Farm Manager – Livestock - FM1664 at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Tertiary education, NQF Level 5 or higher
• Experience with the following preferred:
• Regenerative Agricultural Practices
• Livestock Farming and Pasture Management
• Farm equipment and infrastructure development & maintenance
• Advancing farming practices with technology
• Compliance with Labour Law and Occupational Health and Safety
• Staff Skills Development

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards with regards to the livestock enterprise and farming business as a whole
• Record and maintain livestock data on livestock management software (Current platforms include AgriWebb & Tru-Test RFID)
• Manage flock/herd health, FAMACHA treatments
• Maintain inventory for veterinary and feed supplies
• Manage livestock movements in pastures and veld
• Develop and implement long term veld and pasture management strategies
• Manage and maintain livestock infrastructure
• Marketing and sales of stock
• Manage breeding program for both sheep and cattle
• Maintain RWS certification and shearing program
• Supervise livestock staff and their training requirements