Farm Manager (Pome Fruits)

In brief

Overview Danté Personnel Recruitment is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Farm Manager for their client in the Western Cape. The role involves overseeing and optimizing all aspects of fruit production, with a specific focus on pome fruit. What you will do The Farm Manager will oversee and optimize all aspects of fruit production, with a specific focus on pome fruit. This includes managing fertilization programs, nutrient management, crop protection strategies, pest control, and irrigation systems and scheduling. The role also involves ensuring familiarity and compliance with SEDEX/SMETA audits and Global G.A.P. standards, as well as managing workforce compliance, conducting labour audits, and demonstrating a good understanding of labour legislation. The manager will be responsible for leading and motivating teams, driving productivity, working independently, taking initiative, implementing problem-solving strategies, and utilizing Microsoft Excel for data capturing, productivity tracking, and reporting. Requirements (from the original advert) * Matric certificate Grade 12 is essential * A relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture degree or diploma, or completion of well-recognised agricultural courses * Minimum of 3 to 5 years proven experience as a Farm Manager, preferably in large-scale pome fruit production – apples, pears, or at least citrus 100Ha * Practical knowledge of: * Fertilization programs and nutrient management * Crop protection strategies and pest control * Irrigation systems and scheduling * Familiarity with SEDEX/SMETA audits, Global G.A.P. standards, and workforce compliance management * Experience in labour audits and good understanding of labour legislation basic knowledge of labour law is essential * Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams and drive productivity * Ability to work independently, take initiative, and implement effective problem-solving strategies * Proficient in basic Microsoft Excel data capturing, productivity tracking, and reporting * Fluent in Afrikaans and English spoken and written * A passion for rural living and working in a farm environment Who should apply This role is for a highly motivated and experienced individual with a passion for rural living and working in a farm environment. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to work independently, take initiative, and implement effective problem-solving strategies. Proficiency in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written) is essential, along with the specified academic qualifications and relevant experience in farm management, particularly large-scale pome fruit or citrus production. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/farm-manager-pome-fruits-dant-personnel-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Data entry
• Afrikaans

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