Farm Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation available

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Operations Supervisor for a large-scale farm in Mahikeng. You will lead daily farm activities, oversee planting, irrigation, and harvesting, and ensure efficient use of resources and labor.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in farm operations, and the ability to manage a team while maintaining safety and high production standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in farm operations management or supervision.
• Understanding of crop production techniques, irrigation, and harvesting processes.
• Experience leading agricultural workers.
• Knowledge of farm machinery operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of farm workers, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Oversee crop planting, cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting operations.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of farm equipment and machinery.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and operational procedures on the farm.
• Monitor crop health and identify any issues requiring attention.
• Manage inventory of farm supplies, seeds, and fertilizers.

Skills

Leadership

Farm operations

Team supervision

Organizational skills

Tools

Farm machinery operation

Maintenance basics

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a practical and results-oriented Farm Operations Supervisor to manage the daily activities on their large-scale farm in Mahikeng . This role involves overseeing crop cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, and ensuring the efficient use of resources and labor. You will be responsible for supervising a team of farm workers, ensuring that all operational tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of agricultural production.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of farm workers, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Oversee crop planting, cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting operations.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of farm equipment and machinery.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and operational procedures on the farm.
• Monitor crop health and identify any issues requiring attention.
• Manage inventory of farm supplies, seeds, and fertilizers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in farm operations management or supervision.
• Solid understanding of crop production techniques, irrigation, and harvesting processes.
• Experience leading and managing teams of agricultural workers.
• Knowledge of farm machinery operation and basic maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• On-site accommodation available.
• Opportunity to work in a significant agricultural region.
• Direct involvement in the production cycle of key crops.
• A stable work environment with opportunities for advancement.