Villiersdorp: Farm Manager

About the Role

Groenewald Agri, a dynamic family-operated fruit farming business, seeks an experienced Farm Manager to strengthen its operational leadership. With five productive units in the Western Cape’s prime fruit-growing region, the company is committed to maintaining high-quality standards and expanding its operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all orchard production activities from planting to harvest, ensuring optimal yield and fruit quality
• Oversee harvest planning, crop estimates, and packhouse coordination
• Manage and develop production teams – including workforce planning, performance management, and labour cost control
• Implement and monitor irrigation, fertilisation, and water management programmes
• Drive daily operational planning and report to senior management on production performance
• Oversee maintenance of machinery, infrastructure, and farm assets
• Manage budgets, stock control, procurement, and costs
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

Requirements

• Matric (minimum)
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• 5–8 years’ experience in a similar agricultural management role
• Proven managerial and personnel management experience
• Experience in farm management, budgeting, and operational planning
• Practical knowledge of fruit production processes
• Advanced knowledge of fruit trees (apples and pears advantageous)
• Sound understanding of fruit tree cycles and water management

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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