General Manager job in Zambia
African Management Services Company (AMSCO) is a pan African organisation that provides integrated human capital development solutions to private and public businesses across sub-Saharan Africa. AMSCO has over 26 years evolved to become the leading advisory solutions provider; working to address the issue of market systems and capacity failures through management and skills development.
General Manager – Irrigation Company
The General Manager shall report to the Board of Directors and shall have the following core responsibilities:
- Strategic planning, financial planning and stakeholder/public relations, in order to maximize stakeholder value
- Overall planning and day to day management of farming activities.
- Ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets.
- Maintaining accurate operational and financial records.
- Oversight over farm infrastructure and related assets.
- Securing competitive markets for the farms products
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with all key stakeholders including customers, suppliers and employees
- Ensuring adequate operational and financial controls are in place to safeguard the assets of the company.
- Designing and implementing effective staff training plans.
- Ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Undertaking relevant tasks as directed by the Board of Directors.
Minimum requirements:
- Strong business acumen and a solid track record of managing a successful agricultural business at general management level
- Must have managed an agricultural business as opposed to a project
- Irrigation experience will be highly advantageous
- Relevant qualification in agriculture and or business management
- Strong financial management expertise
- Strong operational management skills – staff and farming operations
Availability: Immediate
Salary on offer: K10,000 pm, no benefits
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