Vegetable Farm Supervisor: Lead Growth with Modern Tech

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

On-site training and skill development

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an energetic Farm Supervisor in Vereeniging, Gauteng to oversee daily vegetable farming operations, including planting, irrigation, harvesting and packing. You will lead a team of farm workers, ensure crop health and quality, and maintain equipment in a hands-on farming environment.

The role requires practical vegetable farming experience, strong leadership, good communication, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supervisory roles within commercial vegetable farming operations.
• Strong knowledge of vegetable crop cultivation, growth cycles, pest and disease management.
• Experience operating and basic maintenance on farm machinery and irrigation systems.
• Ability to motivate and manage a diverse farm workforce.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations in agriculture.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Basic literacy and numeracy for record-keeping and reporting.
• Experience in Vereeniging agricultural district is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of farm labourers involved in planting, irrigating, harvesting and packing vegetables.
• Implement crop management plans including fertilization, pest control and weed management.
• Monitor crop growth and health, implement corrective actions as needed.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and irrigation systems.
• Oversee irrigation to ensure optimal water delivery.
• Coordinate harvesting, grading and packing to quality specs.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Assist with inventory management of seeds, fertilisers, pesticides and other supplies.
• Report daily activities, crop yields and operational challenges to management.
• Train new staff in farm operations and safety procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Vegetable farming

Team management

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an energetic Farm Supervisor in Vereeniging, Gauteng to oversee daily vegetable farming operations, including planting, irrigation, harvesting and packing. You will lead a team of farm workers, ensure crop health and quality, and maintain equipment in a hands-on farming environment.

The role requires practical vegetable farming experience, strong leadership, good communication, and a commitment to safety and quality.