Senior Farm Operations Lead - Gauteng Agriculture

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting on behalf of a major agricultural enterprise in the Randburg area for a Farm Operations Supervisor. The role oversees daily farming activities, supervises field crews, manages equipment, and ensures production targets across crop cycles.

The ideal candidate has hands-on farming experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a practical understanding of crop production.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team supervision in large-scale farming environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities for field operations.
• Good record-keeping and reporting of labor, crops, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily farm labor and equipment operators.
• Oversee planting, irrigation, cultivation, and harvesting operations per farm plan.
• Ensure efficient use of machinery, tools, and other farm resources.
• Monitor crop progress and address pests, diseases, or environmental issues.
• Implement and enforce farm safety procedures and regulations.
• Provide guidance and training to farm workers, promoting best practices and teamwork.
• Maintain accurate records of labor activities, field operations, and equipment maintenance.
• Liaise with the Farm Manager reporting progress and challenges.
• Assist in implementing new farming techniques and technologies.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of farm sites and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Record keeping

Machinery operation

Crop knowledge

Driver's license

Field supervision

Safety compliance

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting on behalf of a major agricultural enterprise in the Randburg area for a Farm Operations Supervisor. The role oversees daily farming activities, supervises field crews, manages equipment, and ensures production targets across crop cycles.

The ideal candidate has hands-on farming experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a practical understanding of crop production.