Purpose of Job:
To supervise production of crops and landscaping at the Zululand Agri-Support Centre utilising agro-ecological farming practices.
Dimensions of Job:
Based at Zululand Agri-Support Centre in Mthunzini (KZN), the post-holder will be primarily responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating the establishment and operations of demonstration and working food gardens at the Centre. The food gardens are intended to be both an income generator for the Centre as well as a showcase for the promotion of agro-ecological farming practices for small-scale farmers. He/she would also be responsible for the general landscape design and maintenance at the Centre utilising and promoting permaculture principles.
The post-holder will work in close coordination with the Supply Chain Coordinator, Agro-Processing Facilitator and the Agri-Enterprise Development Manager to ensure that the correct crops in terms of type, cultivar, quantity and quality on Siyazisiza’s farm.
Wherever possible, the post-holder will endeavour to apply regenerative and sustainable agricultural principles in both the production of crops and landscaping.
The post-holder will hold an integral role within Siyazisiza Trust and, as such, will be expected to share knowledge, lessons and expertise across the team.
Place in Organisation Structure:
The post-holder will report directly to the Co-CEO: Programmes
Key Responsibilities:
- With support and direction from the Co-CEO: Programmes, Supply Chain Manager and Agri-Enterprise Manager, he/she will coordinate core crop production, trials and demonstration activities at the Centre;
- Keep up to date with developments within regenerative farming practices and to apply this in practice at the Centre,
- Effectively manage & coordinate a team of Farm Hands and to provide training/mentoring to them in agro-ecological practices;
- Support and coordinate the establishment and operation of demonstration and trial crop fields;
- Coordinate and support, on occasion, agricultural interns and volunteers on the farms;
- Support the management and maintenance of farm infrastructure and equipment.
- Contribute and assist with content for the Trust’s website, newsletter and social media platforms;
- Write relevant reports for management and/or for funders as outlined in funding agreements;
- To support the development of strategic relationships with regional key decision makers.
- To undertake other duties which may arise from time to time as requested by management.
- To support and comply with the organisation’s Policies and Procedures.
Working Conditions:
The post holder will operate at the Zululand Agri-Support Centre in Mthunzini, Kwazulu-Natal.
Rented accommodation at the Zululand Agri-Support is available for staff at the Centre
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How to Apply:
Please submit your CV, together a with cover letter motivating your suitability for the above role, to info@siyazisiza.org.za. Please include “Grounds Supervisor: Application” in the subject line.
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2022 (no further applications will be accepted after this date)
Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted in mid-June 2022
Due to the amount of applications received it is not always possible for Siyazisiza to respond to each application. If you have not heard back by 31st June 2022, please accept that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Special Note:
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, but indicates how that contract should be performed. The job description may be subject to amendment in the light of experience and in consultation with the jobholder.
Compiled: Co-CEO: Programmes
Date: March 2022
