TECHNICAL ASSISTANT ESTATE MANAGER

Our client, who has a large soft fruit farm situated in Hermanus, is looking for a Technical Assistant Estate Manager to join their team.

This position will report to the Farm Business Manager of the farm.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate.
• Tertiary qualification an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of working on a farm environment.
• Tunnel/Shade net Construction and maintenance experience
• Good mechanical, welding and auto electrical skills on agricultural equipment and vehicles.
• Computer literate – proficient in E-mail, Excel, Word and Internet.
• Administration and report writing skills.
• Experience in procurement of agricultural equipment, workshop, tractor and vehicle spares and parts.
• Code 8 Driver’s License – Code 10 an advantage.
• Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans – Xhosa an advantage.
• Previous experience in managing teams
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of large-scale crop production.
• Knowledge of ground maintenance and gardens.
• Well-organized, routine orientated and tidy individual

Main Responsibilities:

• Tunnel/Shade net construction and maintenance
• Repair and maintenance of vehicle fleet and equipment
• Basic construction and building maintenance including electrical work
• Stock control and budgets
• Compilation and timeous submission of reports
• Procurement:  obtaining quotations and purchase orders; collection and distribution of purchases
• Staff management and bus transport arrangements
• Operate effectively in a pressurized agricultural environment

Closing date of applications: 15 January 2021

Preferred starting date: 1 March 2021

Enquiries: Please phone our recruitment department at +27 81 219 2117