TECHNICAL MANAGER - IRRIGATION & GREENHOUSES

Farm Manager SA is seeking a Technical Manager for Irrigation & Greenhouses in South Africa. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 8 years of experience in irrigation design and leadership. Key responsibilities include strategic and team leadership, technical oversight, and client engagement. Strong knowledge of the East African agribusiness landscape and stakeholder management is essential.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Civil/Water Engineering, or a closely related field. Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in irrigation design, technical sales, or engineering, with at least 4 years in a leadership role. Deep subject matter expertise in irrigation technologies including drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, centre pivots, fertigation, and automation/digital solutions. Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams. Strong understanding of the Kenyan and East African agribusiness landscape — including key crops, farming systems, and climate considerations. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement with large commercial farms, exporters, development partners, or government agencies.
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Irrigation system design & engineering Agronomy & water resource management Greenhouse design & protected horticulture Technical standards & regulatory compliance Product & technology evaluation Project management & delivery Strategic thinking & commercial acumen People leadership & team development Executive communication & stakeholder influence Decision-making under complexity Collaboration across senior leadership Client relationship management


KEY RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO


Strategic Leadership Team Leadership & Management Technical & Engineering Oversight Client & Project Engagement Quality, Standards & Compliance


ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted