Section Manager

Job Description

SECTION MANAGER
The organization invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced
individuals to fill the position of Section Manager. Reporting to the Head of
Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the management of farm operations at the Estate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
The incumbent’s key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: -
• Preparation of capital, revenue and expenditure budgets and monitoring these in
order to ensure that operations are within the budgeted framework.
• Reviewing actual business performance against stated objectives daily, weekly,
monthly and annually.
• Recording information, such as production, farm management practices, and
parent stock and preparing financial and operational reports.
• Ensuring that land preparation is well in advance of the optimum planting
period.
• Analyzing soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum
production.
• Monitoring Plant Growth and plant protection through adequate provision of
plant caring equipment and agricultural chemicals.
• Adequate preparation for crop harvesting that ensures prompt delivery of crops
to the intended market.
• Determining procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and transportation
of crops for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Inspecting fields to determine maturity dates of crops or to estimate potential crop
damage from weather.
• Planning and directing development and production of hybrid plant varieties with
high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.
• Management of Estate assets and ensuring that their disposal and acquisition is
done according to the organization’s Policies and Procedures.
• Hiring, discharging, transferring, and promoting Estate workers, enforcing safety
regulations, and interpreting and implementing policies.
• Ensuring effective utilization of human resources by training, motivating,
retaining and ensuring the welfare staff and that staff remains dedicated to
outstanding performance.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Diploma in Agriculture
• At least five (5) years hands-on experience in managing Crops
• Must demonstrate technical competence.
Attributes
• Strong people management skills and excellent leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Result oriented, Innovative, Analytical and an excellent team player.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work with minimum supervision

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position
applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of
Certificates by not later than the 02 September 2024 to:
hr.recruitment.2024@gmail

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Expiry Date: 2024-09-02 00:00:00