Description:
About the roleOur client is hiring an ambitious graduate to join their UK farming operation as aCrop & Harvest Supervisor
starting
January 2026 (no exceptions)
. You’ll spend
six months in the UK
mastering high-performance soft-fruit production- then return to
South Africa
to apply your skills, with a clear pathway toward a
permanent role in either the UK or SA
based on performance.
Salary offered: Market related, details discussed with shortlisted candidates.
About the companyOur client is a modern, sustainability-minded grower supplying leading retailers. They blend science-led cultivation with a people-first culture, giving early-career talent real responsibility, tailored training, and mentorship to progress quickly.Responsibilities
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Crop & husbandry:
support stock control, crop care, spray and bio distribution, worm care, irrigation scheduling, environmental control, and proactive pest/disease prevention.
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Harvest excellence:
assist harvest planning; monitor quality and yields; drive labour productivity and efficiency; support basic equipment checks and maintenance.
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Scheduling & targets:
help prepare daily/weekly work plans with clear methods, targets, and labour allocation; track progress on the field and pack floor.
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Quality standards:
maintain crop and harvest quality to meet stringent retailer specifications.
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Team leadership:
lead by example with energy and organisation; help recruit, train, motivate, and supervise seasonal and permanent teams; promote a positive, high-performance culture.
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People management basics:
support performance monitoring and, where required, the grievance/disciplinary process in line with HR guidance.
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Planning & reporting:
contribute ideas to long-term plans and cost savings; monitor spend vs. budget and report variances; prepare daily/weekly updates for the Farm Director/Operations Manager; contribute in operational review meetings.
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Compliance & safety:
uphold Health & Safety across growing, husbandry, and harvest; complete risk assessments and champion safe equipment use; act as a trained First Aider when required.
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Continuous improvement:
surface ideas to boost crop health, harvest efficiency, and cost control; communicate clearly with peers and leadership; provide out-of-hours support during genuine emergencies.
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Flexibility:
undertake additional farm duties as reasonably required to support peak periods.
Requirements:
Requirements•
Non-negotiable: Must be available to start in January 2026
and commit to the
6-month UK program
, followed by return to SA.
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Non-negotiable: 1-2 years experience in this field.
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Non-negotiable: Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant/Biological Sciences, Agri-Business, or related field.
• Evidenced interest in crop production/horticulture/sustainable agriculture (projects, internships, farm work, or research).
• Strong communicator and team player who can motivate others; enthusiastic, adaptable, and keen to learn.
• Solid organisation and attention to detail; comfortable with data, targets, and checklists.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends in peak season.
• Helpful experience: soft-fruit or comparable crop work; basic agronomy, irrigation, plant nutrition, or pest/disease knowledge; prior supervision in any context (work, sport, societies, volunteering).
• Basic understanding of workplace Health & Safety.
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Non-negotiable: Valid driving license
to travel between sites.
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Relocation-ready
(our client covers costs and facilitates required logistics/documentation).
What is on offer
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Full relocation to the UK covered
by our client for the program, plus support on return to SA.
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In-person interview in Hermanus covered
by our client.
• Competitive graduate compensation with overtime/peak-season allowances and clear promotion milestones.
• Structured training, certifications (including First Aid), and mentorship in a technology-enabled, sustainability-focused environment.
• A defined pathway to a
permanent role in SA or the UK
based on performance, potential, and business need.
25 Nov 2025;
from:
careers24.com