Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE)
DUE: 05 AUG 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the
following posts:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Farm General Manager (1 Post)
Reporting to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and
Environmental Science, the Farm General Manager is responsible for the dayto-day management of the University Farm with a focus on leading the team
to deliver results in line with business values and management policy of the
Bindura University of Science Education in a way that maximizes productivity
and profitability.
Qualifications and Experience
A Diploma in Agriculture or related field;
Five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics;
A BSc qualification in Agriculture/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.
Duties and Responsibilities
In general, the Farm General Manager is responsible for the following tasks:
Overseeing the daily operations of the farm, including planting,
harvesting, farm equipment maintenance, and caring for crops and
livestock;
Developing and implementing strategies to increase productivity and
profitability;
Conducting research to identify new market opportunities and consumer
preferences to support the agricultural produce and products of the
University on the local and international market arena;
Ensure team engagement at the university farm is at the level where there
is a collective understanding of the farm targets and an understanding of
how they contribute to the overall success of the farm business; the team
are inducted to their role and receive a structured orientation and regular
feedback on their performance; feedback needs are recorded, reviewed
and used to support individual training and development plans; individual
skills and competencies are developed by establishing performance and
development goals;
Ensure that production targets and indicators of success are set out in the
farm’s Annual Operational Plan;
Ensure that any risk areas/areas of concern are discussed with the
University management and proactively managed;
Maintaining financial records, including budgets, expenses, and profits;
Identify, capture and evaluate key farm management information to
increase farm productivity and profitability, including weather data
recording and identification of climatic trends/predictions;
Hiring, training, and managing farm workers and other employees;
Ensure stock movement records are accurately maintained and up to date
and contribute to the development of the farm’s annual asset and
maintenance plans;
Implement the agreed annual asset and maintenance plan to ensure all
plant and equipment is in good repair and in a safe operating state;
Ensure all assets, including irrigation equipment and fitments, are
regularly maintained in line with manufacturer’s specifications and farm
maintenance procedures;
Ensure environmental requirements are met as outlined in the farm
environment plan;
Ensuring that the farm is complying with all laws and regulations related
to agricultural operations, including health and safety standards and
environmental protections;
Coordinating with suppliers and buyers to purchase necessary supplies and
sell farm products on local and international markets, including
procurement and sustenance of the Global Gap License/Certificate;
Reporting key farm performance data on a 7 day basis;
Skills and Attributes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to foster open communication structure;
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory
for successful candidates.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in
continuous pdf format to [email protected] 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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of
applications is Monday, 5 August 2024.For more information, phone (66210) 7531-
2, 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9.
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