Farm Manager

SUMMARY:
We require an experienced Farm Manager who will be responsible to manage and oversee the day-to-day farm activities of a fruit farm in the Krugersdorp area. The farm is currently not operational and requires someone to get it up and running again.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Farm Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in farm management, preferably in fruit or strawberry production.
• Strong knowledge of modern agricultural techniques, irrigation systems, and pest control.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Financial acumen with budgeting and cost management experience.
• Knowledge of farm machinery and equipment maintenance.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on farm environment.
• Familiarity with export regulations and international market requirements.
• Knowledge of farm software and technology for data-driven decision-making.

• Oversee day-to-day farm activities, including planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and harvesting.
• Develop and implement best agricultural practices to improve yield and fruit quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor soil health and implement crop rotation or soil enhancement strategies.
• Maintain and optimize irrigation and greenhouse systems

• Recruit, train, and supervise farm workers, supervisors, and technical staff.
• Schedule and allocate tasks efficiently to ensure smooth farm operations.
• Foster a positive work environment with proper motivation and performance monitoring.

• Prepare budgets, manage costs, and optimize farm profitability.
• Monitor expenses, forecast financial needs, and oversee procurement of farm inputs.
• Identify new revenue streams, including agritourism or value-added products (e.g., jams, dried strawberries).
• Ensure compliance with government subsidies, grants, or funding opportunities.

• Implement strict quality control measures for sorting, packaging, and storage of strawberries.
• Develop strategies to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance product shelf life.
• Oversee distribution and sales to markets, retailers, or direct-to-consumer channels.

• Implement eco-friendly farming techniques to ensure sustainable production.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural laws, labor laws, and food safety regulations.
• Maintain farm certifications such as GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) or organic certification