Skype Interview for Plantation Manager in Mansa Sugar, Zambia

Mansa Sugar is part of Spin Ventures Group (SVG). The group is a family run business which was in its infancy primarily involved in the textile industry in Kenya. The group has since grown vastly and has diversified into a multitude of sectors, and has also spread geographically with a presence in East and South Africa and the UK.

Job Description (Responsibility)

1. This a technical expert we require and will posses skills in;- 
a. growing cane, factors that influence cane yield, sucrose deposit, impact of root system to plant growth, key stages of growth in sugar cane.
b. mechanical planting techniques and the parameters that need to be worked on to get limited mortality rates and good germination.
c. fertigation, cost control of fertilisers without compromising on yields 
 d. yield improvements, able to manage & control factors that influence yield improvement to optimise input cost and deliver max yields. 
e. mechanical harvesting, 
 f. variety evaluation, conducting trials and record keeping. 
g. Understands the elements of weather and the impact it has on the crop, for the benefit of the sucrose yield ? 
h. pest management and control & good knowledge of pesticides. Knowledge about IPM (integrated pest mgmt.) will be an advantage
2. The candidate will be adept in organising and scheduling field activities for timely completion of planting, harvesting, weeding, spraying etc. 
3. The candidate will posses good team building skills, will be able to communicate in english fluently. The candidate will aggressively pursue the goals and objectives set by the company and systematically delegate work and posses a monitoring mechanism to get feedback of the tasks as they get completed. Knowledge of agriculture equipments and maintenance requirements and knowledge of operating principles of the machines/equip together with estate planning, would be helpful. Fluency with inventory controls & Ms office tools is essential.
4. The candidate will have a proven record on estate manangement and is able to demonstrate that capacity. 
 5. Will be required to prepare annual budget for Agro dept and monitor variances on a regular basis and control costs in the agro dept.
6. The candidate will have an agriculture degree or diploma with at least 3 years practical experience in large scale farming. Does not necessarily have to come from sugar sector.

Desired Profile (Man Specifications)
a. The candidate will have good knowledge of pest control and pesticides relevant for cane growing.
8+ years experience

Interested candidates can respond urgently with 
1. your updated cv with a photograph
2. current ctc and notice period
3. family details, willingness to travel on a single status.
4. Do you have a valid passport. 
5. Mobile Number and skype ID
Email Address: dsscv@datamaticsindia.com