Agricultural Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay potential

Growth opportunities

Dynamic agricultural environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Operations Supervisor for a farm near Nelspruit. You will oversee field operations, manage a team of workers, and ensure planting, cultivation and harvesting are performed efficiently and to high standards.

This hands-on role requires leadership, practical farming experience, and a strong focus on safety and quality protocols. Ideal for someone who can coordinate logistics and optimize resources in a dynamic agricultural environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading farm workers and coordinating daily field activities.
• Strong knowledge of crop production cycles and farming techniques.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and manage a team.
• Basic maintenance understanding of farm machinery and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of farm laborers, assigning tasks and ensuring completion.
• Oversee planting, cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting operations according to schedule.
• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of farm machinery and equipment.
• Monitor crop progress and identify issues requiring attention.
• Enforce safety procedures and regulations on the farm.
• Manage efficient use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Crop production knowledge

Safety compliance

Farm operations

Resource optimization

Problem solving

Tools

Farm machinery maintenance

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized Agricultural Operations Supervisor to manage daily activities on their farm located near Nelspruit . This hands-on role involves overseeing field operations, managing a team of farm workers, and ensuring that planting, cultivation, and harvesting processes are carried out efficiently and to high standards. You will play a critical part in maintaining farm equipment, coordinating logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong leadership skills and practical farming experience to contribute to a productive agricultural enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of farm laborers, assigning tasks and ensuring completion.
• Oversee planting, cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting operations according to schedule.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of farm machinery and equipment.
• Monitor crop progress and identify any issues requiring immediate attention.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and regulations on the farm.
• Manage the efficient use of resources such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Requirements

• Proven experience in agricultural operations, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of crop production cycles and farming techniques.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of farm workers effectively.
• Basic knowledge of farm machinery maintenance and repair.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with safety protocols in an agricultural setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Potential for overtime pay.
• Opportunities for growth within the organization.
• Work in a dynamic and practical agricultural environment.
• Contribution to the production of key agricultural commodities.