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POSITION INFO:
FARM MANAGER
Location: Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Reports To: Directors
A privately owned 20-hectare farming operation in the Cato Ridge region is looking for an experienced Farm Manager to lead its full-scale agricultural development. The farm will focus on blueberries (tunnel production), open-field tomatoes, and honey/pollination operations, integrating modern infrastructure such as fertigation systems, packhouse facilities, and small-scale processing.
Key Focus Areas:
- Blueberry & tomato production (tunnel & open field)
- Honey integration & pollination services
- Packhouse, cold storage & value-added processing
- Irrigation, fertigation, and water management
- Labour & productivity management
- Farm budgeting, record-keeping & compliance
What We’re Looking For:
- Tertiary qualification in Agriculture/Horticulture
- 10+ years in farm management (high-value crops preferred)
- Strong understanding of tunnel farming, fertigation, and cold chain
- Leadership, planning & tech-savviness (Excel, basic farm software)
This is a hands-on, leadership role suited to someone ready to build and scale a commercially focused operation from the ground up.
Apply now, send your CV to:
Please note: If you have not heard back from us within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
