FARM MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Agter-Pakhuis, Clanwilliam area – Western Cape: The ideal candidate is hands-on, technologically-orientated, solutions-driven, and equally comfortable managing operational activities in the field, interacting with guests, and handling administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will have a passion for agriculture, people development, the outdoors, and environmental conservation.
 
This role is well suited to candidates who are comfortable living and working in a remote farming environment and who are excited by the opportunity to become part of a close-knit Cederberg farming community. The position offers a unique long-term lifestyle opportunity in a spectacular natural setting. The closest schools are located in Clanwilliam (60 km).

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture or a related field;
• 7–10 years’ practical experience in managing agricultural crop production and primary processing (fruit, field crops, or similar – experience with rooibos not required);
• Experience in the management of hospitality/accommodation/adventure-tourism (in addition to practical farming experience);
• Good mechanical understanding and skills relating to general farm maintenance and irrigation systems;
• Good computer literacy (MS Office and general farming software);
• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken);
• Valid driver's license (including a truck driver's license and PDP);
• Must be physically healthy to perform the duties as required.

• Assist the General Manager with the management of all farming activities including production, irrigation, processing, and export of organic rooibos tea.
• Assist the General Manager with the management of the launch and ongoing daily operation of the hiking trail.
• Managing the cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, processing, annual export of organic rooibos tea
• Managing the remaining build, launch and ongoing operation of The Cederberg Trail, including bookings, welcoming hikers, logistics, cleaning, crew coordination, trail maintenance, and quality control of the trail experience
• Organization and execution of maintenance and repairs to all farm & hiking trail buildings, large scale irrigation systems, facilities, vehicles, implements and machinery
• Management 25 permanent staff and additional 35 seasonal workers
• Managing compliance with health and safety standards, relevant HR & agricultural legislation, and farm certifications (Global G.A.P Food Safety, Rainforest Alliance, Organic Certifications)
• Project management for ongoing farm infrastructure projects (new groundwater, irrigation projects, building expansions, etc.)
• Sharing responsibility with the General Manager for after-hours matters including scheduled weekend work
• All other duties related to the position.