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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Must have excellent animal knowledge and excellent fire prevention skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong proven management skills
Computer literate
Valid driver’s license
Mechanically and maintenance orientated
Must be pro-active and be hands on at all times.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Ensuring proper management of game farm, looking after all animals, ensuring regular vet visits.
Fire prevention, maintenance of fences and premises, managing of lodge and tent camps as well as planned hiking routes for outside guests. Managing the main private house when the family visits – ensuring there are supplies, clean bedding, housekeeping is done for family’s visits.
Catering family events (3 – 5 birthday parties in a year at main house) – usually spit or braai managed by the farm manager couple.
Game drives for commercial and private guests.
Upkeep of buildings, ensuring implements and vehicles are in good order, arranging services through the admin office.
Opportunity to grow veggies, start a small business to generate more income for the farm,