Agricultural Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Stable employment

Hands-on environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Agricultural Operations Supervisor for a farm in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on managing planting, irrigation, harvesting, and labor supervision to ensure efficient operations and optimal yields.

The ideal candidate will lead a team, oversee equipment maintenance, and implement best agricultural practices in the Free State region.

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural operations or farm supervision.
• Understanding of crop production cycles, soil management, and basic irrigation systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of workers.
• Familiarity with common farm machinery and maintenance procedures.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of farm labor, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Ensure proper implementation of planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting schedules.
• Monitor crop health and growth, identifying potential issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain farm equipment and machinery, ensuring they are in good working order and operated safely.
• Assist with inventory management of supplies, seeds, fertilizers, and harvested produce.

Skills

Farm supervision

Crop production

Irrigation systems

Team leadership

Equipment maintenance

Organizational skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and experienced Agricultural Operations Supervisor to manage daily activities on their expansive farm in Bloemfontein . This role is critical for overseeing planting, cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting processes, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for supervising a team of farm laborers, maintaining equipment, and implementing best practices to achieve optimal crop yields and quality. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership qualities, a practical understanding of agricultural techniques, and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards within the Free State's agricultural landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of farm labor, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Ensure proper implementation of planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting schedules.
• Monitor crop health and growth, identifying potential issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain farm equipment and machinery, ensuring they are in good working order and operated safely.
• Assist with inventory management of supplies, seeds, fertilizers, and harvested produce.

Requirements

• Proven experience in agricultural operations or farm supervision.
• Solid understanding of crop production cycles, soil management, and basic irrigation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of workers.
• Familiarity with common farm machinery and maintenance procedures.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and skill development in agricultural management.
• Stable employment with a reputable agricultural entity.
• Work in a hands-on environment focused on crop production.
• Potential for advancement within the organization.