Dairy Farm Operations Manager

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

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking an experienced farm manager in South Africa's Western Cape region. The role requires hands-on leadership in grazing management, irrigation systems, haymaking, silage production, and herd health, including AI procedures and pregnancy testing.

You will oversee staff and ensure operational efficiency on large-scale pasture operations. The position demands practical knowledge in animal nutrition and disease management, with a focus on maintaining productivity and

Qualifications

• Experience to perform independently in management roles.
• Practical training and experience in grazing management.
• Knowledge of animal nutrition and diseases is required.
• Experience with pivot irrigation and its maintenance.
• Experience sowing, planting, haymaking and silage production.
• Ability to manage general staff and administrative tasks.
• Demonstrated discipline in administrative duties.
• Experience with AI (artificial insemination) and pregnancy testing.

Skills

Management experience

Grazing management

Animal nutrition & diseases

Pivot irrigation

Cultivation & silage production

General staff management

Administrative discipline

AI (artificial insemination)

Tools

Afikim

Job description

Farm Manager SA is seeking an experienced farm manager in South Africa's Western Cape region. The role requires hands-on leadership in grazing management, irrigation systems, haymaking, silage production, and herd health, including AI procedures and pregnancy testing.

You will oversee staff and ensure operational efficiency on large-scale pasture operations. The position demands practical knowledge in animal nutrition and disease management, with a focus on maintaining productivity and