Senior Grain Farm Ops Leader - Great Benefits & Growth

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Robust retirement fund

Generous annual leave allowances

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Farm Operations Manager to oversee multiple grain farms in the Soweto vicinity. You will lead strategic plans, manage budgets, and optimize day-to-day farming activities to maximize yield and efficiency.

The role requires 8+ years in large-scale grain farming, strong leadership, and proficiency with farm management software and GPS tech. Travel between Soweto-area farms is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Farm Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale grain farming operations.
• In-depth knowledge of cereal crops (maize, wheat, sorghum) and Gauteng region.
• Proven experience leading large operational teams and complex logistics.
• Strong budgeting and financial analysis for agricultural enterprises.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with farm management software and GPS technology.
• Willingness to travel between farm locations near Soweto.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple grain farms, ensuring efficient cultivation, planting, and harvesting processes.
• Develop and implement strategic annual operating plans to achieve production targets.
• Manage farm budgets, control costs, and optimize resource utilization for profitability.
• Supervise, train, and mentor farm supervisors and a large workforce.
• Implement best practices in soil health, IPM, and sustainable farming methods.
• Oversee procurement, maintenance, and operation of farm machinery and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural regulations, environmental policies, and labor laws.
• Maintain accurate records of production data, expenditures, inventory, and yields.
• Identify and implement technologies and improvements to boost productivity and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team mentoring

Strategic planning

GPS technology

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Farm Management

Tools

Farm management software

GPS systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Farm Operations Manager to oversee multiple grain farms in the Soweto vicinity. You will lead strategic plans, manage budgets, and optimize day-to-day farming activities to maximize yield and efficiency.

The role requires 8+ years in large-scale grain farming, strong leadership, and proficiency with farm management software and GPS tech. Travel between Soweto-area farms is expected.