Irrigation Maintenance Manager

Citrusdal, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago
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Our client, a fully-integrated producer, packer, and marketer in the Food Production sector located in the Citrusdal Valley, Western Cape, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Irrigation Maintenance Manager to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the upkeep, functionality, and reliability of the Irrigation and Fertigation systems.Minimum Requirements:

5 + years of hands-on experience with irrigation in agriculture
A commitment to ongoing learning and development
Ability to swiftly address emergencies
Relevant, demonstrated expertise, with a preference for water management knowledge
Proficiency in computer applications, particularly Excel
Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
A collaborative mindset, with a knack for thriving in team environments
Self-motivated, determined, resilient, and grounded

Duties and Responsibilities:

Advanced Maintenance Strategies
Providing Technical Assistance
Ensuring Operational Excellence
Formulating and Implementing Action Plans
Establishing Procedures and Protocols
Facilitating Training and Development
Ensuring optimal availability of irrigation systems
Supervising the irrigation technical team
Maintaining irrigation equipment and infrastructure
Coordinating energy supply for irrigation
Managing upgrades and modifications to irrigation systems
Contributing to the design and implementation of new systems
Budgeting and financial management for repairs and maintenance
Fostering the growth of technical and operational teams within the irrigation domain
Collaborating with diverse Operational, Specialist, Technical, Engineering, and Business Intelligence Teams

Salary is market related.

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