Farm Manager

 An exciting opportunity with an ATTRACTIVE SALARY in the HORTICULTURUAL / AGRICULTURAL sector.

Primary Duties:

• Managing the day-to-day farming operations  (planting, spraying, harvesting)

• Co-ordinating and carrying out all planting and harvesting activities

• Manage irrigation and paddock preparation

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all farm equipment, infrastructure, and facilities

• Oversee harvesting, post-harvest handling, packaging and dispatch of produce (ready for markets)

• Supervise and mentor farm staff

• Potential opportunity to work with the stock

• Ability to understand and operate various types of agri-machinery

• Coordinate the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements

• Ensure compliance with all relevant agricultural regulations and industry standards

• Deliver product to markets

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Minimum 3 years’ farm management or supervisory experience in agriculture / horticulture.

• Forklift license

• Minimum MR License (HR preferred)

• Chemcert Certificate

• Tractor Experience

• Agriculture and Horticulture experience

• Livestock handling experience is advantageous

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills