Farm Section Manager - Mkushi - Mkushi-Zambia

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Projects – implement the development projects of the farm as outlined in the project Proposal. Meeting deadlines will be very critical for the successful establishment of the new and greenfield farm. The main project activities are:
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – ensure the EIA for =the Farm is approved by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA). To achieve this, you will work closely with the Consultants. The whole project implementation is behind schedule and hinges on the EIA.
Land Clearing and Preparation – ensure land clearing and preparation is well executed by a contracted company and Sales. The target is to have 65Ha seed maize and 100Ha seed soyabeans in the 2017/18 season
Irrigation Set Up – ensure the irrigation system is set up as outlined in the project proposal in readiness for the 2018 winter crops. Irritech has been contracted to undertake this component of the project. In line with this, ensure the hydrological report by WARMA is completed and submitted to the company and its recommendations implemented accordingly.
Equipment and Machinery – ensure all the required farm equipment and machinery are procured expeditiously following the Seed Co Procurement procedures. The list of equipment and machinery is contained in the project document.
Farm Infrastructure – the farm has currently no any infrastructure. Therefore, you will be responsible for the construction of all the required staff accommodation, offices, workshop, storage facilities, roads, fuel station, etc.
Power Supply – ensure the farm has power supply from Zesco. This is critical for the successful establishment of the irrigation system. Currently, Luano District has no Zesco power supply and the district authorities are working to have the connection done before the end of 2017.
Cropping Program – prepare both summer and winter cropping programs in consultation with the company Operations Manager to achieve set production targets for the company. All the farming operations shall be carried out with due regard to principles of soil conservation which contribute to high productivity and growth
Quality Product – ensure the finest quality and genetic purity of parent and certified seed.
Quality Management – actively participate in quality initiatives through direct involvement in ISO 9001:2008 activities and working on continuous improvement programmes throughout the processes of the farm.
Planning and Budgeting – prepare farm budgets and cash flows and ensure they are adhered to
Risk – ensure adequate controls to minimize risk in all the operations of the farm. Take all the necessary steps to protect or otherwise ensure safety of all monies, property, and other merchandise of whatever description of the company which shall at any time be under your charge and control
Inventory and Control – ensure records are neat, up to date and readily available at any time they are needed. Carryout regular physical inventories and review of farm records to ensure that all the farm stock is accounted for. Ensure maximum security for the stock.
Human Resources Management – Professionally manage all the farm employees. Uphold discipline in your team. Set performance standards for the staff. Identify training needs for your staff and provide an enabling environment.
Legislation – keep abreast of any developments in the agricultural industry and farming legislation in Zambia and advise Management accordingly. Ensure that Zambian labour laws pertaining to the industry are adhered to.
Relationship Management – develop sound and cordial relations with both internal and external stakeholders
Asset Utilisation – ensure optimum and efficient utilization of all assets on the farm
Health and Safety – ensure that all company and Zambian Safety Rules and Regulations are implemented and that all safety reporting is complied with
Reports – ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc farm reports/appraisals are produced.

Key Skills
Initiative.
Flexibility.
Good communication.
Analytical skills.
Commercial awareness.
IT skills.
The ability to apply technical knowledge of the environment and legislation/public policy matters in a practical environment.
Marketing and sales skills.