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Website North West University
Job Responsibilities:
- Management and production of crops and pastures within acceptable norms, standards and legislative frameworks (Animal Protection Act, etc.)
- Ability to assist with Farm Administration, personnel, biosecurity and the day to day running of an effective and efficient farming enterprise
- Management of on-farm sales of farm produce within Marketing of Agricultural Products Act 47, 1996, Meat Safety Act 40, 2000, Animal Health Act 7, 2002, etc. and obsolete assets while adhering to all NWU policies in that regard
- Management and production of pastures within acceptable norms and standards
- Ability to do/supervise maintenance of farm – infrastructure, machinery, equipment, implements, fences, etc.
- Perform responsibilities as assigned by the Farm Manager and Director for School of Agricultural Sciences
- Ensure conducive conditions to enable smooth running of research projects and teaching/learning (WIL – Work integrated learning)
Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of agricultural maintenance of farm, farm infrastructure, equipment and machinery
- Understanding the management and production practices of the enterprises to be undertaken
- In-depth subject knowledge/expertise in Crop production and management
- Human resource (HR) management of support staff
- Ability to supervise Unit Supervisors, Tractor Drivers and Farm General Workers and manage them as a team to facilitate optimal production within the teaching (WIL) and research environment
- Understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment
- Ability to work with Academics and Researchers
Qualification & Experience:
- B Qualification (Preferably Diploma/Btech) specializing in agronomy/horticulture/crop Science is desirable
- Registration with the SACNSP is desirable
- 3 years experience in agronomy field, orchard, greenhouses and management is essential
- 3 years experience in farm management is essential
- B Qualification (Preferably Diploma/Btech) specializing in Farm Management is essential
Job Details:
Company: North West University
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Mafikeng, North West, SA
Application Deadline: N/A
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