Farm Manager: Mixed Crops & Livestock, On-Site with Accommodation

Placements24; Gauteng; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 720 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accommodation on or near the farm

Health insurance

Performance bonus

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Farm Manager for a mixed-crop and livestock operation in Pretoria, Gauteng. This hands‑on role requires strong leadership and practical agricultural expertise to ensure efficient resource use, production optimization, and high standards of animal welfare and crop quality.

The successful candidate will oversee daily farm activities, manage staff, plan rotations, and coordinate budgets while ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• At least 6 years of farm management experience with both crop and livestock exposure.
• Proven ability to lead staff and oversee operations in Gauteng or similar regions.
• Strong knowledge of crop cycles, pest and disease management, and soil science.
• Experience with budgeting, record-keeping, and basic financial management.

Responsabilités

• Supervise mixed farming operations, including crops and livestock care.
• Develop annual farm plans: crop rotation, planting schedules, breeding programs.
• Manage staff, training, performance, and task management.
• Oversee procurement and management of farm inputs and equipment.
• Monitor soil health, crop health, and apply treatments as needed.
• Ensure animal welfare and biosecurity, coordinate veterinary care.
• Maintain farm records: yields, livestock numbers, costs.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural regulations and safety standards.

Connaissances

Staff management

Leadership

Budgeting

Crop production

Livestock management

Soil science

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Diploma in Agriculture

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Farm Manager for a mixed-crop and livestock operation in Pretoria, Gauteng. This hands‑on role requires strong leadership and practical agricultural expertise to ensure efficient resource use, production optimization, and high standards of animal welfare and crop quality.

The successful candidate will oversee daily farm activities, manage staff, plan rotations, and coordinate budgets while ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.