Farm Operations Lead — Grow Yields with a Skilled Team

Placements24; Tiel; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Access to equipment

Dynamic role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day farming activities in Paarl. You will supervise a team of farmworkers, coordinate planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control, and ensure safe, efficient operations to maximize yields.

The role requires strong knowledge of crop production cycles and ability to manage machinery, with focus on safety, records, and continuous improvement. Accommodation is provided near the farm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supervisory agricultural role.
• Strong knowledge of crop cycles and pest/disease.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of farm laborers engaged in agricultural tasks.
• Coordinate scheduling and execution of planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of farm machinery and equipment.
• Monitor crop development and field conditions; report issues to management.
• Enforce health and safety regulations on the farm to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate records of labor, inputs, activities, and yields.

Skills

Team leadership

Agricultural operations

Crop production

Pest identification

Machinery operation

Tools

Tractor operation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day farming activities in Paarl. You will supervise a team of farmworkers, coordinate planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control, and ensure safe, efficient operations to maximize yields.

The role requires strong knowledge of crop production cycles and ability to manage machinery, with focus on safety, records, and continuous improvement. Accommodation is provided near the farm.