HORTICULTURAL JUNIOR LABOUR SUPERVISOR (EE)

SUMMARY:
East London Area – Eastern Cape: This is a leading horticultural farm dedicated to sustainable agriculture and high-quality plant production.  They are seeking a Junior Labour Supervisor in their production team.

This is a ‘LIVE OUT’ position.
The successful candidate would have to reside in the East London area.
Transport from East London is provided to the farm.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A diploma or degree in Agriculture is preferable but not essential.
• At least 3 years of experience, supervising a team of at least 8-10 people.
• Knowledge of methods, machinery, tools and equipment used in the farm and horticulture field
• Knowledge of Priva fertigation software (within 3 months of employment in this position)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Reporting
• Ability to remain at work under hot climate conditions.
• Ability to use Priva software within 3-month probationary period (training to be implemented)
• Follow and give verbal and written instructions
• Prepare and maintain records and reports when necessary
• Perform duties effectively, timely and without supervision
• Exercise good judgement, flexibility, creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with others.

• Directs and schedules the activities of labour with the Head Grower/Operations Manager.
• In conjunction with the HG/OM ensures consistent quality of work is maintained by labour team under his/her supervision.
• Correctly captures labour time sheets and records wages in line with company policy and procedure.
• Ensures that crop workers adhere to the minimum work standards.
• Daily issue of tools for House Keepers/Crop workers and control thereof.
• Supervision of labour in crop work activities such as twisting and pruning, deleafing, lowering and harvesting.
• Weekly plant count record keeping.
• Communicates with the Agricultural Technicians regarding the correct timing of pollination.
• Weekly report on labour performance vs budget with the HG/OM.
• Ensures that workers are at the relevant work areas on time.
• Manages timekeeping and disciplinary matters of the team under his/her supervision.
• Communicates and advises the HG/OM on current labour attendances and disciplinaries
• Scouting and recording pests and diseases in crops.
• Assists with problem solving activities.
• Responsible for forecasting crop production, in conjunction with the SG/OM.
• Ensures that the equipment functions effectively.
• Weekly physical inspection of trolleys and tools for defect
• Communicate maintenance needs to the HG/OM.
• Regular on the job training of staff and record keeping of training.
• Performs other duties as required by the Head Grower/Operations Manager (OM)
• Maintains facilities in a sound working condition and free of weeds and plastic
• Ensures the farm is neat and operating as an efficient and profitable unit.
• One of the designated staff sharing 24/7 on call responsibility, including assigned weekend duties to manage irrigations systems