Riversdale: Farm Manager

About the Role

The Farm Manager will take full responsibility for the operational, agricultural, infrastructure, and financial management of a 200-hectare privately owned mixed-use farm between Riversdale and Still Bay in the Western Cape. The successful candidate must be a practical, hands-on leader with strong agricultural knowledge who can manage daily farm operations while maintaining high standards across land use, infrastructure, staff performance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily farm operations, ensuring efficient coordination across the property.
• Plan and manage planting cycles, greenhouse production, harvesting schedules, and grazing management.
• Maintain infrastructure including irrigation systems, fences, buildings, roads, dams, and farm equipment.
• Implement preventative maintenance programmes for all farm assets.
• Manage farm administration, reporting, and operational documentation.
• Manage crop production and greenhouse operations.
• Oversee grazing areas and livestock care where applicable.
• Ensure optimal soil health and responsible water usage.
• Monitor animal health, feeding schedules, and veterinary requirements.
• Maintain accurate production and performance records.
• Supervise and manage on-site farm staff.
• Allocate daily and weekly work plans to ensure accountability and output.
• Coordinate external contractors (fencing, construction, mechanical, veterinary).
• Conduct performance reviews and maintain operational standards.
• Promote a disciplined and safety-focused working environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a farm or agricultural operation of similar scale.
• Strong knowledge of land management, grazing, crop production, and infrastructure oversight.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff management experience.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Financial and budgeting competence.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Agriculture or Farm Management (advantageous).

Salary & Benefits

No information available.