Farm Operations & Irrigation Lead

Placements24; Centurion; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Annual leave

Performance bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Operations Manager with irrigation systems expertise for our Centurion, Gauteng operations. You will lead a team, design and implement irrigation strategies, and oversee budgets and maintenance of drip, sprinkler, and pivot systems.

You will work with agronomists to optimise crop growth, monitor water use and schedule irrigation to maximise efficiency while complying with regulations and environmental best practices.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Water Resource Management, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in farm operations management with emphasis on irrigation and water management.
• Proven design, installation and maintenance experience with irrigation technologies.
• Strong understanding of soil science, plant physiology and water management.
• Experience with water conservation techniques and sustainable irrigation practices.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in software for irrigation scheduling and water management.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for team management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement irrigation strategies tailored to diverse crop needs and environmental conditions.
• Oversee installation, operation and maintenance of drip, sprinkler, and centre pivot systems.
• Monitor water usage, soil moisture and weather to optimise irrigation schedules and conserve resources.
• Lead irrigation technicians and farm workers, providing training and supervision.
• Inspect irrigation infrastructure regularly and address inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with agronomists to ensure irrigation supports crop health.
• Manage budgets for irrigation equipment, maintenance and water expenses.
• Ensure compliance with water usage regulations and environmental best practices.
• Troubleshoot irrigation systems and water supply issues.
• Maintain accurate records of water usage and system performance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Water management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Herramientas

Irrigation scheduling software

Budget management

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Operations Manager with irrigation systems expertise for our Centurion, Gauteng operations. You will lead a team, design and implement irrigation strategies, and oversee budgets and maintenance of drip, sprinkler, and pivot systems.

You will work with agronomists to optimise crop growth, monitor water use and schedule irrigation to maximise efficiency while complying with regulations and environmental best practices.