Agriculture is the world’s largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world’s 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.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Production Manager or similar role
- Experience within the fruit packing industry.
- Experience with MAFF RODA mechanical sizer (advantageous)
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Manage daily and weekly packing plans to minimize downtime.
- Control operational costs, resources, and departmental expenditure.
- Oversee production systems, incentive tracking, stock control, and material planning.
- Ensure efficient packing processes, productivity, and optimal use of resources.
- Coordinate with suppliers and maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure quality controls meet customer, brand, and compliance standards (HACCP/BRC)
- Maintain safety standards, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee staff selection, training, performance management, and discipline.
- Manage timesheets, attendance, absenteeism, and performance evaluations.
- Willing to work irregular hours, including night shifts.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric.
- Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous.
- Min of 3 -5 years previous livestock husbandry & cropping experience
- Computer literate
- Attention to detail, reliable & honest
- Ability to adapt and work in potentially challenging conditions and situations
- Horse-riding an advantage
- Must have sober habits and be willing to work long hours & weekends when on shift/ when needed.
- Must speak Zulu & be good team worker, self-driven & motivated.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Responsible for herd & flock health: Ability to diagnose and effectively treat potential issues & run dosing & drug programme
- Understanding of feedlots, shearing, reproductive programs & animal nutritional requirements
- Produce bales, silage & mix feed, and monitor usage
- Monitor herd fertility, including vet runs for fertility testing & AI of stud sheep
- Basic knowledge of fencing and machinery repairs an advantage
- Experience in fire burning & veld management
- Being mechanically & maintenance orientated
- Ability to cull vermin an advantage.
- Ability to drive JD sprayers, planters, tractors & combine harvesters an advantage.
- Flexible approach to work, happy to fill in where the team needs him.
- Must be professional, energetic and diligent with a good work ethic essential
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MINIMMUM REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma/ Degree in HR
- Previous Agricultural related experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in operational environment, preferably agriculture
- Computer literacy in MS Office (excel, outlook, word)
- Previous HR experience essential
- Must have strong management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with and motivate a team
- Valid Driver’s license
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
All HR functions
- Staff wellbeing
- Employment Equity
- Recruitment
- Skills audits
- Skill Development
- Enforce Company Disciplinary Code
- Liaise with our Labour Lawyer
- Facilitate Disciplinary hearings
- Represent the company at the CCMA
- Liaise with Unions
Administrative Duties
- Compiling of Job Profiles
- Manage Staff Contracts
- Manage the Biometric System
- Manage and capture attendance register
- Capture data on Sage Payroll Professional
- Good knowledge of Sage Accounting will be an advantage
- Excel Advance capabilities
- Compile monthly wages
- Assist and support Farm Business Manager
- Manage Provident Fund
- Fluency in Xhosa language would be a bonus
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agriculture background with minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in similar role
- Mechanical, electrical and plumbing, irrigation and the ability to operate various tools, machinery and equipment
- Supervise and manage a team
- Operate tractor and tractor equipment including orchard spraying equipment
- Computer literate - Microsoft Office
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Experience in general farm maintenance:
- Maintain and repair farm equipment
- Repair, maintain and install new irrigation
- Responsible for maintaining all farm assets
- Managing vehicles service record intervals, licensing, logbooks etc.
- Routine maintenance of all farm buildings, including inspections and repairs
- Maintenance, repairs and checks of game and other fencing
- Assist orchard team with irrigation and fertilizer when required and facilitate the spraying program
- Oversee the health & safety practices of the farm
- Identify key risk areas and implement processes and procedures to mitigate these risks
- Oversee the barn and stock takes of farm equipment and tools, ensuring these areas are kept clean, neat and orderly at all times
- Provide daily updates to owners of daily happenings on the farm
- Plan and implement field preparation for various crops
- Any other ad hoc duties from that of a maintenance manager
- Administrative duties like stock taking, checklists, logs etc.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Trade Diesel Mechanic.
- At least 3 years’ experience in the position of mechanic post
- Proven ability to maintain a vehicle fleet and farm equipment
- Must have a high level of energy with a positive can-do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
- Strong record keeping skills
- Strong management and communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and within a team
- Valid drivers’ license
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Fault finding, servicing, preventative maintenance, and breakdown support to ensure reliable operation of the farm and fleet
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Related qualification advantageous
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience with production lines, food safety systems (HACCP), and quality assurance will be highly beneficial
- Computer literate
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and numeracy skills
- Ability to lead and have good interpersonal skills
- Valid driver’s license
DUTIES INCLUDE
- Lead production staff on the floor, ensure production targets are met, maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, and support quality and compliance requirements.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant Trade Test Certificate or Diploma etc.
- At least 1-2 years minimum experience related to this job
- Basic computer and internet knowledge preferred
- Experience in a food production or manufacturing environment would be ideal
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Valid Driver’s License
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Managing building maintenance, utilities, preventative maintenance schedules, and basic mechanical maintenance on forklift trucks and production equipment
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in crop & livestock farming
- Experience in cropping (maize, soya, and sunflowers all dryland)
- Experience in livestock (commercial and stud beef)
- Strong management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Being maintenance orientated essential
- Valid driver’s license
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate
- Diploma in Agriculture or a related field will be advantageous.
- Proven experience in administrative support roles; experience in the agriculture industry will be beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing).
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of agricultural terminology, practices, and technologies is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for the agronomists.
- Prepare and organise documents, reports, and presentations for the agronomy team.
- Maintain accurate records and databases.
- Assist in conducting research and collecting data related to crop production and agricultural practices.
- Collaborate with the team to prepare and distribute educational materials to clients and farmers.
- Respond to inquiries and provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in organising and coordinating field visits, events, and workshops.
- Ad hoc or other related duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Production or Agriculture (advantageous)
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a packhouse / production / operations role (strawberries).
- Proven experience managing teams
- Strong understanding of food safety, cold chain management, and HACCP principles
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Computer literate (Excel and Outlook)
- Valid driver’s license
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Oversee the daily operations of the packhouse, ensuring targets are achieved
- Manage and motivate employees across the packing, quality control, and dispatch functions
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards at all times.
- Manage production schedules and coordinate workflow to optimise efficiency
- Manage inventory levels and reduce waste while maintaining product freshness
- Implement and maintain systems for tracking output, labour, and performance metrics
- Work closely with logistics, procurement, and production teams to ensure on-time delivery
- Identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement in productivity and processes.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrable experience in civil township services + roads (concrete roads an advantage).
- Competent in reading civil drawings/specifications and running day-to-day site delivery.
- Strong planning and people management; able to drive productivity and quality.
- Driver’s licence; willingness to work on site daily.
- Must-have technical experience
- Roadworks: layerworks, compaction control, concrete road construction (or concrete paving), kerbs/channels, stormwater interfaces.
- Services installation: sewer, water reticulation, sleeves/ducts, manholes/structures, bedding/backfill, testing/commissioning basics.
- Platforms for houses: bulk earthworks, cut/fill, retaining interfaces, levels, tolerances, compaction, drainage falls.
- Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, set-out information, and specifications; coordinate with the engineer/surveyor.
- Working knowledge of QA/QC: ITPs, inspections, test results (density/compaction, concrete compliance where applicable), snag lists, handover packs.
- Construction management capability
- Daily planning and short-interval control (labour/plant/materials).
- Subcontractor management and productivity control.
- Programme & progress reporting (weekly look-ahead, daily diaries).
- Basic measurement (quantities for claims/progress payments) and cost awareness.
- Compliance & safety
- Strong site safety culture: ability to enforce OHS requirements and keep basic HSE files/records in shape (often with an HSE Officer, but the site lead must drive it).
- Credentials (practical, not “wish list”)
- Proven track record on township civils / residential developments (roads + services).
- Relevant qualification (Civil Engineering / Construction Management / foreman training) is beneficial; experience is usually the differentiator.
- Driver’s licence; comfortable working in Hilton surrounds and on active sites.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant qualification or proven experience in pack house management or fresh produce operations.
- Experience with GlobalG.A.P. systems, audits, and traceability (essential or highly advantageous).
- Tech-savvy with experience using online labour or farm management systems (Agrigistics experience highly advantageous).
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
- Proven leadership and staff management experience.
- Computer literacy and good administrative skills
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Pack House Operations Management
- Oversee daily pack house operations including receiving, grading, packing, storage, and dispatching fresh produce.
- Plan and manage packing schedules in line with harvest volumes and delivery requirements.
- Ensure efficient workflow, labour utilisation, and use of equipment.
- Monitor productivity and implement improvements where necessary.
- Ensure produce meets market and customer specifications.
Quality Control, Food Safety & Traceability
- Implement and maintain quality control systems throughout the packing process.
- Ensure strict hygiene and sanitation standards are adhered to.
- Maintain full product traceability from field to dispatch.
- Capture and verify accurate labour and batch data as part of the traceability system.
- Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and customer complaints.
GlobalG.A.P. Implementation & Compliance
- Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of GlobalG.A.P. systems and procedures.
- Ensure pack house compliance with GlobalG.A.P. standards, food safety, and audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records required for certification.
- Conduct internal inspections and assist with internal and external audits.
- Address audit findings and corrective actions timeously.
Digital Systems
- Be technically competent and confident using digital systems.
- Use the farm’s online labour management system (Agrigistics) to record attendance, labour hours, work activities, and traceability-linked records.
- Ensure electronic records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
- Generate reports to support operational decision-making and compliance.
Staff Management & Training
- Supervise pack house supervisors, team leaders, and general staff.
- Manage staff attendance, discipline, and performance.
- Train staff on packing standards, hygiene, food safety, GlobalG.A.P., and system usage.
- Foster a positive, disciplined, and productive working environment.
Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
- Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure correct use of PPE and safe operation of machinery.
- Report and investigate incidents or near misses.
Stock, Equipment & Resource Management
- Manage packaging materials, consumables, and cleaning chemicals.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate timely ordering.
- Ensure pack house equipment and facilities are maintained and clean.
- Report faults and coordinate repairs.
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate production, quality, labour, and traceability records.
- Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Communicate operational updates and challenges to management.
- Ensure all documentation is properly filed and stored according to GlobalG.A.P. requirements.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Candidate must have a background in Agriculture with minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in similar role.
- Must have experience in Stone Fruit and or Nuts and Vegetable production.
- A huge passion for plants in general and an open-minded approach for permaculture farming and farming with nature.
- Supervise and manage a team, train and organize various tasks and project on the farm
- Operate tractor and tractor equipment especially spraying and other tractor attachments to prepare lands and roads.
- Computer literate like Microsoft Office and do administrative duties like stock take etc.
- Must have valid driver’s license and first aid, other accreditations would be beneficial.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES REQUIRED
- Experience in Orchard and vegetable production: Overseas health and wellbeing of all plants on the farm
- Monitor tree, plant and soil health and find solutions to improve and maximize harvests
- Monitor and coordinate efficient water management
- Manage pests, diseases and weeds eco friendly
- Manage harvest and plan future plantings
- Landscape and manage the farm to table guest accommodation production
- Research and development on all plant aspects and production of the farm
- Oversee the health & safety practices of the farm
- Identify key risk areas and implement processes and procedures to mitigate these risks
- Stock control and cost-effective management of plant production
- Provide daily updates to owners of daily happenings on the farm
- Plan and implement field preparation for various crops
- Any other ad hoc duties from that of a Production manager
- Administrative duties like stock taking, checklists, logs, staff rosters etc.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 5-year farm foreman experience
- Overseeing daily farm operations, managing staff, livestock, and equipment.
- Ensuring smooth and efficient running of all daily operations and production activities.
- Managing livestock and ensuring their health and welfare.
- Overseeing equipment use, servicing, and repairs.
- Maintaining accurate record-keeping and inventory systems.
- Compiling and submitting daily reports to management.
- Enforcing safety and compliance protocols across all farm activities.
- Managing and optimizing crop production.
- Leading pest and disease prevention and treatment programs.
- Administering orchard spraying and fertilisation schedules.
- Supervising and training farm labourers to maximise productivity.
- Assisting the Farm Manager with financial management and improving budgets.
- Solving operational challenges, with a focus on innovative agricultural methods
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED
- Administrative duties like stock taking, checklists, logs, staff rosters etc.
- To use the orchard equipment safely and when authorised, according to all company and Health and Safety regulations, including but not limited to tractors, sprayers, irrigation, hydra-ladders, mowers, mulchers, chainsaws, pruning equipment, ladders and picking bags.
- To take responsibility for company equipment and ensure it is used responsibly, according to manufacturer’s specifications and that staff show due care for equipment to minimise wear and tear or damage.
- Ensure staff are being utilized effectively and efficiently and advise Management of any concerns or issues.
- To train and educate inexperienced staff in all aspects of orcharding and Health and Safety.
- Complete, check, enter and submit staff timesheets when applicable.
- Complete administrative, record keeping, and compliance tasks as required.
- Assist the Orchard Manager to ensure orchard operations work within budgets.
- Carry out minor maintenance of orcharding equipment when instructed. Repair maintain irrigation systems such as minor leaks or issues.
- Carry out efficiently and effectively orchard tasks such as spraying, pruning, tree development, thinning, harvesting and quality control.
- Undertake nursery work as directed.
- Carry out any other duties requested and allocated to you by your manager.
- Provide assistance as required within other departments of the business.
- Ensure all company Health and Safety policies and legislative regulations and protocols are carried out at all times.
- In the absence of the Production Manager, temporarily manage the day to day running of the orchards under the instructions from the Production Manager.
- Manage and assist with all other aspects of the farm and hospitality when required
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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
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attending farmers’ days, Nampo, and other agriculture exhibitions to obtain new clients and equipment suppliers to source asset finance transactions.
- Build up an asset finance portfolio of direct farmer clients and ongoing relationships to secure repeat asset finance transactions.
- Onsite farm visits to undertake a farming and credit due diligence.
- Prepare credit applications for submission to Credit.
- Execution of transactions once approved – obtain required security, FICA, etc.
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of potential clients (and/ or suppliers where applicable) and deals.
- 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 business needs and promote complementary products or services from within the company (Lending & Advisory products)
- Measure quality of leads provides to other business units within the Group of companies. Quality rather that a quantity approach required.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12
- A mechanical/maintenance qualification advantageous
- Agricultural background essential
- Computer literate
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be hardworking, honest and punctual
- Ability to work well within a team
- Valid code 10 driver’s license
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