Klipopmekaar Rooibos Farm is one of the largest and most innovative organic rooibos farming businesses in the greater rooibos industry. Based in the Northern Cederberg, 60 km from Clanwilliam (Western Cape), the business produces excellent quality Organic & Rainforest Alliance certified rooibos which it exports directly to premium tea brand clients in EU, USA and Asia. Founded in 2007, this growing business is family-owned and closely managed in coordination with the on-farm team.

In addition to its farming operations, in mid-2027 Klipopmekaar is launching “The Cederberg Trail” – an upmarket 3-night/4-day 55 km slackpacking trail winding through its 6000 HA of pristine Cederberg mountain wilderness.

Klipopmekaar is looking for a dynamic and practically-minded Farm Manager with strong management, planning, organisational, and communication skills.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, technologically-orientated, solutions-driven, and equally comfortable managing operational activities in the field, interacting with guests, and handling administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will have a passion for agriculture, people development, the outdoors, and environmental conservation.

The successful candidate will report directly to the General Manager and will work closely with him in:
1. Management of all farming activities including production, irrigation, processing, and export of organic rooibos tea.
2. Management of the launch and ongoing daily operation of “The Cederberg Trail.

Responsibilities will include:
• Managing the cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, processing, annual export of organic rooibos tea.
• Managing the remaining build, launch and ongoing operation of The Cederberg Trail, including bookings, welcoming hikers, logistics, cleaning, crew coordination, trail maintenance, and quality control of the trail experience.
• Organization and execution of maintenance and repairs to all farm & hiking trail buildings, large scale irrigation systems, facilities, vehicles, implements and machinery.
• Management 25 permanent staff and additional 35 seasonal workers.
• Managing compliance with health and safety standards, relevant HR & agricultural legislation, and farm certifications (Global G.A.P Food Safety, Rainforest Alliance, Organic Certifications).
• Project management for ongoing farm infrastructure projects (new groundwater, irrigation projects, building expansions, etc.).
• Sharing responsibility with the General Manager for after-hours matters including scheduled weekend work.
• All other duties related to the position.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture or a related field;
• 7–10 years’ practical experience in managing agricultural crop production and primary processing (fruit, field crops, or similar – experience with rooibos not required);
• Experience in the management of hospitality/accommodation/adventure-tourism (in addition to practical farming experience);
• Good mechanical understanding and skills relating to general farm maintenance and irrigation systems;
• Good computer literacy (MS Office and general farming software);
• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken);
• Valid driver's license (including a truck driver's license and PDP);
• Must be physically healthy to perform the duties as required.

This role is well suited to candidates who are comfortable living and working in a remote farming environment and who are excited by the opportunity to become part of a close-knit Cederberg farming community. The position offers a unique long-term lifestyle opportunity in a spectacular natural setting. The closest schools are located in Clanwilliam (60 km).

Separate part-time or full-time administrative opportunities within the broader business may also be available for a partner of the successful candidate, depending on operational requirements and experience.

In return, Klipopmekaar Rooibos Farm (www.klipopmekaar.co.za) offers a competitive remuneration package, including performance incentives, housing (newly built 4-bedroom house) on the farm, and the use of a farm vehicle.

Please apply online by submitting your updated CV with references, and a cover letter (explaining your motivation for the role), at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 4 June 2026.

Please note that only applications received via M3 Human Capital Management will be considered.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that the application was unsuccessful.