Farm Manager: Macadamia & Beef Operations Lead

Farm Manager SA; Wes-Kaap; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Record-keeping

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Board collaboration

Commercial farming experience

Ausbildung

Agricultural qualification

Jobbeschreibung

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.