Crop Protection Manager – Simba Farm at AAA Growers

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Plan weekly spray programs for all crops in consultation with the Farm manager.
• Maintain high standards of spraying by ensuring proper spray coverage, use of correct spray volumes and zero loss or spillage of chemicals.
• Ensure transportation and disposal of chemical products residuals within the farm are well handled
• Develop and implement integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to protect various crops.
• Monitor crops for identification of major pest and disease challenges at the farm.
• Ensure the spray equipment is always in a serviceable state so that they are well maintained in order to have a smooth spray operation.
• Participate, coordinate and manage all activities that fall in the domain of the spray department. •
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Farm Manager.
• Continuous supervision and training of the crop protection team for optimum results and safety of the spray team.
• Monitor, in collaboration with the greenhouse management team the spray areas in the greenhouses if infestation is controlled.
• Report without delay to the Farm manager when he/she encounters a problem in relation to spraying activities
• Prepare annual chemical and PPE requirements of the department at the start of new budget year

Your Profile

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Crop Protection, Agronomy, or a related field. 
• Over 5 years in a similar role within a commercial vegetable farming environment. 
• Proven track record in crop protection or pest management within horticulture farms, preferably in Veg section
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker with excellent crisis management skills and able to bring solutions to the table.
• Familiarity with pesticide regulations, safety protocols and environmental stewardship principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and diverse agricultural environment.
• Strong administration, site management and people management skills with proven delivery on targets within a strict timeframe.
• Report writing skills