Senior Farming Manager Ref: 4337

NDC Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

NDC Personnel seeks an experienced Senior Agricultural Production Manager in Gauteng to oversee all aspects of crop production, from planning to implementation. You will lead farm operations, nurseries, and crop facilities, ensuring efficient performance and budget adherence.

Applicants should have 10+ years in agriculture with 5+ years in management, plus exposure to major SA retailers and strategic oversight of production, procurement and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in agriculture.
• 5+ years' management experience.
• Exposure to major South African retailers.
• Experience across production, procurement, budgets, supply chain, outgrowers, KPIs, personnel and commercial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agricultural production by planning and coordinating farm operations.
• Manage vegetable crop production.
• Hire and train farming teams to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Agriculture management

Farm operations planning

Team leadership

Vendor & procurement

Job description

In this role, you will oversee agricultural production by planning and coordinating farm operations, managing vegetable crop production, and hiring and training farming teams. You will also be responsible for the effective running of farms, nurseries, greenhouses and other crop production facilities.

To be considered, candidates should have 10+ years' experience in agriculture and 5+ years' management experience. Exposure to major South African retailers, and responsibility across production, procurement, budgets, supply chain, outgrowers, KPIs, personnel and commercial strategy is essential to fulfilling this role.