Farm Operations & Greenhouse Manager

Mayfly Agri; South Africa; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mayfly Agri is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead greenhouse, net-house and open-field crop production, with a focus on fruit crops. You will manage scheduling, land prep, planting, growing and harvesting, and coordinate processing, packaging and delivery of produce.

The role requires 5+ years in farm management, knowledge of greenhouse operations, fertigation, IPM and equipment, plus strong leadership and budgeting skills. Willingness to relocate and valid passport are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field.
• GMP or greenhouse management certification is advantageous.
• 5+ years’ experience in farm management or related field.
• Experience in greenhouse operations and/or fruit production preferred.
• Knowledge of farm equipment and irrigation systems.

Responsabilités

• Manage crop production in greenhouse, net-house, and open-field environments.
• Oversee crop scheduling, land preparation, planting, growing and harvesting.
• Coordinate processing and packing of produce and delivery to markets.
• Budgeting and costing of farm activities; manage inputs and inventory.
• Manage fertigation, hydroponics, and pest control (IPM).
• Monitor irrigation systems and post-harvest product management.
• Supervise staff including hiring, training, and performance management.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

IPM knowledge

Budget management

Farm management software

Irrigation systems

Team supervision

Formation

Bachelor's degree in agriculture

Greenhouse management certification (GMP)

Outils

Farm management software

Description du poste

Mayfly Agri is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead greenhouse, net-house and open-field crop production, with a focus on fruit crops. You will manage scheduling, land prep, planting, growing and harvesting, and coordinate processing, packaging and delivery of produce.

The role requires 5+ years in farm management, knowledge of greenhouse operations, fertigation, IPM and equipment, plus strong leadership and budgeting skills. Willingness to relocate and valid passport are essential.