Estate Supervisor

Tongaat Hulett; Empangeni; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongaat Hulett is seeking an Estate Supervisor for Ubizo Estate. The role involves implementing agronomy and ratoon management, planning, weed control, and correct chemical applications across cane fields.

The candidate will calibrate equipment, sample soil, manage stocks, and ensure SHE compliance while maintaining strong community relations and team leadership. English and isiZulu fluency and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Agriculture related tertiary qualification.
• Senior Certificate in Sugarcane from SASRI.
• SHE Training.
• More than 3 years of work experience in Sugar Industry, of which two years must have been spent in sugarcane agriculture.
• Must communicate in English and isiZulu.
• Be a very good team member.
• Valid driver’s license with driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Agronomy and Ratoon management program.
• Keep an updated planning board.
• Knowledge of Weed control.
• Correct application of herbicides and fertilizer to the fields.
• Ensure correct calibration of applicators.
• Knowledge of Soil Sampling.
• Ensure correct timing of application and implementation of work to be done.
• Document and record stock usage.
• Knowledge of seed cane production.
• Knowledge of Pest and Disease control.
• Knowledge of haulage and Harvesting operations.
• Understand SHE compliance and requirements.
• Good community relations.
• Resolve employee issues and workplace disputes.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Learn a variety of job descriptions and multitask.

Education

Senior Certificate in Sugarcane from SASRI

SHE Training

Agriculture related Tertiary qualification

Driver’s License

Job description

• Implement the Agronomy and Ratoon management program
• Keep an updated planning board
• Knowledge of Weed control
• Correct application of herbicides and fertilizer to the fields
• Ensure correct calibration of applicators
• Knowledge of Soil Sampling
• Ensure correct timing of application and implementation of work to be done
• Document and record stock usage
• Knowledge of seed cane production
• Knowledge of Pest and Disease control
• Knowledge of haulage and Harvesting operations
• Understand SHE compliance and requirements
• Good community relations
• Resolve employee issues and workplace disputes
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Learn a variety of job descriptions and multitask

Job Title

Estate Supervisor

Grade

B5

Reports To

Senior Estate Manager

Department / Centre

Ubizo Estate

Main Purpose Of The Job

• Implement the Agronomy and Ratoon management program
• Keep an updated planning board
• Knowledge of Weed control
• Correct application of herbicides and fertilizer to the fields
• Ensure correct calibration of applicators
• Knowledge of Soil Sampling
• Ensure correct timing of application and implementation of work to be done
• Document and record stock usage
• Knowledge of seed cane production
• Knowledge of Pest and Disease control
• Knowledge of haulage and Harvesting operations
• Understand SHE compliance and requirements
• Good community relations
• Resolve employee issues and workplace disputes
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Learn a variety of job descriptions and multitask

Qualifications & Experience

A minimum of 3 years Agriculture related Tertiary qualification

• Senior Certificate in Sugarcane from SASRI
• SHE Training
• More than 3 years of work experience in Sugar Industry, of which two years must have been spent in sugarcane agriculture
• Must be able to communicate in English and isiZulu
• Be a very good Team member
• A valid driver’s License with driving experience

Personal Qualities

• Self-driven and disciplined individual
• Must be proactive, responsible, reliable and capable
• Strong communication and leadership skills,
• A Team Player who can assist staff members and various stakeholders
• Be able and enjoy engaging with diverse communities and structures including Traditional Leadership, Grower leadership and contractors
• Meet deadlines and targets
• A willingness to learn
• Be able to work long hours when required
• Be available for emergency after hour work
• Ability and availability to work weekend duties
• The ideal candidate must be honest, must be a hard worker, have traceable references and be able to work well in a team

Closing Date

30 September 2026