KB Innovations Ltd

Employment Opportunity
KBIL Farms is looking for a well dedicated individual to occupy the position of farm manager at its newly opened farm in Bbugali. The farm has got installed irrigation system for crop production.
Job Title: Farm Manager.
Responsibilities.
 Managing and monitoring the risk of pollutants from crop protection products
 Following relevant legislation when managing and monitoring soil health and when applying crop protection products
 Planning farm operations and setting targets for crop production to maximize profitability
 Overseeing the crop performance in line with targets
 Overseeing the sales and marketing of crops
 Monitoring and overseeing all farm financials, including budgets, cash flow, and costs
 Ensuring all financial, staff training, environmental, and farm assurance records are accurate and up to date
 Overseeing all farm health and safety for employees
 Overseeing and maintaining relationships with external contractors, suppliers, and consultants
 Ensuring all buildings, equipment, and machinery are in good working order and comply with safety regulations
 Develop and manage plans for running the farm
 Manage effective crop production, evaluating cropping systems and crop types in preparation for planting
 Manage crop production to ensure plant health and maximum productivity
 Manage successful harvesting and storage of crops after harvest
 Manage the recruitment, training, and development of employees so you can attract and keep good team members
 Lead employees to achieve goals
 Lead employees to ensure health and safety and biosecurity procedures are followed
 Use business skills and knowledge to ensure the farm is financially stable
 Develop and adapt the farm business so it can withstand pressures like price variations
 Attend knowledge exchange and continuing professional development events and training
 Manage technical operations to include machinery, equipment, vehicles, and structures
Qualifications and Experience
 Grade 12 Certificate
 Advanced certificate/Diploma in general agriculture. Bachelor Degree in agriculture will be added advantage.
 At least 2 years work experience in Crop Production/Farm management
 With no criminal record
Females are highly encouraged to apply.
Other Skills and Attributes
 Sober minded
 Good communications skills both written and spoken.
 Integrity and analytical skills
 Computer Skills – Microsoft/Excel etc.
Location: Bbugali, Kazungula District, Southern Province.
Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work are required to submit their applications with the following documents:
Cover letter, Curriculum vitae with Three (3) traceable referees’, academic and professional qualifications
Please note that the advertisement will run from February 21, 2025 to March 14, 2025.
An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on contract terms for an initial period of one (1) year subject to renewal depending on satisfactory performance.
Please note that all applications should be sent via email to [email protected] and address to the Chief Executive Director P.O. Box 22, Bbugali, Kazungula.

2024 left at on this stage, We hope to double this effort in 2025. So God Help us.