Hybrid Farm Operations Lead

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a dynamic Farm Operations Manager to oversee all daily farming activities, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution across planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processes.

The role requires at least 5 years in farm operations, strong leadership, and proficiency in farm management software and MS Office. Hybrid role with field and office work, focusing on efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Farm Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in farm operations management.
• Strong knowledge of crop cultivation, soil management and pest control.
• Experience with farm equipment operation and maintenance.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in farm management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all daily farming activities, including crop planning, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and harvesting.
• Manage and maintain farm machinery, equipment, and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Oversee a diverse team of farm workers, providing training, motivation, and performance management.
• Develop and implement operational budgets, monitoring expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain detailed records of crop yields, resource usage, operational costs, and labor hours.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and compliance with relevant agricultural regulations.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to source necessary supplies, seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs.
• Monitor market trends and production costs to maximize profitability and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with agronomists to implement best practices for soil health and crop nutrition.
• Manage inventory of harvested crops and oversee storage and distribution logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Farm Management, or related field

Tools

Farm management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a dynamic Farm Operations Manager to oversee all daily farming activities, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution across planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processes.

The role requires at least 5 years in farm operations, strong leadership, and proficiency in farm management software and MS Office. Hybrid role with field and office work, focusing on efficiency and profitability.