Junior/Assistant Farm Manager at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A well-established leader in multifaceted commercial farming based in Oudtshoorn is seeking a Junior Farm Manager to support the Farm Manager in the day-to-day running of farm operations. The role focuses on coordinating operational tasks, supporting farm staff, and ensuring that production activities are carried out efficiently and according to plan.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
• Basic knowledge and understanding of agricultural practices (crop or livestock farming) is required
• Basic leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to oversee small teams
• Reliable, hardworking individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to work both under supervision and independently
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) in Afrikaans and/or English

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the planning and execution of daily farm activities and operations.
• Providing supervision over specific work areas, teams, or sections of the farm.
• Monitoring work progress and production processes to ensure targets are met.
• Ensuring all tasks are completed according to instructions, quality standards, and farm procedures.
• Overseeing the maintenance and care of farm infrastructure, equipment, and facilities.
• Assisting with crop or livestock production activities as required.
• Monitoring production outputs, quality standards, and resource usage.
• Identifying and reporting any production problems or irregularities timeously.
• Supervising farm workers and team activities, including task allocation and performance monitoring.
• Maintaining basic records of production, inventory, working hours, and attendance.
• Promoting discipline, teamwork, and productivity among farm workers.
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation, health and safety regulations, as well as farm policies.
• Conducting regular checks on stock levels of feed, fertilizer, chemicals, livestock, and equipment.
• Assisting with general farm administration and updating operational data and reports.
• Ensuring the overall cleanliness and neatness of the farm and designated areas.