FLOWER FARM MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Pretoria is seeking a passionate, hands-on farm leader to oversee day-to-day operations, staff, and visitor experiences. The role emphasizes growing cut flowers, maintaining high quality, and running events and workshops.

The perfect candidate will combine farming expertise with strong people skills, fluency in English and Afrikaans, and a proactive, ownership-driven approach to keep the farm inviting and well-managed.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in agriculture or horticulture advantageous
• Experience in agritourism, events or hospitality
• Passion for farming, flowers and people
• Experience growing cut flowers
• Green fingers and understanding of crop growth
• Basic knowledge of fertilising and spraying programmes
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate a team
• Sharp eye for detail and quality
• Friendly, outgoing and great with visitors
• Practical, hands-on and willing to help wherever needed
• Takes ownership and pride in work
• Farming, nursery or landscaping experience
• English, Afrikaans and another local language
• Valid driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage planting, growing and harvesting
• Run fertilising and spraying programmes
• Manage irrigation and keep tools and equipment in good working order
• Keep the farm neat, well-kept and inviting
• Check the quality of every flower harvested and sent out
• Keep harvest and spray records up to date
• Order seeds, plants and farm supplies
• Help keep wastage low
• Oversee the day-to-day farm operation
• Manage, train and motivate the farm team
• Plan daily work and keep staff records up to date
• Make sure the farm is a safe place to work and visit
• Make visitors feel welcome and well looked after
• Help run pick-your-own days, events and workshops
• Support the farm stall with fresh stock

Skills

Experience in agritourism

Experience in hospitality

Leadership skills

Flower growing

Attention to detail

People skills

Hands-on

Farming/nursery/landscaping

Language ability (English/Afrikaans +)

Driver's license

Education

Agriculture or horticulture qualification

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A qualification in agriculture or horticulture advantageous
• Experience in agritourism, events or hospitality
• A real passion for farming, flowers and people
• Experience growing cut flowers
• Green fingers and a good understanding of how to grow a crop
• Basic knowledge of fertilising and spraying programmes
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
• A sharp eye for detail and quality
• Friendly, outgoing and great with visitors
• Practical, hands-on and willing to help wherever needed
• Takes ownership, initiative and pride in their work
• Farming, nursery or landscaping experience
• English, Afrikaans and another local language
• A valid driver's licence

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Growing

• Plan and manage planting, growing and harvesting
• Run the fertilising and spraying programmes
• Manage irrigation and keep tools and equipment in
• good working order
• Keep the farm neat, well-kept and inviting

Quality and Records

• Check the quality of every flower that is harvested and
• sent out
• Keep harvest and spray records up to date
• Order seeds, plants and farm supplies
• Help keep wastage low

Leading the Team

• Oversee the day-to-day farm operation
• Manage, train and motivate the farm team
• Plan daily work and keep staff records up to date
• Make sure the farm is a safe place to work and visit

Visitor Experience

• Make every visitor feel welcome and well looked after
• Help run pick-your-own days, events and workshops
• Support the farm stall with fresh, good-looking stock