Agriculture is the world’s largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world’s population grows. Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agriculture, from the farm worker to the CEO in corporate head office.
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Bachelor of Agriculture specializing in Poultry and Poultry Production
5-10 years’ experience in the poultry farming industry
2-3 years in a senior managerial role
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Control of five site managers, this would include weekly meetings, training, inspections, audits,
Control & management of all sites including contract growers; site management, site cleanliness, bird health, equipment management, Company Asset management,
Budgeting of all farming requirements related to broiler management, including capex,
Excellence in Broiler health and animal husbandry expected, · Liaisons between veterinary, feed mills, nutritionists, hatcheries & other suppliers,
Agricultural demands & standards to be adhered to,
Upgrading projects; including new houses & maintenance of old houses, maintaining of placement and catching programmes,
Results orientated with international standards being set as the benchmark.
Networking with other poultry related industries; this will include bi-annual information training days involving; feed companies, hatcheries, vets, breed suppliers, sales, QAs,
Communication to the directive through sitrep, board & financial meetings,
Immediate communication involving financial threats to the business due to natural/manmade disasters,
Water management & upgrading filtration systems,
Availability for unforeseen working hours, weekend duties & public holidays,
Farm managers’ housing, vehicles & equipment inspections monthly, Security & maintenance of electric fencing