Farm Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Training opportunities

Dynamic environment

Near Pretoria

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Farm Operations Supervisor to manage day-to-day farming activities at an agricultural facility near Pretoria. This on-site role requires hands-on leadership to oversee field operations, supervise farmhands, and ensure planting, cultivation, and harvesting meet high standards.

The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience in farming, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of safety regulations to maintain a productive and safe

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within farming or agricultural environments.
• Knowledge of crops common to Gauteng and equipment used on farms.
• Ability to lead and manage a diverse team of workers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of farm safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and coordinate the daily activities of farm workers involved in planting, cultivation, and harvesting.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment.
• Monitor crop health and irrigation systems, reporting any issues to the farm manager.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures on the farm to prevent accidents.
• Assist with inventory management of supplies, seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of daily farm tasks and schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Farm operations

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Crop management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized Farm Operations Supervisor to manage daily activities at their agricultural facility near Pretoria. This role is essential for ensuring that all farm operations run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You will be directly involved in overseeing field operations, managing a team of farmhands, and ensuring that all tasks related to planting, cultivation, and harvesting are executed to a high standard. This is an on-site position requiring a hands-on approach to farm management.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and coordinate the daily activities of farm workers involved in planting, cultivation, and harvesting.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment.
• Monitor crop health and irrigation systems, reporting any issues to the farm manager.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures on the farm to prevent accidents.
• Assist with inventory management of supplies, seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of daily farm tasks and schedules.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within an agricultural or farming environment.
• Knowledge of general farming practices, crop types common to the Gauteng region, and equipment operation.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a team of diverse workers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of farm safety regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting experience and responsibilities.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the agricultural sector.
• Access to training on modern farming techniques and equipment.
• A dynamic work environment focused on productive agriculture.
• Work in the agricultural heartland near Pretoria.