Operations Manager – Tsiame Farm Hub

About the role

The Operations Manager drives sustainable agricultural productivity at AgriFAAS's integrated farming hubs, covering crop production from land preparation to harvest. The role leads a team of field staff and youth agripreneurs, promotes climate-smart farming through the AgriFAAS Connect platform, and acts as a link between the farm, local communities and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations across all crop cycles, including land preparation, planting, irrigation and harvesting.
• Ensure efficient use of inputs, labour and equipment while promoting sustainable, climate-resilient farming.
• Lead development and maintenance of infrastructure such as irrigation systems, solar-powered energy solutions and farm machinery.
• Supervise and mentor farm supervisors, field officers and youth agripreneurs, managing workforce planning, attendance and performance.
• Integrate operations with the AgriFAAS Connect platform by collecting accurate data on yields, inputs, labour and performance metrics, and work with technology teams to improve the platform.
• Build relationships with traditional leaders, local authorities and community stakeholders, and support farmer onboarding, cooperative engagement and representation at local partnership forums.
• Monitor KPIs such as yield per acre, cost efficiency and labour productivity, and prepare weekly and monthly operational reports.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental and sustainability protocols and promote responsible use of agro-inputs and good land stewardship.