Farm Office Manager

Our client is a citrus and table grape producer in the Malmesbury/Riebeeck area. They are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join their team. The incumbent will lead a team that is responsible for all administrative and financial duties. The position will report to the General Manager and is available immediately.

Responsibilities:

  • Financial:
    • Creditors/debtors
    • Wage administration and payments
    • Provide accurate reports on monthly wages and farm expenditure
    • Maintain variance report
    • Financial controls relating to packing material
    • Petty cash
  • General Administration:
    • HR administration
    • Annual farm/packhouse audits
    • Health and safety administration
    • Arrangement and record-keeping of training
    • Administration and record-keeping of fuel sheets
    • Insurance administration
    • Logistics administration regarding finished product stock movement
    • Assisting the General Manager with administrative functions 

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with at least five years’ relevant experience in a similar position with knowledge of general farm administration
  • General accounting experience up to trial balance
  • Computer literate (MS Office)
  • Knowledge of financial systems
  • Strong administrative and management skills
  • Specific knowledge of food safety compliance (BRC/GlobalGap/Siza)
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good communication skills

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  • a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, inclusive of contact and email information
  • a covering letter motivating the application
  • an indication of current and expected remuneration
  • availability
  • contactable referees

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Closing date:   4 April 2023

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