Description:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAgriculture background with minimum of 5 to 10 years experience in similar role Mechanical, electrical and plumbing, irrigation and the ability to operate various tools, machinery and equipment Supervise and manage a team Operate tractor and tractor equipment including orchard spraying equipment Computer literate - Microsoft Office
SKILLS REQUIRED
Excellent understanding of farming with nature, permaculture, and organic farming principles. Open to innovation and evolving farming practices; passionate about plants. Mechanically inclined, with knowledge of tractors, equipment, and general machinery. Ability to manage improvement projects on the farm. Hospitality management and guest relations may be required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Experience in general farm maintenance: Maintain and repair farm equipment Repair, maintain and install new irrigation Responsible for maintaining all farm assets Managing vehicles service record intervals, licensing, logbooks etc. Routine maintenance of all farm buildings, including inspections and repairs Maintenance, repairs and checks of game and other fencing Assist orchard team with irrigation and fertilizer when required and facilitate the spraying program Oversee the health & safety practices of the farm Identify key risk areas and implement processes and procedures to mitigate these risks Oversee the barn and stock takes of farm equipment and tools, ensuring these areas are kept clean, neat and orderly at all times Provide daily updates to owners of daily happenings on the farm Plan and implement field preparation for various crops Any other ad hoc duties from that of a maintenance manager Administrative duties like stock taking, checklists, logs etc.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
18 Jan 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za