Overview
Technical Manager – Agribusiness
We are recruiting!
Our client, an agribusiness in the lowveld, is looking for a Technical Manager to be based in the lowveld. He/she would be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects; maintenance, infrastructure related activities and farming equipment. That is, optimal functionality of equipment, power and water systems, production, waste management and facility maintenance and upgrades. The position will require strong project management skills, budgeting, as well as, SHEQ standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Infrastructure and facility management
- Equipment and Plant operations including boreholes, generators, etc.,
- Sustainability and cost efficiency
- Process improvement and compliance
- SHEQ control
- Staff management
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, electrical, agricultural), facility management or related field.
- Millwright qualification would be an added advantage
- Minimum of 10 years’ technical experience/facility management, at a senior management level, preferably in agriculture or livestock sectors.
- Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and water systems.
- Strong knowledge of feed plant operations, refrigeration, and waste management.
- Project management, budgeting, and BOQ preparations.
- Strong people management skills
- Knowledge of SHEQ standards.
- Excellent report writing skills
Interested and suitably qualified and experienced candidates to send through their CVs to [email protected]
- NB. Regrettably only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
