Remote Agricultural Operations Leader

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Retirement plan

Performance-based incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Agricultural Operations Manager to oversee multiple farming sites from any location. You will plan, execute, and optimize crop activities, budgets, and schedules while ensuring sustainability and profitability.

The role requires leading distributed teams of farm managers and agronomists, using data analytics and farm-management software to drive efficiency. You will build strategic plans, monitor compliance with health, safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Agricultural Science, Business Management, or related field.
• 8+ years in agricultural operations with 3+ years in supervision.
• Experience managing remote/distributed teams.
• Proficient in farm management software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple sites remotely.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to maximize yield and reduce costs.
• Manage budgets, resources, and expenditures across projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage remote teams of farm staff.
• Utilize data analytics to track performance and inform decisions.
• Foster relationships with suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Research and propose innovative solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Crop production

Soil management

Pest control

Farm machinery

Data analysis

Virtual collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Agricultural Science or Business

Tools

Farm management software

Data analysis tools

Virtual collaboration platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Agricultural Operations Manager to oversee multiple farming sites from any location. You will plan, execute, and optimize crop activities, budgets, and schedules while ensuring sustainability and profitability.

The role requires leading distributed teams of farm managers and agronomists, using data analytics and farm-management software to drive efficiency. You will build strategic plans, monitor compliance with health, safety and environmental