ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking a hands-on Farm Manager in the Western Cape to lead horticultural operations and supervise staff on a compact, intensive farm.

The role requires a degree or diploma in agriculture with a major in horticulture or agronomy, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Excel. Fluency in English and Afrikaans is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in agriculture with major in horticulture or agronomy.
• At least 2 years practical farm experience in horticultural or agronomic production and staff supervision.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans; proficient with Excel.
• Hands-on and participate in all farm activities on a compact, intense farm.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff with management for land preparation, sowing, fertilization, irrigation.
• Manage weed control and production records.
• Maintain irrigation infrastructure and records.
• Arrange for vehicle and farm equipment maintenance and keep records.

Skills

Integrity

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Fluent Afrikaans

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in agriculture (horticulture or agronomy)

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in agriculture with major in Horticulture or Agronomy
• At least 2 years practical farm experience in horticultural or agronomic production and staff supervision
• Integrity, self-motivated, attention to detail, fluent in English and Afrikaans, proficient with Excel
• Be hands-on and participate in all farm activities as is necessary on a compact, intense farm

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Co-ordinate staff in consultation with management team for land preparation, sowing, fertilization, irrigation
• management and weed control
• Record keeping of production
• Irrigation infrastructure maintenance
• Arrange for vehicle and farm equipment maintenance and keep records

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted