Farm Manager (Vegetables)

Zealhr; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee vegetable production and packhouse operations. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in farm management, strong leadership skills, and a good understanding of crop management practices. This full-time position requires effective coordination between production and packhouse teams to meet retailer requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years experience in a farm management position.
• Proven farm management experience in horticulture or vegetable production.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee the full production cycle of vegetable crops.
• Supervise and train farm workers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols for staff and operations.

Skills

Animal Care

Growing Experience

Farm Machinery

Physiology Knowledge

Management Experience

Animal Husbandry

Agriculture

Farming

Irrigation

Production Management

Financial Management

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Additional Agricultural qualification

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Farm administration systems

Job description

Overview

Our client a vegetable producer and supplier to major retailers is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee both field production and packhouse operations of a farm located outside of Cullinan Pretoria East. The role will focus on managing HR operational processes and production cycles across the farm ensuring smooth coordination between the production team and the packhouse team to meet retailer requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee the full production cycle of vegetable crops from soil preparation to harvest and post-harvest handling.
• Develop and implement effective planting schedules based on seasonal cycles, market demand and crop rotation principles.
• Manage crop-specific cultivation practices including irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control and weed management.
• Supervise and train farm workers ensuring best practices are followed in planting, maintenance and harvesting operations.
• Monitor crop performance, soil health and environmental conditions to ensure optimal yield and quality.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and irrigation systems ensuring minimal downtime.
• Maintain compliance with agricultural regulations, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Oversee record-keeping for inputs, outputs, labour costs and crop performance for accurate reporting and budgeting.
• Coordinate logistics for produce delivery and liaise with buyers, markets and supply chain stakeholders.
• Implement sustainable farming practices to improve long-term soil productivity and reduce environmental impact.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols for staff and operations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Additional Agricultural qualification would be an advantage.
• 5 - 7 years experience in a farm management position.
• Proven farm management or supervisory experience in horticulture or vegetable production.
• Knowledge of crop husbandry, fertiliser application and chemical spraying.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage HR processes including staff attendance and performance.
• Packhouse / processing exposure will be an advantage.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting and fixing farm equipment.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets and general farm administration systems.

Key Skills

• Animal Care
• Growing Experience
• Farm Machinery
• Physiology Knowledge
• Management Experience
• Animal Husbandry
• Agriculture
• Farming
• Irrigation
• Production Management
• Financial Management

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: 5 - 7 years
• Vacancy: 1