Farm Supervisor (Mixed Farming) - Accommodation & Benefits

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on the farm

Medical aid

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 currently seeks a proactive Farm Supervisor to oversee daily farming operations near Nelspruit. This hands-on role covers crop cultivation, livestock care, and general maintenance, leading a small team and ensuring best agricultural practices.

You will work closely with the Farm Manager, coordinate activities, monitor health, handle inputs, and ensure safety standards across the farm in Mpumalanga's productive region.

Qualifications

• Agriculture qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years' supervisory experience on a farm.
• Hands-on crop production and basic livestock management.
• Experience with farm machinery operation and maintenance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tasks of farm laborers (planting, weeding, harvesting, feeding livestock).
• Assist crop production planning and irrigation schedules.
• Monitor crop health and livestock, report issues to Farm Manager.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of farm equipment.
• Oversee upkeep of fences, sheds, and water systems.
• Enforce health and safety procedures on the farm.
• Maintain daily activity logs and production records.
• Assist with inputs management (seeds, fertilizers, feed).
• Ensure humane livestock treatment.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Agriculture

Crop production

Livestock management

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Placements24 currently seeks a proactive Farm Supervisor to oversee daily farming operations near Nelspruit. This hands-on role covers crop cultivation, livestock care, and general maintenance, leading a small team and ensuring best agricultural practices.

You will work closely with the Farm Manager, coordinate activities, monitor health, handle inputs, and ensure safety standards across the farm in Mpumalanga's productive region.