Arable Farm manager

Join Baladna El Djazaier – Building the Future of Agriculture & Dairy in Algeria

At Baladna El Djazaier, we are committed to driving Algeria’s agro-industrial transformation. Our flagship venture in Adrar spans 117,000 hectares, representing an investment of USD 3.5 billion, and aims to establish a herd of up to 270,000 dairy cows, producing 1.7 billion litres of milk annually.

This integrated project encompasses forage and crop production, cattle breeding, milk-powder manufacturing, and logistic operations—placing us at the heart of Algeria’s food-security mission.

We are looking for motivated, talented individuals who want to grow their careers in a dynamic environment and contribute to a national project of excellence. Join us and be part of shaping the future of agriculture and dairy in Algeria.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Operations Management

• Oversee daily site activities across arable, irrigation, workshops, housing, and logistics.
• Ensure infrastructure, utilities, and facilities are operational and maintained.
• Coordinate civil works, construction, and groundworks where required.
• Implement site security, access control, and safety procedures.

People & Team Coordination

• Supervise site supervisors, technicians, and labour teams.
• Allocate daily work plans and monitor progress against targets.
• Provide training, guidance, and enforcement of company SOPs.
• Ensure staff welfare, housing, and site discipline are maintained.

Resource & Asset Management

• Oversee farm machinery, vehicles, and workshop operations on site.
• Ensure fuel, spare parts, and material usage is controlled and recorded.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics for timely supply of resources.
• Monitor site utilities (power, water, waste) to ensure efficiency.

Planning & Reporting

• Develop weekly and monthly work schedules in coordination with senior managers.
• Record site activities, incidents, and resource use.
• Provide progress reports, site updates, and issue escalations to management.
• Track KPIs relating to efficiency, safety, and operational performance.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Ensure all staff follow PPE, machinery operation, and site safety protocols.
• Support certification and regulatory compliance for site operations.

Manual Labour & General Farm Upkeep

• Clear stones, rocks, and debris from fields to protect machinery and improve crop growth.
• Assist with painting, cleaning, and maintenance of farm buildings, equipment, and structures.
• Contribute to general farm upkeep to sustain cleanliness, order, and hygiene standards across the worksite.
• Support seasonal or ad-hoc manual tasks as directed by the Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Engineering, Construction, or related field.
• 7–10 years’ experience in site or operations management, preferably in large-scale agriculture, construction, or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of farm operations, infrastructure, and equipment management.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in remote or challenging environments (advantage).
• Strong reporting, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

• Practical problem-solving and decision-making ability.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and reporting ability.

• Commitment to safety, efficiency, and accountability.