Job Responsibilities:
Planning
Participate in the strategic decision-making process of Executive Management
Be the custodian of all Engineering operations
Develop improved courses of action
Plan all Engineering/Maintenance activities
Financial
Ensure effective management of the division budget.
All Monthly returns must be reviewed to ensure compliance with budget procedures at all times.
Administration
Prepare and finalize monthly reports.
Ensure administrative procedural policies are implemented and carried out.
Authorize staff annual leave, sick leave and other allowances.
Represent the company at different meetings/committees etc. where required
Secure Company assets
Maintenance/Engineering Projects
Ensure cost effective maintenance and repairs
Control quality of work
Ensure Avocado Packhouse Maintenance
Assume responsibility as the main Engineering resource in Macadamia Factory maintenance and Infrastructure development
Oversee existing and new Irrigation developments and operations
Oversee implementation of vehicle/tractor maintenance programs
Assume overall responsibility for applicable legislation
Safe guard water supply
Manage and control Consulting Engineers and or Contractors
Visit operations i.e. ensure that engineering, machinery and electricity issues are managed cost effectively and efficiently
Capital Projects
Plan machine requirements for product processing
Plan machine installations
Manage suppliers
Consult concerned parties
Manage purchase of machines/material
Prepare final plans for installations
Manage and oversee delivery and installation of machines/material
Commission projects
Human Resources
Ensure sound relations in the division
Ensure all Union matters are address appropriately.
Plan Utilization of Labour
Monitor staff activities on the estate
Maintain communication with estate staff
Manage training programs of subordinate estate staff
Maintain staff discipline
Measure subordinate staff performance
Carrying out Village improvement schemes and Village Environmental Committee (VEC) meetings
Research
Innovative application of Engineering research and development
Security
Oversee and monitor security within designated areas of the farm
Community Support & Projects
Promote and run community projects as agreed with the Corporate Affairs Manager
Maintain good community relations
Health, Safety & Environment
Continuously by ensuring compliance to all relevant safety procedures and legislation by all staff and labour on the estate.
Adhere and maintain Environmental & NEMA legislation & company policies
Carry out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements:
Minimum of BSc. Engineering (Mechanical or Civil Engineering)
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in; Engineering services, with at least 3 years in Senior Management role
Ideal candidate should have experience in Agricultural/Horticultural Engineering, Stores and Services operations.
All aspects of mechanical/electrical/irrigation/civil engineering
Setting up financial budgets, financial management and control
Report writing skills and excellent inter personal relationship skills
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