Farm Manager - Crops and Horticulture (1 Post) at Bindura University of Sciences and Technology

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this role successfully, the Farm Manager (Crops and Horticulture)
will perform the following responsibilities, which will include but are not
limited to:
 Collaborates closely with the Farm General Manager to implement the farm’s strategy, manage resources, and optimize productivity within the crops and horticulture section;
 Assigning and communicating daily/weekly duties to farm workers;
 Implementing pest and disease management strategies to protect crops;
 Producing regular crops and horticulture section reports;
 Ensuring crops and horticulture produce quality and availability;
 Coordinating with the Farm General Manager to plan and implement
budgets and production targets for crops and horticulture farm section;
 Keeping up to date and accurate records of production for the crops and
horticulture section;
 Assisting with product marketing and selling to a variety of customers in the local and international markets including procurement and maintenance of the Global Gap License/Certificate protocols in
collaboration with the marketing assistant;
 Ensuring high-quality work and adherence to safety standards;
 Maintaining and repairing farm equipment and infrastructure;
 Scheduling regular maintenance and addressing malfunctions of farm equipment promptly;
 Implementing farm resources conservation measures including soil conservation, maintenance of fire guards;
 Monitoring weather conditions to adjust farming practices;
 Engaging with local communities and stakeholders to promote the farm’s products;
 Establishing beneficial relationships with the local community.

Skills and Attributes
 A knowledge of field crops and horticulture production and an awareness
of customer demand, food standards and sustainability;
 The ability to work under pressure and make decisions in stressful environments;
 Superb communication and interpersonal skills;
 Supervisory skills and management ability;
 Culture of profit orientation;
 Willingness to be on the farm in all weathers and patience to undertake all sorts of practical, sometimes repetitive jobs;
 Willingness to work overtime as required;
 Self-motivation, with the ability to motivate others;
 Ability to work independently and collaboratively when required;
 Team player