Vineyards & Orchards Farm Manager – Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Farm Manager specialized in viticulture and orchards to lead operations in Upington, Northern Cape. You will manage vineyards, fruit orchards, irrigation, IPM, canopy management, harvesting, and post-harvest handling, with a strong emphasis on water efficiency and sustainable farming.

A proven agricultural leadership track record is essential. You will oversee staff, budgets, records, and compliance, while collaborating with agronomists and marketing teams to

Qualifications

• 6+ years of farm management experience in viticulture or fruit orchards.
• Strong knowledge of grape cultivation, planting, irrigation, pest management and harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vineyards and orchards operations and harvesting.
• Develop planting and crop management plans for grape varietals and fruit types.
• Manage irrigation systems with water conservation in arid climates.
• Implement IPM programs to protect crops.
• Lead canopy management and pruning for quality and yield.
• Supervise farm staff: recruitment, training, scheduling, performance.
• Oversee farm machinery operations and maintenance.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability.
• Maintain records of planting, yields, inputs, labor and finances.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with agronomists, viticulturists and marketing teams.

Skills

Farm management

Viticulture

Irrigation management

Team leadership

Budgeting

IPM

Record keeping

Education

Degree/diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture/Viticulture

Tools

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Farm Manager specialized in viticulture and orchards to lead operations in Upington, Northern Cape. You will manage vineyards, fruit orchards, irrigation, IPM, canopy management, harvesting, and post-harvest handling, with a strong emphasis on water efficiency and sustainable farming.

A proven agricultural leadership track record is essential. You will oversee staff, budgets, records, and compliance, while collaborating with agronomists and marketing teams to