Farm Jobs in South Africa

Junior Farm Manager

Join a highly successful agricultural company in the Standerton, Mpumalanga area. They seek a talented, experienced Junior Farming Field Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a reputable company that values expertise, professionalism, and innovation in the industry. Enjoy competitive compensation, a supportive work culture, and room for professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate should possess a tertiary qualification, such as a BSc in Agriculture or a related field. Previous work experience of 1-2 years will be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Planning:

• Develop crop production plans for maize, soybeans, sunflower, wheat, and cotton for designated farming units in collaboration with the Operations Manager and contractors.
• Make chemical and fertilizer recommendations in consultation with chemical representatives and agronomists.
• Establish a budget for each unit, considering various scenarios and cost ranges.

Execution:

• Implement production plans within the allocated budget, working closely with the Operations Manager and contractors.
• Ensure timely and accurate land preparations, planting, and application of inputs as per the production plan.
• Facilitate the delivery of inputs and contracting services.
• Coordinate the delivery of harvested crops to silos or other destinations.

Management:

• Assist farming contractors with day-to-day crop production activities and decision-making.
• Conduct regular visits to farming units, addressing challenges, and monitoring progress.
• Manage on-farm stock storage and implement proper stock management procedures.

Reporting:

• Provide frequent updates on crop progress and production outcomes for designated farming units.
• Report on factors influencing crops, potential damage, and recommended solutions.
• Monitor the budget and report any factors impacting spending for each farming unit.
• Maintain records of on-farm and storage facility stock quantities.
• Report daily rainfall from farms.
• Complete crop estimates pre-harvest and reconciles deliveries with reports from the Stellenbosch Head Office.

Core Competencies:

• Customer focus: Demonstrates strong customer orientation.
• Communication: Listens actively and shares ideas and solutions.
• Teamwork: Actively seeks input and involvement from others.
• Initiative: Takes proactive steps to drive processes and achieve results.
• Innovation: Generates resourceful ideas and solutions.
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes ownership of decisions and actions, acknowledging both successes and mistakes.
• Management: Provides timely, constructive, and specific feedback.
• Detail orientation: Demonstrates organizational skills and attention to detail.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of the grain industry and/or farming/agriculture experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems.

General:

• Location: Mpumalanga (Standerton)
• Reports to: Senior Farming Field Manager
• Remuneration: Market-related basic salary with Travel and Car Allowance, Provident Fund, and Medical Aid benefits.
• Must have a reliable vehicle, preferably a utility vehicle (4×4/bakkie)