Farm Operations Leader - Paarl (Accommodation Included)

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

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.