Horticulture Farm Manager

Farm; East London; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural farm in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a dynamic Horticultural Farm Manager. This position requires overseeing daily operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with South African labour laws. Candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in plant cultivation and fluency in Xhosa for effective communication. Strong operational and organizational skills are essential to maintain high standards of quality and sustainability on the farm.

Qualifications

• 5 years hands-on experience in growing plants, preferably in a horticultural or agricultural setting.
• Strong understanding of local labour dynamics and regulations in South Africa.
• Fluency in Xhosa for effective communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations including planting, cultivation, and harvesting.
• Manage farm labour teams ensuring compliance with South African labour laws.
• Implement organizational strategies to optimise production resource allocation.
• Handle operational challenges and high-pressure situations with composure.

Skills

Animal Care

Growing Experience

Farm Machinery

Physiology Knowledge

Management Experience

Animal Husbandry

Agriculture

Apache Pig

Farming

Irrigation

Production Management

Financial Management

Job description

East‑London Area Eastern Cape: This is a leading horticultural farm dedicated to sustainable agriculture and high‑quality plant production. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Horticultural Farm Manager to lead operations, oversee plant cultivation and manage the team effectively.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years hands‑on experience in growing plants, preferably in a horticultural or agricultural setting.
• At least 6 years of experience working with labour in South Africa with a strong understanding of local labour dynamics and regulations.
• Fluency in Xhosa is essential for effective communication with team members.
• Excellent operational and organizational skills with a proven track record of managing complex farm activities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations including planting, cultivation, harvesting and maintenance of horticultural crops.
• Manage and supervise farm labour teams ensuring compliance with South African labour laws and promoting a positive work environment.
• Implement efficient organizational strategies to optimise production resource allocation and workflow.
• Handle operational challenges and high‑pressure situations with composure and strategic decision‑making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain high standards of quality and sustainability.

Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

Key Skills

• Animal Care
• Growing Experience
• Farm Machinery
• Physiology Knowledge
• Management Experience
• Animal Husbandry
• Agriculture
• Apache Pig
• Farming
• Irrigation
• Production Management
• Financial Management

Employment Type : Full‑Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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Farm Manager • East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa