Plantation Operations Lead — Field Team

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accommodation assistance

Medical aid contributions

Pension fund participation

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Plantation Supervisor for our client’s operations in Vereeniging, Gauteng, ZA. You will oversee planting, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting, leading field workers to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable farming practices in line with quality standards.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of crop management, and the ability to coordinate seasonal activities while maintaining records and ensuring environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plantation Supervisor or in a similar supervisory role in agriculture.
• Good understanding of crop cultivation techniques, pest management, and soil science.
• Experience managing field labor effectively.
• Knowledge of agricultural machinery and equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Basic record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate field labor involved in planting, cultivation, weeding, pruning, and harvesting.
• Monitor crop health, soil conditions, and irrigation systems, reporting issues as needed.
• Implement and oversee pest and disease control programs.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and oversee staff wellbeing.
• Maintain records of activities, planting dates, fertilizer application, pest control, and yield data.
• Collaborate with farm manager to achieve plantation targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team management

Record-keeping

Outdoor work

Education

Agricultural qualification

Tools

Agricultural machinery

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Plantation Supervisor for our client’s operations in Vereeniging, Gauteng, ZA. You will oversee planting, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting, leading field workers to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable farming practices in line with quality standards.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of crop management, and the ability to coordinate seasonal activities while maintaining records and ensuring environmental compliance.