Farm Operations Lead – Crops, Teams & Efficiency

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package aligned with industry

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

Incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Farm Operations Superintendent for a large-scale farming operation in the Free State. You will oversee land preparation, planting, crop maintenance and harvesting, driving operational excellence and safety across the farm.

You will manage a large workforce, supervise equipment and infrastructure, coordinate agronomy programs with experts, and ensure compliance with agricultural regulations while delivering production targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field; significant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 8 years in agricultural operations with at least 4 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Strong knowledge of crop production, soil science, pest management, and irrigation systems relevant to large-scale farming.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily farming operations including planting, cultivation, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting.
• Lead a diverse team of workers, ensuring safety, productivity, and morale.
• Develop and implement operational plans and schedules to meet production targets.
• Oversee maintenance and safe operation of farm machinery and infrastructure.
• Monitor crop health and environmental factors; adjust practices as needed.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance on the farm.
• Procure farming inputs and manage records of production data and labor.

Skills

Agronomy

Leadership

Pest management

Irrigation

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Agronomy

Tools

Farm machinery

Agricultural equipment

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Farm Operations Superintendent for a large-scale farming operation in the Free State. You will oversee land preparation, planting, crop maintenance and harvesting, driving operational excellence and safety across the farm.

You will manage a large workforce, supervise equipment and infrastructure, coordinate agronomy programs with experts, and ensure compliance with agricultural regulations while delivering production targets.