Junior

Farm Manager

Junior Farm Manager

This opportunity, based in Wellington, offers a unique position within an industry-leading team. The ideal candidate is someone who is eager to learn, capable of executing production protocols accurately and diligently within required time frames, effectively managing and motivating employees and possessing a genuine passion for farming.

Requirements

  • A relevant tertiary qualification and/or similar work experience will be advantageous
  • Willingness to work irregular hours and reside full-time on the farm (housing provided)
  • Computer literacy
  • Fluent in both Afrikaans and English

Characteristics

  • Self-driven and energetic
  • Able to work well under pressure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Leadership abilities: able to supervise, direct, motivate and train employees
  • Hands-on and practical approach
    Problem-solving mindset
  • Self-disciplined and capable of working independently while meeting targets

Job Description

  • Oversee daily farm operations and ensure optimal productivity
    Supervise labour and address minor personnel issues
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with audit and quality standards
    Perform any other duties reasonably expected of the role

Remuneration

Market-related salary with housing benefits, depending on experience and qualifications.

Applications

Please send your CV and cover letter, including salary expectation, to . Kindly ensure your subject includes the position you are applying for. If you have not received any feedback within two weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

We serve four key groups across the diverse sector of fresh produce:

Fruit producers and retailers, both within South Africa and abroad. It’s a world of good produce, good people and good prices. An extensive, vast world which we navigate via committed one-on-one relationships, to offer personalised service and tailored solutions/shipments.

How can we help you?

Partner with us as we navigate the landscape together.

Danèl van Deventer

Commercial Manager

Trust between client and company is everything.”

Danél started out in the industry in 2010 and has been working her way up ever since. She began in logistics and now serves as a commercial manager, drawing from her in-depth understanding of the cost chain. Danél is passionate about figs and has been dedicated to the export of almost 70% of the South African fig offering for the past seven years.

Department: Management & Support
Market: Far East, Europe, United Kingdom, Canada, Middle East
Produce: Figs

“We are in no other business than the people business.”

Jaco is a born entrepreneur and has been trading fruit since the age of 12 when he started his first business. He has experience in all major business areas, including farming, handling, transport, logistics, IT, marketing operations, finance, management, international and domestic affairs. He is fluent in French and also has basic Spanish language skills.