Organic Farm Manager - Hybrid Role with Growth & Impact

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 450.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Paid leave

Equipment access

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in the Western Cape near Cape Town is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee organic farming operations. This hybrid role mixes hands-on field leadership with remote planning and administration to drive sustainable production of high‑quality organic produce.

You will lead a dedicated team, manage budgets, ensure organic certification compliance, monitor soil health and water resources, operate and maintain farm machinery, and collaborate with sales to forecast production and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related field.
• 5+ years in farm management, with organic focus.
• Deep knowledge of organic farming principles and soil management.
• Experience budgeting and operational planning in agriculture.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with farm management software and office apps.
• Willing to work in a hybrid field/office setting and hold a valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with South African regulations and organic certification processes.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all farm operations from crop planning to harvest.
• Maintain organic farming standards and certification compliance.
• Lead and develop farm staff with training and feedback.
• Develop and manage the farm budget to maximize profitability.
• Monitor soil health, water resources, and crop performance.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of farm machinery.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to forecast production and delivery.
• Maintain detailed records of farming activities and finances.
• Adopt innovative farming techniques to improve efficiency and yield.

Kenntnisse

Farm management

Leadership

Budgeting

Organic farming

Soil & water management

Communication

Hybrid work model

Farm software

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Horticulture

Tools

Farm management software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in the Western Cape near Cape Town is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee organic farming operations. This hybrid role mixes hands-on field leadership with remote planning and administration to drive sustainable production of high‑quality organic produce.

You will lead a dedicated team, manage budgets, ensure organic certification compliance, monitor soil health and water resources, operate and maintain farm machinery, and collaborate with sales to forecast production and