Farm Manager

Location: Zambia

FARM MANAGER

A large Commercial Farming Business in Zambia, seeks to employ the services of a mature reliable manager for their business to hands-on manage, oversee, co-ordinate the row cropping & tree crop operations.ROLE

Full responsibility for the arable section of the company. This includes the Cropping and Tree orchard sections.

REQUIRMENTS

Education/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Agriculture or similar farming management qualification.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• The ideal candidate would have sound knowledge of Farming, particularly potato and row cropping (maize, wheat, soya).
• Tree crops experience a benefit, but not required.
• Administrative, financial and project or operational management experience.
• Extensive farming experience; Minimum ten years farming experience.
• Minimum five years of managerial/leadership experience leading a team of > 50 people.
• Strong MS Office knowledge. Computer skills & the ability to maintain computer records of the herd are essential. Experienced with Cattle management programs will be advantageous.
• Age- 35 to 50 years of age.

KEY ATTRIBUTES 

• High level of initiative and integrity.
• Ability to adapt to new situations.
• Must possess excellent leadership skills.
• Should be a team player, diligent and hardworking.
• Must be firm and impartial in the affairs of his staff.
• Willing to accept additional responsibilities.

PACKAGE

• Salary – (dependant on experience).
• Housing- suitable housing provided on site.
• Vehicle – Provided.
• Medical Aid- Allowance provided.