Farm Manager
Job Description
Agriculture / Forestry / Environment / Fishing
South Africa - Limpopo , Mopani (Giyani / Tzaneen / Hoedspruit / Phalaborwa)
Our client in the agriculture and farming industry is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to join their team on a permanent basis in Maruleng Local Municipality, Limpopo Province.
The successful candidate will oversee open-field vegetable farming operations, manage farm labour, and ensure efficient crop production from land preparation through to harvesting.
Maruleng Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Requirements:- Minimum 5 years' experience in vegetable farming or crop production
- Experience with open-field vegetable farming
- Knowledge of irrigation systems, particularly drip irrigation (pivot systems advantageous)
- Experience operating farm machinery, including tractors, TLBs, and farming implements
- Strong labour management and supervisory skills
- Ability to coordinate land preparation, planting, spraying, and harvesting activities
- Valid driver's licence
- Willingness to live on the farm
- Agricultural qualification advantageous but not essential
- Manage daily vegetable farming operations on a large-scale open-field farm
- Supervise and coordinate a workforce of 10-100 farm workers, including seasonal labour
- Plan and oversee land preparation, irrigation, spraying, and harvesting activities
- Monitor crop health, pest control, and general crop management practices
- Manage and operate farm machinery and implements, including tractors and TLB equipment
- Oversee irrigation systems, primarily drip irrigation, ensuring efficient water management
- Maintain productivity and ensure farming activities are completed according to schedule
- Report directly to the Managing Director on farm progress and operational performance
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