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An Agricultural Valuer is normally a part of the rural practice team and is responsible for assessing and valuing rural land and property. The job of an Agricultural Valuer is more specialised than that of an all-round rural practice surveyor.
Their responsibilities lie in the valuation of land, crops, livestock, buildings and machinery. Besides possessing immense knowledge of fluctuations in the grain and other crop markets, they must also be well-versed with the valuation of cattle/animals and have the qualifying attributes to deal with complex financial systems e.g. managing the accounts aspects of dairy farming etc.
Good communication skills and a passion for numerics is a must as agricultural valuers have interface regularly with farmers. On a personal front, they also have to be comfortable handling animals and be able to break the ice with farmers by understanding and communicating with them accordingly.
Important duties include the valuation of land, crops, livestock, machinery, buildings and trees and good relationship skills at to work with auctioneers to assess realistic sale values for the same. Preparing of compensation claims especially if the agricultural land and property has been subjected to compulsory purchase, offering appropriate decision making skills and other legal processes to assist farmers to make sound business decisions based on potential values of livestock, crops and other assets, ability to update oneself on the information about new crops and livestock.
A person has to have a rural practice specialisation degree and could also be a recognised member of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). A lot of patience to deal with the farmers, and a constant improvement on one’s knowledge about the relevant details in this area are some of the demanding aspects. The job is interesting in its aspect of dealing with a different target audience altogether and carries good pay packages commensurate with one’s individual efforts and performance. |
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An Architect is chiefly responsible for the preparing and reviewing of plans, the construction bid documents and the specifications for both, major as well as minor capital improvement projects. The person is also responsible for relevant alterations and renovation projects. The person has to regularly coordinate the development of project design with the concerned project architects and consultants, organise pre-construction conference / meetings/ discussions and overview the orientation of the final project.
The person is responsible for preparing, reviewing and integrating the construction planning policies, procedures, and bid processes, track and coordinate the project progress and costs; review and approve the construction pay estimates, change order proposals, and other construction contract documents.
Besides these, he/she also has to constantly monitor the construction progress by a regular on-site inspection and reviewal and supervise and guide the work of architectural drafters.
This profession has varied areas of specialisation like healthcare construction, commercial, industrial, hi-rise, residential, landscape, educational facilities and even environment. Providing consultancy services to the persons involved in the project is another key responsibility of an Architect and the person needs to be well-versed in his/her area of specialisation.
A person must have highly excellent organising and coordinating skills, skills to prepare engineering documents, specifications and cost estimates for projects. Knowledge of design, construction and maintenance, supervise and train staff.
A bachelor’s degree is a pre-requisite and the growth prospects are innumerable. They range from advisory, consultancy, project management to setting up one’s own professional business. A highly responsible job which demands an eye for detail and perfection it offers many interesting opportunities by way of various challenges offered by a wide-range of clientele and their corresponding demands.
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An Area Manager plays a significant role in various specialised areas which range from residential, construction, landscape, education and even entertainment.
Some of the chief responsibilities involve Quality Control, updating of reports, implementing the appropriate policies and procedures throughout the entire process of the construction/relevant project. The person should have requisite supervisory skills to supervise all concerned personnel involved in that particular project /area and should be capable of resolving all problems, if any that may occur/erupt due to various reasons.
An Area Manage has to be totally involved in the training, communication and development of all the related personnel within that specific area of operation or specialisation.
An Area Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all concerned activities and has to carry out the supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization`s policies and applicable laws.
Other responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
An Area Manager is also responsible for maintaining particular various reports, monitoring the systems and an over-viewing of all other related activities in the most effective and efficient manner.
A pleasing person with a degree in business administration coupled with excellent people management skills qualifies for this position. Growth prospects are totally dependent on individual performances and results. |
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An Auctioneer is chiefly responsible for selling articles at an auction to the highest bidder. The person has to appraise the merchandise before sale and has to assemble the merchandise in lots according to the estimated value of individual pieces or according to the type of article.
The Auctioneer selects the article to be auctioned and does so only on the suggestion of the bidders. He/She may do so by his / her own choice as well. Appropriate appraisals of the said article, description of the merchandise and giving informing about the article to encourage the bidding are some of the main duties of an Auctioneer.
Excellent communication and convincing skills are a must as the person has to communicate constantly with vendors, work out the lowest price at which the vendor is prepared to sell the article, read out the terms and conditions of sale at auctions and, if necessary, present relevant documents The person must possess the requisite skills to close the sale to the highest bidder and have creative skills to pen down the auction catalog, advertising copy if required for local, trade news papers and periodicals.
The person has to be knowledgeable about all related subjects to this trade and should be able to ask for bids and make adjustments to the amounts by which bids are advanced until the item being sold goes 'under the hammer' to the highest bidder.
There are various areas of specialisations like property, machinery and plant, motor vehicles, antiques and works of art, silver, household and office furniture and equipment, bloodstock, stamps, gold and silver coins etc and a person could decide on the most appealing one.
A self-confident person with a charming personality, good orator and a shrewd decision-maker are the required traits of a successful Auctioneer. While rewards are attractive, growth prospects are in accordance with an individual’s efforts and a successful Auctioneer can progress to establish his/her own business. |
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A Branch Manager’s profile can be accommodated in almost all areas of life. These include Hospitals, Media, Engineering, Health, Education and Commerce.
A Branch Manager has to take full responsibility for all areas of the business he is involved in. These may include planning, financial control, operations, health and safety, logistics, sales development, customer satisfaction and staff progression and management. One of the chief roles a Branch Manager plays is to provide clear and energetic leadership to his team.
A Branch manager must have the ability to create an amicable atmosphere by establishing a friendly interface with and amongst the team. Excellent motivational skills to lead the team towards achieving the goals of the organisation are essential demands of this profile. The Branch Manager is solely responsible for providing satisfactory services to the varied customers. The person has to impact upon rigorous discipline and necessary to personnel when and if required.
The Individual must be ambitious, proactive and have an established track record of success. A Branch Manager must possess a dynamic personality with a vision for driving the business towards a more successful and lucrative growth. The growth prospects are excellent and the remuneration is dependent on the individual’s performance. |
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A Design Engineer (Construction) must be responsible for reviewing architectural & structural drawings, running truss calculations, creating structural details, generating fabrication information and field use drawings. The person has to be an excellent communications individual to deal with customers. He/She must possess immense knowledge and be able to support all queries regarding requirements and installation and other technical issues.
A degree in architectural technology is preferred though a post secondary education in drafting, estimating, or architectural drafting would qualify a person for this job profile. A person must have at least a few years of experience as a Project/Design Engineer and should have experience in the design and layout of new products, working knowledge of common fabrication and machining practices as well as experience in the product development on current products.
Additional skills in Math, Statistics and Computers coupled with good verbal and written communication skills are desirable and advantageous. The person should also have excellent estimating skills, experience in truss design, wall panel design, floor joist, and floor truss systems preferred.
Salaries are always competitive and growth prospects are remarkably attractive. What you will receive in return:
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