Cane Officer Mansa Sugar Limited

Mansa Sugar Limited invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the position of Cane Officer. This position reports to the farm Manager and shall be responsible for;

• Assessing the annual requirement for each Pivot by experience and ground reality
• Preparation of weekly plan pivot-wise
• Carry out the planned activities through the team leaders/workers/contractors by taking muster-roll everyday morning and allocating the work based on weekly plan.
• Applying the Agro inputs in the planned fields by arranging manpower and necessary tools/equipment
• Daily monitoring the implements’ operation in the field, usage, time, quantity and quality of work and submitting the report in the prescribed format.
• Supervising the daily activities carried out by the Team leaders / workers / Contractors and ensure the quality work is done at the end of the day.
• Understanding the depth of issues/problems and resolve it there. Seeking the help of Junior Agronomist to resolve it whenever needed.
• Monitoring the Nursery fields and ensuring the adoption all agronomical practices as per SOP
• Carrying out the agronomical practices by arranging necessary manpower/tools/equipment as per the daily requirement for the Pivot
• Follow up with Pivot operators regularly and ensuring the irrigation is done as per the schedule.
• Supporting the Irrigation maintenance team for wheel track maintenance by providing agro workers as and when it is needed.
• Continuously watching the crop for water stress and accordingly communicate the Irrigators to irrigate wherever there is stress.
• Preparing daily reports regarding labour allocation, the tasks accomplished and efficiency and submitting to Junior Agronomist.
• Arranging all required inputs/tools/implements/manpower to carry out trials.
• Daily monitoring of adherence by Employees on Policy implementation and SHE norms in all locations/workplaces without any deviation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Full grade (12) certificate;
• Degree/Diploma in General Agriculture or other related courses.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a multicultural and diverse environment.
• Energetic, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as being able to work with a diverse team.
• Flexible and creative with a positive attitude and an aptitude for solving problems.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.