Solwezi Area – Zambia: Our client is looking for a Cropping and Livestock Manager to join the team.

Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant Agricultural tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within an integrated farming business, with a specific focus on cropping and livestock production.
• An excellent communicator at the highest level, with an established, proven track record at senior management level.
• Must have significant hands-on experience in the areas of livestock production and cropping.
• Must display innovative and business skills necessary to maintain and develop these business units.
• A practical nature, well-developed human relations, assertiveness, and a high degree of self-motivation and energy are some of the personal traits sought.
• Ability to motivate and control a diverse team of employees. Ability to achieve excellent performance under pressure

 RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Management and coordination of the operational activities of the company Farm Livestock and Cropping operations.
• Maintaining and improving the current financial performance by achieving the budget and growth performance objectives of the business.
• Manage operations effectively to ensure operational efficiency and promote growth and sustainability of the divisions under your care.
• Procurement of locally sourced and imported raw materials for production of livestock feed.
• Procurement of locally sourced and imported inputs required in the cropping operations.
• Ensuring that current policies and procedures are maintained and remain relevant.
• Maintaining amicable and professional relationships with internal and external service and commodity providers, as well as various corporate and private customers throughout our network.
• Work closely with company management to ensure the harmonised, efficient functioning of the divisions, as part of the group.
• Ensure that the divisions comply with all legislation and risk control policies pertaining to the company and the industry.
• Develop and maintain best practice policies that are industry relevant and ensure the continued improvement of the operations.
• Effectively manage labour teams and maintain compliance with all company procedures and protocols.

 ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted