TRAFFIC Western Cape

Farm Administrator and Systems Coordinator

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

Farm Administrator and Systems Coordinator

2026-04-12 - 2026-05-12

Permanent

SW006254

Admin / Secretarial

Finance

Logistics, Warehouse & Freight

Western Cape , Villiersdorp

My client, an established agricultural concern based in Villiersdorp, is looking to appoint a Farm Administrator and Systems Coordinator.

The role supports farm administration, financial processes, and farm management systems. The incumbent will work closely with management and operational teams to ensure accurate system management, reporting, and seasonal coordination.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Process Purchase Orders (POs) and Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs)
  • Manage diesel usage tracking and reporting
  • Assist with contractor job costing and support seasonal reporting requirements
  • Conduct farm visits to support administrative or operational processes
  • Setup and maintain MDS (Management Data System)
  • Handle general system queries and communication between system users and support teams
  • Manage devices used for system data capture and ensure proper maintenance
  • Update operational teams on activities such as harvesting, pruning and thinning
  • Manage annual census data updates and coordinate with production managers to ensure accurate orchard data
  • Provide support and coordination for annual harvest system training
  • Upload and maintain stock items and supplier information within the system
  • Assist with farming activities and preparation, viz. logbooks, juice barcodes, etc.
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Agriculture / Cost and Management Accounting)
  • Minimum of 2-3 years working experience in similar role
  • Valid driver's license (required to travel between farms)
  • Previous working experience with farm systems (FarmTrace)
  • Basic financial administration experience will be advantageous
  • Computer Literate (MS Excel)

About This Role

Career insights for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R15,438/month
R10,713 to R24,163/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Complex Problem Solving Management of Personnel Resources
Common Technologies
SMS Software CattleMax Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint International Response Technologies CowChip - Ranch House Midwest MicroSystems Cow Sense Oracle NetSuite AgData Blue Skies Accounting

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