Agriculture is the worlds largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the worlds population grows. Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agriculture, from the farm worker to the CEO in corporate head office.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- General office admin experience
- HR experience (Leave forms, Salary calculation, UIF, Hearings, Warnings)
- Experience with Donkerhoek labour systems
- Computer literate
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong people management skills
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
- Minimum 10 years farm management experience
- Dairy management experience
- Great stockmanship
- Ability to motivate and work with a team
- Strong record of management skills
- Computer Literate
- Ability to speak Zulu
- Maintenance orientated
- Valid driver’s license
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric (Grade 12) is a minimum requirement
- Agricultural Diploma, or studies towards completion of such a qualification, will be advantageous
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, specifically within the citrus industry
- Valid driver’s Licence
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English; Sepedi will be advantageous
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Confident
- Proactive and able to take initiative
- Solutions-driven and practical
- Strong sense of urgency
- Adaptable and resilient
- Good communication skills
- Strong observation skills
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Planning and management of harvesting activities
- Management of contractors and labour
- Execution of agronomic activities, including pruning, manipulation, fertilisation, irrigation, and spraying programmes
- Monitoring control data and making timely adjustments where necessary
- Preparation and management of budgets
- Scheduling routine fleet maintenance
- Ensuring ongoing compliance with OHS requirements and relevant accreditation standards
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or certificate NQF Level 5 in a relevant field
- Excellent understanding of, and Experience with agriculture procurement
- Extensive experience (minimum 3 years) in a similar role, ideally in the Fresh Produce field
- Computer literate
- Excellent planning and organising skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently
- Valid driver’s license
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Diploma advantageous
- Min of 3 previous years’ experience with cropping and cattle
- Experience with maize and sunflower
- Previous combine harvesting experience
- Computer literate
- Ability to work with and motivate staff
- Effective communication and written skills
- Maintenance and mechanically orientated
- Ability to speak Soth / Xhosa
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Degree / Diploma
- Min of 5 previous years’ experience in sugar cane and timber farming
- Proven timber farming experience
- Experience with macadamia
- Ability to speak Zulu/Xhosa essential
- Proven management track record
- Computer literate
- Proven ability with record keeping and planning
- Labour management experience
- Mechanically orientated advantageous
- Valid drivers’ licence
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Plant Science or a related agricultural discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a management or senior leadership role within an agricultural, horticultural, farming or related technical environment.
- Strong practical experience in crop production, nutrition, irrigation and agronomic management.
- Proven experience in designing, managing and evaluating agricultural research and trials.
- Experience managing and developing technical or operational teams.
- Strong understanding of chemical application, pre-harvest intervals, MRLs, food safety and relevant agricultural compliance requirements.
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Strong team leadership skills
- Analytical, data-driven and able to translate technical information into practical action.
- Proactive, self-motivated and passionate about continuous improvement.
- Strong in research, problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
- Able to manage multiple projects, trials and operational priorities simultaneously.
- A strong communicator with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Quality and safety conscious.
- Commercially minded, with an understanding of the relationship between technical decisions, productivity, costs and profitability.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced agricultural environment where decisions need to be made quickly and effectively.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Technical Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing technical team.
- Set clear performance expectations and promote accountability.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and provide coaching, training and technical support.
- Develop strong 2IC capability to ensure operational continuity.
- Build effective working relationships between Technical, Production, HR and Compliance
Crop Yield, Quality & Loss Management
- Set and manage annual crop yield, quality and crop-loss targets aligned with customer and business requirements.
- Drive agronomic strategies to maximise yield and quality while minimising crop losses.
- Monitor crop performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead root-cause analysis of recurring crop health and production issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Crop Protection, Nutrition & Irrigation
- Use scouting data, weather forecasts, seasonal knowledge and product information to develop effective spray and nutrition programmes.
- Ensure irrigation strategies support crop quality, yield and loss targets.
- Work closely with Production to identify and resolve irrigation, crop protection and nutrition challenges.
- Ensure chemical applications comply with safety requirements, pre-harvest intervals, MRL requirements and applicable legislation
Research, Trials & Innovation
- Lead research and trials aimed at improving farming methods, yield and crop quality.
- Design and execute scientifically sound trials using appropriate controls, replication and accurate data collection.
- Manage multiple trials simultaneously and ensure results are analysed and reported accurately and timeously.
- Conduct proactive research using industry experts, consultants, laboratories, technology, AI, conferences and other relevant resources.
- Convert research findings into practical recommendations and improvements for the business.
Data, Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure spray, scouting, nutrition and other technical data is accurate, complete and submitted on time.
- Maintain high standards of technical reporting and documentation.
- Drive data-based decision-making and use technical information to identify trends and opportunities.
- Work closely with the Compliance Manager to ensure audit, food safety, chemical safety and legislative requirements are consistently met.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and service providers.
- Ensure excellent communication, timely responses and delivery against agreed deadlines.
- Represent the company professionally and build a reputation for technical excellence and reliable service.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Compliance and HR to resolve challenges and continuously improve business performance
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Diploma/ Degree
- Previous Agronomy experience preferred
- Min of 4 years previous vegetable farm management experience
- Proven working knowledge of vegetable production
- Computer literate
- Being maintenance orientated essential
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong leadership skills and able to motivate team
- Valid driver’s license
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience in an administrative, ordering, bookkeeping or accounts support position.
- Pastel experience – essential.
- Microsoft Excel – essential.
- Strong overall computer literacy.
- Basic bookkeeping knowledge and experience.
- Experience working with purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes and supplier accounts.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with figures and financial information.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate in English and isiZulu would be advantageous.
- Previous experience in an earthmoving, agricultural, construction, engineering or mechanical environment would be advantageous.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
- Highly organised and methodical.
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Reliable and hardworking.
- Accurate and detail oriented.
- Proactive and able to follow up on outstanding matters.
- Able to work independently without constant supervision.
- Confident communicating with suppliers, clients and operational staff.
- Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Neat and professional.
- Comfortable working as part of a busy operational team.
- Willing to take responsibility and ownership of their work.
- Able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with company and financial information.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Orders & Purchasing
- Prepare and process purchase orders.
- Place orders for parts, materials, fuel, agricultural inputs and other operational requirements.
- Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers.
- Follow up on outstanding orders and deliveries.
- Check purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices for accuracy.
- Ensure expenditure is allocated to the correct job, machine, site or department.
- Maintain accurate records of outstanding and completed orders.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, deliveries and queries.
Basic Bookkeeping & Accounts Administration
- Capture supplier invoices and financial information accurately.
- Assist with creditors and general bookkeeping functions.
- Process and maintain financial records using Pastel.
- Reconcile purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices.
- Assist with monthly accounts administration.
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation for transactions.
- Assist management with financial reports and information when required.
Earthmoving & Agri Administration
- Work closely with the Earthmoving and Agri teams to ensure operational paperwork is complete and up to date.
- Maintain records for individual jobs, sites and projects.
- Capture and monitor machine hours, diesel usage, labour and other job-related information.
- Assist with job costing and cost allocation.
- Maintain machinery service and maintenance records where required.
- Keep accurate records of work completed for customer invoicing.
- Follow up with site teams for outstanding paperwork, timesheets, delivery notes and job information.
- Assist management with monitoring costs against individual jobs.
General Office Administration
- Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems.
- Manage emails and general office correspondence.
- Prepare Excel spreadsheets, reports and schedules.
- Assist with timesheets and staff administration.
- Maintain supplier and customer records.
- Answer telephone calls and assist with general enquiries.
- Provide administrative support to management.
- Ensure paperwork is completed, followed up and filed correctly and on time.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified Diesel Mechanic – essential
- Minimum 6 years' relevant experience – essential
- Strong diesel mechanical, hydraulic and fault-finding skills
- Earthmoving/heavy equipment experience preferred
- Previous workshop foreman, management or leadership experience preferred
- Must be computer literate
- Valid driver's licence
- Must be able to communicate in English and isiZulu
- Strong leadership and staff-management ability
- Good planning, organisation and maintenance administration skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop
- Supervise and allocate work to workshop staff
- Oversee repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
- Minimise machine downtime
- Manage service schedules and maintenance records
- Control parts usage and workshop costs
- Coordinate breakdown repairs
- Report on fleet condition and upcoming maintenance requirements
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Formal Hospitality/Lodge/Project and/or Maintenance qualifications
- 3 - 5 years in either safari, hunting or equivalent lodge management
- Guest forward thinking with strong customer-service and interpersonal skills
- Computer literate
- Must be able to lead, direct, and support other team members
- This position requires resourcefulness and effective critical thinking, judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Valid driver’s licence
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