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FARMING FIELD MANAGER - WESSELSBRON / BOTHAVILLE / WELKOMMarket related salary includes salary plus car allowance plus contribution to medical aid and pension and relocation subsidized.GeneralWestern Free State - Wesselsbron / Bothaville / WelkomReports to Senior Farming Field Manager.Expenses for relocation will be covered as required.Minimum qualifications and experience (Please read this section carefully )Ideal candidate should have a minimum tertiary qualification, BSC Agriculture or BComm Agricultural Economics degree, and/or demonstrated work experience of minimum 5 years in managing farms and practical knowledge of farm row crops of any of the following maize, soybeans, sunflower, wheat, and cotton.Must have reliable vehicle, preferably utility (4x4 / bakkie).Desirable skillsERP systems experience. Summary:Plan, execute, manage, and report on designated Farming units.Planning:Construct crop production plans for maize, soybeans, sunflower, wheat and cotton for designated farming units in conjunction with the Operations Manager and Contractors.The production plan includes making chemical- and fertilizer recommendations in conjunction with respective chemical representatives and agronomists.Building a set budget for each unit covering all necessary scenarios within an achievable cost range with the Operations Manager.Evaluate different input prices and farming practice to determine the most efficient production plan.Execution:Execute the production plans within the set budget together with Operations Manager and Farming Contractors.Oversee that land preparations are done accurately and on time.Ensure timely planting and application of inputs within correct procedure and circumstances as set out in the production plan with Farming Contractors and Operations Manager.Ensure timely and accurate delivery of inputs and contracting services rendered.Ensure accurate delivery of harvested crops into designated silos and/or coordinating on-farm loading of harvested crops to end-point destinations.Managing:Coordinate Farming Contractors by assisting with their day-to-day crop production activities and decision making.Continuously visiting designated farming units to follow up and help solve challenges, problems and monitor general progress.On-farm stock management with safe stock storage, regular stock taking and implementation of inputs.Reporting:Frequent updating and reporting on crop progress as well as projecting production outcomes based on agronomical characteristics and facts for designated Farming units.Reporting on factors that influence the crops during the season and potential damage and/or solutions to it.Reporting on the planned budget and any factors that may influence it toward potential over or under spending for each designated farming unit.On-farm as well as storage facility stock quantities.Report daily rainfall from farms.Complete, report and update crop estimates pre-harvest.Report deliveries into designated delivery points of harvested crops and reconcile with reports from Support from Head Office.If you have not received any feedback from uswithin 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.By sending your CV along with other additional documentsyou give consent to HWR to process and retain your personal information for thecurrent opportunity as well as for future opportunitiesDesired Skills:Farm ManagementFarming OperationsPlanningExecutionBudgetingProduction PlanningManagementDesired Work Experience:5 to 10 years

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