Agribusiness Operations Leader: Farm & Supply Chain

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

On-site accommodation

Medical aid and pension

Professional development opportunities

Travel within Northern Cape

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end agricultural operations, including farming, harvesting, processing, and logistics. You will drive efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance across the value chain.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in agribusiness operations, strong leadership, strategic planning, and budgeting abilities, plus a hands-on approach to streamline resources and supply chains for large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in operations management within agribusiness or related industries.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to manage large teams.
• Proven ability to optimize farming, processing, and logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across farming, harvesting, processing, and logistics.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage resources including labor, equipment, and materials to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Lead and train teams to achieve performance metrics and targets.
• Collaborate with finance, sales, and R&D to align operations with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Agribusiness experience

Strategic planning

Budgeting & cost control

Team management

Compliance knowledge

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Agribusiness Management

Operations Management

Tools

Agricultural management software

Office applications

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end agricultural operations, including farming, harvesting, processing, and logistics. You will drive efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance across the value chain.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in agribusiness operations, strong leadership, strategic planning, and budgeting abilities, plus a hands-on approach to streamline resources and supply chains for large-scale projects.