Agricultural Operations Manager

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

On-farm accommodation may be provided

Access to advanced agricultural tech

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent agricultural enterprise in Upington to recruit an Agricultural Operations Manager. The role leads farming and production activities, overseeing land, crops, livestock, and resources to maximize yield and profitability.

You will supervise farm staff, implement best practices in agriculture, manage irrigation and resource utilization, and ensure compliance with environmental and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related agricultural science field.
• Proven experience in agricultural operations management, preferably in a large-scale farming environment.
• Strong knowledge of crop production, irrigation techniques, and farm machinery.
• Experience in managing labor and agricultural budgets.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of farm operations, including crop cultivation, pest management, and harvesting.
• Manage irrigation systems and ensure efficient water resource utilization.
• Supervise and train farm workers, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety protocols.
• Develop and manage the agricultural budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation.
• Implement and maintain best practices in sustainable farming and environmental stewardship.
• Monitor crop health and yields, implementing strategies to maximize output and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Labor management

Irrigation techniques

Crop production knowledge

Education

Degree in Agriculture/Agronomy

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent agricultural enterprise in the Upington region, is seeking an experienced Agricultural Operations Manager to lead their farming and production activities. This role is responsible for the efficient management of land, crops, livestock, and resources to maximize yield and profitability. You will oversee farm staff, implement best practices in agriculture, manage irrigation and resource utilization, and ensure compliance with environmental and industry standards. The ideal candidate possesses extensive agricultural knowledge, strong operational management skills, and a commitment to sustainable and productive farming in the unique climate of Upington.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of farm operations, including crop cultivation, pest management, and harvesting.
• Manage irrigation systems and ensure efficient water resource utilization.
• Supervise and train farm workers, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety protocols.
• Develop and manage the agricultural budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation.
• Implement and maintain best practices in sustainable farming and environmental stewardship.
• Monitor crop health and yields, implementing strategies to maximize output and quality.

Requirements

• Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related agricultural science field.
• Proven experience in agricultural operations management, preferably in a large-scale farming environment.
• Strong knowledge of crop production, irrigation techniques, and farm machinery.
• Experience in managing labor and agricultural budgets.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Accommodation on the farm may be provided.
• Opportunities to work with advanced agricultural technologies and practices.
• Contribute to a key agricultural operation in the Upington area.
• Professional development within the agricultural sector.