Section Manager

Agricruitment Limited; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm seeks a Section/Farm Manager in Tzaneen, Limpopo. Responsibilities include managing an avocado production unit, overseeing a team of up to 200 employees, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and optimizing production processes. Candidates should have at least 5 years of management experience in subtropical fruit farming and relevant educational qualifications. A total guaranteed remuneration package is offered, which includes provident fund and medical aid.

Benefits

Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package

Medical Aid

Annual bonus option

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a management position within a subtropical fruit farm.
• Experience in running a production unit.
• Training in relevant accreditations for export fruit production.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production unit for avocados effectively.
• Oversee 80 - 200 employees and direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with farming accreditations and safety regulations.
• Implement and manage the performance management system.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Labour management

Irrigation management

Performance management

Education

Matric Certificate

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

D365 or ERP System

Job description

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Section/Farm Manager will be responsible for managing the production unit (Avocados) through the effective utilisation of all its natural, human and financial resources to maximise production yields and quality whilst controlling costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing an Avocado Farm
• Managing 80 – 200 employees
• Direct Reports: 2 Supervisors, 1 Clerk and Drivers.
• Responsible for the establishment of new and replanted orchards
• Responsible for irrigation installation and management
• Manage full-year farming programme relating to spraying, picking, irrigation, fertilising, pruning and related activities
• Oversee maintenance and in-field repairs
• Manage the use of human, financial and natural resources
• Ensure compliance with all farming accreditations and Health & Safety regulations
• Responsible for application of legal and fair labour relation practices to ensure labour stability on the section
• Manage the disciplinary processes
• Managing the land preparations plans or programmes.
• Implement and manage the performance management system

Education:

• Matric Certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or relevant qualification
• Training in the accreditations relevant to the production of export fruit and experience in the implementation of these accreditations

Experience:

• Over 5 years’ experience in Management position and managing/running a subtropical fruit far
• Experience in running a production unit
• Reporting experience is essential
• Working experience on Microsoft and D365 or ERP System essentialValid driver’s license and experience driving offroad
• Labour management and basic labour laws
• General knowledge of the Health & Safety Act

Behavioural Competencies:

• Self-motivated, hardworking, and energetic
• Good communication both written and verbal
• Integrity, passion for work, excellence and success
• A service-oriented individual that can work under pressure and in a team environment
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Passionate about high quality fruit production

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 23 January 2026.

Email CV in WORD format: [e-mail]

NB: Should you not receive correspondence by 30 January 2026, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.