Farm Operations Manager: Large-Scale AgroTech & Leadership

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Tech training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Farm Operations Manager for a large-scale cereal and livestock operation near Rustenburg, North West. You will oversee day-to-day activities, optimize mechanization, lead diverse teams, and ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Agriculture or Farm Management, 7+ years of experience, deep knowledge of tractors, harvesters and planning software, and willingness to work weekends during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Farm Management, or related field.
• 7+ years in large-scale commercial farming with mechanization.
• Extensive knowledge of modern agricultural machinery including tractors, harvesters, planters.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and control costs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all farm operations tasks.
• Oversee machinery maintenance and utilization.
• Develop and implement operational schedules.
• Lead farm workers and supervisors.
• Monitor crop health and intervene as needed.
• Administer budgets for fuel, maintenance, labor.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers and management.

Skills

Farm management

Leadership

Budgeting

Machinery

Crop health

Data analysis

Software knowledge

Education

Diploma in Agriculture

Degree in Farm Management

Tools

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Farm Operations Manager for a large-scale cereal and livestock operation near Rustenburg, North West. You will oversee day-to-day activities, optimize mechanization, lead diverse teams, and ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Agriculture or Farm Management, 7+ years of experience, deep knowledge of tractors, harvesters and planning software, and willingness to work weekends during peak seasons.