FARM MANAGER – MIXED FARMING – FM2618

Farm Manager SA; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Lephalale area, Limpopo, seeks an experienced Farm Manager with ownership mindset to lead a diverse agricultural operation including game, cattle and irrigation farming.

The role emphasizes overall management, maintenance, and development of the enterprise, with recruitment of a capable workforce for the irrigation farm and lodge operations.

Qualifications

• Agricultural Diploma or degree advantageous.
• Min 5–10 years farm management experience.
• Experience in cropping (lucerne, maize, butternut), game farming, cattle farming (Brahman) advantageous.
• Irrigation management with centre pivots and drip irrigation; maintenance oriented (electrical & mechanical).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to operate tractors and farm equipment; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Overall management, maintenance and development of the game farm, hunting and lodge operations.
• Operational management and further development of the irrigation farming operations.
• Management of existing cattle herds and general livestock operations.
• Recruitment and building his own workforce on the irrigation farm.

Skills

Farm management

Irrigation management

Maintenance skills

Tractor operation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Driving license

Education

Agricultural Diploma/Degree

Tools

Centre pivots

Drip irrigation

Job description

Lephalale area, Limpopo Province – South Africa: An established mixed farming operation is looking for an experienced and hands-on Farm Manager to lead its diverse agricultural enterprise. The ideal candidate will be someone who has an ownership mindset to manage the operation efficiently and drive its ongoing success.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
• Min of 5 – 10 years previous farm management experience
• Experience in the following:
  • Cropping (all aspects) – lucerne, maize and butternut
  • Game farming
  • Cattle farming – Brahman cattle experience advantageous
  • Irrigation management – centre pivots & drip irrigation
  • Maintenance orientated – electrical systems & mechanical maintenance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to operate tractors and all farm related equipment.
• Valid driver’s licence

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Overall management, maintenance and development of the game farm, as well as the effective management of the hunting and lodge operations.
• Operational management and further development of the irrigation farming operations
• Management of existing cattle herds and general livestock operations
• Responsible for recruiting and building his own workforce on the irrigation farm.

ONLY short‑listed candidates will be contacted.