Farm Manager at 4D Climate Solutions
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Purpose of the Role
The Farm Manager is the operational leader of the GrowSmart Morija farm, responsible for the efficient, profitable and climate-smart day-to-day running of the site — overseeing all production, managing the team and resources, operating the solar-powered IoT irrigation system, and maintaining the records, budgets and standards that keep the operation productive, safe and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule and oversee all crop production cycles to meet yield, quality and delivery targets.
- Coordinate open-field, raised-bed and protected (tunnel/greenhouse) production.
- Operate, monitor and maintain the solar-powered, IoT-enabled irrigation system.
- Recruit, supervise, schedule and motivate farm workers and seasonal labour.
- Forecast, procure and manage seeds, seedlings, fertilisers and other inputs cost-effectively.
- Operate within the approved farm budget and track expenditure.
- Oversee the care, protection and maintenance of all farm tools, machinery and equipment to maximise lifespan and minimise downtime.
- Maintain a maintenance schedule, conduct regular inspections of all tools, machinery and equipment, and ensure safe storage and proper use by all farm workers.
- Maintain accurate production, input, labour, irrigation and financial records.
- Coordinate harvest, grading, packaging and dispatch to buyer specifications.
- Act as on-site point of contact for LECSA, suppliers, buyers and visitors.
- Coordinate with Ministry of Agriculture extension officers at the Morija Resource Centre for technical advice, training and project support.
- Enforce on-farm health, safety and biosecurity standards.
- Diploma or degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop/Horticultural Science, Farm Management or related field.
- At least 3–5 years’ hands-on farm/production management experience (vegetable/horticulture preferred).
- Experience managing farm teams and seasonal labour.
- Practical experience with irrigation; drip/solar/IoT a strong advantage.
- Sound budgeting, record-keeping and basic computer skills.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Strong leadership, planning and organisational ability; hands-on and results-driven.
- Sound agronomic judgement and practical problem-solving.
- Financial literacy and a cost-conscious mindset.
- Good communication; fluency in Sesotho and English highly desirable.
- Anticipates and addresses issues early before they impact production.
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