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Farm Manager

Manage farm operations, staff, production planning, and compliance.

payments Avg: R32,000

description Overview

Farm Managers oversee planting/harvesting, livestock operations, equipment use, labour scheduling, and budgeting. In South Africa, this often includes water management and compliance with safety and food standards.

**A Day in the Life:**
Field walk-throughs, team coordination, resource planning, and supplier management.

schedule A Day in the Life

06:00

Field checks and daily plan briefing

07:30

Supervise operations and equipment use

12:00

Stock, inputs, and supplier coordination

15:30

Admin, budgeting, and compliance notes

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Farm Supervisor

0-3

Step 2

Farm Manager

3-8

Step 3

Operations Manager (Agri)

8-12

Step 4

Farm Owner / Regional Manager

12+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 15,000 - R 60,000

Soft Skills

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