SENIOR TOMATO GROWER - FM2283

University of Fort Hare
📍 grootvlei, gert sibande district municipality, South-Africa 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

Job Description

Grootvlei Area – Mpumalanga: This is a start up and the successful candidate will be responsible to lead operations at a 5,000m² high-tech greenhouse Proof of Concept (POC) site in Grootvlei, Mpumalanga

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Extensive direct professional experience in emerging/frontier markets required; experience in the region applied for highly preferred
  • 10+ years of professional experience in greenhouse farming
  • 5+ years’ experience in farm management
  • Tomato experience is preferred.
  • Great at building and maintaining relationships under stress with colleagues and partners in the sector and/or region
  • Superb presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
  • Experience working with a range of stakeholders and representing the company professionally

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

  • Optimize crop yiel...

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Job Details

  • Location grootvlei, gert sibande district municipality
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date July 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 13, 2026