Junior Farm Manager

Western Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture
Reference: SW005222/ML2

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Opportunity for a junior Farm Manager with at least 3 years experience in stone fruit or similar agricultural operations to join a farm just outside Montagu. The successful candidate will stay on the farm

Requirements:

Matric certificate
Tertiary qualification in agriculture will be an advantage
Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans) .
Excellent communication skills
Valid drivers licence
First aid level Training and good knowledge of health and safety compliance
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in stone fruit or similar agricultural operations.
Strong work ethic, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Proven management and leadership capabilities.
Effective project planning and monitoring abilities.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining organisation and discipline.
Commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and striving for excellence

Duties for the Hospitality Manager will include, but are not limited to:

Manage orchards, gardens, vegetables, animals, game, maintenance, and overall business aspects of the farm.
Oversee day-to-day activities to ensure productivity, sustainability, and preparedness for guest arrivals.
Develop and implement farming practices aligned with permaculture and organic principles.
Stay open-minded to innovation, testing, and evolving farming techniques
Hands-on management of fertilisation, pest control, irrigation, livestock, and game.
Mechanical proficiency in tractors, spray systems, and general equipment.
Manage small improvement projects on the farm
Provide leadership and guidance to staff, ensuring effective delegation, support, and performance management
Maintain accurate records and prepare comprehensive reports on farming operations

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.