Agricultural Operations Coordinator

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site work environment

Health insurance

Retirement contribution

Paid time off

Sick leave

Training and development in farm mgmt

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Operations Coordinator in Pretoria to organize daily farming activities, coordinate logistics, and streamline operations across management, field staff, and suppliers.

You will manage inventory, schedules, and records, ensuring efficient use of resources, strong communication, and adherence to safety and quality standards in the Agriculture & Forestry sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural operations or farm administration.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with agricultural management software and standard office tools.
• Knowledge of crop production cycles and farm equipment maintenance (advantageous).
• Degree or diploma in Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily farm activities, ensuring timely planting, harvesting, and maintenance schedules.
• Manage farm inventory, including seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to procure necessary materials and services at competitive prices.
• Assist in the scheduling and management of farm labor, ensuring adequate staffing for all operational needs.
• Maintain accurate records of farm activities, production yields, and operational expenses.
• Facilitate communication between different farm departments and management to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or diploma in Agriculture

Business Administration

Tools

Agricultural management software

MS Office suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Agricultural Operations Coordinator to support their farming operations based in Pretoria . This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth execution of daily farm activities, managing logistics, and maintaining efficient communication between management, field staff, and suppliers. You will play a key part in optimizing workflows and resource management within the Agriculture & Forestry sector, contributing to the overall success and productivity of the farm. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong organizational skills and a background in agriculture to grow their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily farm activities, ensuring timely execution of planting, harvesting, and maintenance schedules.
• Manage farm inventory, including seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to procure necessary materials and services at competitive prices.
• Assist in the scheduling and management of farm labor, ensuring adequate staffing for all operational needs.
• Maintain accurate records of farm activities, production yields, and operational expenses.
• Facilitate communication between different farm departments and management to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience in agricultural operations, farm administration, or a similar role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in using agricultural management software and standard office productivity tools.
• Knowledge of crop production cycles and farm equipment maintenance is advantageous.
• A degree or diploma in Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• On-site work environment with opportunities for direct involvement in agricultural activities.
• Health insurance and retirement contribution.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Opportunities for training and development in farm management and operations.