022Maintain positive business relationships with customers, suppliers, professional bodies and distributors<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Manage workflow by ensuring all deadlines are met and work is completed and accurate
\n\u2022Analyze existing operations, crops and livestock and recommend improvements
\n\u2022Prepare production and maintenance cycles for each farm as appropriate
\n\u2022Visit the various farms under supervision to inspect operations
\n\u2022Manage the procurement cycle for each farm to ensure appropriate levels of supplies are maintained
\n\u2022Maintain a functional repairs and maintenance schedule for all equipment and machinery
\n\u2022Develop a pricing strategy to ensure our products are competitive
\n\u2022Maintain overall responsibility over the sales and marketing of farm output
\n\u2022Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure we get the best support e.g. from coffee millers and out growers
\n\u2022Review staffing levels periodically and ensure staff are well trained
\n\u2022Prepare management reports as appropriate to assist the Board make good decisions
\n\u2022Hire, terminate, transfer, and promote farm staff while enforcing health and safety regulations
\n\u2022Ensure accurate financials are maintained and prepare reports to analyze performance against set budgets
\n\u2022Maintain healthy community and professional relationships\/ networks<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Bachelor\u2019s degree in Agriculture, Livestock Management or equivalent
\n\u2022Additional courses in business management is desirable
\n\u20225+ years\u2019 farm management experience in Kenya
\n\u2022Expertise in Coffee and Horticulture will be a plus.
\n\u2022Excellent communication skills
\n\u2022A passion for agriculture
\n\u2022Solid analytical and computer skills
\n\u2022Demonstrable ability to manage teams in different locations
\n\u2022Willingness to work overtime as required
\n\u2022Willingness to manage farms in different locations across the country.<\/p>\n