Responsable du service Mécanisation (M/F)
BFI Congo is recruiting a Mechanization Manager for its farm located on the Maniemo estate. This item is part of the development of the company's agricultural activities and the extension of its operating areas.
Background
The incumbent of the position will be responsible for managing all agricultural mechanization operations and ensuring optimal management of the fleet of tractors, machinery and agricultural equipment. Reporting to the Farm Manager, he/she contributes to the achievement of production objectives by guaranteeing the availability of equipment, the quality of mechanized work, compliance with the agricultural calendar and control of operating costs.
Practical information
Location: BFI Congo – Farm / Domaine de Maniemo. Department: Agriculture / Mechanics. Hierarchical supervisor: Agronomist. Type of contract: CDI. Experience required: 5 to 10 years minimum. Date of taking office: to be defined.
Key responsibilities
Plan and supervise mechanized land preparation, ploughing, harrowing, sowing, crop maintenance and harvesting. Organize and optimize the use of tractors, machinery and agricultural equipment. Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of the equipment fleet in order to limit breakdowns and production interruptions. Supervise and supervise tractor operators, machine drivers, mechanics and other technical teams. Controlling fuel consumption, spare parts management and mechanization costs per hectare. Ensure compliance with the technical itineraries defined by the Agronomy department and the deadlines of the agricultural calendar. Set up performance indicators and produce regular reports on the activities of the service. Ensure the application of health, safety at work and environmental protection rules.
Education and qualifications
Diploma of Bac level+3 to Bac+5 in agricultural machinery, agro-equipment, mechanical engineering, rural engineering, industrial maintenance or equivalent field. A specialization in agricultural mechanization or material fleet management is an asset.
Professional experience
Minimum five (5) years of experience in farm machinery fleet management, mechanization or agricultural technical operations. Proven experience in large-scale farming. Indispensable experience in mechanized land preparation, sowing and guiding tractor operators. Experience in Central Africa or tropical environments will be considered an advantage.
Technical skills
The candidate must have a good command of tractors, agricultural machinery, soil working tools and seeders. He/she must have a solid knowledge of mechanics, motorization, hydraulics and equipment maintenance, as well as an ability to plan operations and optimize machine assignment. Good knowledge of fuel management, spare parts and operating costs is required, as well as the ability to develop and analyze performance dashboards. The candidate must also master the computer tools, including Microsoft Excel, and know the HSE rules applicable to mechanized agricultural work.
Personal qualities
The candidate will have to demonstrate leadership and ability to lead operational teams, rigor, organization and a sense of responsibility. He/she must demonstrate responsiveness and an ability to solve technical problems, a spirit of analysis and a focus on results. An ability to work under pressure during periods of high agricultural activity is expected, as well as an ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and a keen sense of safety and continuous improvement.
Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed and updated CV, a cover letter, copies of relevant diplomas and/or certificates, as well as professional references, if applicable. Application deadline: 12 November 2026. Subject of application: MECHANISATION SERVICE RESPONSIBLE (M/F). Only shortlisted candidates will be
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