FARM MANAGER - FM2565

Agter-Pakhuis, Clanwilliam area - Western Cape: The ideal candidate is hands on, technologically orientated, solutions driven, and equally comfortable managing operational activities in the field, interacting with guests, and handling administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will have a passion for agriculture, people development, the outdoors, and environmental conservation.

This role is well suited to candidates who are comfortable living and working in a remote farming environment and who are excited by the opportunity to become part of a close knit Cederberg farming community. The position offers a unique long term lifestyle opportunity in a spectacular natural setting. The closest schools are located in Clanwilliam (60 km).

• 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 drivers license (including a truck drivers license and PDP).
• Must be physically healthy to perform the duties as required.

• 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 of 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.
• All other duties related to the position.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.