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HORTICULTURAL JUNIOR LABOUR SUPERVISOR (EE)Farm Manager SA • East london, South Africa
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HORTICULTURAL JUNIOR LABOUR SUPERVISOR (EE)

HORTICULTURAL JUNIOR LABOUR SUPERVISOR (EE)

Farm Manager SA • East london, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • A diploma or degree in Agriculture is preferable but not essential.
  • At least 3 years of experience, supervising a team of at least 8-10 people.
  • Knowledge of methods, machinery, tools and equipment used in the farm and horticulture field
  • Knowledge of Priva fertigation software (within 3 months of employment in this position)
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Reporting
  • Ability to remain at work under hot climate conditions.
  • Ability to use Priva software within 3-month probationary period (training to be implemented)
  • Follow and give verbal and written instructions
  • Prepare and maintain records and reports when necessary
  • Perform duties effectively, timely and without supervision
  • Exercise good judgement, flexibility, creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Directs and schedules the activities of labour with the Head Grower/Operations Manager.
  • In conjunction with the HG/OM ensures consistent quality of work is maintained by labour team under his/her supervision.
  • Correctly captures labour time sheets and records wages in line with company policy and procedure.
  • Ensures that crop workers adhere to the minimum work standards.
  • Daily issue of tools for House Keepers/Crop workers and control thereof.
  • Supervision of labour in crop work activities such as twisting and pruning, deleafing, lowering and harvesting.
  • Weekly plant count record keeping.
  • Communicates with the Agricultural Technicians regarding the correct timing of pollination.
  • Weekly report on labour performance vs budget with the HG/OM.
  • Ensures that workers are at the relevant work areas on time.
  • Manages timekeeping and disciplinary matters of the team under his/her supervision.
  • Communicates and advises the HG/OM on current labour attendances and disciplinaries
  • Scouting and recording pests and diseases in crops.
  • Assists with problem solving activities.
  • Responsible for forecasting crop production, in conjunction with the SG/OM.
  • Ensures that the equipment functions effectively.
  • Weekly physical inspection of trolleys and tools for defect
  • Communicate maintenance needs to the HG/OM.
  • Regular on the job training of staff and record keeping of training.
  • Performs other duties as required by the Head Grower/Operations Manager (OM)
  • Maintains facilities in a sound working condition and free of weeds and plastic
  • Ensures the farm is neat and operating as an efficient and profitable unit.
  • One of the designated staff sharing 24/7 on call responsibility, including assigned weekend duties to manage irrigations systems
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