Farm Manager

A farming enterprise in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal has a vacancy available for a Farm Manager.

A safety-first, quality-driven approach underpins everything the team does. The workplace is professional, friendly, and geared towards high performance. If that sounds like you, we would be glad to receive your application.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant agricultural legislation, food safety standards, and environmental regulations applicable to farming operations.
• Liaise with agricultural extension officers, veterinarians, agronomists, and other specialists to access technical expertise and stay current with industry developments.
• Oversee all daily farm operations including planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, and post-harvest handling of crops for maximum productivity.
• Monitor the health and growth of crops or livestock daily, identifying signs of disease, nutrient deficiency, or pest infestation and taking corrective action.
• Prepare budgets and financial forecasts for farming operations, track actual expenditure against projections, and report variances to senior management.
• Maintain detailed records of all farming activities including input usage, production volumes, weather data, and equipment maintenance logs.

• Physical fitness and stamina to work long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions during peak farming seasons.
• A valid driver's licence is essential; a heavy vehicle or tractor licence will be considered an advantage.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to motivate and direct a diverse team of farm workers effectively.
• A minimum of three to five years of practical farming experience in a commercial agricultural environment with demonstrable results.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions quickly in response to changing weather or operational conditions.
• Experience with irrigation system design, installation, and maintenance including drip, pivot, and sprinkler systems.