Farm Supervisor - Crop Production

Placements24; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing and utilities support

Medical and accident coverage

Training in new agricultural tech

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Farm Supervisor for Randburg to oversee crop production operations from soil preparation through harvest. You will lead a team, ensure efficient resource use, and drive sustainable farming practices in Gauteng.

The candidate should possess strong agronomy knowledge, IPM experience, and proven leadership skills to manage labor and optimize yields in a dynamic farming environment.

Formación

• Experience as Farm Supervisor or similar leadership role in crop production.
• Strong agronomy and IPM knowledge.
• Experience managing agricultural labor.
• Ability to operate and maintain crop-related machinery.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet seasonal deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee crop production activities from land preparation to harvest and post-harvest handling.
• Lead, train, and manage a team of farm laborers; assign tasks and monitor performance.
• Ensure planting and harvesting schedules optimize yield and quality.
• Monitor crop health; implement disease and pest interventions.
• Maintain records of planting, treatments, yields, and labour costs.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of farm equipment.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Agronomy knowledge

IPM

Team management

Organizational skills

Herramientas

Farm machinery

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Farm Supervisor with a focus on crop production to oversee operations in the Randburg area. This role is essential for managing all aspects of crop cultivation, from soil preparation and planting to harvesting and post-harvest handling. You will lead a team of farm workers, ensuring efficient resource utilization and adherence to best practices for maximizing yield and quality. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a practical understanding of agronomy, and a commitment to sustainable farming methods in the Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all crop production activities, including land preparation, seeding, fertilization, and pest management.
• Lead, train, and manage a team of farm laborers, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Ensure adherence to planting and harvesting schedules to optimize crop yield and quality.
• Monitor crop health and implement appropriate interventions for disease and pest control.
• Maintain accurate records of planting, treatments, yields, and labor costs.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of farm equipment used in crop production.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Farm Supervisor or in a similar agricultural leadership role, specifically with crop production.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy, crop science, and integrated pest management (IPM).
• Experience in managing agricultural labor and motivating teams.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining farm machinery relevant to crop cultivation.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet seasonal deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for performance incentives.
• Provided housing and utilities support.
• Opportunities for training in new agricultural technologies and techniques.
• Comprehensive medical and accident coverage.
• A key role in ensuring productive and sustainable farming practices.