Minimum Requirements Strong diesel mechanical and operational background Proven experience with: Boreholes, pumps, and irrigation systems VSDs and pump control systems Screening plants or industrial processing equipment 5+ years’ experience in: Composting, waste management, recycling, quarrying, mining, or Agri-processing Hands‑on, practical, and solution‑driven Valid driver’s licence Duties and Responsibilities Include but are Not Limited to Water, Boreholes & Irrigation (Critical) Manage/install/repair boreholes, pump houses, and water distribution end-to-end Setup and manage irrigation systems from pump house to sprinklers/sprayers Program and operate pump start/stop systems and VSDs Manage pressure, flow rates, and moisture control for composting. Compost Production & Screening Plan compost production and screening schedules Adjust production for wet winter conditions and seasonal variation Optimise moisture levels to improve screening efficiency Ensure consistent compost quality Plant, Equipment & Maintenance Oversee screening plants, conveyors, motors, gearboxes and pumps Manage loaders, excavators, and material handlers. Implement preventative maintenance and manage breakdowns Control diesel usage and equipment uptime Site Operations, Quality & Dispatch Full control of site operations, housekeeping, and material flow Ensure litter picking and removal of foreign matter before dispatch Coordinate dispatch and ensure orders are delivered on time Maintain high product quality standards Health, Safety & Staff Management Enforce health & safety compliance and PPE use Supervise and manage operators and general workers Allocate daily tasks and production targets #J-18808-Ljbffr
Technical Farm Manager – Water, Plant & Production
FARM MANAGER SA
cape town, cape town
Published 14 days ago
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