Farm Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Health and safety training

Advancement opportunities

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Farm Operations Supervisor to oversee daily activities at agricultural sites near Durban. You will lead planting, cultivation, and harvesting processes while ensuring efficiency and adherence to farm best practices.

The role is on-site, demanding hands-on leadership of a team of farmhands, with responsibility for equipment maintenance, crop health monitoring, safety compliance, and timely inventory control across farming operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in farm supervision or similar agricultural role.
• Solid understanding of crop production cycles and best farming practices.
• Experience operating and maintaining agricultural machinery.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of workers effectively.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily tasks of farm workers, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Oversee planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting operations according to schedules.
• Ensure farm equipment is maintained in good working order and used safely.
• Monitor crop health and identify potential issues, implementing timely corrective actions.
• Assist with inventory management of seeds, fertilizers, and other supplies.
• Enforce safety regulations and promote a safe working environment on the farm.

Skills

Team leadership

Crop production knowledge

Farm equipment operation

Health and safety

Communication skills

Tools

Agricultural machinery

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and hands-on Farm Operations Supervisor to oversee daily activities at their agricultural sites near Durban . This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth execution of planting, cultivation, and harvesting processes, maintaining farm infrastructure, and supervising a team of farmhands. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing best practices in crop management and ensuring operational efficiency. This is an on-site position that requires a practical understanding of agricultural challenges and a proactive approach to problem-solving, contributing directly to the productivity and success of the farm.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily tasks of farm workers, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Oversee planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting operations according to schedules.
• Ensure farm equipment is maintained in good working order and used safely.
• Monitor crop health and identify potential issues, implementing timely corrective actions.
• Assist with inventory management of seeds, fertilizers, and other supplies.
• Enforce safety regulations and promote a safe working environment on the farm.

Requirements

• Proven experience in farm supervision or a similar agricultural role.
• Solid understanding of crop production cycles and best farming practices.
• Experience operating and maintaining agricultural machinery.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of workers effectively.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• On-site accommodation options available.
• Health and safety training provided.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• A stable and supportive work environment in a key agricultural region.