JUNIOR VEGETABLE / PRODUCTION/ MARKETING MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Bloemfontein Area – Free State: As the Farm Manager, you will be responsible for turning our continuous Vegetable Production and Marketing Plan into reality. You will oversee all farm operations across four distinct production zones (shade-net, drip irrigation, and sprinkler-based camps),
ensuring optimal yield, quality, and profitability.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or degree in Agriculture Management, Horticulture, Agronomy, or
• related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Marketing courses will be preferable
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in vegetable production, preferably in open field
• and protected agriculture.
• Strong practical knowledge of irrigation systems (drip and overhead), soil health,
• and IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
• Experience with planting schedules, crop rotation, and harvest planning.
• Ability to interpret weather data and adapt farm activities accordingly.
• Basic mechanical skills for maintenance of farm infrastructure.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Passionate about sustainable, detail-oriented farming.
• Highly organised with exceptional planning and execution skills.
• Problem-solver who can think on their feet and adapt to changing conditions.
• Hands-on, physically fit, and willing to work outdoors in all weather.
• Leadership ability - fair, firm, and able to motivate a team.
• Market-minded - understands that farming is a business.
• Honest, reliable, and takes ownership of outcomes.

• Daily & Weekly Opera0onal Execution
• Production Planning & Record Keeping
• Infrastructure & Resource Management
• Harvest, Packing & Quality Control
• Marketing & Sales Support
• Team Leadership & Safety