Farm Supervisor - Mixed Farming Enterprise

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

About the Role

Our client, a well-established mixed farming operation, is looking for an energetic and practical Farm Supervisor to manage daily activities on their farm located near Nelspruit . This hands-on role involves overseeing crop cultivation, livestock care, and general farm maintenance, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently. The Farm Supervisor will work closely with the Farm Manager, leading a small team of farm workers and ensuring adherence to best practices in agriculture and animal husbandry within the fertile Mpumalanga region.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily tasks of farm laborers, including planting, weeding, harvesting, feeding livestock, and general maintenance.


• Assist in the implementation of crop production plans and irrigation schedules.


• Monitor crop health and livestock condition, reporting any issues to the Farm Manager promptly.


• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.


• Oversee the upkeep of farm infrastructure, including fences, sheds, and water systems.


• Implement and enforce health and safety procedures on the farm.


• Maintain daily activity logs and production records.


• Assist with the management of inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and feed.


• Ensure humane treatment and care of all livestock.

Requirements

• A relevant agricultural qualification (e.g., Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture) or equivalent practical experience.


• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role on a farm, preferably in mixed farming.


• Hands-on experience with crop production and basic livestock management.


• Familiarity with farm machinery operation and basic maintenance.


• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate a team.


• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.


• A valid driver's license is required for farm operations.

Benefits

This role offers an annual salary in the range of to ZAR , commensurate with experience. The position includes accommodation on the farm, comprehensive medical aid, and annual leave. Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development in various aspects of farm management will be provided. This is a great opportunity to gain further experience in agricultural supervision in the productive Mpumalanga province.