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Farm Manager

Farm Manager

Helderberg PersonnelZA
6 days ago
Job description

Job title : Farm Manager

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : November 16, 2025

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Purpose of the Role :

  • To oversee all farming operations for high-quality core fruit (apples and pears) and stone fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots) in the Koue Bokkeveld, ensuring sustainable practices, consistent yields and premium standards, while leading and developing a committed farm team.
  • Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

  • Plan, implement and manage all orchard operations from cultivation through to harvest
  • Farming scope : management of ±80–100 ha across both core fruit and stone fruit orchards
  • Maintain optimal crop quality, yield and sustainable farming practices
  • Lead, motivate and manage farm workers, ensuring a safe and productive working environment
  • Oversee budgets, resources and the maintenance of equipment and farm infrastructure
  • Monitor irrigation, soil health and crop protection programmes
  • Coordinate with packing, marketing and distribution teams to meet export and local market demands
  • Uphold high standards of quality, productivity and environmental responsibility
  • Criteria

  • Degree in Agriculture or related field
  • Proven experience in managing large-scale orchards, ideally across both core fruit and stone fruit
  • Strong technical knowledge of orchard management, irrigation and crop protection
  • Excellent people-management and communication skills
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with strong problem-solving ability
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Fluent in Afrikaans and proficient in English
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Passion for the Koue Bokkeveld and a commitment to sustainable farming
  • On Offer

  • Lucrative remuneration package including :
  • Company accommodation on the farm
  • Pension and medical aid allowance
  • Electricity and water allowance
  • Annual quota of fresh produce from the farm crops
  • Opportunity to join a family-oriented business with a proud farming legacy
  • Deadline : 2nd November,2025

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