Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Farm supervisor to oversee the daily operations of a diversified commercial farm specializing in date palm cultivation, greenhouse production, and goat farming. The ideal candidate will have proven hands-on experience managing date plantations, greenhouse operations, and goat production while ensuring high productivity, efficient resource utilization, animal welfare, and compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Date Palm Farm Supervision

• Supervise all date palm cultivation activities, including planting, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, thinning, pest and disease control, and harvesting.

• Monitor tree health and ensure best agricultural practices are followed to maximize yield and fruit quality.

• Oversee irrigation schedules and fertilizer application programs.

• Coordinate seasonal harvesting, grading, storage, and transportation of dates.

• Ensure farm equipment is properly maintained and efficiently used.

Greenhouse Supervision

• Supervise daily greenhouse operations, including crop planning, planting, irrigation, fertigation, climate control, and harvesting.

• Monitor greenhouse environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting.

• Ensure integrated pest and disease management practices are implemented.

• Oversee efficient water and fertilizer use while maintaining crop quality and yield.

• Ensure greenhouse structures, irrigation systems, and environmental control equipment are properly maintained.

• Coordinate crop rotations and production schedules based on market demand.

Goat Farm Supervision

• Supervise the breeding, feeding, health, and welfare of goats.

• Oversee nutrition and feeding programs to optimize productivity.

• Coordinate vaccination, deworming, disease prevention, and veterinary care.

• Monitor breeding performance, kidding schedules, and herd records.

• Ensure proper housing, sanitation, and biosecurity practices are maintained.

Farm Operations

• Supervise, train, and motivate farm workers and assign daily tasks.

• Prepare work schedules and monitor employee performance.

• Maintain accurate farm records, including crop production, livestock, inventory, equipment maintenance, and operational costs.

• Assist in preparing operational budgets and monitoring expenses.

• Ensure compliance with local agricultural regulations, environmental standards, and occupational health and safety requirements.

• Coordinate procurement of farm inputs, equipment, feed, fertilizers, seeds, and other supplies.

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and farm profitability.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.

• Equivalent practical experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in commercial farm supervision.

• Proven experience supervising date palm plantations, including cultivation, irrigation, pollination, pest control, and harvesting.

• Proven experience supervising greenhouse operations, including climate-controlled crop production, irrigation, fertigation, and greenhouse maintenance.

• Proven experience supervising goat farming operations, including breeding, nutrition, herd health, and production.

• Experience supervising multicultural farm labor teams.

• Hands-on experience with modern irrigation systems, fertigation systems, greenhouse technology, and agricultural machinery.

Skills

• Strong leadership, team supervision, and organizational skills.

• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Knowledge of integrated pest and disease control for date palms, greenhouse crops, and livestock.

• Strong understanding of irrigation, fertigation, greenhouse climate control, and sustainable farming practices.

• Knowledge of goat husbandry, breeding, nutrition, and animal health.

• Ability to prepare reports, production plans, and inventory records.

• Good communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and farm management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale commercial farms in the GCC or Middle East.

• Knowledge of export-quality date production and greenhouse crop standards.

• Valid driving license.

• Ability to reside on-site if required.