Dairy Farm Technical & Maintenance Manager

Mirna Butler Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirna Butler Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Technical Manager for a large-scale dairy farming operation in Ladismith, South Africa. You will oversee technical and maintenance functions, lead technical teams and ensure reliability of machinery and equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires Matric, an engineering qualification, and proven experience in maintenance management within agricultural settings.

Qualifications

• Matric is required and a technical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Determine the total scope of the sections under responsibility.
• Implement proper preventative maintenance systems to protect assets.
• Plan resources to achieve required outcomes.
• Ensure safety regulations are met to minimise risk to workers and animals.
• Manage finances by budgeting and monitoring expenditures.
• Provide leadership and set a strong example through dedication.
• Develop SOPs for recurring tasks to ensure high quality.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Matric

Engineering qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Mirna Butler Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Technical Manager for a large-scale dairy farming operation in Ladismith, South Africa. You will oversee technical and maintenance functions, lead technical teams and ensure reliability of machinery and equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires Matric, an engineering qualification, and proven experience in maintenance management within agricultural settings.