Senior Farm Operations Lead, Large-Scale Agriculture

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Bonuses potential

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng, Soweto, is seeking an experienced Farm Operations Manager to oversee planning, execution, and optimization of all farming activities. You will drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability across crop production and livestock environments.

The ideal candidate will lead diverse teams, manage budgets, implement best practices, and stay abreast of sustainable farming innovations to deliver strong agricultural outputs for the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Farm Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive farm management experience in large-scale operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets and ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual farm operational plans with production targets.
• Oversee daily activities: planting, cultivation, irrigation, pest control, harvesting.
• Lead farm staff and drive a productive, safe work environment.
• Ensure maintenance of machinery and equipment and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor crop health, manage inputs and procurement, and track yields and costs.
• Collaborate on budgeting, strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Farm management software

Budget management

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Tools

MS Office

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng, Soweto, is seeking an experienced Farm Operations Manager to oversee planning, execution, and optimization of all farming activities. You will drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability across crop production and livestock environments.

The ideal candidate will lead diverse teams, manage budgets, implement best practices, and stay abreast of sustainable farming innovations to deliver strong agricultural outputs for the region.