Pasture & Dairy Farm Manager | Irrigation & Team Lead

Farm Manager SA; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking a pasture-focused manager in the Bathurst / Port Alfred area of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The role requires passion for pastures, irrigation, and team coordination to optimize grazing and productivity for dairy operations.

Applicants should have an Agricultural diploma/degree (advantageous), at least 3 years in pasture management and dairy experience, and strong communication skills. Driver’s license is essential, and Xhosa language ability is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years pasture management experience required.
• Pasture planning and planting experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years dairy experience.
• Strong leadership and team motivation abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Xhosa language skills are advantageous.
• Maintenance or mechanical orientation is beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Skills

Pasture management

Dairy experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Xhosa language

Maintenance/Mechanical orientation

Valid driver’s license

Education

Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous

Job description

Farm Manager SA is seeking a pasture-focused manager in the Bathurst / Port Alfred area of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The role requires passion for pastures, irrigation, and team coordination to optimize grazing and productivity for dairy operations.

Applicants should have an Agricultural diploma/degree (advantageous), at least 3 years in pasture management and dairy experience, and strong communication skills. Driver’s license is essential, and Xhosa language ability is advantageous.