Farm Supervisor

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Accommodation provided on-site

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Farm Supervisor to manage daily farm activities in Tembisa. You will lead a team of farm workers, oversee planting, irrigation, harvesting, and equipment safety to ensure high standards of productivity.

This role requires practical farming experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. Accommodation may be provided on-site, with training opportunities to grow within the agricultural organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in agricultural setting.
• Good understanding of crop cultivation and farming cycles.
• Ability to operate and maintain basic farm machinery and tools.
• Strong communication and team management skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily tasks of farm laborers, including planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting crops.
• Ensure that all farm machinery and equipment are operated safely and maintained in good working order.
• Monitor crop health and progress, identifying and reporting pest or disease issues to management.
• Implement best practices for soil health and water management to optimize crop yields.
• Assist in planning and scheduling planting and harvesting activities according to seasonal requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment, enforcing all safety regulations and providing on-the-job training to staff.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Farm Supervisor to join their agricultural team in Tembisa . This role is crucial for the day-to-day management of farm activities, ensuring that cultivation and harvesting processes are carried out efficiently and to high standards. The Farm Supervisor will work closely with the Farm Manager to implement operational plans and supervise a team of farm workers. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with practical farming experience and strong leadership potential to grow within a respected agricultural organization, contributing to the successful output of diverse crops.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily tasks of farm laborers, including planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting crops.
• Ensure that all farm machinery and equipment are operated safely and maintained in good working order.
• Monitor crop health and progress, identifying and reporting any pest or disease issues to management.
• Implement best practices for soil health and water management to optimize crop yields.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of planting and harvesting activities according to seasonal requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment, enforcing all safety regulations and providing on-the-job training to staff.

Requirements

• Proven experience in agricultural work, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Good understanding of crop cultivation techniques and seasonal farming cycles relevant to the region.
• Ability to operate and maintain basic farm machinery and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team management.
• Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health and wellness benefits package.
• Accommodation provided on-site if required.
• Training opportunities to enhance agricultural skills.
• A supportive team environment focused on productivity and growth.