Farm Manager - Wellington

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / Hc RecruitSouth Africa

1 day ago

Job description

Farm Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities :

Day-to-day operations : Manage daily vineyard tasks such as pruning, canopy management, irrigation, and harvesting.
Monitor and implement pest, disease, and weed control strategies.
Oversee soil health, erosion control, and the installation and maintenance of trellising and irrigation systems.
Ensure all equipment is in good working condition and all necessary tools and supplies are on hand.
Make sure the farm is fire season ready with equipment and tools and staff schedules
Staff and personnel management : Train, supervise, and evaluate farm staff and contractors.
Manage staffing requirements
Ensure all jobs are performed safely and correctly, and enforce company policies.
Handle administrative tasks like record-keeping, including staff hours, irrigation, and chemical applications.
Quality, sustainability, and strategic planning : Work with the winemaking team to ensure vineyard practices support wine quality goals.
Monitor vineyard performance through data collection and analysis to make adjustments.
Develop and implement conservation and sustainability strategies.
Create and manage budgets for vineyard operations.
Other duties : Comply with all statutory regulations.
Manage potable water, irrigation water and scheme water
Maintain farm infrastructure including vehicle and machine servicing, pump maintenance, spray cart calibration, and ensure the property is presentable and gardens well maintained
Conduct administrative tasks, including preparing reports and managing supplies.

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Junior Farm Manager

Paarl, Western Cape Joubert and Associates

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Golden Yolk is looking for two Junior Farm Managers – one located in Paarl, and the other in Darling.

This position is ideal for a dynamic person who wants to grow his / her career. The ideal candidate is a neat and proactive individual with excellent leadership, planning and communication skills (Afrikaans and English).

Responsibilities include :

Assist in the management of layer poultry farming and all relevant farming activities

Assist in the management of poultry houses

Ensure that bio-security measures are adhered to

Assist with production planning

Assist with stock management and purchases

Administration of checklists and farming operations

Assist with maintenance and inventory management of equipment, vehicles and tools

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification (diploma / degree) will be beneficial

Previous exposure to the agriculture industry will strengthen the application

Exposure in a layer poultry production environment will be beneficial

Organisational and planning skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional administrative and computer skills

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Farm Manager • South Africa