Farm Technical Supervisor

Our Client in the Agriculture / Plant Nursery Industry is seeking to employ a Farm Technical Supervisor to join their team based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Technical trade certificate (advantage)
• 3–5 years farm / technical operations experience
• Proven team supervision experience
• Valid Code 08 / EB driver’s licence
• Electrical fault-finding and repairs
• Farm equipment operation
• Isi Xhosa speaker (advantage)

• Supervise 5–25 semi-skilled and unskilled workers daily
• Monitor productivity, task completion and worker progress
• Train workers in techniques, safety and equipment use
• Implement disciplinary procedures per company policy
• Allocate tasks and resources efficiently to meet deadlines
• Liaise with other managers and supervisors across departments
• Maintain records of work completed and materials used
• Report on project and team progress to management
• Conduct technical operations & maintenance: electrical, plumbing, pumps, irrigation, bark plant, equipment, machinery, levels and site measurements
• Plan and execute farm development and infrastructure improvements
• Coordinate with external contractors
• Ensure compliance with operational and safety standards

Please note, should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.