Commercial Farm Manager: Mixed Crops, Poultry & Livestock

Agrijob; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrijob is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee profitability across a diversified farming operation, including vegetables, grain, poultry and livestock. The role emphasizes driving commercial projects, partnerships, and financial performance while managing on-site staff and infrastructure.

The candidate will develop business plans, budgets and production strategies, lead sales and market development, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years managing commercial farming operations.
• Experience in vegetables, grains, poultry or livestock.
• Proven profitability improvement track record.
• Sales, budgeting and financial management experience.
• People leadership and compliance knowledge.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee profitability of multiple farming enterprises (veg, grain, poultry, livestock).
• Develop farm business plans, budgets and production strategies.
• Drive sales, marketing and off-take arrangements.
• Identify new projects and partnerships.
• Monitor financial performance, costs and reporting.
• Ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead operational staff and ensure policy adherence.
• Collaborate with training teams to integrate operations with education.

Skills

Commercial farming management

Profitability improvement

Sales & market development

Budgeting & financial management

People management

Project management

Driver's license

Job description

Agrijob is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee profitability across a diversified farming operation, including vegetables, grain, poultry and livestock. The role emphasizes driving commercial projects, partnerships, and financial performance while managing on-site staff and infrastructure.

The candidate will develop business plans, budgets and production strategies, lead sales and market development, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.