Farm Maintenance Manager

A well-established working farm is seeking an experienced, hands-on Farm Maintenance Manager to take full responsibility for the upkeep, functionality, and safety of all farm assets. This is a live-in role suited to a practical, self-motivated individual with strong agricultural and technical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute all general farm maintenance activities across the property.

• Maintain, repair, and service farm equipment, tools, and machinery.

• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems.

• Manage and maintain all farm assets, including buildings, fencing, vehicles, and equipment.

• Ensure routine inspections and preventative maintenance of all farm buildings and infrastructure.

• Maintain, repair, and inspect game and farm fencing.

• Manage vehicle servicing schedules, licensing, logbooks, and maintenance records.

• Operate tractors and tractor equipment, including orchard spraying equipment.

• Assist orchard operations with irrigation, fertilisation, and spraying programmes when required.

• Plan and implement field preparation for various crops.

• Oversee health and safety practices on the farm and ensure compliance.

• Identify risk areas and implement procedures to mitigate operational and safety risks.

• Supervise and manage a farm maintenance team.

• Oversee the barn, equipment storage areas, and stock takes, ensuring cleanliness, order, and control.

• Provide daily updates to owners on farm activities and operational matters.

• Complete administrative tasks such as stock takes, checklists, logs, and reports.

• Assist with hospitality management and guest relations when required.

• Perform any additional ad hoc duties related to the maintenance manager role.

Requirements

• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of tractors, equipment, and general machinery.

• Solid practical skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and irrigation work.

• Ability to supervise staff and manage improvement and maintenance projects.

• Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Passion for farming, plants, and working with nature.

• Understanding of permaculture and organic farming principles.

• Open to innovation and evolving farming practices.

• Willing and able to live on the farm in shared accommodation.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in a similar farm maintenance or agricultural management role.

• Proven background in agriculture with hands-on operational experience.

• Experience managing teams and coordinating farm maintenance activities.