Estate Supervisor

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

Job summary

Tongaat Estate is seeking an experienced Estate Supervisor for Ubizo Estate in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. The role reports to the Senior Estate Manager and focuses on agronomy, ratoon management, and day-to-day field operations.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years' agriculture-related tertiary qualification, SASRI Senior Certificate, SHE training, and strong English and isiZulu communication. A valid driver’s license and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years Agriculture related tertiary qualification.
• Senior Certificate in Sugarcane from SASRI is required.
• SHE training completed and up-to-date.

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

Skills

English and isiZulu communication

Team player

Valid driver''s license

Sugar industry experience

Education

A minimum of 3 years Agriculture related tertiary qualification

Senior Certificate in Sugarcane from SASRI

SHE Training

Job description

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 workAbility 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