Contract Manager at Farm Manager SA

Zambia – Zambia: An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Contract Manager II to manage one of the Agricultural depots in Zambia.Contract management involves overseeing the creation, negotiation, execution, and maintenance of contracts between parties, typically within a business or organizational setting. Responsible for the efficient, competitive and commercially viable operation

Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS– Degree or Diploma in Agriculture / Engineering or a relevant Trade Test
– 5-7 years’ experience in an Agricultural industry with experience in a Sugar Cane operation
– Experience with cane haulage, loading and land preparation
– Knowledge of equipment maintenance / workshop management
– General knowledge of the operations and configurations of mechanical vehicles
– Knowledge of budgeting
– Knowledge of Company Disciplinary and Grievance procedures
– Knowledge of recruitment and disciplinary procedures
– Relevant written and verbal contracts / service level agreements

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

– Effective management of the cane haulage, loading and land preparation operations
– Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day-to-day operational requirements
– Vehicle downtime is monitored, controlled and kept to a minimum
– Identify, implement and maintain site/ depot specific requirements as per legislation, policy and customer requirements
– Effective customer relationship management
– Complete and submit financial reports, budgets and costing as required
– Monitoring and measuring management of financial and administration requirements
– Report weekly on projects contract revenue, kilometres and profits
– Safety management

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted