Dairy Farm Manger - Oudtshoorn
Salary Negotiable
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Oudtshoorn,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
27-05-2017 3:00:49 AM
24-06-2017 3:00:49 AM
SENIOR DAIRY FARM MANAGER
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma/Degree in Agriculture
- At least 6-8 years’ experience on a pasture based dairy farm
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans – Xhosa/Zulu advantageous
- Fodder flow planning
- Pasture management experience
- Dairy management experience
- Great stockmanship
- Computer literate – MS Office essential
- Knowledge of Afikem and 4th Quadrant systems
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:
- A proven ability to manage pastures and the ability to achieve excellent utilization
- The capability to manage the breeding of a fully seasonal herd and achieve excellent breeding results
- Telling stockmanship – mature and immature herds
- Evident ability to manage a dairy and achieve excellent milk quality results
- Be computer literate with knowledge of Afikem and 4th Quadrant
- Sound communication skills to work with and motivate/manage a large work force
- Effective time management skills with the ability to priorities tasks and problem solve
- The competence to understand and work within farm budgets
Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered
Please submit and upload your CV in Word format via our website or email CLOSING DATE: 29 May 2017
Ref: PE000164/Sue