Farming Field Manager

Planning Work alongside Agronomy Lead to construct crop production plans for all crops grown on units contracted in his/her area in conjunction with the Independent Contractors, and technical specialists from Input Suppliers. Assist Agronomy Lead & Ag Econ Lead with compiling enterprise budgets per cultivated crop at each of his/her units. Identify production challenges and evaluate new inputs and cropping methods. Evaluate new areas of expansion and farmers. Execution Execute the production plans for his/her area within the set budget together with Independent Contractors. Oversee that field preparations are done accurately and on time. Assist Agronomy Lead with ensuring timely and accurate delivery of inputs and contracting services rendered. Evaluate alternative plans and ad hoc decisions necessitated by climate or other unforeseen challenges each season to maintain efficiency. Assist Agronomy Lead with timely delivery of harvested grain at designated destinations. Managing Coordinate Independent Contractors by assisting with their day-to-day activities and decision making. Visiting farming units to follow up on challenges, problems, and general progress. Coordination of representatives from input suppliers. On-farm stock management Assist Agronomy Lead & Ag Econ Lead with continuous management of planned enterprise budgets for crops planted in his/her area with the Field Managers, Independent Contractors. Reporting Frequent updating and reporting on crop progress to Agronomy Lead from an operational perspective as well as projecting production outcomes based on agronomical characteristics. Oversee the monthly cost-to-completion calculations for his/her areas farming units using the enterprise budget as platform for projected future costs as well as to determine overspending and savings. At least 3-5 years experience in a Western Cape Row Crop Production Environment, i.e. Wheat, Canola, Lupins. Tertiary qualification: B. Agric or B. Com degree with focus in Agricultural Economics or Agronomy.

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 7/3/2025