ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA located in South Africa is looking for a qualified individual to oversee daily agricultural operations including planting, harvesting, and crop care. The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field, along with supervisory experience.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset, with emphasis on mentoring and improving productivity in the field. Willingness to work in remote locations is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in agriculture or field-based operations.
• Independent, proactive, eager to learn and results oriented.
• Experience working with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations activities: planting, harvesting, crop care & road maintenance.
• Coordinate efficient transportation of harvested fruit from estate to mills.
• Mentor and upskill field workers and coworkers.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Social/interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture/forestry or related field

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture / forestry or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in agriculture or field – based operations
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Independent, proactive, eager to learn and results oriented
• Strong social / interpersonal skills
• Exposed to meeting and/or working with people from different cultures and background (Ideally has travelled outside home region / overseas and especially Asia)
• Willing to learn different languagesComfortable to live / work in remote area
• Hobbies are outdoors / sport related

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations activities: planting, harvesting, crop care & road maintenance. (PDCA)
• Coordinate efficient transportation of harvested fruit from estate to mills.
• Analyse field productivity data to identify areas for performance improvement (for daily activities and process improvement initiatives).
• Mentoring and upskilling of field workers and coworkers.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted