South Africa: GENERAL MANAGER posted by Farm Manager SA

• Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Agronomy, or related field
• Minimum 12–15 years’ senior experiencein commercial agriculture, including multi-farm or estate-level management
• Proven track record overseeing mixed enterprises(tree crops, annual crops, and/or livestock) with full operational and budget responsibility
• Demonstrated experience in leading senior teams, managing farm managers, and driving performance across multiple sites
• Strong financial and operational skills, including budgeting, cost control, reporting, and strategic planning
• Experience operating in Southern or East Africa, with knowledge of labour-intensive farming, regulatory compliance, and export-oriented agriculture

 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 

• The General Manager is responsible for providing overall operational leadership across multiple farms producing macadamia, tobacco, and cattle.
• The role oversees farm managers and senior staff, coordinates crop and livestock production, manages labour, budgets, inputs, and logistics, and ensures compliance with regulatory and market requirements.
• Key responsibilities include setting operational plans and performance targets, improving productivity and cost efficiency, managing infrastructure and assets, mitigating operational risks, and reporting to ownership on performance and strategic priorities.