Job Description

Job Summary MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in large-scale farming operations, with a minimum of 5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of crop production, farm management, and agricultural best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and farm management software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to ethical behaviour and environmental sustainability.
• Proactive and solution-focused, with a dedication to continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Business related

• Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Thinking
• Initiative
• Entrepreneurial
• Negotiation Skills
• Fostering Innovation
• Result Oriented
• Decisiveness
• Thoroughness

People Related

• Establishing Focus
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Motivating /Influencing Others
• Managing Performance
• Developing Others
• Fostering Teamwork
• Empowering Others
• Managing Change
• Customer Focus

Self Related

• Stress Management
• Personal Credibility
• Flexibility
• Planning and Organizing

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Cropping Protocols and Long-term Planning
• Activity and Resource Planning
• Management Tools Development and Administration
• Human Resources Management
• Process, Procedure, and Policy Development
• Trial Plots and Input Supplier Management
• Forestry Strategy and Land Management
• Stakeholder Relations and Community Engagement
• Maintenance and Asset Management
• Expansion Planning

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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