East London On-Site Farm Operations Leader

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Housing allowance

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Our client, a large-scale agricultural producer, is seeking a Senior Farm Operations Manager to oversee daily farm operations in East London, Eastern Cape. This on-site leadership role requires strong background in crop production, pest management, and harvesting, with a focus on efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

You will lead a diverse team of farm workers, supervisors, and agronomists, develop operational plans, monitor resources, and ensure safety, biosecurity, and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Farm Management, or related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years in farm management and operations, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record managing large-scale agricultural operations.
• Strong knowledge of crop production, pest/disease management, and soil science.
• Experience with farm machinery maintenance and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day farming operations in line with strategic objectives.
• Lead a team of farm workers, supervisors, and agronomists.
• Develop and implement planting, cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting plans.
• Ensure efficient use of labor, machinery, water, and inputs.
• Monitor crop health and yields, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain farm safety, biosecurity, and environmental compliance.
• Manage equipment and infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
• Contribute to budgeting and cost control.
• Promote best agricultural practices to optimize yield and quality.
• Collaborate with supply chain and management for field-to-market flow.

Job description

Our client, a large-scale agricultural producer, is seeking a Senior Farm Operations Manager to oversee daily farm operations in East London, Eastern Cape. This on-site leadership role requires strong background in crop production, pest management, and harvesting, with a focus on efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

You will lead a diverse team of farm workers, supervisors, and agronomists, develop operational plans, monitor resources, and ensure safety, biosecurity, and environmental