Job Description

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Position Title: Farm ForePerson

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time xe2x80x8b

Position Location: Lichtenburg

Requisition ID: 24913

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of Farm ForePerson reporting to the Farms Manager. The positions will be based in our operations in Lichtenburg and Bapsfontein.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

As part of the Agricultural team, he or she is to make sure all planting and harvesting field operations are executed safely and timeously. He/she is also responsible for leading a team of equipment operators and from time to time resolve equipment breakdowns as they happen. The incumbent is responsible for the deployment of On-farm Food and Sustainability program, do 'Off-season' maintenance and calibration in the workshop and record the input usage per field (fertilizer, pesticides, fuel etcxe2x80xa6) in co-operation with the Farm Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all farming operations.
• Drive On-Farm Food Safety & Sustainability programs
• Execute repair and maintenance on tractors and farm equipment including xe2x80x9cOff Seasonxe2x80x9d preventive maintenance
• Coordinate and enable H&S activities and ensure compliance by all personnel.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least a in Agriculture
• At least 2 years farm supervision experience
• Valid Code EB Drivers license
• Suitable knowledge of crop production.
• Knowledge of GPS systems and electronic equipment controls
• Experience and skills in servicing, maintaining repairing and operating of farm machinery (specifically on auto- electrics and hydraulics).
• Candidate must be safety conscious and have good supervising skills and work well under pressure. .
• He or she must be able to execute jobs independent and have good communication skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Agriculture
Division: South Africa
Department: xe2x80x8bW Farms Planting and Harvesting xe2x80x8b
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg

Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)

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