Farm Ops Manager: Lead Large-Scale Horticulture

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to modern agtech and best-prt

Gauteng region focus

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Farm Operations Manager for a major horticultural enterprise in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will oversee day-to-day farm activities, optimize production, and lead a diverse team to deliver high-quality crops while maintaining sustainability and safety standards.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, at least five years in farm management, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of large-scale farm management experience.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Knowledge of horticulture best practices and sustainability.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control.
• Proven ability to optimize irrigation and post-harvest handling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise horticultural production, planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting.
• Develop annual operating plans and farm budgets.
• Lead and train farm workers, supervisors, and technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor crop health and implement corrective actions to maximize yield.
• Oversee inventory and maintenance of equipment.
• Promote sustainable farming and water conservation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, buyers, and service providers.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning of farm operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Irrigation systems

Crop production knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture

Tools

Farm machinery

Irrigation systems

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Farm Operations Manager for a major horticultural enterprise in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will oversee day-to-day farm activities, optimize production, and lead a diverse team to deliver high-quality crops while maintaining sustainability and safety standards.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, at least five years in farm management, and proven leadership.