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Job Brief
Sanmiz Farms is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Farm Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our farm in Ekiti The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing farm activities to ensure maximum productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

Location: Ekiti State, Nigeria
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:
• Analysing existing operations, crops, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Monitoring staff, crops, and equipments, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery. • 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 agricultural science.

Qualification/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy or equivalent.
• Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
• Extensive experience in a farming-related field
• Management experience would be a plus.
• A passion for agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• willingness to learn hydroponics and soilless agriculture techniques.
• Knowledge of seed selection
• Knowledge of Nursery management
• Knowledge of Scheduling / Crop management
• Knowledge of Harvest & post-harvest
• Be able to interact with sales team and farm staff to plan production
• Have knowledge and experience of Integrated pest management


Salary: ₦200K–₦250K a month with Free Accomodation

Apply by sending CV and Cover letter with the title FARM MANAGER EKITI to majekdre@gmail.com