Farm Manager - Vegatable

Qualifications and Key Competence:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Crop Production, or a related field.
  
• Professional qualification in Agriculture/Horticulture will be an added advantage.
  
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience in commercial horticulture or large-scale fruit and vegetable farming, including experience in farm management or senior production role.
  
• Strong knowledge of commercial crop production, irrigation, crop nutrition, pest and disease management, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
  
• Proven experience in budgeting, cost control, workforce management, productivity improvement, and performance management.
  
• Good knowledge of Global G.A.P., HACCP, food safety, traceability, export standards, and environmental compliance.
  
• Strong leadership, analytical, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of integrity and results orientation.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement farm production plans aligned with business objectives and customer demand.
  
• Oversee all crop production activities, including land preparation, planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
  
• Monitor crop performance and implement corrective actions to achieve yield, quality, and productivity targets.
  
• Optimize the use of land, water, labour, equipment, and other farm resources.
  
• Lead, coach, and manage farm teams to promote productivity, accountability, discipline, and employee engagement.
  
• Prepare and manage farm budgets, monitor expenditure, control costs, and drive operational efficiency.
  
• Ensure compliance with Global G.A.P., HACCP, customer protocols, export requirements, food safety, environmental, and sustainability standards.
  
• Work closely with agronomists and technical teams to optimize crop performance, irrigation, nutrition, soil health, and pest and disease management.
  
• Coordinate harvesting and dispatch with packhouse and logistics teams to ensure timely customer order fulfilment.
  
• Maintain accurate farm records and management reports covering production, labour, inputs, machinery, food safety, and financial performance.
  
• Identify operational risks and drive continuous improvement, innovation, mechanization, and best agricultural practices.