Oil Palm Supervisor at SAO Group

SAO Group is one of Africa’s leading Social Impact Investment and Advisory firm operating exclusively in the agriculture sector across Africa, particularly in Nigeria. We are seeking to create positive economic impact and long-term value for private investors from the project planning to commissioning stage executed by carefully selected experts specific to each project and business unit within the Group.

We are a firm with a national and global outlook that focuses on the strategic development of transformational projects that create a sustainable economic impact for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Oil Palm Supervisor

Location: Ore, Ondo
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Oil Palm Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our oil palm plantation, ensuring the efficient and productive cultivation, harvesting, and maintenance of oil palm crops. 
• The role requires leadership, attention to detail, and technical expertise in oil palm management to achieve optimal yield and quality.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Supervision:

• Oversee all field activities, including planting, maintenance, pest and disease control, fertilization, and harvesting.
• Ensure proper implementation of agronomic practices and plantation management standards.

Workforce Management:

• Assign tasks to plantation workers and supervise their activities.
• Train and mentor workers on best practices in oil palm cultivation and harvesting.
• Monitor attendance, performance, and productivity of workers.

Crop Management:

• Monitor the growth, health, and yield of oil palm crops.
• Identify and address pest, disease, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Ensure proper application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.

Harvesting and Production:

• Plan and schedule harvesting activities to ensure timely and efficient operations.
• Ensure proper harvesting techniques to maximize oil extraction and minimize losses.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of plantation activities, including labor, fertilizer application, and yield data.
• Prepare reports on plantation performance and submit them to the Plantation Manager.

Resource Management:

• Manage plantation resources, including equipment, tools, and inputs.
• Ensure maintenance and proper storage of farm equipment.

Health and Safety:

• Enforce health and safety protocols for plantation workers.
• Ensure the use of protective gear and adherence to safety guidelines.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with environmental and agricultural regulations.
• Implement sustainable agricultural practices in plantation operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in oil palm plantation management.
• Strong knowledge of oil palm cultivation, pest and disease management, and harvesting practices.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and report preparation.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: info@saoagro.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.