The Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation Limited (RES), located in the north-eastern Lowveld is one of the largest companies in Eswatini. We grow more than 21, 000 hectares of sugarcane and produce an excess of 430, 000 tonnes of sugar in a normal season as well as high grade fermentation extra neutral ethanol. Our vision is to be the leading producer and marketer of sugar and renewable energy, and we understand that in order to achieve that, we need to provide the best possible environment for opportunity, advancement & reward. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the above position tenable under the Agriculture Production Department within the Agriculture Division.
Main Purpose of Job
To assist in planning, allocation of resources and to supervise planned activities and achievements of operational standards relating to cane production within the area(+-HA)of responsibility.
Required Minimum Education/Training
- Diploma in Agriculture
Minimum Required Certifications
- O Level
Management and Leadership Experience
One year in a supervisory level in sugarcane production.
Required Minimum Work Experience
Two (2) years experience working in agricultural environment.
Key Performance/Results Areas & Key Tasks
Reporting to the Crop Production Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for:
- Participating in the daily planning of operational field activities, allocating resources, implementing and monitoring the daily operational plan as approved by the CPM.
- Initiating requests and requisitions for resources such as labour, water, fertilizer, herbicides, PPE and work tools for the approval of the CPM.
- Maximizing the utilization of available resources (material, labour and machinery) as per the approved daily/weekly activity plan.
- Supervising field operations by second and third parties and ensuring that the service rendered to the area of responsibility addresses the Section requirements.
- Compiling and keeping standardized reports as required by the CPM.
- Carrying out induction for all newly recruited Section employees.
- Maintaining discipline in line with company procedures and standards.
- Enforcing RES IMS policies and procedures, providing a safe working environment and conditions as well as instilling good housekeeping practices in the work area
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