An exciting opportunity with an ATTRACTIVE SALARY in the HORTICULTURAL / AGRICULTURAL sector.
Primary Duties:
- Managing the day-to-day farming operations (planting, spraying, harvesting)
- Co-ordinating and carrying out all planting and harvesting activities
- Manage irrigation and paddock preparation
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all farm equipment, infrastructure, and facilities
- Oversee harvesting, post-harvest handling, packaging and dispatch of produce (ready for markets)
- Supervise and mentor farm staff
- Potential prospect to work with the stock
- Ability to understand and operate various types of agri-machinery
- Coordinate the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
- Ensure compliance with all relevant agricultural regulations and industry standards
- Deliver product to markets
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Minimum 3 years’ farm management or supervisory experience in agriculture / horticulture.
- Minimum MR License (HR preferred)
- Chemcert Certificate
- Tractor Experience
- Agriculture and Horticulture experience
- Livestock handling experience is advantageous
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills