Job Title: Farm Manager
Company: Silo Food Industries
Closing Date: 17 March 2025
Location: Harare
Job Description:
Silo Food Industries is seeking qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of Farm Manager on a three-year fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager and will be based at Amajuba Plantation in Guruve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage operations activities at the farm.
- Oversee farm machinery and irrigation infrastructure.
- Prepare for the farming season and crop production.
- Develop cash flow projections.
- Create gross margin budgets and enterprise trackers.
- Review and sign off on financial statements for the farm.
- Establish markets for farm produce in collaboration with the Sales Representative.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations and standard procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Superior.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics/Accounts.
- Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in banana and horticulture crop production.
- Class 3 Motorcycle License.
Core Competencies:
- Hands-on experience in farm management and farming business accounting skills.
- High degree of integrity and accuracy.
- Excellent analytical and report writing abilities.
- Strong human resources management skills.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, team management, and supervisory skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and figures.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and SAP.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications, which must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications, to:
The Human Resources Officer
Silo Food Industries Limited
14 Wimbledon Crescent
Eastlea
HARARE
Email: recruitment@sfi.co.zw
Application Deadline: Not later than 17 March 2025.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Silo Food Industries!