Farm Manager - Deciduous Fruit (Apples & Pears)

Our client, a well-established agricultural operation with two farms in the Western Cape, is seeking to appoint an experienced and results-driven Farm Manager to oversee a 100-hectare deciduous fruit farm situated between GREYTON and VILLIERSDORP.

This key leadership position is responsible for managing approximately 70 permanent employees and up to 170 seasonal employees during peak production periods.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Production and Operations Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant post-matric qualification, preferably a Diploma or Degree in Agriculture
• 10-15 years' proven experience in apple and/or pear production
• Strong managerial and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of production outcomes
• Sound knowledge of SIZA and GlobalG.A.P. standards
• General mechanical knowledge
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• MB4000 Farm Trace experience will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities:      

• Orchard establishment and soil preparation
• Grafting and tree development programmes
• Tree training, pruning and canopy management
• Fruit thinning and crop load management
• Harvest planning, execution and pre-sorting operations
• Irrigation management and water resource optimization
• Fertilization and nutrition programmes
• Pollination management
• Pest, disease and integrated crop protection programmes
• Weed control and orchard floor management
• Occupational health, hygiene and safety compliance
• Farm equipment and asset management
• Fuel and electricity consumption management
• Human resource management, training and discipline
• Fleet, transport and logistics management
• Building, housing and infrastructure maintenance
• Farm security and risk management
• General farm administration and operational management

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive remuneration package, plus the following benefits:

    •  Housing, including electricity and water
    •  Company vehicle for farming purposes
    •  Medical Aid contribution
    •  Pension Fund contribution
    •  Cell phone allowance
    •  13th cheque

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit:

• A comprehensive CV, including reasons for leaving previous employers
• A recent head-and-shoulders photograph

Email applications to:           hr@alphahrmanagement.co.za

Closing Date:                        30 June 2026

Commencement Date:      3 August or September 2026

Please Note:                        Should you not receive feedback within 10 working days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.