Farm Manager

Westfalia Fruit, is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avo experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit Estates, situated in Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced: Farm Manager

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Section/Farm Manager will be responsible for managing the production unit (Avocados and Macadamias) through the effective utilisation of all its natural, human and financial resources to maximise production yields and quality whilst controlling costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing an Avocado Farm of 88 Hectors.
• Managing 80 - 200 employees on the farm.
• Direct Reports: 2 Supervisors, 1 Clerk and Drivers.
• Responsible for the establishment of new and replanted orchards
• Manage fertilizer application program on avocados & macadamias
• Responsible for irrigation installation and management
• Manage full-year farming programme relating to spraying, picking, irrigation, fertilising and related activities
• Oversee maintenance and in-field repairs
• Manage the Macadamia and drying facility
• Manage the use of human, financial and natural resources
• Ensure compliance with all farming accreditations and Health & Safety regulations
• Responsible for application of legal and fair labour relation practices to ensure labour stability on the section
• Manage the disciplinary processes
• Managing the land preparations plans or programmes.
• Implement and manage the performance management system

Education:

• Matric Certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or relevant qualification
• Training in the accreditations relevant to the production of export fruit and experience in the implementation of these accreditations

Experience:

• Over 5 years’ experience in Management position and managing/running a subtropical fruit farm
• Experience in Low-flow drip irrigation and fertigation is essential
• Experience in running a production unit
• Reporting experience is essential
• Working experience on Microsoft and D365 or ERP System essential
• Valid driver’s license and experience driving offroad
• Labour management and basic labour laws
• General knowledge of the Health & Safety Act

Behavioural Competencies:                              

• Self-motivated, hardworking, and energetic
• Good communication both written and verbal
• Integrity, passion for work, excellence and success
• A service-oriented individual that can work under pressure and in a team environment
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Passionate about high quality fruit production

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 25 November 2025

NB: Should you not receive correspondence by 25 January 2026, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.