Vacancies at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Agricultural background essential
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Previous timber, nursery or sawmill experience
• Must have a positive attitude, integrity, and excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to manage, communicate, work with and motivate staff essential
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver’s license

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Oversee daily sawmill production, ensuring targets are met and progressively scaled from 400 m³/month towards the 1,000 m³/month growth target
• Manage log intake, sawing schedules, and product mix across structural timber and pallet material lines
• Oversee the CCA gum pole treatment process, ensuring correct treatment cycles, quality standards, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g. SANS standards)
• Manage and lead the production team (currently 15 staff), including labour scheduling, performance, and training as the team grows
• Monitor and control production costs, yield/recovery rates, and wastage
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained across the sawmill and treatment plant
• Maintain and enforce quality control standards for sawn timber and treated poles
• Coordinate with procurement on log supply and materials to keep production running to plan
• Track stock levels, production output, and dispatch against sales orders
• Report regularly to management on production performance, costs, and any operational issues
• Maintain and enforce equipment maintenance schedules to minimise downtime
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental, safety, and industry regulations

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• National Senior Certificate
• N2 Mechanical and Electrical National Certificate
• A recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) as obtained in South Africa
• 0-2 years post-trade experience
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Must be willing to perform standby duties as required.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Forklift license is advantageous

 SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

• Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and conscious of safety risks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Mechanical aptitude in working with wrenches, hammers, forklifts, and other similar tools. Exceptional time management and communication skills.
• Able to read and follow documents such as specifications, machine manuals, blueprints, and electrical drawings.
• Effective organisation and prioritising of tasks.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with routine work but flexible enough to adjust to ad hoc situations.
• Must be able to think creatively and come up with innovative ideas.
• Strong electrical aptitude, including the ability to use various electrical testing equipment. Willing to take ownership of tasks and lead assisting team members.

 RESPOSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assembling, installing, moving, and electrically wiring all factory equipment.
• Testing all installed equipment to ensure they are working correctly.
• Operating machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move heavy loads.
• Complying with health and safety regulations.
• Minimising equipment and production downtime.
• Attending to both mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
• Running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts to identify and repair problematic machine parts.
• Dismantling and replacing older machines.
• Running preventative maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn-out pieces, and lubricating mechanical parts.
• Repairing equipment to a high standard.
• Performing routine tests and inspections on electrical and mechanical equipment according to safety regulations.
• Installation, maintenance, repair, design, and wiring of electrical systems.
• Accurately and timeously completing Job Cards when tasks are completed.
• 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 5 years’ experience in a packhouse / production / operations role (citrus).
• 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 PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Planning and organising staff
• Monitoring and improving productivity
• Quality Management. Understanding of local and internal quality standards
• Maintain good food, as well as, and health and safety standards in the facility
• Staff management
• Continuous improvement
• Building credible relationships internal and external to the company
• Willing to work irregular hours

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
• Minimum of five years' relevant experience
• Hands-on fertiliser blending experience being non-negotiable
• Computer literate
• Must have ownership mentality
• Strong management skills
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Valid driver’s licence

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Remote Pilots Licence
• Agricultural background essential
• Previous drone crop spraying experience
• Computer literate
• Must have ownership mentality
• Strong management skills
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Maintenance and mechanically orientated
• Must be willing to travel
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Min of 5 years of irrigation farming experience
• Previous experience with wheat, mielies and pecan nuts
• Proven maintenance experience with pivots and irrigation
• Proven experience working with large combine harvesters and planting equipment essential
• Maintenance orientated
• Ability to lead and work with a team
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• At least 2 years’ experience in avocado/ macadamia farming
• Ability to work with their hands and willing to learn
• Computer literate
• Energetic, hardworking, and self-driven individual
• Ability to work with and motivate a team
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver’s license

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Manage day to day farming operations
• Work with the supervisors ensuring the tasks are executed well
• Manage and monitor irrigation, fertiliser and chemical applications on the farm
• Keep staff motivated, work well with people from all backgrounds
• Planning and ordering of consumables on time
• Admin and paperwork need to be detailed and accurate for certification and audits.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years' relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with full accounting functions and management reporting.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software such as Pastel, Sage or similar.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS requirements.
• Strong understanding of cash-flow management and budgeting.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Agricultural or farming environment.
• Fresh produce or flower industry.
• Export businesses.
• Foreign-currency transactions.
• Packhouse operations.
• Agricultural costing.
• Seasonal labour.
• A.P., SIZA or other agricultural compliance systems.
• Export logistics and freight.
• Banking facilities and working-capital management.
• Payroll and HR administration.
• Draftworx, Pastel or other accounting platforms.
• Crest Payroll, Farm Costing Solutions Payroll for HR related.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Hands-on and commercially minded.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong in Excel and financial analysis.
• A good communicator who can work with both management and operational staff.
• Able to identify problems and investigate the underlying causes.
• Proactive rather than purely reactive.
• Able to explain financial information in a practical and understandable manner.
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential financial information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Accurate and timely monthly financial reporting.
• Effective cash-flow management.
• Accurate VAT, payroll and statutory compliance.
• Effective debtor and creditor management.
• Budget preparation and budget-versus-actual reporting.
• Cost control and identification of financial variances.
• Accurate accounting records and reconciliations.
• Effective banking and payment management.
• Support to management in financial and operational decision-making.
• Continuous improvement of financial systems and internal controls.

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This is a junior entry level vacancy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma or certificates advantageous
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in agricultural field
• Previous experience with livestock
• Previous sales experience
• Independence and a proactive mindset
• Effective communication and written skills
• Must have great attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately and take initiative.
• Computer literate
• Willingness to learn
• Valid driver’s license

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Accounting/ Bookkeeping diploma/degree/certificates
• At least 3 years previous experience in bookkeeping
• Computer Literate
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• General Administration skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Valid driver’s licence