ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER

Recruiter:

Farm Manager SA

Job Ref:

FM002490/FM

Date posted:

Monday, March 9, 2026

Location:

Camperdown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Camperdown area – Kwa-Zulu Natal: This is an early-career role for someone with an agriculture diploma who wants to grow fast. You will support the Farm Manager across all farm functions and must be capable of running the
operation during short Farm Manager absences (up to 7 days).

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Diploma or higher in Agriculture
Driver’s licence
English (fluent) and basic isiZulu
Comfortable working outdoors and in greenhouse environments
Willingness to learn fast and follow systems consistently
0–1 years’ experience (entry-level acceptable)
Pest and disease scouting and spray execution: yes
Excel: basic (templates, accurate data capture; simple formulas a plus)
Exposure to tomato production (open-field or protected)
Any irrigation/fertigation exposure (even basic)
Experience with stock control, invoicing, or farm admin systems

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Crop and field operations (greenhouse/tunnels and open-field)
Irrigation and fertigation support (under approval)
Pest, disease and spray compliance
Labour supervision
Packhouse coordination
Administration and data accuracy (core focus)
Farm Cover

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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