Junior Farm Manager

Joubert & Associates; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Yolk in Bloemfontein seeks a Junior Farm Manager to assist in layer poultry farming and related operations. The role covers poultry houses, stock planning, and administration, requiring strong organisational and communication skills in Afrikaans and English.

The ideal candidate has a relevant diploma or degree or exposure to agriculture, with a focus on planning, problem-solving, and teamwork within a production environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (diploma / degree) will be beneficial
• Previous exposure to the agriculture industry will strengthen the application
• Exposure in a layer poultry production environment will be beneficial
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Professional administrative and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of layer poultry farming and related activities
• Assist in the management of poultry houses
• Personnel management
• Ensure that bio-security measures are adhered to
• Assist with production planning
• Assist with stock management and purchases
• Administration of checklists and farming operations
• Assist with maintenance and inventory management of equipment, vehicles and tools

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Golden Yolk is a large, established layer poultry farm.

The company currently has Junior Farm Manager roles available in the following areas: Patterson, Paarl and Bloemfontein.

This position is ideal for a dynamic person who wants to grow his/her career. The ideal candidate is a neat and proactive individual with excellent leadership, planning and communication skills (Afrikaans and English).

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the management of layer poultry farming and all relevant farming activities

• Assist in the management of poultry houses

• Personnel management

• Ensure that bio-security measures are adhered to

• Assist with production planning

• Assist with stock management and purchases

• Administration of checklists and farming operations

• Assist with maintenance and inventory management of equipment, vehicles and tools

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (diploma / degree) will be beneficial

• Previous exposure to the agriculture industry will strengthen the application

• Exposure in a layer poultry production environment will be beneficial

• Organisational and planning skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Professional administrative and computer skills