General Manager

SUMMARY:
A well-established agribusiness is seeking a senior, hands-on Farm Manager / General Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day operations and lead the farm with discipline, accountability, and practical expertise.

POSITION INFO:

Farm Manager / General Manager

Location: Namibia, Farm-based (rural)

A well-established agribusiness is seeking a senior, hands-on Farm Manager / General Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day operations and lead the farm with discipline, accountability, and practical expertise.

This is a high-presence role suited to an experienced agricultural professional who thrives on being on the ground, solving problems, managing people directly, and running a farming operation as if it were their own.

The Role

You will be responsible for the full operational performance of the farm, including production, people, infrastructure, and day-to-day decision-making. Acting as the senior on-site leader, you will ensure consistent output, strong plant health, efficient use of resources, and a culture of accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all farm operations, including greenhouses, nurseries, and production units
• Take ownership of crop performance, plant health, and production planning
• Directly manage farm staff and instil discipline, urgency, and accountability
• Oversee machinery, equipment, and infrastructure maintenance
• Control operational costs, stock, and resource utilisation
• Ensure compliance with labour, health, and safety standards
• Liaise closely with ownership/board on operational performance and priorities
• (Optional) Support sales, inventory, or commercial coordination, depending on experience

The Ideal Candidate

• A senior, hands-on farm manager or agricultural generalist
• Strong technical background in horticulture or intensive crop production
• Comfortable leading from the front and working on the ground
• Mechanically minded and practically oriented
• Proven ability to manage teams directly and address underperformance
• Decisive, firm, and resilient leadership style
• Commercially aware, with good cost-control instincts
• Not overly corporate; experience in owner-managed or production-focused environments preferred

Working Environment

• Farm-based role requiring daily on-site presence
• Rural location; accommodation may be provided
• Requires flexibility, availability, and a strong sense of ownership
• Not suited to candidates seeking strict hours or a purely office-based role