Farm Ops Manager — Diversified Crops (Hybrid/Remote)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Pension fund contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a senior farm operations manager in Gauteng to oversee all crop operations, irrigation, pest control and data reporting. You will lead farmhands, agronomists and machinery operators, ensuring best practices, safety standards, and cost efficiency.

The role requires a degree in Agriculture with 6+ years in large-scale crop operations, strong planning skills, and experience with modern irrigation technologies in the Tembisa region. Some remote work may be possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field; Master's preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive farm management experience.
• Strong IPM, soil science, and crop physiology knowledge.
• Experience with modern farm equipment and irrigation tech in the Tembisa region.
• Proven leadership and planning capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Plan and execute all farm operations including crop selection and schedules.
• Manage irrigation, nutrient application, and pest/disease control programs.
• Supervise farmhands, agronomists, and machinery operators.
• Monitor weather and crop development to mitigate risks.
• Maintain records of yields, expenses and production data.

Connaissances

Farm management

Leadership

Data analysis

Planning

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Master's degree advantageous

Outils

Farm software

Irrigation tech

Machinery maintenance

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a senior farm operations manager in Gauteng to oversee all crop operations, irrigation, pest control and data reporting. You will lead farmhands, agronomists and machinery operators, ensuring best practices, safety standards, and cost efficiency.

The role requires a degree in Agriculture with 6+ years in large-scale crop operations, strong planning skills, and experience with modern irrigation technologies in the Tembisa region. Some remote work may be possible.