Tea Farm Supervisor

About the role

Support and assist in the Tea Farm Management Section's operations specifically in the area of farm management, under the clear directions and leadership of the Manufacturing Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the green tea plants in the leased green tea plantation(s) in accordance with the practice of good husbandry
• Ensure that the frost protection system is in working order
• Liaise with suppliers for farming needs
• Monitor the health of the tea plants and cultivars and report to the Manufacturing Manager if there are any signs of pest or disease
• Record farming activities and submit a monthly report to the Manufacturing Manager
• Harvest the tea plants according to the harvest schedule
• Plant new cultivars when requested by the Manufacturing Manager
• Propagate the cultivars under the directions of the Manufacturing Manager

About you

• Verbal and written communication skills (essential)
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment (essential)
• Ability to operate farm machinery (essential)
• Car Licence (essential)
• Relevant administrative/agricultural/technical experience and qualifications (preferred)
• Computer skills (preferred)
• Leadership and people-management skills (preferred)
• Organisational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills (preferred)
• Agricultural Chemical User Permit (preferred)
• Forklift Licence (preferred)