Farm Manager (Required for a Game Farm in the Eastern Cape) - Placement

Profile Personnel; Kei Road; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural management firm in South Africa is seeking a farm manager with at least 5 years of game reserve experience. The ideal candidate should have a solid mechanical background for servicing equipment, anti-poaching experience, and the ability to work in a remote location. Proactive individuals who can draft clear reports and communicate effectively in English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa will thrive in this role, which requires dedication to farm life and after-hour tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience working on a farm, particularly in game reserve management.
• Honesty and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Willingness to perform after-hour tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the game reserve.
• Serve and maintain farm equipment and engines.
• Draft progress reports for trustees on various issues.

Skills

Experience in game reserve management

Machinal background for equipment servicing

Anti-poaching experience

Proactive nature

Ability to speak English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa

Job description

• Applicants must have experience working on a farm, specifically game reserve management of at least 5 years.
• A good machinal background is required for serving farm equipment and engines.
• Anti-poaching experience is preferable.
• Honest, hard-working and a clear understanding that running a farm is a way of life where after hour tasks will need to be performed.
• Pro-active in nature and a keen interest in conservation.
• Open to residing in a remote location.
• Ability to take direction and instruction without delay.
• Ability to draft clear and concise progress reports to trustees on work performed, areas of concern and suggestions.
• Must be able to speak English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa