Jobs at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in citrus farming or similar agricultural management roles.
• Strong knowledge of citrus production practices, pest management, and soil health.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficient in farm management software and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in budget management, cost control, and financial management.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Drivers’ License (PDP advantageous)

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Strong management, planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• Must be a team player and a leader that others will want to follow
• Ability to mentor, and coach leaders/managers, in their specific sections, to be able to function at a higher level, to get the expected technical and quality results
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Maintenance orientated.
• Ability to work under pressure, deadline driven, and work independently.
• The ability to speak/understand Xhosa is highly advantageous.
• Ensure tasks timely follow through with close involvement in the processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of citrus farm operations, including the administration and planning required for planting, cultivation, harvesting, and pest management.
• Develop and implement effective farming strategies to enhance the yield and quality of citrus crops.
• Monitor and maintain soil health, irrigation systems, and farm equipment.
• Lead and supervise farm staff, providing training and hands-on guidance to ensure efficient operations.
• Analyse crop performance data and implement improvements based on findings.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., packhouse, HR, and finance) to align farming practices with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, SIZA, and GLOBALG.A.P.
• Setup and management of OPEX budgets, CAPEX, and monitoring expenditures against budget.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in citrus farming.
• Build & Sustain a positive work culture

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years’ work experience in hotel or lodge management
• Related hospitality management qualification advantageous
• Computer literate

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural degree/ diploma advantageous
• Minimum 5 years dairy farm management experience
• Previous Pasture Management essential
• Irrigation experience
• Ability to AI advantageous
• Ability to motivate and work with a team
• Strong record of management skills
• Computer Literate
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• 2+ years Payroll Administration and/or Human Resource Functions experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, COIDA, EE, UIF etc.)
• Familiar with payroll software, Sage, is highly advantageous.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Drivers’ License.
• Farm Accreditation knowledge (SIZA & GlobalG.A.P.) is highly advantageous.
• Health & Safety knowledge in the agricultural sector advantageous.
• First Aid level 1 is highly advantageous.

 KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Be willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Ability to be assertive while at the same time maintaining a high level of respect.
• Have high attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Be deadline driven.
• Be an innovative thinker.
• Be punctual and well organized.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Payroll Administration from onboarding to terminations.
• Maintain Employee records.
• Calculation of wages & salaries.
• Co-ordination and administration of the farm’s Time & Attendance System.
• Attend to payroll related queries.
• Creating and assisting in new policies and procedures.
• Assists, arranges and co-ordination of training & development.
• Compilation of Workplace Skills Plan & Annual Training report.
• Compilation of employee take-on packs.
• Assisting with job recruitments and selections.
• Creating job descriptions and assisting with job analysis.
• Disciplinary actions.
• Performance management.
• Assist the Director with determining the various aspects of compensation and remuneration of employees.
• Grievances and dispute resolutions.
• IODs & assisting the H&S committee.
• Assisting the workers’ committee.
• Assisting the EE committee.
• Employee benefit administration and liaison with provident fund.
• Ensuring legal compliance with LRA, EEA, BCEA and all other labour legislation.
• Liaising with Department of Employment & Labour (UI-19s, audits etc).
• Liaising with SETA for discretionary and mandatory grants.
• Co-ordination of all learnerships.
• Act as advisor on all employee matters, laws, disciplinary matters etc.
• Assist with Accreditation Audits (SIZA and GlobalG.A.P.).

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• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years dairy herd management
• Ability to AI
• Great stockmanship
• Proven dairy parlour experience
• Knowledge and experience with milking routines
• Strong admin and management skills
• Computer literacy essential, with proven experience working with Dairy software
• Maintenance orientated
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to work with and motivate a team
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Agricultural Degree / Diploma advantageous
• Min of 2 years previous farm management experience with the following points:
• Cropping (all aspects) – sugar cane
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to speak Zulu
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver’s license

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

•  Oversee all aspects of the farming operation, with a focus on the sugar cane operation.
• Planning the day’s work and then setting up of workers, drivers etc., ensuring that all employees have sufficient work for the day ahead.
• Setting up tasks for various workers
• Burning sugar cane, supervising loading and can haulage
• Calibrating sprayers, fertilizer applicators etc., making sure all fields have been sprayed/fertilized
• Checking of tasks for the day
• Soil sampling, ordering fertilizer
• Supervising the planting and hand weeding labour
• Keeping accurate records of all cane operations
• Assist in other aspects of the farm

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree in Agricultural Management advantageous
• 3-5 Years experience in Farm/Production Management
• Experience in Stone Fruit advantageous
• Computer literate
• Valid driver’s license

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Agricultural and Orchard Management
• Fertigation, Soil and Nutritional Management
• DC Tech and Infrastructure
• Harvest Management
• Labour Management
• Financial Management and Reporting
• Compliance and Certifications
• Irrigation and Water Management
• Administration and Reporting
• General Duties

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Agricultural Diploma advantageous
• Min of 3 previous years’ experience on a beef farming operation
• Min of 3 years previous maize and wheat farm experience
• Proven experience with pivots and irrigation
• Previous combine harvesting experience
• Ability to work with and motivate staff
• Effective communication and written skills
• Maintenance and mechanically orientated
• Ability to speak Zulu advantageous

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Previous Stud and commercial cattle farming experience essential
• Min of 4 previous years’ experience in livestock farming
• Pasture Management experience
• Strong stockmanship and passion for animals
• Ability to AI advantageous
• Computer literate
• Maintenance orientated
• Strong management and communication skills
• Passionate, energetic, pro-active and independent
• Ability to lead and work with a team
• Valid drivers license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical/ Maintenance qualification advantageous
• At least 5 years’ experience
• Extensive repair and maintenance knowledge of tractors, vehicles, farm equipment, irrigation pumps, irrigation systems, and building maintenance
• Proven experience in maintaining the following
• General maintenance
• Tractors
• Vehicles
• Electrical
• Building
• Welding & lathe
• Pumps
• Packing equipment (Aweta - machine)
• Servicing of vehicles (please provide a list of vehicles?)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be hardworking, honest and punctual
• Ability to work well within a team
• Valid driver’s license
• Only non-smokers and non-vapers!

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Commerce or Agriculture
• 3 – 5 years field experience in the horticultural industry.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in commercial sales of avocados
• Horticultural / Agricultural knowledge of avocados
• Advanced knowledge on the fresh food chain
• Advanced knowledge on the economics of avocado production and marketing
• Understanding and appreciation of food safety and accreditation requirements
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint proficient
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture or a related field;
• 7–10 years’ practical experience in managing agricultural crop production and primary processing (fruit, field crops, or similar – experience with rooibos not required);
• Experience in the management of hospitality/accommodation/adventure-tourism (in addition to practical farming experience);
• Good mechanical understanding and skills relating to general farm maintenance and irrigation systems;
• Good computer literacy (MS Office and general farming software);
• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken);
• Valid driver's license (including a truck driver's license and PDP);
• Must be physically healthy to perform the duties as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Assist the General Manager with the management of all farming activities including production, irrigation, processing, and export of organic rooibos tea.
• Assist the General Manager with the management of the launch and ongoing daily operation of the hiking trail.
• Managing the cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, processing, annual export of organic rooibos tea
• Managing the remaining build, launch and ongoing operation of The Cederberg Trail, including bookings, welcoming hikers, logistics, cleaning, crew coordination, trail maintenance, and quality control of the trail experience
• Organization and execution of maintenance and repairs to all farm & hiking trail buildings, large scale irrigation systems, facilities, vehicles, implements and machinery
• Management 25 permanent staff and additional 35 seasonal workers
• Managing compliance with health and safety standards, relevant HR & agricultural legislation, and farm certifications (Global G.A.P Food Safety, Rainforest Alliance, Organic Certifications)
• Project management for ongoing farm infrastructure projects (new groundwater, irrigation projects, building expansions, etc.)
• Sharing responsibility with the General Manager for after-hours matters including scheduled weekend work