Irrigation Team Lead at Kilombero Sugar
Job Purpose
The Irrigation Team Lead is responsible for controlling and coordinating
the quality of irrigation operations and assists management in the
development of irrigation plans to ensure long-term growth development
and sustainability as well as Implement the “Illovo Way of sugar cane
production” to ensure Kilombero is the best-in-class sugar producer in
the Country.
Recommended:
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise irrigation activities, through the inspection of irrigation lines/furrows on each field given to each individual.
- Controls work performance by recording daily attendance, irrigation cycles, irrigation scheduling and pressure monitoring.
- Ensure that work standards are adhered to by allocating task to his/her gang and recording man-days used per activity.
- Responsible for safeguarding the crop by reporting any unusual occurrences i.e. fire, floods, smut, weeds, pests in the field, theft etc.
- Manages team performance and conduct.
- Ensure irrigation lines have been placed in the correct locations by physical inspection of all irrigation lines after every shift.
- Ensure complete number of irrigation equipment to comply with field geographical position by taking field inventory and Ensure irrigation lines are shifted as per set standards.
- Ensure good system arrangement to stabilize overlap uniformity by ensuring correct spacing of irrigation lines and use of correct irrigation equipment e.g. sprinkler and nozzles etc.
- Conduct on the job training and instruction on various farm activities.
- Responsible for irrigation equipment inventory and submits inventory reports to the farm supervisor.
- Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
Minimum Requirements:
- Certificate in Agriculture or related
- 2 – 3 years in Sugarcane agriculture
- Experience with leading teams and resource allocation.
- Good leadership skills
- Good communication skills
Terms of Service: The successful candidates will be engaged on a permanent contract.
All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position before 16th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Farm Supervisor at Kilombero Sugar Company Limited
Job Purpose
To Supervise and monitor farm activities, assist management in the
development of farm plans that ensure long-term growth, development and
sustainability. Assess risks and drive continuous improvement, Train and
mentor the team and manage their performance against minimum standards
and ensure adherence to SHERQ standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise all farming activities, timing and quality standards related to cane production
- Execute and supervise farm resource and activity plans
- Supervise farm activities and implement continuous improvement measures to ensure adherence to activity standards
- Monitor correct use of materials and other farm inputs
- Carryout inspections and activity assessments and submit reports to management
- Maintain discipline within the team and report any identified risks to management.
- Keep daily record of farm activity data for capturing into cane Pro.
- Assist management in monitoring labour requirement in line with farm plan
- Implement continuous improvement practices by monitoring work practices, and ensuring that tools and techniques are applied to deliver high quality sugar cane
- Develop skills within the team through on-the-job coaching and mentoring
- Conduct on the job training and instruction on various farm activities
- Monitoring and execution of farm activities by service provides to ensure compliance with standards
- Promote and adhere to Kilombero procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
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Minimum Requirements:
- Certificate in Agriculture /SASRI Senior Sugar Cane Certificate or equivalent
- 3+ years experience in sugar cane agriculture
- Experience with leading teams and resource allocation
- Knowledge in basic computer software, Computer Literate with excellent command of MS Office
- Good leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
Terms of Service: The successful candidates will be engaged on a permanent contract.
All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 16th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
