Estate Manager (Oil Palm) – Full-Time

Location: Takoradi, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

Company Profile

Plantations SOCFINAF Ghana Ltd is a leading agribusiness company dedicated to sustainable oil palm cultivation and responsible agricultural practices. Through operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and the development of our people, we are committed to producing high-quality agricultural products while creating long-term value for our employees, communities, and stakeholders.

Grow Your Career with Us

We are seeking an experienced, results-oriented, and strategic Estate Manager (Oil Palm) to oversee estate operations and drive sustainable plantation performance. This leadership role offers the opportunity to manage large-scale oil palm operations, develop high-performing teams, and contribute to the continued success of one of Ghana’s leading plantation companies.

If you have a passion for agricultural excellence, operational leadership, and sustainable plantation management, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Estate Operations

• Implement the Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational policies, and management guidelines.
• Manage estate maintenance activities to ensure healthy crop development and optimum plantation performance.
• Oversee all harvesting operations through to the delivery of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) to the mill, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily field operations, including planting, weeding, pruning, crop maintenance, and harvesting to achieve production targets.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and effective workforce deployment to meet operational objectives.
• Monitor productivity and implement initiatives that improve crop yield, operational efficiency, and estate performance.
• Promote the prudent use of materials, equipment, and other estate resources.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop field supervisors and operational teams to build a competent and high-performing workforce.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Support succession planning and workforce development to ensure continuity of operations.

Planning, Budgeting & Reporting

• Support the Plantations Manager in preparing the annual estate budget and manage operations within approved budgetary limits.
• Monitor operational expenditure and ensure efficient utilization of financial and material resources.
• Prepare and submit accurate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports as required by Management.
• Perform any other lawful duties assigned by the Plantations Manager or General Manager.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Compliance

• Ensure all estate operations comply with Company Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), RSPO, ISO 14001:2015, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring employees use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safe work practices.
• Ensure environmental aspects, including waste management and sustainability initiatives, are effectively managed.
• Report and investigate unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and environmental concerns while implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety training programmes, emergency preparedness activities, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental management systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must possess:

• A Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years’ professional experience managing a section, estate, or department within an organisation.
• At least seven (7) years’ proven experience in oil palm plantation management.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale agricultural operations and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Technical Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of oil palm plantation management, including planting, crop maintenance, harvesting, and field operations.
• Good understanding of agro-industrial operations and plantation management practices.
• Knowledge of agricultural labour legislation, industrial safety standards, and environmental certification frameworks, including RSPO.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and spreadsheets.
• Strong people management, planning, budgeting, and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse operational data and implement performance improvement initiatives.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, results-driven, and collaborative leadership style.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining operational excellence.

Note

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

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the Application button.