• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Diploma in Agriculture or related field.
• Five (5) Ordinary Level subject passes including English Language and.Mathematics.
• A BSc qualification in Crop Science/ HND in Agriculture or related field.would be an added advantage.
• Proven experience of at least two (2) years in planning and implementing.good practice farm management on large scale operations.

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.

Other

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to: recruitment@buse.ac.zw consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 5 August 2024.