Estate Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the estate, including crop management, land use, infrastructure maintenance, and resource allocation.
• Ensure the estate operates efficiently and meets productivity targets.
• Prepare and manage the estate’s budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and optimal allocation of resources.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Lead, manage, and mentor estate staff, including supervisors, labourers, and administrative personnel.
• Handle training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure proper health and safety measures are in place for employees working on the estate.
• Ensure that the estate complies with local Malaysian laws and environmental regulations, such as those related to labour, agriculture, land management, and safety.
• Implement sustainable practices to minimize the estate’s environmental impact
• Ensure adherence to sustainable agricultural practices (for plantations) or eco-friendly development standards (for estate properties).
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for estate maintenance and development activities.
• Other ad-hoc tasks from the Management from time to time.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Plantation Management, Business Management, Estate Management, or related fields.
• Professional certifications in estate management or agriculture are an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in estate management, preferably within the agricultural or plantation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of Malaysian agricultural practices, land laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Based in Bintulu, Sarawak.