Mbazwana area, Northern KwaZulu-Natal (about 30 minutes from Sodwana Bay) – KwaZulu Natal: This is a practical field-based role, suited to someone who can plan, organise, administrate and execute large-scale crop operations, while working closely with local labour, contractors, and specialists.
This is a 10-months fixed-term contract position with growth potential.
Due to the remote location of the farm this position would suit a single person.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience managing commercial crop farming (100 ha+).
- Strong in administration of farming and finance system.
- Experience in land preparation, mechanised farming, and workforce coordination.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems on the ground.
- Good planning, record-keeping, and cost awareness.
- Good at working and collaborating in a team.
- Works well with contractors, service providers, local labour, and technical advisors.
- Cassava experience is an advantage but not essential – strong row-crop or field-crop experience will be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Plan and manage the farm expansion from land clearing through to planting and crop establishment.
- Coordinate land preparation, clearing, fencing, and access roads.
- Manage equipment sourcing, contractors, and maintenance.
- Recruit, train, and supervise supervisors and operators.
- Implement planting, fertilisation, weed and pest control schedules.
- Oversee input sourcing, compliance, and safe storage.
- Work with agronomists on soil health, plant density trials, fertiliser regimes, and cover crops.
- Establish administration & tracking systems for costs and farming.
- Operate within budget; provide monthly progress and cost reports.
- Ensure environmental compliance, sustainability practices, and workplace safety.
- Liaise with local communities, suppliers, cooperatives, and stakeholders.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
