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• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all farming activities including planting, pruning, harvesting, fertigation, and pest/disease control
  
• Monitor crop health and performance through soil and leaf analysis
  
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved
  
• Oversee maintenance of production areas and farming equipment
  
• Coordinate activities with technical, engineering, and maintenance teams
  

• Assist with production budgeting and cost control
  
• Monitor performance and report on financial trends and variances
  
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
  

• Lead and manage senior team leaders and operational staff
  
• Drive team performance through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
  
• Ensure workforce planning meets operational needs
  
• Enforce safety, policies, and compliance standards
  

• Maintain accurate production records and reports
  
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. Global G.A.P., SIZA)
  
• Uphold quality standards, including company-specific requirements
  

Requirements

• Grade 12 (essential)
  
• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field (preferred)
  
• Additional certifications in irrigation, plant production, scouting, or similar (advantageous)
  
• 3–5 years’ relevant farm management experience, ideally within a commercial farming environment
  
• Strong experience across the full crop production cycle (land preparation to harvesting)
  
• Experience in berry or fruit production (highly advantageous)
  

• Solid understanding of horticultural and fruit production practices
  
• Knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and crop production principles
  
• Basic financial management and budgeting capabilities
  
• Working knowledge of HR legislation relevant to farming operations
  
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  

• Strong leadership and people management skills
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Highly organised with strong planning and coordination ability
  
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
  
• Results-driven with a high level of attention to detail
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
  

• Be part of a progressive, quality-driven berry production business
  
• Opportunity to lead impactful agricultural operations
  
• Work in a collaborative and growth-focused environment
  
• Develop your career in a thriving and specialised farming sector