Senior Farm Ops Manager | Lead Yields, Team & Sustainability | Vehicle & Housing

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Company vehicle

Accommodation on-site

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Operations Manager to oversee a significant agricultural enterprise in Gauteng. The role requires hands-on leadership to drive day-to-day farm activity, optimize resources, and maximize crop yields while ensuring safety and sustainability.

You will manage staff, machinery, and irrigation, collaborate with agronomists, and contribute to budgeting and planning for peak performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven farm management experience.
• Strong knowledge of crop cultivation, soil management and IPM.
• Experience with modern irrigation systems and water management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in farm record-keeping and basic financial management.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Familiarity with South African agricultural practices and regulations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Commitment to sustainable and ethical farming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive farm management plans (crop rotation, planting schedules, pest/disease control).
• Supervise and manage all farm staff, including tractor drivers and irrigation technicians.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of machinery and irrigation systems.
• Procure seeds, fertilisers, pesticides ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor crop health, growth and yield potential; take corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain detailed records of farm activities and finances.
• Collaborate with agronomists and other specialists to optimize farming practices.
• Manage harvest logistics, storage and transportation.
• Assist budgeting and financial planning for farm operations.

Skills

Leadership

Crop cultivation

Soil management

IPM

Irrigation systems

Record-keeping

Financial management

Machinery operation

Problem solving

South African regulations

Driver's license

Sustainable farming

Education

Diploma in Agriculture

Deg ree in Agronomy

Tools

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Operations Manager to oversee a significant agricultural enterprise in Gauteng. The role requires hands-on leadership to drive day-to-day farm activity, optimize resources, and maximize crop yields while ensuring safety and sustainability.

You will manage staff, machinery, and irrigation, collaborate with agronomists, and contribute to budgeting and planning for peak performance.