Farm Officer at Zilt Investment Limited

Job description

• We are searching for a farm officer with good business sense to join our team.
• The farm officer’s responsibilities include monitoring staff, crops, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit.
• You should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agriculture

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyzing existing operations, crops, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agriculture

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
• Management experience would be a plus.
• Have passion for agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to ride a Motorcycle