FARM MANAGER – MACADAMIA AND BEEF – FM2691

Farm Manager SA; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a 750-hectare mixed farm.

The role covers cattle management, macadamia orchards, and teff and crop production, with budgeting, cost control, input planning and regular reporting to the Board. Leadership of farm staff and contractors is essential.

Strong leadership, financial discipline, and a long-term growth mindset for expansion are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a large agricultural operation.
• Strong practical livestock and crop knowledge.
• Budgeting and cost management experience.
• Willingness to lead a farming team and report to a Board.
• Long-term mindset with hands-on capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of a 750-hectare farm.
• Manage cattle operations: grazing, breeding, health, records, sales.
• Coordinate horse and equestrian requirements and facilities.
• Develop macadamia orchards: maintenance, inputs, irrigation, harvest.
• Plan teff and other crops: planting, yields, rotation, budgeting.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets; monitor variances & report to Board.
• Control farm costs across inputs, labour, contractors, machinery.
• Lead farm staff and contractors with accountability for productivity.
• Maintain farm infrastructure and regular operational reporting.
• Identify new agricultural opportunities and assist Board with expansion.
• Maintain animal welfare, health and safety, regulatory compliance.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Record-keeping

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Board collaboration

Commercial farming experience

Education

Agricultural qualification

Job description

FARM MANAGER – MACADAMIA AND BEEF – FM2691

Farm Management

Western Cape, South Africa

October 8, 2026

Full-time

Plettenberg Bay area, Western Cape Province – South Africa: Seeking a capable, practical and commercially minded Farm Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience managing a substantial agricultural operation or a significant section of one.
• Strong practical knowledge of livestock and crop production; experience with cattle is important.
• Macadamia/orchard experience would be highly advantageous, and horse or equestrian experience would be useful.
• Good financial discipline with the ability to prepare and work to budgets, understand costs and interpret basic management information.
• Strong staff leadership, planning, record-keeping and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable working directly with a Board and taking responsibility for agreed targets and projects.
• An agricultural qualification is advantageous, but strong practical experience and demonstrated management capability will carry significant weight.
• A long-term mindset and genuine enthusiasm for developing a farming business that is still in its infancy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation, productivity and presentation of the 750-hectare farm.
• Manage cattle operations, including grazing, breeding, animal health, handling, records and sales.
• Oversee the farm's horse and equestrian requirements, including grazing, care, facilities and coordination with relevant staff.
• Manage and develop macadamia orchards, including maintenance, inputs, irrigation, harvesting and contractor coordination.
• Plan and manage teff and other crop production, including planting, inputs, harvesting, yields and rotation.
• Prepare annual operating and capital budgets with the Board and accounting team; monitor actual performance against budget and explain variances.
• Maintain disciplined control over purchasing, fuel, feed, chemicals, labour, contractors, machinery and other farm costs.
• Manage, lead and develop farm staff and contractors, with clear accountability for work standards and productivity.
• Maintain farm infrastructure including roads, fencing, water systems, buildings, machinery and equipment.
• Maintain practical farm records and provide regular operational and financial reporting to the company.
• Identify and evaluate new agricultural opportunities and assist the Board in planning the farm & expansion and development.
• Maintain appropriate animal welfare, health and safety, environmental and regulatory standards.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted