Farmer grower

We are looking for a farmer to oversee our farming operations. The responsibilities of a Farmer include performing physical labor, operating heavy machinery, and supervising farm workers.

To be successful as a farmer, you should demonstrate a passion for the outdoors, knowledge of agricultural machinery, and physical stamina. Ultimately, a top-notch Farmer should possess physical strength, good hand-eye coordination, and a keen interest in agriculture.

1. Be responsible for all aspects of care for the land and the growing and harvesting crops including: effective rotations, composting, fertility building, weed control, pest and disease management and mechanisation.

2. Work from and develop the cropping plan and sowing/planting schedule, (alongside the other growers) so as the share is as varied and has as even a quantity of produce as possible throughout the year.

3. Work within the standards of Global GAP and attend annual inspections.

4. Work within the business plan approved by management and in particular work within the growers’ budget and seek consensus with management concerning purchases.

5. Carry out other work such as infrastructural work and general maintenance work as required by the farm.

6. Be partly responsible for taking on and managing all aspects of casual/permanent staff including recruiting casual labour where necessary.

7. Liaise effectively with co-workers regarding the weekly work schedule and help arrange and attend regular growers’ meetings.

8. Attend production and or management meetings, and report on progress, setbacks, and concerns as well as seek approval for any significant changes in working practices and accommodate suggestions from management at General Meetings when these are feasible and practical.

9. Photos of **each** land to be taken once a week and to be submitted to senior management in to monitor progress.

Harvesting, irrigation, nursery prep, planting and monitoring of growth.

**Matric with an Agricultural qualification and related experience.**

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: From R15,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Limburg, Limpopo: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- What is your current salary?

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- farming and agriculture: 3 years (required)