Assistant Farm Manager, Durban

We are seeking a motivated, early-career agriculture graduate who wants to grow quickly and gain hands‑on experience across all areas of farm operations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills while working closely with an experienced Farm Manager in a modern, data‑driven farming environment.

Role Overview This entry‑level development role supports the Farm Manager across crop production, irrigation, compliance, labour supervision, packhouse coordination, and administration. The successful candidate will split their time between fieldwork and administrative duties and will be expected to maintain accurate records and complete daily testing.

You will also be trusted to manage farm operations independently for short periods (up to 7 days) when the Farm Manager is away.

Key Responsibilities Crop and Field Operations

Coordinate pruning, trellising, scouting, harvesting, and general crop care

Support planning and execution of weekly work plans

Monitor plant health and report issues early

Irrigation and Fertigation

Execute irrigation schedules and maintain logs

Conduct daily EC/runoff, leaf/petiole, and soil probe testing

Report trends and recommend adjustments for approval

Pest, Disease and Compliance

Perform daily scouting for pests and diseases

Implement spray programmes safely and responsibly

Maintain accurate spray and compliance records

Labour Supervision

Allocate daily tasks and support the farm team

Maintain timesheets and productivity records

Promote a safe and efficient working environment

Packhouse Coordination

Align picking volumes with packing requirements

Assist with packing, dispatch, and stock records

Resolve discrepancies promptly

Administration (Core Focus)

Maintain daily records for picking, packing, sales, stock, sprays, irrigation, and labour

Create approximately one invoice per day using Excel templates

Ensure full traceability from picking through to sale

Support general reporting and data accuracy

Requirements

Diploma or any qualification in Agriculture

Valid driver’s licence

Fluent English and basic isiZulu

Comfortable working outdoors and in greenhouse environments

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Advantageous

Exposure to tomato production

Irrigation or fertigation experience

Farm administration, invoicing, or stock control experience

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