TECHNICAL FARM MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Limpopo is seeking a capable farm manager to lead avocado and macadamia farming operations on-site. You will oversee day-to-day activities, drive irrigation and chemical application programs, and ensure safety and compliance across the team.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong admin skills for certification and audits, and the ability to motivate staff from diverse backgrounds. A valid driver’s license and energetic, proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in agriculture advantageous
• 2+ years avocado/macadamia farming experience
• Hands-on and eager to learn
• Computer literate
• Energetic, hardworking, and self-driven
• Ability to motivate a team
• Maintenance orientation
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day farming operations
• Work with the supervisors ensuring the tasks are executed well
• Manage and monitor irrigation, fertiliser and chemical applications on the farm
• Keep staff motivated, work well with people from all backgrounds
• Planning and ordering of consumables on time
• Admin and paperwork need to be detailed and accurate for certification and audits.

Skills

Team leadership

Computer literacy

Willingness to learn

Hands-on farming

Motivate staff

Education

Agricultural Diploma/Degree

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• At least 2 years’ experience in avocado/ macadamia farming
• Ability to work with their hands and willing to learn
• Computer literate
• Energetic, hardworking, and self-driven individual
• Ability to work with and motivate a team
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver’s license

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Manage day to day farming operations
• Work with the supervisors ensuring the tasks are executed well
• Manage and monitor irrigation, fertiliser and chemical applications on the farm
• Keep staff motivated, work well with people from all backgrounds
• Planning and ordering of consumables on time
• Admin and paperwork need to be detailed and accurate for certification and audits.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted