OUTSIDE / MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Cradock; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Cradock, South Africa, seeks a motivated farm manager with dairy experience to oversee operations and animal husbandry on a pivot-irrigated dairy farm.

The role requires at least 3 years of farm management, cows calving, and maintenance skills; teamwork and a valid driver's license are essential. Energetic, self-driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on environment are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Agriculture is an advantage.
• At least 3 years of farm management experience.
• Experience with centre pivot irrigation systems.
• Prior dairy experience and calving knowledge are essential.
• Ability to AI is advantageous.
• Strong stockmanship and mechanical aptitude.
• Team player with hands-on approach.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Skills

Farm management

Irrigation (centre pivots)

Dairy experience

Calving cows

AI advantageous

Stockmanship

Team player

Maintenance/Mechanical

Energetic/self-driven

Valid driver’s license

Education

Diploma/Degree in Agriculture

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree in Agriculture advantageous
• Minimum 3 years farm management experience essential
• Centre pivots Irrigation experience
• Previous dairy experience
• Experience with calving cows essential
• Ability to AI advantageous
• Great stockmanship
• Ability to work well within a team
• Maintenance/ Mechanically orientated important
• Energetic, hardworking, and self-driven individual
• Valid drivers’ license