Western Cape | Live-In Opportunity | Couple or Individual Applicants Welcome

A unique opportunity exists for an experienced Farm Manager and Hospitality Manager to join a prestigious private farm and hospitality estate in the Western Cape.

We welcome applications from either:

• A professional couple seeking a live-in opportunity, or

• Two individual candidates with complementary experience

Accommodation will be provided in a shared house on the farm.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals who thrive in a hands-on environment and are passionate about operational excellence, guest experience, and maintaining exceptionally high standards.

Farm Manager

The Farm Manager will oversee all farm, operational, maintenance, and hospitality functions, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the property.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm, hospitality, maintenance, and guest operations

• Manage orchards, livestock/game, irrigation systems, and land management

• Coordinate seasonal farming activities including fertilisation, spraying, and crop planning

• Lead and manage staff, contractors, and service providers

• Oversee budgets, purchasing, procurement, and cost control

• Ensure infrastructure, machinery, generators, solar, and water systems remain fully operational

• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance

• Maintain high housekeeping and facility standards across the property

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across all departments

Requirements

• Proven farm management or agricultural experience

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Financial and operational management experience

• Practical understanding of farming operations and infrastructure

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

• Hands-on and solutions-driven approach

Hospitality Manager

The Hospitality Manager will oversee front-of-house operations, guest experience, staff administration, and operational support while acting as the right hand to the Farm Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservations, guest communication, and front-of-house operations

• Ensure exceptional guest experiences from arrival to departure

• Oversee housekeeping schedules and accommodation standards

• Manage staff rosters, leave schedules, and HR administration

• Assist with payroll preparation and staff administration

• Oversee stock control for groceries, uniforms, and consumables

• Maintain operational records, reports, and digital filing systems

• Support procurement and purchasing administration

• Coordinate maintenance requests across departments

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and documentation

Requirements

• Proven experience in high-end hospitality or luxury guest operations

• Strong front-of-house and guest relations experience

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Experience managing staff and operational processes

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Computer literacy, including Excel and administrative systems

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Professional, mature, and highly reliable

• Hands-on and proactive

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• High attention to detail

• Comfortable living and working on a farm property

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic environment where operational excellence and exceptional service are highly valued.