Farm Manager: Mixed Farming & Livestock Leader
Job Description
Jeffreys Bay Area - Eastern Cape: An established mixed farming operation is seeking a practical, mechanically minded Farm Manager with strong stockmanship skills and an owner's mentality to take charge of their diverse agricultural enterprise.
The farm includes 130ha of fertile irrigated land and 80ha of pastures, vegetables, and crops, along with beef and sheep operations. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on livestock management expertise with solid crop production knowledge and the ability to maintain and repair farm machinery, vehicles, and infrastructure.
If you're hardworking, proactive, and ready to treat the farm as your own, this could be the career move you've been looking for.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
- Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in crop & livestock farming
- Experience in lucerne, maize & vegetable
- Experience in livestock (sheep & cattle)
- Strong management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Being maintenance orientated essential
- Valid drivers license
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Production of lucerne, maize, vegetables, feed etc.
- Herd management of cattle, sheep, game as well as pasture management
- Maintenance of tractors and implements, irrigation, pivots, buildings & new developments
- Management of rental houses on the farm
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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