Farm Manager: Crop Production Leader

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Farm Manager to lead crop production operations in Benoni, Gauteng. This on-site role requires expertise in agronomy, crop science, and farm management to drive yields and optimize resources.

You will develop annual production plans, supervise field operations, manage labour, monitor crop health, ensure safety and environmental compliance, maintain records, and collaborate with sales to align production with market demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive farm management experience.
• Strong knowledge of crop physiology, soil science, pest and disease management, and irrigation.
• Experience leading farm labor and teams.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment.
• Proficient in farm management software and data analysis.
• Commitment to sustainable farming practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willing to reside or commute to Benoni, Gauteng; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual crop production plans.
• Oversee field operations: land prep, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, harvest.
• Manage farm labor: recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation.
• Monitor crop health and growth with data and field observations.
• Manage resources: water, fertilizers, pesticides, equipment for sustainability.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of farm machinery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental rules; maintain records.
• Coordinate with sales and marketing to align production with demand.

Skills

Farm management

Leadership

Data analysis

Irrigation

Pest management

Soil science

Sustainable farming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Horticulture

Tools

Farm management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Farm Manager to lead crop production operations in Benoni, Gauteng. This on-site role requires expertise in agronomy, crop science, and farm management to drive yields and optimize resources.

You will develop annual production plans, supervise field operations, manage labour, monitor crop health, ensure safety and environmental compliance, maintain records, and collaborate with sales to align production with market demand.