Senior Farm Operations Leader – Paarl

Placements24; Paarl; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Farm Operations Manager to supervise a diverse crop portfolio in Paarl, Western Cape. This hands-on leadership role drives efficient, sustainable, and profitable farming, covering planting, cultivation, harvest, and post-harvest activities.

You will plan budgets, manage inputs and labor, oversee machinery, ensure safety, and coordinate with suppliers to optimise output. A minimum of seven years in large-scale farming and a relevant degree are expected; a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Farm Management or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing large-scale farming operations.
• Strong knowledge of horticultural practices for diverse crops.
• Proven leadership and staff management abilities.
• Experience with farm machinery operation and maintenance.
• Financial management, budgeting, and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and communication abilities.
• Driver's license valid for Western Cape region.

Responsabilités

• Plan, organize, and manage day-to-day farm operations across crops.
• Develop annual operating plans and budgets for various crops.
• Supervise farm workers, ensuring productivity, safety and quality.
• Oversee procurement of inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Implement pest, disease and weed control programs.
• Manage irrigation and water use across crops.
• Maintain records of activities, yields, inputs and financial performance.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance on the farm.
• Coordinate harvesting schedules and post-harvest handling.
• Liaise with suppliers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Record-keeping

Problem solving

Planning

Communication

Adaptability

Formation

Bachelor's or Diploma in Agriculture

Outils

Farm machinery operation

Modern farming technologies

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Farm Operations Manager to supervise a diverse crop portfolio in Paarl, Western Cape. This hands-on leadership role drives efficient, sustainable, and profitable farming, covering planting, cultivation, harvest, and post-harvest activities.

You will plan budgets, manage inputs and labor, oversee machinery, ensure safety, and coordinate with suppliers to optimise output. A minimum of seven years in large-scale farming and a relevant degree are expected; a valid