Crop & Harvest Supervisor (Berry Farm - UK and SA)

ARVO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A modern agricultural firm is hiring a motivated Crop & Harvest Supervisor to join their UK operation starting January 2026. The selected candidate will gain essential skills in soft-fruit production before returning to South Africa, with a pathway to a permanent role based on performance. This role requires a degree in Agriculture and prior experience in crop production, alongside strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Full relocation to the UK covered

In-person interview expenses covered

Competitive graduate compensation

Structured training and mentorship

Defined pathway to a permanent role

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in crop production or horticulture.
• Valid driving license to travel between sites.
• Willingness to relocate and start in January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead crop care and husbandry efforts.
• Assist in harvest planning and efficiency.
• Track daily/weekly work targets and plans.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support team recruitment and training.

Skills

Team leadership

Crop production knowledge

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

About the role

Our client is hiring an ambitious graduate to join their UK farming operation as a Crop & Harvest Supervisor starting January 2026 (no exceptions). You’ll spend six months in the UK mastering high-performance soft-fruit production- then return to South Africa to apply your skills, with a clear pathway toward a permanent role in either the UK or SA based on performance.

Salary offered: Market related, details discussed with shortlisted candidates.

About the company

Our client is a modern, sustainability-minded grower supplying leading retailers. They blend science-led cultivation with a people-first culture, giving early-career talent real responsibility, tailored training, and mentorship to progress quickly.

Responsibilities

• Crop & husbandry: support stock control, crop care, spray and bio distribution, worm care, irrigation scheduling, environmental control, and proactive pest/disease prevention.
• Harvest excellence: assist harvest planning; monitor quality and yields; drive labour productivity and efficiency; support basic equipment checks and maintenance.
• Scheduling & targets: help prepare daily/weekly work plans with clear methods, targets, and labour allocation; track progress on the field and pack floor.
• Quality standards: maintain crop and harvest quality to meet stringent retailer specifications.
• Team leadership: lead by example with energy and organisation; help recruit, train, motivate, and supervise seasonal and permanent teams; promote a positive, high-performance culture.
• People management basics: support performance monitoring and, where required, the grievance/disciplinary process in line with HR guidance.
• Planning & reporting: contribute ideas to long-term plans and cost savings; monitor spend vs. budget and report variances; prepare daily/weekly updates for the Farm Director/Operations Manager; contribute in operational review meetings.
• Compliance & safety: uphold Health & Safety across growing, husbandry, and harvest; complete risk assessments and champion safe equipment use; act as a trained First Aider when required.
• Continuous improvement: surface ideas to boost crop health, harvest efficiency, and cost control; communicate clearly with peers and leadership; provide out-of-hours support during genuine emergencies.
• Flexibility: undertake additional farm duties as reasonably required to support peak periods.

Requirements

• Non-negotiable: Must be available to start in January 2026 and commit to the 6-month UK program, followed by return to SA.
• Non-negotiable: 1-2 years experience in this field.
• Non-negotiable: Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant/Biological Sciences, Agri-Business, or related field.
• Evidenced interest in crop production/horticulture/sustainable agriculture (projects, internships, farm work, or research).
• Strong communicator and team player who can motivate others; enthusiastic, adaptable, and keen to learn.
• Solid organisation and attention to detail; comfortable with data, targets, and checklists.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends in peak season.
• Helpful experience: soft-fruit or comparable crop work; basic agronomy, irrigation, plant nutrition, or pest/disease knowledge; prior supervision in any context (work, sport, societies, volunteering).
• Basic understanding of workplace Health & Safety.
• Non-negotiable: Valid driving license to travel between sites.
• Relocation-ready (our client covers costs and facilitates required logistics/documentation).

What is on offer

• Full relocation to the UK covered by our client for the program, plus support on return to SA.
• In-person interview in Hermanus covered by our client.
• Competitive graduate compensation with overtime/peak-season allowances and clear promotion milestones.
• Structured training, certifications (including First Aid), and mentorship in a technology-enabled, sustainability-focused environment.
• A defined pathway to a permanent role in SA or the UK based on performance, potential, and business need.