Senior Farm Operations Leader - Tech-Driven & On-Site

Placements24

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career development opportunities

On-site farm facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Farm Operations Manager to oversee diverse farming activities and drive productivity with modern agronomy techniques. You will lead an on-site team, optimise crop cycles, manage equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance while implementing new technologies for precision farming.

The role requires a hands-on, results-driven leader with at least 7 years in farm operations, a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field, and strong

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field.
Minimum 7 years of farm operations management experience.
Hands-on leadership and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage daily farm operations across crop cycles.
Lead and train farm personnel, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Oversee machinery and infrastructure maintenance.
Collaborate with agronomists on crop-specific plans.
Implement advanced crop management and new technologies.
Maintain records and inventory management.

Skills

Farm operations management

Leadership

Agronomy

Crop management

Technology adoption

Data analytics

Team training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Farm management software

Precision agriculture tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

The role requires a hands-on, results-driven leader with at least 7 years in farm operations, a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field, and strong

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