Who are we?
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Founded by Susan Hobson in 2018, Farm Manager SA is a proudly independent recruitment agency connecting top talent with leading agricultural businesses—from farm workers to CEOs. We specialise in all areas of agri-business & production agriculture. Our aim is to build lasting relationships based on honesty, integrity, and results. Whether you're hiring or job-seeking, we're here to support your journey and contribute to the future success of agriculture.
Susan Hobson
Susan Hobson
Founder
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40+  years
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Combined experience across the team.
1000+ regions covered
From big farms to small.
7+ years of passion
Passion that drives every project.
The fantastic team behind it all

Our team

What we do

Our services

Search & Apply with Ease

Explore the latest agricultural vacancies on our website and social media platforms. Apply directly through our website www.FarmManagerSA.co.za — fast, simple, and secure.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

Once you apply, our team will carefully review your application, shortlist suitable candidates, and conduct a pre-screening interview. We will also verify your references to ensure a strong match for our client. A reminder that ONLY short-listed clients will be contacted.

Connecting you to Top Employers

If you meet the requirements, we will present your profile to potential employers, co-ordinate interviews, and support you throughout the hiring process — right up to final placement. Please remember that ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted, please do continue to apply until you find a suitable role.

Tailored Recruitment Solutions

We take the time to understand your farm or agribusiness, your specific needs, and the skills you require. Whether you're hiring for a single role or building a team, we customise our search to find the right fit.

Screening Process

We handle everything — from advertising your vacancy to shortlisting, pre-screening, and conducting reference-checks. You will be sent candidates who match your requirements and fit your company culture.

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Hiring & Support

Once you have selected a candidate, we assist with interview co-ordination, offer negotiations, and final placement details — ensuring a smooth, efficient recruitment process from start to finish

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Proven track record

“Excellent service”

As you know we've made use of your recruiting service for many years. Our requests are often quite unique in terms of qualification, experience, and ability to adapt to tough circumstances. You have always made great effort to understand our specific requirements to find that “needle in the haystack”.   Your suggestions have always been well-thought-through and properly researched. You have also shown patience with our requirements often changing. I want to thank you for your friendly and professional service and look forward to continuing our journey together.

Willem
Client

“Great candidate profiles”

We have been using Farm Managers SA for a few years now and would highly recommend them. We like the way they do a profile on candidates which gives a nice consistent summary and overview of the candidate.

Therese
Client

Reliable Source for Top Farm Talent

Farm Manager SA has been instrumental in helping us find excellent farm managers. Their thorough interview process and detailed candidate presentations make it easy to select the best fits for our operation. The team's agricultural expertise is hugely beneficial, and their efficient service consistently delivers high-quality candidates. For anyone seeking top farm management talent, I highly recommend Farm Manager SA.

Andrew
Client

“Amazing customer service”

Mandy has been super amazing with communication and patient with my responses in this process, it was a pleasure dealing with her

Sandile
Candidate
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