Agricultural General Manager - Cropping

• Lead full planning, execution, and performance of row cropping operations (maize, soya beans, wheat).
• Manage two commercial-scale farms and their cropping teams.
• Operate and maintain center pivot irrigation systems effectively.
• Ensure optimal utilization and servicing of farm machinery, including tractors, planters, sprayers, and combine harvesters.
• Provide technical and mechanical support for agricultural equipment.
• Oversee crop budgeting, input planning, and cost control to ensure profitability.
• Manage all aspects of land preparation, planting, spraying, fertilization, harvesting, and storage logistics.
• Recruit, train, and lead teams of supervisors, operators, and seasonal workers.
• Maintain accurate records and provide timely reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and labor regulations.
• Conduct field scouting, yield monitoring, and soil health assessments.
• Supervise expansion of irrigation systems from 164ha to 650ha, including:

• New dam construction
• Bush clearing
• Pivot installation
• Land development and drainage

• Degree or diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in large-scale commercial row cropping.
• Proven expertise in managing center pivots and other irrigation systems.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain farm machinery.
• Solid experience in budgeting, planning, and agronomic record keeping.
• High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and farming software/tools.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently under pressure.

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