FLOWER FARM MANAGER – FM2733

Farm Manager SA; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in the Pretoria area is seeking a hands-on farm manager to lead daily operations, cultivate flowers, and deliver a welcoming visitor experience.

You will plan planting, manage irrigation, lead the team, keep records, and ensure safety while coordinating events and on-site activities. Fluency in English and Afrikaans is valued, with a valid driver’s license often required.

Qualifications

• 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 crop growth.
• Basic knowledge of fertilising and spraying programmes.
• Strong leadership and 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 & 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 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

Team leadership

Growing crops

Irrigation management

Fertilising & spraying

Visitor experience

Attention to detail

Education

Agriculture or horticulture qualification

Job description

Pretoria Area, Gauteng Province – South Africa: The role combines farm management, team leadership and customer experience. You will report to the Operations Manager.

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 & 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 dateMake 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