Pretoria Area - Gauteng: Our client is looking for a Farm Manager to join the team.This is a LIVE OUT position.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAgricultural Diploma/Degree advantageousBusiness or Operations Management qualification and or experience essentialPrevious crop farm management (all aspects) experience essentialProven experience working with large combine harvesters and planting equipment essentialStrong admin and record keeping skillsSolid financial and operational management experienceStaff / Human Resources Management experienceProduction and Processing knowledge: raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniquesABILITIES REQUIRED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TOExcellent practical skillsAble to operate under pressureAttention to detailStrategic ThinkingAnalytical ThinkingABILITIES & SKILLS REQUIRED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TOManagement of:Personnel ResourcesFinancial ResourcesMaterial ResourcesCommunication SkillsSpeakingNegotiationWritingCritical ThinkingStrategicAnalyticalComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningQuality Control AnalysisSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisDUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TOContracts with farmers or independent owners for raising of crops or for management of crop production.Coordinates growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments.Analyzes market conditions to determine bed allocations.Confers with purchasers and arranges for sale of crops.Records information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepares financial and operational reports.Determines procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and shipment for greater efficiency and accuracy.Analyzes soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production.Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning.Inspects orchards and fields to determine maturity dates of crops or to estimate potential crop damage from weather.Plans and directs development and production of hybrid plant varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.Purchases machinery, equipment, and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertilizer, and chemicals.Evaluates financial statements and makes budget proposals.#J-18808-Ljbffr