Senior Horticulture Farm Operations Manager

Farm; East London; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural farm in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a dynamic Horticultural Farm Manager. This position requires overseeing daily operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with South African labour laws. Candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in plant cultivation and fluency in Xhosa for effective communication. Strong operational and organizational skills are essential to maintain high standards of quality and sustainability on the farm.

Qualifications

• 5 years hands-on experience in growing plants, preferably in a horticultural or agricultural setting.
• Strong understanding of local labour dynamics and regulations in South Africa.
• Fluency in Xhosa for effective communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations including planting, cultivation, and harvesting.
• Manage farm labour teams ensuring compliance with South African labour laws.
• Implement organizational strategies to optimise production resource allocation.
• Handle operational challenges and high-pressure situations with composure.

Skills

Animal Care

Growing Experience

Farm Machinery

Physiology Knowledge

Management Experience

Animal Husbandry

Agriculture

Apache Pig

Farming

Irrigation

Production Management

Financial Management

Job description

A leading horticultural farm in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a dynamic Horticultural Farm Manager. This position requires overseeing daily operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with South African labour laws. Candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in plant cultivation and fluency in Xhosa for effective communication. Strong operational and organizational skills are essential to maintain high standards of quality and sustainability on the farm.