Technical Advisor Dairy

Fourier Recruitment; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is looking for a Technical Advisor – Dairy based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will provide expert advice and support to enhance dairy practices across rural areas. Key requirements include a relevant degree and experience in dairy farming, along with strong communication skills and a willingness to travel. This role is essential for improving farm management and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in dairy production.
• Experience with rural communities and cooperatives.
• SACNASP Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits to improve dairy practices.
• Deliver training programs to farmers and cooperatives.
• Perform technical assessments on dairy farms.

Skills

Dairy cattle nutrition

Strong interpersonal skills

Training and influence

Field assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field

Job description

Overview

The Technical Advisor – Dairy will provide expert advice, training, and support to dairy farmers, cooperatives, and other stakeholders to improve dairy production, herd health, nutrition, and farm management practices.

Responsibilities

• Field visits
• Conducting technical assessments
• Delivering training programs
• Supporting sustainable and profitable dairy farming practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Dairy Technology, Veterinary Science, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience
• Strong understanding of dairy cattle nutrition, breeding, health, and milk production systems
• Experience working with rural communities, cooperatives, and farmer groups is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to train and influence stakeholders at various levels
• Willingness to travel frequently to rural and semi-urban areas
• SACNASP Registration
• Fully Bilingual
• Between 3 - 5 Years