Remote Farm Operations Lead — Tech-Driven Agriculture

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Farm Operations Manager to oversee and optimize farming activities from a distance using advanced software, IoT, and analytics. The role focuses on operational efficiency, cost control, and sustainable practices across farms near Rustenburg, North West.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in agricultural operations, tech integration, and leading remote teams in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in farm management or agricultural operations with a track record in tech integration.
• Experience managing remote teams and operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations remotely with focus on efficiency and yield optimization near Rustenburg.
• Implement, manage, and monitor farm management software and digital platforms.
• Utilize data analytics to track KPIs like yields, resource use, and costs.
• Develop and enforce SOPs for farming activities to ensure consistency.
• Coordinate remote teams and provide clear direction and feedback.
• Liaise with on-site staff and suppliers to address challenges and enable tech adoption.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/related field

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Cropio

FarmLogs

IoT sensors

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Farm Operations Manager to oversee and optimize farming activities from a distance using advanced software, IoT, and analytics. The role focuses on operational efficiency, cost control, and sustainable practices across farms near Rustenburg, North West.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in agricultural operations, tech integration, and leading remote teams in a flexible, remote-first environment.