Field Operations Lead — Farm Team Management

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Supportive community

Stable employment

Hands-on experience

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, is seeking a Farm Supervisor to lead farmhands, coordinate planting and harvesting, and ensure equipment and land are well maintained. The ideal candidate has practical farming experience, strong leadership, and a good understanding of crop cycles and basic machinery.

This hands-on role offers growth opportunities within a supportive agricultural community. Join Placements24 for a stable, hands-on position with potential for increased responsibilities and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agricultural work with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Solid understanding of crop cultivation, soil management and farming practices.
• Ability to operate and perform basic maintenance on farm machinery.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of farm laborers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Coordinate planting, cultivating, and harvesting activities according to the farm plan.
• Monitor crop health and implement basic pest and disease control measures as needed.
• Ensure farm equipment and machinery are operated correctly and maintained in good working order.
• Assist in managing inventory of supplies, seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Maintain records of farm activities, including planting dates, yields, and labor hours.

Skills

Leadership

Farming experience

Crop cycles knowledge

Machinery operation

Staff management

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, is seeking a Farm Supervisor to lead farmhands, coordinate planting and harvesting, and ensure equipment and land are well maintained. The ideal candidate has practical farming experience, strong leadership, and a good understanding of crop cycles and basic machinery.

This hands-on role offers growth opportunities within a supportive agricultural community. Join Placements24 for a stable, hands-on position with potential for increased responsibilities and