Farm Manager-1 Position

Morogoro, Kilombero, Tanzania, United Republic of

Full Time

Experienced

Job Purpose

Farm Manager will be the custodian of farming systems, crop production performance of farm and all farm assets (which may include villages and non-cane areas), Drive implementation of the “Illovo Way of sugar cane production” through Farm Supervisors and their Teams to ensure Illovo is the best in class sugar producer in the Country and Ensure adoption and embedding of best practices as guided by GEA, Agric Engineering and Optimisation by using a continuous improvement approach.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all farming activities, timing and quality standards related to cane production
Ensure all assets within the farm (which may include villages and non-cane areas) are maintained within Illovo standards.
Develop and maintain positive working relationship with neighbouring villages and farms, where relevant.
Develop, implement and manage farm resource and activity plans
Monitor farm budgets and implement cost reduction measures to ensure budget adherence
Ensure adherence to harvesting schedule and crop estimate cadence, and accurate reports submitted on time
Secure materials and other farm inputs
Ensure disciplinary codes are followed
Ensure farm activity data is captured accurately and consistently in CanePro
Foster and manage amicable neighbour relations and farm boundaries
Ensure labour is recruited in line with farm plan and approve farm input data for monthly payroll
Implement and monitor continuous improvement practices by driving work practices, and ensuring that tools and techniques are applied to deliver high quality, sustainable supply of estate sugar cane
Oversee effective talent and performance management, developing skills within teams through on-the-job coaching
Conduct on the job training and instruction on various operations, and identify new training needs where appropriate
Identify and monitor KPIs and balanced scorecards, track performance and flag any issues
Manage fire and security risks
Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree /Diploma in Agriculture / Agricultural Development / Agricultural Engineering
3+ years’ experience in sugar cane agriculture,
Good business acumen and agricultural expertise, with ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area
Strong data analysis skills

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a permanent pensionable contract

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 10th June 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

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4. Do you have experience working with any ABFSugar Company or in a similar organizational culture?*

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Kilombero Sugar Company Limited (KSCL), is the largest producer of sugar in the country under the strong "Bwana Sukari" brand name.

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