Job Description

Established Family Business - Full-time Position | Housing Available

We are an established family business in the Swellendam area looking for a proactive, hands-on, and dynamic

Farm Manager

with strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. If you are passionate about agriculture, love nature, and enjoy working with people, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Responsibilities include:

Overall management of maize and vegetable production Effective management of pivots, labor, and irrigation Operation of agricultural machinery such as tractors, sprayers, and harvesters Efficient cost management and resource utilization Human resource management, including staff training and development Quality control, record keeping, and documentation Practical maintenance of equipment and infrastructure Basic office administration such as stock, orders, and simple reporting Weekly reporting to the CEO Other related duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

Excellent proficiency in Afrikaans (both spoken and written) is essential Matric (a tertiary qualification in Agriculture will be an advantage) Proven experience in irrigation management and maintenance Excellent leadership and teamwork skills Emotional maturity and the ability to handle conflict professionally Must be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures Basic computer skills (MS Office: Excel, Outlook, Word) Strong planning and organizational abilities Valid driver's license with PrDP Reliable, hardworking, and honest work ethic

Salary:

Market-related and negotiable depending on qualifications, experience, and skill.

Closing Date:

20 August 2025

Please send your complete CV to:

plaasposte@gmail.com

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/08/20