Locum Pharmacist

We are looking for a friendly, attentive and service-driven Locum Pharmacist to support the team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. It is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work.

The team looks after its own and expects the same in return. The workplace is professional, friendly, and geared towards high performance. Get in touch with your application and start the conversation.

• Manage and supervise a team of farm workers, allocating tasks, providing training on procedures, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Oversee all daily farm operations including planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, and post-harvest handling of crops for maximum productivity.
• Monitor the health and growth of crops or livestock daily, identifying signs of disease, nutrient deficiency, or pest infestation and taking corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant agricultural legislation, food safety standards, and environmental regulations applicable to farming operations.
• Prepare budgets and financial forecasts for farming operations, track actual expenditure against projections, and report variances to senior management.
• Operate and oversee maintenance of farm machinery and equipment, scheduling regular servicing to prevent breakdowns during critical operational periods.
• Coordinate procurement of seeds, fertilisers, chemicals, animal feed, and other agricultural inputs, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing.

• Proficiency in using farm management software and Microsoft Office applications for record-keeping and reporting purposes.
• A degree or diploma in agriculture, agronomy, animal science, horticulture, or a related field from a recognised agricultural college or university.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions quickly in response to changing weather or operational conditions.
• Physical fitness and stamina to work long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions during peak farming seasons.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to motivate and direct a diverse team of farm workers effectively.
• A minimum of three to five years of practical farming experience in a commercial agricultural environment with demonstrable results.
• Experience with irrigation system design, installation, and maintenance including drip, pivot, and sprinkler systems.