IRRIGATION SUPERVISOR

Farm Manager SA; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Stellenbosch is seeking a candidate to oversee and optimise irrigation systems for a large-scale tree nursery. Responsibilities include managing pumps and valves, leading a team, and ensuring efficient water distribution to promote thriving trees. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of irrigation supervision experience and a strong technical understanding of systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ irrigation supervision experience (agriculture or large projects).
• Strong technical understanding of pumps and irrigation systems.
• Reliable transport and local to the Stellenbosch area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise the irrigation systems across the large-scale tree nursery.
• Manage pumps, valves, and water distribution.
• Lead a small team to ensure effective irrigation.

Skills

Irrigation supervision

Technical understanding of pumps

Computer literacy

Mathematical skills

Knowledge of tree water needs

Job description

SUMMARY

Stellenbosch Area – Western Cape : The successful candidate will oversee and optimise the irrigation systems across the company’s large-scale tree nursery in Stellenbosch.

You’ll manage pumps, valves, and water distribution across the farm, lead a small team, and ensure that every drop of water contributes to healthy, thriving trees.

POSITION INFO : MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years’ irrigation supervision experience (agriculture or large projects)
• Strong technical understanding of pumps and irrigation systems
• Computer literate and mathematically minded
• Basic knowledge of tree or plant water needs
• Reliable transport and local to the Stellenbosch area

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted