FARM MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Plettenberg Bay; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Plettenberg Bay seeks an experienced farm manager to lead operations across stock, pasture and fodder programs. The role involves coordinating teams, optimizing resources and maintaining robust farm systems for smooth daily activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong agricultural management experience, fluent in English and Afrikaans, a valid driver's license, and proven ability to source value farm purchases while liaising with the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large work teams.
• Stock management experience with horses/cattle.
• Pasture management including alien species clearing.
• Fodder production experience.
• Ability to liaise with accounting team and participate in meetings.
• Ability to create robust management systems for farm operations.
• Ability to source farm purchases at best value.
• Computer literacy with Excel and Word.

Skills

Excel

Word

Driver's license

English fluency

Afrikaans fluency

Mechanical experience

Staff management

Stock management

Pasture management

Alien species clearing

Fodder production

Accounting liaison

Management systems

Sourcing farm purchases

Compost experience

Worm farming

Avocado orchard experience

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Computer literate - Excel and Word essential
• Valid driver's licence
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Mechanical experience
• Proven experience managing staff, including large work teams
• Stock management experience (horses / cattle)
• Pasture management experience, including the clearing of alien species
• Fodder production experience
• Able to liaise with the accounting team and participate in management meetings
• Able to participate in the creation of robust management systems enabling smooth farm operations
• Able to source necessary farm purchases at the best value
• Compost experience
• Worm farming experience (advantageous)
• Avocado orchard experience advantageous, but not essential - this role is not for an avocado production manager