Senior Farm Operations Lead: Agronomy & Efficiency

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Accommodation

Career development

Modern farm equipment

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Farm Operations Manager to oversee extensive farming operations in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role requires hands-on leadership of multiple farm units, with responsibility for agronomy, resource management and team direction.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, supervise diverse teams, and drive continuous improvement in farm productivity and cost efficiency on-site in Pretoria.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Farm Management or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in large-scale farm operations.
• Strong leadership and budgeting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily farm operations including planting, irrigation, pest control and harvesting.
• Develop and implement annual farm operating plans and budgets.
• Supervise and motivate farm workers, supervisors, and equipment operators.
• Oversee maintenance and efficient use of farm machinery and infrastructure.
• Implement health, safety and environmental policies on the farm.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and buyers for logistics.
• Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase yields.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Budgeting

Agronomy knowledge

Crop production

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Farm Management

Tools

Farm management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Farm Operations Manager to oversee extensive farming operations in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role requires hands-on leadership of multiple farm units, with responsibility for agronomy, resource management and team direction.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, supervise diverse teams, and drive continuous improvement in farm productivity and cost efficiency on-site in Pretoria.