Agricultural Supervisor – Date Palm Operations

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Supervisor specialized in date palm cultivation to lead daily farm operations in Riyadh. The role involves overseeing tree health, irrigation, maintenance, and harvesting to meet production and quality targets.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily date palm farm operations and activities.
• Monitor palm tree health, growth, and overall plantation condition.
• Manage irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, and harvesting.
• Oversee pest and disease control programs.
• Coordinate soil condition monitoring and fertigation requirements.
• Assign tasks to farm workers and ensure proper equipment use.
• Maintain records of activities, production, fertilizers, irrigation, and treatments.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in date palm farming or agricultural operations.
• Saudi/GCC agricultural experience preferred.
• English required; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Irrigation management
• Fertilization
• Pruning
• Pollination
• Pest and disease control
• Soil condition monitoring
• Record keeping
• Equipment maintenance