Farm Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Operations Supervisor for a well-established agricultural producer near Rustenburg in the North West region. You will lead a team of farmhands, oversee planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting, and ensure safe, efficient farming operations.

The role requires hands-on expertise in crop cultivation, soil management, and machinery maintenance, with a focus on safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in general farm operations or agricultural production.
• Proven experience in supervising a team of agricultural workers.
• Solid understanding of crop cultivation techniques, soil management, and basic pest control.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining common farm machinery.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in an agricultural setting.
• Resides in or is willing to relocate to the Rustenburg area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily tasks of farm workers to ensure efficient execution of agricultural activities.
• Oversee planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and harvesting operations for various crops.
• Ensure that all farm equipment and machinery are maintained in good working order and operated safely.
• Monitor crop health and growth, identifying any issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of farm activities, yields, and resource usage.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols on the farm to ensure a secure working environment.
• Assist in the management of farm supplies and inventory.
• Report operational progress and challenges to the Farm Manager.

Skills

Farm operations supervision

Team leadership

Crop cultivation knowledge

Outdoor work

Tools

Farm machinery maintenance

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established agricultural producer located near **Rustenburg**, is seeking a motivated and experienced Farm Operations Supervisor. This critical role involves the day-to-day management and coordination of farm activities, ensuring efficient production and adherence to high-quality standards. You will be responsible for supervising a team of farmhands, overseeing planting, cultivation, harvesting, and general farm maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong practical understanding of farming techniques and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the success of a vital operation in the **North West** province.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily tasks of farm workers to ensure efficient execution of agricultural activities.
• Oversee planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and harvesting operations for various crops.
• Ensure that all farm equipment and machinery are maintained in good working order and operated safely.
• Monitor crop health and growth, identifying any issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of farm activities, yields, and resource usage.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols on the farm to ensure a secure working environment.
• Assist in the management of farm supplies and inventory.
• Report operational progress and challenges to the Farm Manager.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in general farm operations or agricultural production.
• Proven experience in supervising a team of agricultural workers.
• Solid understanding of crop cultivation techniques, soil management, and basic pest control.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining common farm machinery.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in an agricultural setting.
• Resides in or is willing to relocate to the **Rustenburg** area.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive annual salary, overtime pay where applicable, and a contribution to a local provident fund. Our client provides on-site training opportunities and a structured work environment focused on productivity and safety. This is a chance to be an integral part of a farming operation that plays a key role in the agricultural landscape of the **North West** region.