Senior Farm Ops Manager: Livestock & Grain (Bloemfontein)

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Professional development

Modern farming equipment

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Farm Operations Manager in Bloemfontein to oversee large-scale livestock and grain operations. You will direct day-to-day farming activities, supervise staff, manage budgets, and implement efficient production plans to maximize profitability.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or Animal Science with at least seven years of farm management experience, and a proven ability to lead teams, optimize crop cycles, and ensure compliance with safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in farm management with crops and livestock.
• Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, or related field.
• Experience managing large-scale operations and teams.
• Strong knowledge of crop production cycles, pest/disease management, and yield optimization.
• Solid understanding of livestock management including nutrition, breeding and health.
• Experience with farm machinery operation/maintenance.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management.
• Willingness to work long hours, weekends and holidays; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily farm operations across crop cultivation and livestock management.
• Develop and implement annual crop production plans (planting, fertilization, pest control, harvesting schedules).
• Manage livestock operations: health, nutrition, breeding and welfare.
• Supervise, train and manage farm staff; ensure safety protocols.
• Maintain and operate farm machinery, equipment and infrastructure.
• Develop and manage the farm's operating budget; control costs and profitability.
• Monitor performance, analyze data, and implement improvement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural regulations, environmental standards and biosecurity.
• Manage inventory of inputs and finished products.
• Promote best practices in soil health and water management.

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Farm Operations Manager in Bloemfontein to oversee large-scale livestock and grain operations. You will direct day-to-day farming activities, supervise staff, manage budgets, and implement efficient production plans to maximize profitability.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or Animal Science with at least seven years of farm management experience, and a proven ability to lead teams, optimize crop cycles, and ensure compliance with safety