Dairy Farm Operations Leader

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime/Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Farm Operations Supervisor for a large dairy farm near Mahikeng, North West. You will oversee milking parlors, herd health, and general farm operations to ensure high milk production and cow welfare.

Lead a team of farm workers, implement SOPs, monitor equipment, and maintain biosecurity. A hands-on manager with dairy experience will thrive in this role, contributing to productivity and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• Proven dairy farm supervision experience.
• Knowledge of milking procedures and herd management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Familiar with biosecurity protocols and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily milking and parlor operations.
• Monitor herd health and intervene in treatments as needed.
• Oversee cow feeding and nutrition adherence.
• Train and manage milking staff and SOP compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in milking areas.
• Track milk quality and troubleshoot issues.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and biosecurity enforcement.

Skills

Dairy farm supervision

Milking procedures

Herd health management

Staff leadership

Biosecurity knowledge

Education

Farm management certificate/diploma

Tools

Milking equipment maintenance

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Farm Operations Supervisor for a large dairy farm near Mahikeng, North West. You will oversee milking parlors, herd health, and general farm operations to ensure high milk production and cow welfare.

Lead a team of farm workers, implement SOPs, monitor equipment, and maintain biosecurity. A hands-on manager with dairy experience will thrive in this role, contributing to productivity and efficiency on site.