Our client, a high-end guest farm outside Montague, is seeking a highly skilled, well-presented and experienced couple to join the growing and
developing guest farm that is situated in a remote location outside of Montagu.
The farm’s main objective is to offer high-end accommodation for its guests, as well as have a
sustainable, earth-friendly agricultural business. The farm is ever evolving and focuses on farming with
nature. The owners are hands on but need individuals to manage the farm with high-level standards on
a daily basis.
Farm Manager Responsibilities and Requirements: Language Proficiency: - Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
Experience: - Minimum of 5 years in stone fruit or similar agricultural operations.
- Experience in guest farm management is beneficial.
Key Behavioural Competencies: - Strong work ethic.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven management and leadership capabilities.
- Strong project planning and monitoring abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure, maintain organisation, and enforce discipline.
- Commitment to continuous learning and striving for excellence.
Operational Duties: - Manage all aspects of the farm, including orchards, gardens, vegetables, animals, game,
maintenance, and business operations.
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff, ensuring effective delegation, support, and performance
management.
- Develop and implement production plans to optimise yield and quality.
- Oversee and manage crop production tasks, including irrigation, fertilisation, pest control, and
harvesting.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and drive cost efficiency without compromising quality or
guest experience.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for the farming division.
Technical Knowledge: - Excellent understanding of farming with nature, permaculture, and organic farming principles.
- Open to innovation and evolving farming practices; passionate about plants.
- Mechanically inclined, with knowledge of tractors, equipment, and general machinery.
- Ability to manage small improvement projects on the farm.
Financial Management: - Prepare and manage budgets.
- Monitor expenses and implement cost-effective measures.
Hospitality Manager Responsibilities and Requirements: Experience and Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years of high-end hospitality management.
- A matric certificate and qualification in hospitality is required
Language and Communication Skills: - Fluent in English and Afrikaans; additional languages are beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills.
Personal Attributes: - Well-presented with a passion for hospitality, hosting, and entertaining.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high guest experience standards.
- Creative flair for aesthetics and interior design.
- Enthusiastic about food and wine with a hands-on approach.
Leadership and Problem-Solving: - Strong leadership and staff management skills.
- Well-developed problem-solving capabilities.
- HR management responsibilities, including recruitment, performance management, training, and
labour relations.
Operational Duties: - Develop and maintain top-class customer care standards.
- Tailor bespoke guest experiences focused on slow living, farm-to-table dining, and relaxation.
Financial and Administrative Responsibilities: - Financial management, including budgeting, profitability targets, billing, and stock/asset
management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general administrative tasks.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Please submit your cv, qualifications, references, salary expectation and photo to: 
