Jobs at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BCom Accounting degree or diploma in accounting
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• In depth knowledge of Accounting and Financial statements
• Knowledge of SAGE Pastel Evolution will be added advantage.
• Understanding of the IDU Budget and Forecasting tool will be an added advantage.
• Advanced computer literacy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all transactions are captured accurately on Evolution.
• Reports on creditors’ transactions
• Monitors and matches payments with orders, requisitions, GRVs, invoices and expenses.
• Balances intercompany accounts, including issue or capture of intercompany invoicing.
• Raises journals and reconciles creditors’ ledger.
• Reporting on creditors’ age analysis
• Captures the month’s sales.
• Reporting on debtors’ age analysis
• Performs general ledgers for management reporting.
• Processes and manages VAT and VAT returns.
• Prepares general ledgers for management reporting.
• Fixed assets register maintenance and posting of depreciation journal.
• Posting of bank transactions and reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly management accounts on the prescribed format.
• Monthly reporting to various stakeholders on a prescribed format
• Ensuring the stock costing on the system is correct.
• Ensuring that the stock quantities are correct.
• Monthly accounting of stock movements and balancing to the control account.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or equivalent
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Sound knowledge of local labour laws and regulations
• Experience in organisational development, change management, and payroll administration
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with company goals, managing the HR department and driving performance
• Talent Management: Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, performance appraisal systems, and career development.
• Compliance & Relations: Ensure compliance with all labour legislation, manage disciplinary processes, and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Operational Excellence: Improve HR systems, processes, and digital tools for better efficiency and employee experience
• Advisory: Provide HR insights and coaching to senior leadership and management.
• Heads up OHS and Food Safety Accreditations.
• Head of Accreditations, quality and compliance – BRC, SIZA, etc
• Payroll full function (Sage People)
• Compiles HR Statistics and presents to EXCO monthly

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Previous experience with Potatoes, cabbages & maize
• Experience working with pivots and pumps essential
• Ability to speak Xhosa advantageous
• Computer literate
• Previous experience with GPS systems and John Deere GreenStar technology
• Maintenance orientated
• Ability to lead and work with a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural background essential
• At least 1 year of farm work experience
• Previous experience with vegetable production in tunnels
• Experience with growing peppers, tomato and cucumbers
• Livestock experience advantageous
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and Fertilizer application
• Computer literate
• Ability to speak Xhosa advantageous
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma or certificates advantageous
• Previous livestock farming experience
• Trustworthy, hands-on manager who has passion for livestock and regenerative farming
• Computer literate
• Must humble teachable spirit who is both able to take instruction as well as lead his team independently
• Being maintenance orientated essential
• Valid driver’s licence

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUTE ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Livestock management: compiling and planning schedules for feeding, stock health, shearing etc.
• Managing and Adaptive Multi Paddock (AMP), High density grazing system
• Computer literacy: Agriweb stock moves and all stock interactions as well as extensive excel spreadsheet reports weekly
• Staff: Managing time and tasks for stock team (11x stock team employees)
• Managing multiple water systems for stock (pipelines, pumps, solar pumps)
• Mechanical maintenance
• General farm maintenance, including portable AMP grazing fencing system

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric required
• BCom degree with Finance and/or Agriculture as a subject(s) advantageous
• 2-5 years of work experience
• 5-10 years of experience in a sales position within agriculture/farming operations
• Ability to understand and analyse financial statements within the agricultural sector
• Familiar with National Credit Act

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play a pivotal role in driving business growth, maximising profitability, and fostering strong client relationships through effective new agri-business development, rigorous financial analysis, and strategic cross-selling efforts. We approach every day with a – client focus
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential clients (and/ or suppliers where applicable) in the agricultural sector
• Analyse market trends to capitalise on emerging opportunities
• Conduct thorough assessments of client needs and propose tailored financial solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams to structure deals that meet both client requirements and company objectives
• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements
• Evaluate the financial viability of proposed deals and assess their potential impact on overall profitability
• Ensure timely and efficient execution of new business transactions from initiation to closure
• Develop strong relationships with existing clients to uncover additional cross-selling opportunities

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agric/ BSc Agri / BCom degree
• Preferably grown up on a farm or have worked on a farm.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in an agriculture finance sales position with a recognized agriculture finance provider
• Strong network of commercial farmer relationships and agriculture suppliers
• Ability to understand farming operations and analyse farming cashflows for reasonability and historical financial statements.
• Familiar with National Credit Act

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree
• Min of 3 years previous crop farm management experience
• Computer literate
• Strategic decision-making
• Crop and soil management expertise
• Cost control and profitability analysis
• Leadership, communication, and reporting skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Crop Planning & Production Management
• Soil, Irrigation & Input Management
• Financial & Resource Management
• Labour & Team Leadership
• Harvesting, Post-Harvest & Quality Control
• Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
• Reporting & Strategic Input

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma
• Dairy management experience
• Great stockmanship
• Strong record of management skills
• Ability to AI (Artificial Insemination)
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Dairymaster for data entry and performance monitoring.
• Valid driver’s license

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Manage a team of 13 staff members in and around the milking parlour – including supervision of working hours, training, conflict management, and leave planning.
• Perform AI as part of the herd’s breeding program.
• Administer injections, treat sick animals, vaccinations, drips, and general health management – including hoof care.
• Assist with births and calving, as well as aftercare of cows and calves.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the milking parlour.
• Manage milk tanks, including cleaning, transfer, and proper storage of milk.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 5 Years maintenance experience
• Mechanical or Electrical qualification/experience is essential
• Computer skills MS Office / Pastel
• Technical knowledge of steelwork, irrigation systems, electronics, mechanization and automation is advantageous

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Prioritize and complete maintenance projects.
• Manage preventive maintenance processes.
• Issue and monitor work cards.
• Effective management and utilization of employees.
• Effective management of maintenance on vehicles and implements.
• Monitoring of equipment and inventory
• Monitoring of logs and fuel consumption
• Handle all maintenance-related administration.
• Draft and annual review of standard procedures.
• Draft and annual review of maintenance team duty lists.
• Manage maintenance budget
• Implement disciplinary standards.