Lephalale area, Limpopo Province – South Africa: An established mixed farming operation is looking for an experienced and hands-on Farm Manager to lead its diverse agricultural enterprise.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has an ownership mindset to manage the operation efficiently and drive its ongoing success.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
- Min of 5 – 10 years previous farm management experience
- Experience in the following:
o Cropping (all aspects) – lucerne, maize and butternut
o Game farming
o Cattle farming – Brahman cattle experience advantageous
o Irrigation management – centre pivots & drip irrigation
o Maintenance orientated – electrical systems & mechanical maintenance.
- Strong management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to operate tractors and all farm related equipment.
- Valid driver’s licence
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Overall management, maintenance and development of the game farm, as well as the effective management of the hunting and lodge operations.
- Operational management and further development of the irrigation farming operations
- Management of existing cattle herds and general livestock operations
- Responsible for recruiting and building his own workforce on the irrigation farm.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
