Mpongwe Area – Zambia: Our client is looking for a Cropping Section Manager to join the team.
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Tertiary qualification in agriculture.
- Three years’ experience in cropping.
- Additional certifications are advantageous.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Valid Passport with a minimum of 5 years before expiration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Proven experience in cropping operations, with a focus on wheat, soya and maize.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and implement various programs, which promote improved production efficiency and productivity.
- Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Integrity and professional ethics.
- Teamwork skills.
- Time management.
- The ability to work independently and to strict deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt and work in potentially challenging conditions and situations.
- Effective resource management.
- Ability to diagnose and effectively treat potential issues with the crops being grown.
- Understanding of modern technology is beneficial.
- Understanding of various crop requirements and the management of them.
- Experience with and ability to utilise modern technology.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Planning and implementing cropping programs, which promote sustainability and consistent improvements in soil fertility and health.
- Implementing a sound crop rotation strategy.
- Managing planting, spraying and fertilising programs, in consultation with senior management and external consultants.
- Procurement of required inputs, in advance of the next cropping season.
- Creating and managing budgets.
- Ensuring the correct implementation of irrigation, to promote maximized yields and optimized use of resources.
- Promoting soil fertility, through the use of regenerative practices, such as cover-cropping. Installation of new infrastructure such as irrigation, sheds and fertilizer and grain storage facilities.
- Provide a weekly report to senior management.
- Work closely with our procurement and logistics team, to ensure sustainable stock levels of all required items and inputs.
- Maintenance of grain storage facilities.
- Production of compost and other related organic inputs.
- Planning and implementing pre and post season equipment inspections.
- Monitoring usage and service records of equipment.
- Monitoring and recording usage of chemicals, fertilisers and other inputs.
- Utilise modern technology to ensure precision and maximise efficiency.
- Assist with management of citrus orchards.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
