Junior Farm Manager Citrus

Mayfly Agri; Kirkwood; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri in Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, South Africa is seeking a hands-on Farm Supervisor to oversee citrus orchards and daily farm operations. You will monitor irrigation, pest controls, and crop quality while leading farm workers and contractors to meet safety and quality standards.

The role supports budgeting, procurement, and planning, with a focus on accurate production records and seasonal activity execution.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Agronomy or an equivalent Agricultural qualification.
• Experience with citrus production and leading farm workers is advantageous.
• Very high levels of commitment, proactivity, and hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management and supervision of citrus orchards and farm operations.
• Monitor irrigation, fertilisation, pest and disease control programmes.
• Supervise farm labour and contractors, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to required standards.
• Assist with pruning, planting, harvesting and general orchard maintenance.
• Monitor crop development, yields and fruit quality.
• Maintain accurate records of production, inputs, labour and equipment.
• Assist with planning and implementing seasonal farming activities.
• Ensure compliance with farm safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Assist with machinery, equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Support the Farm Manager with budgeting, procurement and operational planning.

Education

Agronomy degree or equivalent agricultural qualification

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a degree in Agronomy or an equivalent Agricultural qualification
• Exposure to citrus production and leading general farm workers is advantageous
• Very high levels of commitment, proactivity, and hands-on attitude

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the day-to-day management and supervision of citrus orchards and farm operations.
• Monitoring irrigation, fertilisation, pest and disease control programmes.
• Supervising farm labour and contractors, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to required standards.
• Assisting with pruning, planting, harvesting and general orchard maintenance.
• Monitoring crop development, yields and fruit quality.
• Maintaining accurate records of production, inputs, labour and equipment.
• Assisting with planning and implementing seasonal farming activities.
• Ensuring compliance with farm safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Assisting with machinery, equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Supporting the Farm Manager with budgeting, procurement and operational planning.