Farm Foreman

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years experience in management of agronomics and horticultural crops trials. Job Related Knowledge: Farming practices. Farm equipment. Safety standards. Management of stores. Job Related Skills: Organizing. Planning. Team building. Problem solving. A valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities

Organise, supervise, and assist with the execution of activities in respect of crop production: Field identification. Soil cultivation and preparation. Sowing and planting of all trials. Irrigation of trials. Manual and mechanical week control. Harvesting of produce. Organise, supervise and assist with the general maintenance activities of grounds and infrastructure: Maintenance of fences. Maintenance of hail shelter. Maintenance of roads. Maintenance of building, stores, greenhouses and cold rooms. Maintenance of irrigation system. Organise, supervise, and assist with the execution of general routine activities: Firefighting and prevention. Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste material. Care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling, sharpening etc. Cleaning and washing of vehicles. Loading/off-loading. Perform all administrative and related functions: Ensure proper recording and filing of relevant farm records / farm inventory (farm equipment) i.e. farm inventory status report. Loss/damage reports completed and submitted to relevant office. Register of all losses of assets and tools used for farm work updated. Ensuring proper recording and submission/filling of relevant HR records such as: Leave records, Performance Agreements, Personnel attendance register and Exit interviews etc.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633

Notes

EE Target: Africans, White Males and Persons with disability.