Job Description

Job Summary MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• Tertiary qualification in agriculture
• Additional certifications are advantageous
• Valid Driver's License
• Up to date Police clearance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Experience in cropping & Livestock operations, with focus on wheat, soya and maize & commercial cattle production
• Ability to oversee and implement various programs, which promote improved production efficiency and productivity
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Integrity and professional ethics
• Teamwork skills
• Time management
• The ability to work independently and to strict deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and work in potentially challenging conditions and situations
• Effective resource management
• Ability to diagnose and effectively treat potential issues with the crops & livestock
• Understanding of modern technology is beneficial
• Understanding of various crop and livestock requirements and the management of them
• Experience with and ability to utilise modern technology

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Implementing cropping programs, which promote sustainability and consistent improvements in soil fertility and health
• Implementing a sound crop rotation strategy
• Managing planting, spraying and fertilizing programs, in consultation with senior management and external consultants
• Planning the procurement of required inputs, in advance of the next cropping season
• Managing cropping and livestock operations according to set budgets
• Ensuring the correct implementation of irrigation, to promote maximized yields and optimized use of resources
• Establishment and management of pastures
• Production of fodder such as silage and hay
• Installation of new infrastructure
• Provide a weekly report to senior management
• Work closely with our procurement and logistics team, to ensure sustainable stock levels of all required items and inputs
• Maintenance of infrastructure and equipment
• Production of compost and other related organic inputs
• Planning and implementing pre and post season equipment
• Monitoring usage and service records of equipment
• Monitoring and recording usage of chemicals, fertilisers and other inputs
• Utilise modern technology to ensure precision and maximise efficiency
• Managing and implementing a strip-grazing program
• Tagging, weighing and recording cattle births
• Branding, vaccinating and dipping cattle
• Producing various feed rations and licks for cattle and wildlife
• Implementing the herd management program - in consultation with senior management and external consultants
• Implementing expansion projects in consultation with senior management
• Maintaining up to date records for all livestock

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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