Manager: Development

Manager: Development
Cane Supply Division

The main objectives of this position are to manage projects relating to the rehabilitation and development of land reform farms and to mentor emerging farmers during the land reform process. Reporting to the General Manager: Cane Supply, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and managing projects, drafting business plans and budgets (as well as subsequent budget and cost management), and liaising and establishing relationships with external service providers (including managing contracts and contractors). He/she will, importantly, develop mentorship and development programmes for emerging farmers and monitor, evaluate and adapt these programmes, as well as manage the safety aspect for responsible projects.

As such, candidates should hold a tertiary qualification (Bachelor of Agricultural Management/BSc Agriculture), together with at least five years’ experience in an irrigated sugar farming environment. Experience in financial management, project management and mentoring or extension of emerging farmers is also essential, and knowledge of irrigation scheduling, systems and installation, cane agronomics and husbandry is imperative for success. Our ideal candidate is able to maintain composure in a high-pressure environment, boasts exceptional interpersonal skills and can transfer his/her knowledge effectively. Experience in working with MS Office, MS Projects and CanePro would be an added advantage.

Please mark your application clearly as “Manager: Development”.

Closing date: 8 December 2011

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Should you not have heard from us within 14 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.