Farm Operations Supervisor

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

On-site accommodation

Skills development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West is seeking a practical Farm Operations Supervisor to oversee daily farm activities, manage a team of workers, coordinate planting and harvesting, and ensure efficient operation of machinery.

You will maintain crop health, enforce safety standards, monitor inventory, and drive productivity on site. The role requires strong leadership, regional crop knowledge, and hands-on experience with farm equipment; housing on-site may be available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in farm operations or agricultural supervision.
• Solid understanding of crop cultivation techniques relevant to the region.
• Experience operating and maintaining farm machinery.
• Good leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of farm laborers on a daily basis.
• Coordinate planting, cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting activities according to the farm plan.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of farm machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
• Implement and enforce health and safety standards on the farm.
• Monitor crop health and conditions, reporting any issues to management.
• Maintain inventory of farm supplies, seeds, fertilizers, and other materials.

Skills

Leadership

Crop cultivation

Machinery operation

Inventory control

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a practical and efficient Farm Operations Supervisor to oversee the daily activities at their farm located in Mahikeng, North West. This hands-on role involves managing a team of farm workers, coordinating planting and harvesting schedules, and ensuring the efficient operation of farm machinery and equipment. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of crop management and ensuring that all farm activities are conducted safely and productively. This is a key operational role for an individual with strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of agricultural production within the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of farm laborers on a daily basis.
• Coordinate planting, cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting activities according to the farm plan.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of farm machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
• Implement and enforce health and safety standards on the farm.
• Monitor crop health and conditions, reporting any issues to management.
• Maintain inventory of farm supplies, seeds, fertilizers, and other materials.

Requirements

• Proven experience in farm operations or agricultural supervision.
• Solid understanding of crop cultivation techniques relevant to the region.
• Experience operating and maintaining farm machinery.
• Good leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to manage tasks efficiently and prioritize workloads.
• Basic knowledge of record-keeping and inventory management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Potential for housing allowance or on-site accommodation.
• Exposure to diverse agricultural operations.
• Opportunities for skills development in farm management.
• A stable role in a productive agricultural setting.