General Farm Manager

Galencia Property SA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Galencia Property SA in Johannesburg seeks an experienced General Farm Manager to oversee farming operations, drive performance and development across sites.

This senior role requires hands-on leadership, strong business acumen, budgeting, procurement, safety, and the ability to partner with senior management while steering on-field execution.

The role includes travel between company farms/sites as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in farm management or senior agricultural role.
• Proven experience leading large teams including supervisors and staff.
• Strong business and commercial management experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Overall responsibility for farm operations and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Overall planning, coordination, financial and operational management of the farm.
• People management, production, irrigation, equipment, procurement and stock control.
• Health and safety compliance and supplier relationships.
• Operational reporting and performance measurement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Business acumen

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Horticulture / Farm Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded, and results-driven General Farm Manager to take overall responsibility for the management, performance, and development of the company’s farming operations.

This is a senior management position requiring an individual with proven experience managing farms or large-scale agricultural operations, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage the farm as a commercially driven operation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, financial and operational management of the farm, including people management, agricultural production, infrastructure, irrigation, equipment, procurement, stock control, health and safety, supplier relationships, and operational reporting.

The ideal candidate must be equally comfortable working strategically with senior management and being hands-on in the field when required.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in farm management, horticulture operations, or a senior agricultural management position.
• Relevant qualification in Horticulture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Agricultural Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing and leading large teams, including supervisors and operational staff.
• Strong business and commercial management experience, with the ability to manage budgets, costs, resources, and operational performance.
• Demonstrated experience taking overall responsibility for farm operations and business performance.
• Strong knowledge of plant production, irrigation, landscaping, harvesting, cultivation, and general farm maintenance.
• Experience managing farm machinery, equipment, vehicles, infrastructure, and other company assets.
• Strong understanding of agricultural procurement, suppliers, stock control, and inventory management.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and operational reporting.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within an agricultural and operational environment.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and people-management abilities.
• Strong administrative and reporting capabilities.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel between company farms/sites when required.
• Ability to work independently and take full accountability for operational outcomes.

Advantageous

• Experience managing commercial farming operations or agricultural businesses.
• Experience managing multiple farms, properties, or operational sites.
• Financial management or business management experience.
• Experience with agricultural budgets, forecasting, procurement, and cost analysis.
• Experience dealing with contractors, suppliers, service providers, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of agricultural machinery and equipment maintenance.
• Experience implementing operational systems, processes, and performance measures.