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  • Posted: Sep 5, 2019
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Centum is East Africa's leading investment company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. We are an investment channel providing investors with access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments. Our Key objective is to consistently generate market beating returns by building extraordinary enterpr...
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    Farm Manager

    Job Brief

    Greenblade Growers a subsidiary of Centum seeks to recruit a Farm Manager for its Tumaini Operations in Ol Kalou. The role reports to the General Manager.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage the implementation of the farm operations by Unit heads and team leaders to ensure targeted supply of raw material to the packhouse is achieved
    • Prepare and report raw material supply projections to the packhouse
    • Coordinate the farm units to harvest and supply raw material to the packhouse
    • Coordinate with the Finance and admin department the supply of inputs, tools, machinery services and other materials as per the farming programs issued by the general manager
    • In consultation with farm unit heads prepare application details for sprays, fertilizers and irrigation.
    • Coordinate the supply of shared services i.e. spray, irrigation and land preparation by the farm units
    • Ensure all documentation and records regarding inputs usage are maintained as per legal and certification requirements.
    • Organize the recruitment of labour in collaboration with Unit heads, team leaders and HR Officer
    • Ensure labour deployed is utilized efficiently in the farm
    • Ensure company HR policies and procedures and adhered to in the farm
    • Review and approve worker payments
    • Maintain high levels of health and safety in the farm
    • Manage the certification and licencing of the farm and its

    Minimum Education Qualifications

    • A minimum of Diploma in Agriculture from an accredited institution
    • Basis & Facts certification will be an added advantage

    Required Knowledge & Experience

    • Over 3 years’ experience in a medium sized herbs farm
    • Understanding of production of the following herbs; Chives, mint, thyme and Rosemary
    • Thorough understanding of GLOBAL GAP, SMETA and TNC certification
    • Understanding on legal requirements for farms
    • Understanding on health and safety procedures for farms
    • Understanding of Integrated Pest Management
    • Understanding of Safe use and disposal of pesticides and fertilizers
    • Understanding of labour laws of Kenya

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Centum on ldn.tbe.taleo.net to apply

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