Our
client a large farm in Naivasha is seeking to recruit a Farm Manager, who will be responsible for all day
to day aspects for running a 200 ha vegetable farm for the export market.
Gross
Salary KShs
85,000
Duties
and responsibilities include
- Planning
finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget
parameters;
- Staffing,
planning and implementation;
- Practical
activities, e.g. driving tractors, operating machinery, feeding livestock,
spraying fields, etc;
- Buying supplies,
such as fertilizer and seeds;
- Arranging the
maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment;
- Planning
activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them;
- Maintaining and
monitoring the quality of yield;
- Understanding
the implications of the weather and making contingency plans;
- Making sure that
products are ready for deadlines, such as markets;
- Ensuring that
farm activities comply with government regulations;
- Having knowledge
of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to
treat them;
- Applying health
and safety standards across the farm estate;
- Protecting the
environment and maintaining biodiversity;
- Keeping
financial records up to date.
Professional
Requirements
- Degree in
Horticulture is desirable but not required
- Diploma in
related field is a must have
- At least 5 years
in a managerial position in the horticultural industry
- One who has
Drive, determination, honesty
- Has the ability
to create a cohesive team and develop people
- Must have a ‘Can
Do’ attitude
- Must be over 30
years old
If
you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and
experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most
suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (FARM MANAGER
Gross Salary K’sh 85,000) on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke
Kindly
send your CV before 3rd July, 2013
Only
shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.