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Farming Field Manager - Lichtenburg, North WestFull job descriptionAn exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic individual to fulfill a role in our client's farming division.Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Ideal candidates should have a minimum tertiary qualification, BSc Agriculture or BComm Agricultural Economics degree, and/or demonstrated work experience of a minimum of 5 years in managing farms with practical knowledge of farm row crops. Summary: Plan, execute, manage, and report on the designated Farming unit in Lichtenburg.1. Planning:Construct crop production plans for maize, soybeans, sunflower, wheat, and cotton for designated farming units.Make chemical- and fertilizer recommendations in conjunction with respective representatives and agronomists.Build a budget for each unit covering all necessary scenarios within an achievable cost range.Evaluate different input prices and farming practices for the most efficient production plan.2. Execution:Execute production plans within the set budget.Oversee accurate and timely land preparations.Ensure timely planting and application of inputs as per the production plan.Ensure accurate delivery of harvested crops.3. Managing:Coordinate Farming Contractors in day-to-day crop production activities.Continuously visit designated farming units to follow up, solve challenges, and monitor progress.Manage on-farm stock with safe storage and regular stocktaking.4. Reporting:Frequent updating and reporting on crop progress.Report on factors influencing crops and potential damage or solutions.Report on the planned budget and any factors that may influence it.Report on-farm storage facility stock quantities.Report daily rainfall.Complete, report, and update crop estimates pre-harvest.Report deliveries into designated points and reconcile with reports.Essential Skills:Sufficient knowledge of crop farming xe2x80x93 technical and theoretical.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated experience in administrative tasks xe2x80x93 reporting, budgets, etc.Good interpersonal and organizing skills.Ability to prioritize effectively with excellent time management.Proactive with problem-solving skills.Ability to handle conflict situations well.Critical thinker with emotional resilience.Self-confident and self-assured approach.Adaptable with the ability to apply plans/strategy as situations change.Core Competencies:Customer focus.Communication.Teamwork.Initiative.Innovation.Ownership & Accountability.Management.Detail orientation.Desirable Skills:Knowledge of the grain industry and/or experience in farming/agriculture in Northwest.Agility.Able to stay focused in a high-intensity and fast-paced working environment.ERP systems experience.General:Based in Lichtenburg, Northwest.Reports to Senior Farming Field Manager.Salary is market-related basic salary with Travel and Car Allowance, Provident fund, and medical aid benefits.Must have a reliable vehicle, preferably a utility (4x4/bakkie). Report job

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