Silo Food Industries
DUE: 17 MAR 2025
FARM MANAGER – CONTRACT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced personnel to fill the
above-mentioned position on a three-year fixed term contract. The incumbent will report
to the Operations Manager and will be based at Amajuba Plantation in Guruve.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
- Plans and manages operations activities at the farm.
- Manages farm machinery including irrigation infrastructure.
- Prepares for farming season and crop production.
- Prepares cash flow projections.
- Prepares gross margin budgets and enterprise trackers
- Review and sign-off financial statements for the farm.
- Establish markets for farm produce in liaison with the Sales Representative.
- Adheres to and ensures adherence to safety, health and environment regulations and
standard procedures. - Conducts risk assessment and mitigation.
- Performs any other work-related duties as assigned by the Superior.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- 5 ‘O’ levels, including English Language and Mathematics/ Accounts.
- Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent
- At least 5 years’ relevant experience in banana and horticulture crops production.
- Class 3 Motorcycle licence.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Hands on farm management and farming business accounting skills.
- High degree of honesty and accuracy.
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
- Good human resources skills.
- Good communication, interpersonal, team management and supervisory skills.
- Excellent documentation and accuracy at figures.
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
- Computer skills/knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP
TO APPLY
Interested Candidates should send applications, copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae
and certified copies of qualifications addressed to: –
The Human Resources Officer
Silo Food Industries Limited
14 Wimbledon Crescent
Eastlea
HARARE
Email: [email protected]
Not later than 17 MARCH 2025
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
