Olive Farm Operations Manager

Farm Manager SA; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced farm manager to oversee olive groves, manage harvesting operations, and coordinate pest control, irrigation, and records. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and farm-management experience.

Candidates should have agricultural qualifications, familiarity with olive oil processing, and good English/Afrikaans communication. You will lead staff, supervise contractors, and ensure timely production from grove to bottling.

Qualifications

• Agricultural qualification preferred.
• Experience in olive oil processing a bonus.
• Strong leadership and management capabilities.
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans communication.
• Knowledge of crops, pests and disease management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Grove management including cultivation, pest control, irrigation and development of new groves.
• Maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment, overseeing repairs.
• General farm maintenance including buildings, fencing and hygiene.
• Management of staff with scheduling, attendance and disciplinary handling.
• Record keeping for pest control, irrigation and harvesting statistics.
• Harvesting supervision, contractor coordination and olive intake weighing.
• Coordination with finance, sales orders and reporting to MD.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Strategic planning

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Afrikaans proficiency

Education

Agricultural qualification

Olive oil processing education/experience

Tools

MS Office Word

MS Excel

Internet

Outlook

Job description

Farm Manager SA in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced farm manager to oversee olive groves, manage harvesting operations, and coordinate pest control, irrigation, and records. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and farm-management experience.

Candidates should have agricultural qualifications, familiarity with olive oil processing, and good English/Afrikaans communication. You will lead staff, supervise contractors, and ensure timely production from grove to bottling.