Job Title: Operations Manager
Organisation: NFT Consult
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
NFT Consult Limited is a business process outsourcing firm with offices in Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and South Sudan.
Job Summary: The Operations Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for the end-to-end execution of farm activities. This is a results-oriented, seasonal contract aligned with the crop cycle. We are looking for a hands-on leader to supervise daily operations, manage a large labor force, and ensure that production targets are met on time and within budget. Successful performance in the first season leads to a priority contract renewal for the subsequent season.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Farm Operations & Execution
- Supervise all field activities: land preparation, planting, weeding, chemical application, and harvesting.
- Implement production schedules and operational plans approved by the General Manager.
- Maintain strict adherence to agronomic best practices to maximize grain quality and yield.
- Workforce & Labor Management
- Directly manage permanent operational staff and a large pool of seasonal casual laborers.
- Handle labor mobilization, task allocation, daily attendance, and productivity monitoring.
- Enforce workplace safety protocols and ensure disciplined use of farm tools.
- Resource & Input Control
- Manage the inventory of seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals; ensure zero wastage and full accountability.
- Oversee the deployment and basic maintenance of farm machinery and equipment.
- Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor crop health daily and report pest, disease, or weather-related risks immediately.
- Maintain precise daily and weekly operational logs.
- Support data collection regarding input usage and final yields for end-of-season analysis.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Farm Management, Agribusiness, or a related field (Required).
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in large-scale agricultural operations, specifically with cereals (Maize, Soya, etc.).
- Leadership: Proven track record of managing large field teams (100+ laborers) in a high-pressure environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong practical knowledge of mechanized farming and crop protection. Basic proficiency in MS Excel for reporting is an advantage.
- Personal Attributes
- Resilience: Ability to work extended hours during peak planting and harvesting windows.
- Integrity: High level of accountability in managing high-value farm inputs.
- Proximity: Must be willing to reside on-site at the farm in Bweyale.
Compensation and Benefits
Our Client provides a professional working environment with a focus on performance-based growth.
Salary: Competitive, based on experience.
Accommodation: On-site housing provided (located on the farm).
Medical: Comprehensive Medical Insurance (Self).
Contract Growth: This role follows a seasonal cycle. Performance is reviewed at the end of the 6-month term with the intent to renew for the next season based on successful harvest outcomes.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resume and relevant academic qualifications
Deadline: 10th February 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60