Wartburg area, KwaZulu-Natal province – South Africa: This is a varied position for someone who understands farming, machinery and earthmoving, enjoys working outdoors and is also confident dealing with clients and helping develop new business.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience
• Agricultural, earthmoving or land preparation experience
• Good knowledge of farming and agricultural machinery
• Experience with land prep, planting and/or bailing
• Must be willing and able to operate machinery
• Basic knowledge of machine maintenance
• Computer literate
• Valid driver's licence
• Excellent communication skills
• Neat and presentable
• Honest, reliable and hardworking
• Able to work independently and take responsibility
• Basic surveying knowledge would be an advantage
• Sales/client liaison experience would be an advantage

 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 

• Managing earthmoving and agricultural machinery on site
• Land preparation and planting
• Baling and agricultural contracting
• Supervising operators and site staff
• Personally operating machinery when required
• Monitoring machine condition and basic maintenance
• Managing daily site activities and productivity
• Liaising directly with farmers and clients
• Promoting and growing the company
• Identifying and following up new business opportunities

 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted