Senior Farm Manager - Large-Scale Mechanized Ops (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life assurance

Relocation support

Company vehicle

Accommodation options

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Farm Manager for a major agricultural operation near Pretoria, Gauteng. You will lead a large, mechanized farming site, plan and execute crop cycles, and ensure efficient use of inputs, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will manage a diverse team, oversee machinery and budget performance, and drive continuous improvement to maximise yield and profitability across key crops such as maize, soybeans, and wheat.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 8 years of proven experience in large-scale mechanized farming.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and cost control.
• Leadership of a diverse farm workforce and safety compliance.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement annual farm operating plans including crop rotation, planting and harvesting schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day mechanized farming operations and equipment maintenance.
• Lead farm workers, supervisors, and operators with emphasis on productivity and safety.
• Optimize inputs (seeds, fertilisers, water, pesticides) to maximise yield and minimise waste.
• Monitor crop development and address pests, diseases and environmental stress.
• Maintain accurate production, input, labour and expense records.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Manage farm budget and contribute to profitability targets.
• Oversee storage and initial handling of harvested crops and drive continuous improvement.

Ausbildung

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Farm Management

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Farm Manager for a major agricultural operation near Pretoria, Gauteng. You will lead a large, mechanized farming site, plan and execute crop cycles, and ensure efficient use of inputs, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will manage a diverse team, oversee machinery and budget performance, and drive continuous improvement to maximise yield and profitability across key crops such as maize, soybeans, and wheat.