Montagu: Farm Maintenance Manager

A well-established working farm is seeking an experienced, hands-on Farm Maintenance Manager to take full responsibility for the upkeep, functionality, and safety of all farm assets. This is a live-in role suited to a practical, self-motivated individual with strong agricultural and technical experience. Key Responsibilities • Oversee and execute all general farm maintenance activities across the property. • Maintain, repair, and service farm equipment, tools, and machinery. • Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems. • Manage and maintain all farm assets, including buildings, fencing, vehicles, and equipment. • Ensure routine inspections and preventative maintenance of all farm buildings and infrastructure. • Maintain, repair, and inspect game and farm fencing. • Manage vehicle servicing schedules, licensing, logbooks, and maintenance records. • Operate tractors and tractor equipment, including orchard spraying equipment. • Assist orchard operations with irrigation, fertilisation, and spraying programmes when required. • Plan and implement field preparation for various crops. • Oversee health and safety practices on the farm and ensure compliance. • Identify risk areas and implement procedures to mitigate operational and safety risks. • Supervise and manage a farm maintenance team. • Oversee the barn, equipment storage areas, and stock takes, ensuring cleanliness, order, and control. • Provide daily updates to owners on farm activities and operational matters. • Complete administrative tasks such as stock takes, checklists, logs, and reports. • Assist with hospitality management and guest relations when required. • Perform any additional ad hoc duties related to the maintenance manager role. Requirements • Fluent in both English and Afrikaans. • Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of tractors, equipment, and general machinery. • Solid practical skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and irrigation work. • Ability to supervise staff and manage improvement and maintenance projects. • Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Passion for farming, plants, and working with nature. • Understanding of permaculture and organic farming principles. • Open to innovation and evolving farming practices. • Willing and able to live on the farm in shared accommodation. Experience and Qualifications • Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in a similar farm maintenance or agricultural management role. • Proven background in agriculture with hands-on operational experience. • Experience managing teams and coordinating farm maintenance activities.