Hands-On Horticulture Production Supervisor

Farm Manager SA; George; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA seeks a hands-on Farm Manager for a compact, intensive horticultural operation in the George area. You will lead staff, coordinate land preparation, sowing, fertilization, irrigation management and weed control.

You will maintain production records, manage irrigation infrastructure, and arrange maintenance for vehicles and farm equipment, ensuring smooth daily activity on the farm.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree/diploma in agriculture with horticulture or agronomy major.
• At least 2 years practical farm experience in horticultural or agronomic production with staff supervision.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans; proficient with Excel; hands-on on a compact farm.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate staff in consultation with management team for land preparation, sowing, fertilization, irrigation management and weed control
• Record keeping of production
• Irrigation infrastructure maintenance
• Arrange for vehicle and farm equipment maintenance and keep records

Skills

Integrity

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in agriculture with major in Horticulture or Agronomy

Tools

Excel

Job description

Farm Manager SA seeks a hands-on Farm Manager for a compact, intensive horticultural operation in the George area. You will lead staff, coordinate land preparation, sowing, fertilization, irrigation management and weed control.

You will maintain production records, manage irrigation infrastructure, and arrange maintenance for vehicles and farm equipment, ensuring smooth daily activity on the farm.