A big Sugarcane farms based in Abeokuta, Ogun state is seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:
job Title: Farm Manager
Job Location: Ogun
Job Descriptions
We urgently require the service of an enthusiastic Farm Manager for our sugarcane farms in Abeokuta Ogun state western part of Nigeria Duties will include all aspects of the day to day running of the farm encompassing, but not limited to cultivation and agronomy of sugar cane, harvesting, labour management, minor repairs / maintenance, strategic planning, budgeting and record keeping. Other include: planning and coordinating the production and marketing of sugar cane from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions organizing and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organizing the sale, purchase and dispatch of produce directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilizing and pest and weed control maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management may select, train and supervise staff and contractorsRequirements
In order to be considered for this position, applicants will need to have relevant farm management experience with a solid track record and the ability to work independently Reporting directly to the Managing Director, he will be responsible for all farming operations including key establishment, operational and maintenance aspects of the farms.Qualification
The candidate will have the following skills:
Skills Required
Managing and training the farm staff as a Team Leader Managing and maintaining farm machinery Crop management Ensuring and increasing ongoing profitability Creating budgets and forecasts Train his replacement in 5 years time This is a unique and rare opportunity for the right person to join a corporate group involved in manufacturing of sugar, poultry feed, commercial poultry farming, dairy farming. Offer an internationally acceptable package to the right person holding any nationalityHOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) in Microsoft word or pdf to: olu.mailexpress@gmail.com
DEADLINE: 15th December,2014
