MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Proven experience managing commercial crop farming (100 ha+) *
• Strong in administration of farming and finance system.
• Experience in land preparation, mechanised farming, and workforce coordination
• Ability to work independently and solve problems on the ground
• Good planning, record-keeping, and cost awareness
• Good at working and collaborating in a team
• Works well with contractors, service providers, local labour, and technical advisors
• *Cassava experience is an advantage but not essential – strong row-crop or field-crop experience will be considered.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
 

• Plan and manage the farm expansion from land clearing through to planting and crop establishment
• Coordinate land preparation, clearing, fencing, and access roads
• Manage equipment sourcing, contractors, and maintenance
• Recruit, train, and supervise supervisors and operators.
• Implement planting, fertilisation, weed and pest control schedules
• Oversee input sourcing, compliance, and safe storage
• Work with agronomists on soil health, plant density trials, fertiliser regimes, and cover crops
• Establish administration & tracking systems for costs and farming.
• Operate within budget; provide monthly progress and cost reports
• Ensure environmental compliance, sustainability practices, and workplace safety
• Liaise with local communities, suppliers, cooperatives, and stakeholders

 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted