Head of Agriculture African Region
Head of Agriculture African Region
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16-01-2025
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Job Description
RedEmber Recruitment is seeking to hire the Head of Agriculture for our client based in Tzaneen.
Production and Growth Strategy Development :
Fruit Production.
Fruit Packing/Harvesting.
Development and implementation of Five (5) year growth and expansion strategy/plan.
Technical Evaluation of all orchards soils and tree health use of AGES and Aerobotics.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build a positive company image and positive.
reputation.
Conducting industry benchmarks on cost technology and people trends.
Financial & Business Management:
Collaborate and participate in setting up budgets monitoring allocating resources reviewing and making
midyear adjustment.
Prepare monthly and/or project finance reports for management to provide insight into the
company.
Contribute to the business profitability by managing people and resources to establish and
accomplish business objectives.
People Management:
Instill discipline within the management and labor force.
Setting performance agreements managing subordinates coaching and mentoring the team.
Developing successors for critical positions.
Create a healthy labour relations environment through continuous employee engagement.
Health & Safety:
Accept and execute 16(2) and GMR2(1) Role and Responsibilities.
Management and implementation of HSMS.
Drive Hazard identification and development Risk Assessments for all operations.
Support and Achieve and maintenance ISO45001 Accreditation in South African Production Units.
Capital Projects:
Conduct and compile feasibility studies for new projects and/or development.
Engagement with internal operations managers for requirements.
Technical Review and Approval of capital projects (Capex Requests).
Setup Budget Capex request and execute project timeously and within budget.
Continuous Improvement:
Constant performance evaluation of farming practices/activities.
Develop and implement process flows for all activities.
Profit enhancement project 2% gross profit improvement.
Communicating water use entitlements to various operations managers.
Measuring water usage and reporting for both management and compliance purposes.
Improve yield by 5% in 2024 season.
Work with the newly established Continuous improvement department.
Corporate Governance Risk and Compliance:
Ensure that statutory obligations under the auspices of Farming and tree/fruit production
management are prepared and maintained including but not limited to Dam safety building
registration EIA Water Rights Roads transport electricity supply and use etc.
Enforce ethical business practices and exercise oversight to ensure compliance with corporate
governance ethical and responsible behavior as per the policies.
Create an inclusive culture.
Operational Activities:
Develop and implement a picking management system and reporting.
Develop and implement a pruning management system and reporting.
Pest and Disease monitoring and control.
Warehouse management and stock control.
Accreditation Management:
Ensure compliance for all relevant accreditations including legal aspects regarding water rights
and Health and Safety regulations.
Current audits include GlobalGAP Nurtures (Tesco) Albert Heijn Farming for the Future
Waitrose SIZA Fairtrade and other assessment audits.
Managing the audit process from booking audits to internal audits and overseeing the audit itself.
Coordinating any audit related activities which may come up during the year.
Requirements
Education:
Degree in the Agricultural sciences or other relevant fields
Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous
Experience:
At least 1015 years experience in a packhouse operational environment preferably agriculture.
At least 5years experience in 16.(2) role or similar roles on Health and Safety.
Knowledge & Skills:
Technically years to manage an export subtropical fruit business.
Good people management skills across all levels of the business.
Detailed knowledge of external accreditation requirements for local and export markets.
Financial planning and control.
Knowledge of the legal framework for farming operations across Africa.
High level of computer literacy.
Behavioral Competencies:
Integrity passion for work excellence and success.
Excellent communicator with attention to detail.
Business acumen with analytical problemsolving ability.
Resultsdriven team player.
Ability to work under constant pressure.
Selfstarter and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Fruit Production. Fruit Packing/Harvesting. Development and implementation of Five (5) year growth and expansion strategy/plan. Technical Evaluation of all orchards, soils and tree health use of AGES and Aerobotics. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build company image and positive reputation. Conducting industry benchmarks on cost, technology, and people trends
Education
Degree in the Agricultural sciences or other relevant fields Post graduate qualification will be advantageous
Employment Type
Full Time
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