Farm Manager Couples - Montaque

South Africa
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture
Reference: CPT000107/AE

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Employer: Vine Recruitment

Our client, a high-end guest farm outside Montague, is seeking a highly skilled, well-presented and experienced couple to join the growing anddeveloping guest farm that is situated in a remote location outside of Montagu.The farm’s main objective is to offer high-end accommodation for its guests, as well as have asustainable, earth-friendly agricultural business. The farm is ever evolving and focuses on farming withnature. The owners are hands on but need individuals to manage the farm with high-level standards ona daily basis.

Farm Manager Responsibilities and Requirements:
Language Proficiency:

Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years in stone fruit or similar agricultural operations.
Experience in guest farm management is beneficial.

Key Behavioural Competencies:

Strong work ethic.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven management and leadership capabilities.
Strong project planning and monitoring abilities.
Ability to work under pressure, maintain organisation, and enforce discipline.
Commitment to continuous learning and striving for excellence.

Operational Duties:

Manage all aspects of the farm, including orchards, gardens, vegetables, animals, game,

maintenance, and business operations.

Provide leadership and guidance to staff, ensuring effective delegation, support, and performance

management.

Develop and implement production plans to optimise yield and quality.
Oversee and manage crop production tasks, including irrigation, fertilisation, pest control, and

harvesting.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and drive cost efficiency without compromising quality or

guest experience.

Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for the farming division.

Technical Knowledge:

Excellent understanding of farming with nature, permaculture, and organic farming principles.
Open to innovation and evolving farming practices; passionate about plants.
Mechanically inclined, with knowledge of tractors, equipment, and general machinery.
Ability to manage small improvement projects on the farm.

Financial Management:

Prepare and manage budgets.
Monitor expenses and implement cost-effective measures.

Hospitality Manager Responsibilities and Requirements:
Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of high-end hospitality management.
A matric certificate and qualification in hospitality is required

Language and Communication Skills:

Fluent in English and Afrikaans; additional languages are beneficial.
Excellent communication skills.

Personal Attributes:

Well-presented with a passion for hospitality, hosting, and entertaining.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high guest experience standards.
Creative flair for aesthetics and interior design.
Enthusiastic about food and wine with a hands-on approach.

Leadership and Problem-Solving:

Strong leadership and staff management skills.
Well-developed problem-solving capabilities.
HR management responsibilities, including recruitment, performance management, training, and

labour relations.
Operational Duties:

Develop and maintain top-class customer care standards.
Tailor bespoke guest experiences focused on slow living, farm-to-table dining, and relaxation.

Financial and Administrative Responsibilities:

Financial management, including budgeting, profitability targets, billing, and stock/asset

management.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and general administrative tasks.
Valid driver’s license required.

Please submit your cv, qualifications, references, salary expectation and photo to: annemie@vinerecruitment.co.za

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About Vine Recruitment

Vine Recruitment was established in 2008 and has shown remarkable growth. Our name represents the beautiful Winelands area we call home and our goal is to give personal attention to each individual and client.

The word Vine comes from Grape-Vine, a word that symbolizes communication and spreading the news. Vine Recruitment is about communication and our focus is to build lasting relationships with our clients and candidates.

The vine symbolizes growth and we strive to offer individuals and our clients the opportunity for growth and development. We take pleasure in providing personal service to you, our clients and candidates, and our ultimate goal is to meet your needs.