Agricultural Operations Supervisor

Placements24; The Islands (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Accommodation

Training

Equipment access

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day farming activities in Paarl. You will supervise a team, coordinate planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting, while ensuring safety and efficiency, aligned with best farming practices.

The role focuses on maximizing crop yields, maintaining high operational standards, and overseeing resource allocation across operations in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agricultural operations with supervisory responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of crop production cycles and pest/disease identification is preferred.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of farmworkers effectively.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining agricultural machinery.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and manage a team of farm laborers.
• Coordinate planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control activities.
• Oversee machinery operation and basic maintenance.
• Monitor crop development and field conditions; report deviations to management.
• Enforce health and safety regulations on the farm.
• Maintain records of labor, inputs, activities, and yields.

Skills

Team leadership

Agricultural operations

Crop production cycles

Machinery operation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and organized Agricultural Operations Supervisor to lead the day-to-day management of their farming activities in Paarl. This hands‑on role is essential for ensuring the smooth execution of planting, cultivation, pest control, and harvesting operations. You will supervise a team of farmworkers, coordinate resource allocation, and ensure that all activities are conducted efficiently and safely, adhering to company standards and agricultural best practices. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximizing crop yields and maintaining the high operational standards of the farm.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and manage a team of farm laborers engaged in various agricultural tasks.
• Coordinate the scheduling and execution of planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control activities.
• Ensure the efficient use of farm machinery and equipment, overseeing basic maintenance and operation.
• Monitor crop development and field conditions, reporting any issues or deviations from the plan to management.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations on the farm to ensure a secure working environment.
• Maintain accurate records of labor, inputs, activities, and yields.

Requirements

• Proven experience in agricultural operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Solid understanding of crop production cycles, common agricultural practices, and pest/disease identification.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of farmworkers effectively.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining agricultural machinery.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Accommodation provided on or near the farm.
• Training opportunities in modern farming techniques.
• Access to a range of operational farm equipment.
• A dynamic role contributing directly to agricultural output in the fertile Paarl region.