Farm Administrator at The Startup Place Limited

Required

• Work with MD & Farm Manager to plan and implement production, and to
• Maintain farm progress against budget parameters.
• Maintenance of farm building, machinery and equipment
• Keeping records of inputs, equipment availability, usage and all farm activities.
• Following up on execution of GAP practices, IPM (Intergrated Pest
• Management), keeping planting records, livestock records, harvest records etc
• Preparing budgets and keeping farm accounting records.
• Following up, monitoring and keeping records of contract farmers.
• Liaising with other farm suppliers, inspecting their farms and products and organizing delivery to packhouse.
• Utilizing software extensively to complete all tasks
• Making sure products are ready for deadlines, such as daily sales delivery, exhibitions and markets.
• Ensuring current government regulations and that of quality certification bodies concerning farm activities are complied with.
• Participate fully in all training and implement outcomes immediately.
• Other duties that may be assigned by Management

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
• Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
• Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
• Management experience would be a plus.
• A passion for agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.