Dairy Farm Manager

Hire Resolve; Alexandria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: negotiable

Job summary

A leading farm operation is seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Manager to oversee all aspects of dairy farming in Eastern Cape, South Africa. The role requires a seasoned professional with at least 5 years of management experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality production standards. Responsibilities include herd management, staff supervision, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with a focus on sustainable practices and effective farm operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing dairy herd health and nutrition.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance.
• Ability to operate farm machinery.
• Knowledge of milk quality standards and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Expertise in dairy cattle breeding programs and calving management.
• Proficiency in maintaining farm records and using farm management software.
• Experience overseeing the maintenance of farm equipment and buildings.
• Knowledge of sustainable farming practices and waste management.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and animal welfare regulations in dairy farming.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate farm machinery.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and overall care of the dairy herd.
• Implement herd health protocols, including vaccinations.
• Hire, train, and manage farm workers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and animal welfare regulations.
• Record Keeping: Maintain records of production, health, breeding, and inventory.
• Farm Operations and Maintenance: Oversee buildings, equipment, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Environmental Management: Manage waste and implement sustainable practices.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with health, safety, welfare, and environmental regs.

Skills

Herd management

Leadership

Milk quality standards

Sustainable farming practices

Record keeping

Environmental management

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance of equipment

Education

Minimum of 5 years in dairy farm management

Tools

Farm management software

Farm equipment

Job description

Hire Resolve is currently seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Manager on behalf of our client, a leading farm operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional with a passion for dairy farming to oversee and optimize all aspects of farm management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dairy farm operations, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to ensuring high-quality production standards. If you're ready to take on a key role in a dynamic and growing environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Herd Management
  • Monitor the health, breeding, and overall care of the dairy herd.
  • Implement herd health protocols, including vaccinations, disease prevention, and treatment.
  • Oversee milking operations to ensure quality and cleanliness of milk.
  • Manage feeding programs and nutritional needs, including forage, supplements, and water supply.
• Staff Supervision
  • Hire, train, and manage farm workers, including milking staff, veterinarians, and other farmhands.
  • Ensure workers follow farm protocols, safety regulations, and animal welfare standards.
  • Schedule work shifts and manage day-to-day tasks.
• Milk Production
  • Monitor and maintain high standards of milk quality and hygiene.
  • Oversee the storage and cooling of milk, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Track production yields, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and quality.
• Breeding and Calving
  • Plan and oversee breeding programs to improve herd genetics and milk yield.
  • Monitor the calving process, ensuring the well-being of both cows and calves.
  • Manage artificial insemination (AI) and pregnancy testing.
• Record Keeping
  • Maintain accurate records of milk production, animal health, breeding, and inventory.
  • Track financial data, including costs, revenues, and labor expenses.
  • Use farm management software to monitor performance metrics and production trends.
• Farm Operations and Maintenance
  • Oversee the maintenance of farm buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
  • Ensure that milking machines, feeding systems, and other farm machinery are functioning properly.
  • Manage the procurement of feed, veterinary supplies, and farm equipment.
• Environmental Management
  • Ensure proper waste management, including handling manure and wastewater responsibly.
  • Implement sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact (e.g., water usage, land management).
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure that the farm complies with local, national, and industry-specific regulations (health, safety, animal welfare, environmental).
  • Stay updated on changes in legislation and implement necessary adjustments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in dairy farm management.
• Proven experience in managing dairy herd health, nutrition, and milking operations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in hiring, training, and managing farm workers.
• Knowledge of milk quality standards and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Expertise in dairy cattle breeding programs and calving management.
• Proficiency in maintaining farm records and using farm management software.
• Experience overseeing the maintenance of farm equipment and buildings.
• Knowledge of sustainable farming practices and waste management.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and animal welfare regulations in dairy farming.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate farm machinery.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]
• Please use "Farm Manager" as the subject line in your email.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.