FLOWER FARM MANAGER

JVR Software; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking an experienced Farm Operations Manager to lead day-to-day farm activities, oversee planting, harvesting, irrigation and crop care, and ensure a welcoming visitor experience.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with flowers and crops, and the ability to coordinate farming tasks with a team while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Agriculture

Horticulture

Leadership

Team motivation

Crop growing

Fertilising spraying

Irrigation

Visitor service

Driving licence

English

Afrikaans

Other local language

Education

Agriculture/Horticulture qualification

Job description

• 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
• Keep the farm neat, well-kept and inviting

Quality and Records

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

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• 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

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.