Farm Manager – Mixed Crops, Orchards & Irrigation

Farm Manager SA; Noord-Kaap; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Farm Manager SA is seeking a dynamic Farm Manager for the Prieska area in the Northern Cape, South Africa. The role requires leadership of daily farm operations across crops including maize, wheat, lucerne and onions, with irrigation scheduling, maintenance, and supplier coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a farming background with 7+ years of experience, be capable of independent decision-making, and comfortable living in a rural community.

Qualifikationen

• Min of 7 years relevant farming/farm management experience.
• Strong leadership and ability to work independently.
• Experience with irrigation scheduling and crop management.
• Maintenance oriented with troubleshooting on farm machinery and infrastructure.
• Comfortable using smartphones and agricultural apps for record keeping.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate routine tasks across the farm to ensure timely and safe completion.
• Manage full production cycles for maize, wheat, lucerne and onions including soil prep, planting, fertilizing, watering, pest control and harvesting.
• Oversee irrigation scheduling, chemical/fertilizer application and crop monitoring through harvesting and post-harvest storage.
• Source quotes and manage input orders, equipment maintenance and supplier deliveries with oversight of key suppliers.
• Lead and develop farm staff and contractors with strong communication and safety practices.

Ausbildung

Agricultural Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Harvesters & planting equipment

Tractors & implements

Jobbeschreibung

Farm Manager SA is seeking a dynamic Farm Manager for the Prieska area in the Northern Cape, South Africa. The role requires leadership of daily farm operations across crops including maize, wheat, lucerne and onions, with irrigation scheduling, maintenance, and supplier coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a farming background with 7+ years of experience, be capable of independent decision-making, and comfortable living in a rural community.