Farm Manager SA is recruiting for a Farm Manager position in the Agter-Pakhuis, Clanwilliam area of the Western Cape. The vacancy is listed as a full-time opportunity and is identified as FM2565. The role combines agricultural operations with responsibilities involving hospitality, outdoor activities, administration and environmental conservation.
The position is intended for a hands-on and solutions-driven candidate who is comfortable working in a farming environment and managing activities in the field. The supplied vacancy also describes the opportunity as being within a close-knit Cederberg farming community and notes that the closest schools are in Clanwilliam, approximately 60 km away.
Job Overview
Key Responsibilities
The Farm Manager will assist the General Manager with the management of farming operations, including production, irrigation, processing and export activities associated with organic rooibos tea.
The role also covers the cultivation, harvesting and processing of organic rooibos tea. In addition to agricultural work, the successful candidate will be involved in the operation of The Cederberg Trail, including bookings, welcoming hikers, logistics, cleaning, crew coordination, trail maintenance and quality control.
Maintenance is another significant part of the position. Responsibilities include organising repairs and maintenance involving farm and hiking-trail buildings, irrigation systems, facilities, vehicles, machinery and other farm implements.
The vacancy also states that the Farm Manager will manage 25 permanent staff and an additional 35 seasonal workers. Other responsibilities include supporting compliance with health and safety requirements, relevant HR and agricultural legislation, farm certifications and ongoing infrastructure projects such as groundwater, irrigation and building projects.
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture or a related field. The vacancy requires 7–10 years of practical experience managing agricultural crop production and primary processing, with experience in fruit, field crops or similar agricultural operations. Rooibos experience is specifically stated as not required.
Experience managing hospitality, accommodation or adventure tourism is also required in addition to practical farming experience.
Experience and Skills
The position requires a good understanding of mechanical systems and skills relating to general farm maintenance and irrigation. Candidates should also have good computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and general farming software.
Strong communication skills in Afrikaans and English, both written and spoken, are specified. A valid driver's licence, including a truck driver's licence and PDP, is also required. The vacancy states that candidates must be physically healthy enough to perform the required duties.
Salary and Employment Details
The position is listed as full-time. The salary is not disclosed by the employer in the supplied vacancy.
Location
The vacancy is located in the Agter-Pakhuis, Clanwilliam area of the Western Cape. The source describes the position as being in a remote farming environment within the Cederberg farming community.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is aimed at candidates with substantial agricultural management experience, the required tertiary qualification and experience covering both farming and hospitality, accommodation or adventure tourism.
Applicants should also be comfortable with farm maintenance, irrigation systems, technology, administrative responsibilities and managing employees. The ability to communicate in both Afrikaans and English is specifically stated in the vacancy.
How to Apply
The supplied vacancy states “Apply on company site”, but it does not provide an application URL. Applicants should therefore use the legitimate company application channel associated with the original vacancy and verify the source before submitting personal information.
Application Preparation
Candidates should ensure that their CV clearly presents their agricultural qualifications, practical crop-production experience and relevant management experience. It should also accurately reflect experience with irrigation, farm maintenance, hospitality or tourism operations and staff management where applicable.
Closing Date
Closing date: Not specified by the employer.
Source and Verification
The supplied vacancy identifies Farm Manager SA and reference FM2565 for the Farm Manager position. It states that applications should be made on the company site, but no application URL was supplied in the vacancy material provided to Jobumenia.
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