Our client in the agriculture and farming industry is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to join their team on a permanent basis in Maruleng Local Municipality, Limpopo Province.
The successful candidate will oversee open-field vegetable farming operations, manage farm labour, and ensure efficient crop production from land preparation through to harvesting.

Location:
Maruleng Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in vegetable farming or crop production
Experience with open-field vegetable farming
Knowledge of irrigation systems, particularly drip irrigation (pivot systems advantageous)
Experience operating farm machinery, including tractors, TLBs, and farming implements
Strong labour management and supervisory skills
Ability to coordinate land preparation, planting, spraying, and harvesting activities
Valid driver’s licence
Willingness to live on the farm
Agricultural qualification advantageous but not essential

Key Responsibilities:

Manage daily vegetable farming operations on a large-scale open-field farm
Supervise and coordinate a workforce of 10–100 farm workers, including seasonal labour
Plan and oversee land preparation, irrigation, spraying, and harvesting activities
Monitor crop health, pest control, and general crop management practices
Manage and operate farm machinery and implements, including tractors and TLB equipment
Oversee irrigation systems, primarily drip irrigation, ensuring efficient water management
Maintain productivity and ensure farming activities are completed according to schedule
Report directly to the Managing Director on farm progress and operational performance