Job Description
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a 250ha organic rooibos tea farm and a hiking trail in Clanwilliam, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agriculture and hospitality management, with excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the General Manager with the management of all farming activities including production, irrigation, processing, and export of organic rooibos tea.
- Manage the launch and ongoing daily operation of The Cederberg Trail, including bookings, welcoming hikers, logistics, cleaning, crew coordination, trail maintenance, and quality control of the trail experience.
- Manage the cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, and processing of organic rooibos tea.
- Oversee the remaining build, launch, and ongoing operation of The Cederberg Trail, including management of 35 seasonal workers.
- Organize and execute maintenance and repairs to all farm & hiking trail buildings, large scale irrigation systems, facilities, vehicles, implements, and machinery.
- Manage compliance with health and safety standards, relevant HR & agricultural legislation, and farm certifications (Global G.A.P Food Safety, Rainforest Alliance, Organic Certifications).
- Project manage ongoing farm infrastructure projects (new groundwater, irrigation projects, building expansions, etc.).
- Share responsibility with the General Manager for after-hours matters including scheduled weekend work.
- Perform all other duties related to the position.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture or a related field.
- 710 years practical experience in managing agricultural crop production and primary processing (fruit, field crops, or similar experience with rooibos not required).
- Experience in the management of hospitality/accommodation/adventure-tourism.
- Good mechanical understanding and skills relating to general farm maintenance and irrigation systems.
- Good computer literacy (MS Office and general farming software).
- Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken).
- Valid driver’s license (including a truck driver’s license and PDP).
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications not specified.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary information not specified.
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