Farm Operations Supervisor: Lead Harvest, Train & Grow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Farm Operations Supervisor for a growing agricultural business in Soweto, Gauteng. You will oversee daily farm activities, coordinate planting, irrigation, harvesting, and maintenance, and guide the farm team to meet production targets.

The role requires hands-on farming experience, strong leadership, and a practical approach to best agricultural practices. You will work with farm staff on safety, records, and efficient farming operations in the Gauteng region.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Agriculture/Horticulture is advantageous.
• 3+ years hands-on farming experience with supervision experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with farm staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of farm workers, assigning tasks and ensuring their completion.
• Oversee planting, cultivation, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting processes according to schedules.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
• Monitor crop health and growth, reporting issues to management.
• Train new farmhands on procedures and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of farm activities, including labor, planting, yields, and resource usage.

Skills

Team supervision

Farming operations

Crop cultivation

Pest management

Safety protocols

English communication

Farm coordination

Education

Diploma or certificate in Agriculture/Horticulture

Tools

Farm equipment operation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Farm Operations Supervisor for a growing agricultural business in Soweto, Gauteng. You will oversee daily farm activities, coordinate planting, irrigation, harvesting, and maintenance, and guide the farm team to meet production targets.

The role requires hands-on farming experience, strong leadership, and a practical approach to best agricultural practices. You will work with farm staff on safety, records, and efficient farming operations in the Gauteng region.