senior tomato grower

Farm Manager SA; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Mpumalanga is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee operations at a high-tech greenhouse. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in greenhouse farming, with a strong background in farm management and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include optimizing crop yield, managing irrigation and fertilization, and leading on-site teams. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative agricultural practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in greenhouse farming.
• 5+ years' experience in farm management.
• Tomato experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize crop yield and quality.
• Conduct daily crop observations and data reporting.
• Manage climate, irrigation, fertilization, and crop protection.
• Lead and supervise on-site teams.
• Coordinate sowing schedules and crop cycles.

Skills

Professional experience in emerging/frontier markets

Greenhouse farming

Farm management

Relationship building under stress

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Grootvlei Area – Mpumalanga: This is a start up and the successful candidate will be responsible to lead operations at a 5,000m² high-tech greenhouse Proof of Concept (POC) site in Grootvlei, Mpumalanga

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive direct professional experience in emerging/frontier markets required; experience in the region applied for highly preferred
• 10+ years of professional experience in greenhouse farming
• 5+ years' experience in farm management
• Tomato experience is preferred.
• Great at building and maintaining relationships under stress with colleagues and partners in the sector and/or region
• Superb presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders and representing the company professionally

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Optimize crop yield and quality.
• Conduct daily crop observations and data reporting.
• Manage climate, irrigation, fertilization, and crop protection.
• Lead and supervise on-site teams to ensure timely execution of cultural practices.
• Coordinate sowing schedules and crop cycles.
• Trial new varieties for performance improvement.
• Maintain greenhouse infrastructure in collaboration with maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
• Engage with external stakeholders as needed.
• Provide feedback and recommendations on Proof-of-Concept technology for future builds.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.