Dairy Farm Operations & Maintenance Lead

Farm Manager SA; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in South Africa is seeking a capable farm manager to oversee operations of a dairy-focused farm with emphasis on irrigation using centre pivots. The role requires hands-on leadership, maintenance awareness, and strong teamwork to drive productivity on the property.

Ideal candidates will hold a Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, have dairy experience including calving cows, and bring energetic, self-driven initiative. AI experience is a plus and collaboration with staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Agriculture preferred.
• Centre pivots irrigation experience is essential.
• Dairy farming experience, particularly calving cows, is required.
• AI experience is advantageous.
• Must be energetic, hardworking, team oriented and self-driven.
• Maintenance or mechanical aptitude is important.

Skills

Centre pivots irrigation experience

Dairy experience

Calving cows

AI experience advantageous

Team player

Energetic and self-driven

Maintenance/mechanical aptitude

Education

Diploma/Degree in Agriculture

Job description

Farm Manager SA in South Africa is seeking a capable farm manager to oversee operations of a dairy-focused farm with emphasis on irrigation using centre pivots. The role requires hands-on leadership, maintenance awareness, and strong teamwork to drive productivity on the property.

Ideal candidates will hold a Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, have dairy experience including calving cows, and bring energetic, self-driven initiative. AI experience is a plus and collaboration with staff is essential.