Estate Manager (Oil Palm)
Plantations SOCFINAF Ghana Ltd.
Full-time
12 years
Master's Degree
Posting expires Aug 21, 2026
Description
Plantations Socfinaf Ghana (PSG) Limited wishes to inform all qualified and interested candidates about a vacant position its Plantations Department. Kindly find below the details;
REPORTS TO: Plantations Manager
JOB SUMMARY
To manage the field operational activities of the Oil Palm Section of the Plantations Department. Plan, develop and implement systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the Section to leverage productivity and growth of the entire Plantations Department and the Company as a whole.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities shall include, but not limited to;
Implement the Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other policies
Be responsible for the maintenance of activities in the estate as a basis of good “crop making”.
Be responsible for all harvesting activities till delivery of the crops to the mill as a basis of good “crop taking”.
Ensure that overall manning requirements are met to achieve targets of the estate under your responsibility.
Oversee daily field activities, ensuring that planting, upkeep (weeding, pruning), and the harvesting of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) are executed efficiently to meet specific tonnage targets.
Train and develop competent workforce in your department in order to meet the Company’s objectives and ensure the continuity of its operations smoothly.
Enforce rigorous safety protocols throughout the estate, ensuring all field staff use proper protective equipment and that operations align with environmental sustainability standards and local regulations.
Under the guidance of Plantations Manager, prepare the annual budget for the estate and be accountable for adherence to the approved budget.
Ensure the prudent and efficient of materials and resources of the Section.
Shall submit such Daily, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports on the operations under your responsibility as would be directed by your department head and management.
To perform any other lawful duties assigned by the Plantations Manager and the General Manager as and when required.
RSPO, HSE, and ISO Responsibilities:
Comply with all applicable RSPO and ISO 14001:2015 requirements, including policies and plans, as applicable
Contribute and promote a positive culture by complying with all safety and environmental management procedures, security protocols, and emergency response measures, and assist in carrying out actions that would mitigate the risk of injury to myself and other employees and damage to plant, equipment, and the environment.
Be aware of the environmental policy, the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential environmental impacts associated with my work, my contribution to the effectiveness of the environmental management system, and the implications of not conforming with the environmental management system requirements.
Work safely and ensure that environmental aspects, including but not limited to waste, are managed properly.
Take personal responsibility for my safety and the safety of others by adhering to all workplace health, safety, and security requirements.
Ensure the proper use of company-provided PPE and exercise due care in performing my assigned duties.
Promptly report any injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, or environmental incidents to my supervisor and help identify and correct unsafe acts or behaviors.
Actively participate in toolbox meetings, required training, and cooperate during incident or hazard investigations.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in agriculture, Agric-Economics, Natural Resources Management or Environmental Science.
Minimum of twelve (12) years work experience in managing a Section or Department of an organization.
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Oil Palm plantations
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Knowledge in the use of the computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the internet, i.e. e-mail, Outlook, and spreadsheets.
Proven people management skills.
Familiarity with agricultural labor laws, industrial safety standards, and environmental certifications (such as RSPO standards).
Familiar with the operations and management of Agro-based industries.
Knowledge in Oil Palm farm/planting/harvesting management.
PERSONALITY COMPETENCIES
Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Must be a person of high integrity
Problem-solving skills
Qualified and interested applicants should apply by submitting their application letter and Curriculum (CV) and supporting documents to:
Ag. Admin. & HR Manager
Plantations Socfinaf Ghana Limited
P. O. Box TD 1429
Takoradi
Through (hrpsg@socfinafghana.com) with ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS SUPERVISOR in the subject line of the email by close of work on FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026. Note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Late applications would not be accepted.
NB: Kindly note that PSG Limited is a Company that offers Equal Opportunities for all. No forms of Discrimination or Harassment are permitted within the Company. The Company doesn’t employ persons below the age of 18 years.
Plantations SOCFINAF Ghana Ltd.
Company Profile
Established in 2013, Plantations Socfinaf Ghana has since planted over 6,000 hectares of oil palm and 1,000 hectares of rubber for export.