Farm Manager - 002007 at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Matric.
• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous.
• Min of 3 -5 years previous livestock husbandry & cropping experience
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail, reliable & honest
• Ability to adapt and work in potentially challenging conditions and situations
• Horse-riding an advantage
• Must have sober habits and be willing to work long hours & weekends when on shift/ when needed.
• Must speak Zulu & be good team worker, self-driven & motivated.

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

•  Responsible for herd & flock health: Ability to diagnose and effectively treat potential issues & run dosing & drug programme
• Understanding of feedlots, shearing, reproductive programs & animal nutritional requirements
• Produce bales, silage & mix feed, and monitor usage
• Monitor herd fertility, including vet runs for fertility testing & AI of stud sheep
• Basic knowledge of fencing and machinery repairs an advantage
• Experience in fire burning & veld management
• Being mechanically & maintenance orientated
• Ability to cull vermin an advantage.
• Ability to drive JD sprayers, planters, tractors & combine harvesters an advantage.
• Flexible approach to work, happy to fill in where the team needs him.
• Must be professional, energetic and diligent with a good work ethic essential