We are seeking a capable and reliable Farm Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a medium sized commercial (arable and horticultural) farm in Ikelenge, NWP. You will be responsible for coordinating labour, managing agricultural activities, and implementing the strategic direction provided by leadership.

This is a hands-on management role requiring excellent planning, communication, and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily farming operations, including planting, maintenance, harvest, irrigation, and livestock care (where applicable)
• Lead supervisors, farm workers and casual labourers
• Execute strategic farm plans in consultation with the Chief of Staff and Managing Director
• Track and report progress on all ongoing field activities
• Maintain farm equipment and coordinate basic repairs
• Ensure safety protocols and efficient use of resources
• Assist with procurement and stock management (seeds, fertilisers, fuel, etc.)
• Support record-keeping and contribute to regular operational reports

Working hours: Ordinarily 40 h Monday to Friday, although additional hours may be required at peak times commensurate with this salaried management role.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in agricultural operations or farm supervision, including record-keeping
• Competency in Maths and English (for input calibrations, reporting, etc.)
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Reliable, honest, and proactive
• Able to live and work in a rural area

Preferred Profile:

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture.
• Christian values and sympathy with the Reformed theological tradition is an advantage
• Ideal for someone seeking long-term growth within a values-driven organisation

• Oversee daily farming operations, including planting, maintenance, harvest, irrigation, and livestock care (where applicable)
• Lead supervisors, farm workers and casual labourers
• Execute strategic farm plans in consultation with the Chief of Staff and Managing Director
• Track and report progress on all ongoing field activities
• Maintain farm equipment and coordinate basic repairs
• Ensure safety protocols and efficient use of resources
• Assist with procurement and stock management (seeds, fertilisers, fuel, etc.)
• Support record-keeping and contribute to regular operational reports

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in agricultural operations or farm supervision, including record-keeping
• Competency in Maths and English (for input calibrations, reporting, etc.)
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Reliable, honest, and proactive
• Able to live and work in a rural area

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture