Farm Supervisor: Lead Crop Production & Team (On-site Housing)

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

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.