Lubumbashi Area - DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo): This is a 3000 Ha farm of dryland field crops. The successful candidate will oversee the cropping operations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Diploma / Degree.
- Previous crop farm management experience (Maize, soya, sugar beans and wheat).
- Knowledge of GPS, drone related mapping, and crop evaluation.
- Must have sound working knowledge of all aspects of precision farming.
- Bush clearing knowledge would be an advantage.
- Mechanical and Maintenance orientated essential, workshop and spares management.
- Knowledge of pivot irrigation.
- Computer literate.
- Good admin and record keeping ability.
- Able to motivate and manage a large labour force. Swahili, Lingala, and French are spoken.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- To oversee and manage the best practice for preparing, planting, spraying, and harvesting of the crops.
- Ley cropping is practiced in the newly cleared areas (Sunhemp, Millets and Oats).
- Procurement of all fertilizers, chemicals, and seed.
- Preparation of budgets and accounts as required.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
