Assistant Farm Manager – Palm Oil Estates (Indonesia)

About the role

Based in Cape Town with relocation to Indonesia, this full‑time position supports the Palm Oil Estates Operations Department. You will lead field teams on a plantation, ensuring efficient daily operations and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage palm‑oil plantation field teams.
• Oversee daily field operations such as planting, harvesting, crop care and road maintenance (PDCA).
• Coordinate transport of harvested fruit from the estate to processing mills.
• Analyse field productivity data to identify performance and process improvements.
• Mentor and up‑skill field workers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, forestry or a related field.
• Approximately 35 years of experience in agriculture or field‑based operations.
• Supervisory experience managing field teams.
• Experience coordinating harvesting logistics and transport to mills.
• Ability to analyse productivity data and drive improvements.
• Comfortable living and working in remote areas.
• Experience with multicultural teams and willingness to learn languages.

What we offer

• Accelerated career growth opportunities.
• Competitive USD‑based salary.
• Housing and accommodation provided.
• Transportation facilities.
• Health insurance, incentive bonus, sports and entertainment benefits.