FARM MANAGER â MIXED FARMING

Farm Manager SA; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Lephalale, Limpopo, seeks an experienced Farm Manager to oversee game farming, hunting and lodge operations, as well as irrigation farming initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, staff recruitment, irrigation system development, and maintenance of farm infrastructure. A valid driver’s license is essential for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in agriculture is advantageous.
• Minimum 5–10 years of farm management experience.
• Experience in cropping (lucerne, maize, butternut) and game/cattle farming is preferred.
• Irrigation management with centre pivots and drip systems.
• Maintenance-oriented electrical and mechanical maintenance capabilities.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate tractors and farm equipment.
• Valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee game farm management, maintenance, and development of hunting and lodge operations.
• Direct irrigation farming operations and infrastructure development.
• Manage cattle herds and livestock activities.
• Recruit and build the irrigation farm workforce.

Skills

Farm management

Interpersonal communication

Irrigation management

Tractor operation

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Driver's license

Education

Agricultural Diploma / Degree

Tools

Centre pivots & drip irrigation

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous


• Min of 5 10 years previous farm management experience


• Experience in the following:Cropping (all aspects) lucerne, maize and butternut Game farming Cattle farming Brahman cattle experience advantageous


• Irrigation management centre pivots & drip irrigation


• Maintenance orientated electrical systems & mechanical maintenance.


• Strong management skills


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to operate tractors and all farm related equipment.


• Valid drivers licence

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Overall management, maintenance and development of the game farm, as well as the effective management of the hunting and lodge operations.


• Operational management and further development of the irrigation farming operations


• Management of existing cattle herds and general livestock operations


• Responsible for recruiting and building his own workforce on the irrigation farm.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted