Farm Manager (Pecan Nuts

Farm Manager (Pecan Nuts) – Jan Kempdorp, Northern Cape.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management and profitability of the farm, ensuring production targets and operational objectives are achieved.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor all farming activities, including production, maintenance, resource allocation, and quality management.
• Manage farm budgets, monitor costs and financial performance, and report on operational results.
• Lead and develop farm employees, implement HR policies, identify training needs, and ensure compliance with labour legislation and health and safety requirements.
• Manage farm assets, suppliers, and service providers while ensuring equipment, infrastructure, and systems are maintained effectively.
• Oversee new planting and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and agricultural standards, while driving continuous improvement across farm operations.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field (advantageous).
• 5-10 years' experience in farm production or farm management.
• Strong knowledge of horticultural practices, crop production, and agricultural best practices.
• Good financial management and budgeting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Sound understanding of South African labour legislation, health and safety requirements, and farm operations.
• Strong leadership, people management, planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage teams, suppliers, and stakeholders effectively.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.