Farm Manager - Cattle

Farm Managers SA · Eastern Cape

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

At least three years' experience within beef cattle farming
Extensive, all-round experience in beef cattle management and general farm management .
Proven experience managing cattle herds and farm staff.

Practical knowledge and experience in

Cattle inoculation
Dipping
Branding
Dehorning
Breeding management
Calving management
Cattle handling
Identifying sick animals
Identifying animals close to calving
Cattle counting and herd management
Knowledge of common cattle health conditions and diseases, including redwater, heartwater and gallsickness, and an understanding of the appropriate action to take.
Pregnancy testing preg testing experience is highly advantageous.
Experience in general agricultural/farm management.

Experience in diesel mechanics, including the ability to service and maintain:

Tractors
Farm vehicles
Farm machinery
Welding experience.
Must be able to drive a tractor confidently and safely.
Knowledge and experience of planting lands is advantageous.
Code 10 driver's licence is preferred, or at minimum, proven ability and willingness to drive a truck.
Experience with firebreaks and firefighting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with farm staff and management.
Must be able to speak at least one of the following languages: isiXhosa first choice or Sesotho.
Strong leadership and delegation skills.
Must be able to establish and maintain a clear professional boundary between management and staff.
Must be able to give clear instructions and ensure that those instructions are properly understood and carried out.
Must be comfortable providing daily written updates and reports via WhatsApp.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

Strong leadership ability and confidence in managing people.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Takes initiative and does not wait to be told about every task that needs attention.
Practical, hands-on approach to farming and maintenance.
Flexible and adaptable, understanding that farming does not operate according to a strict 9-to-5 schedule.
Neat, organised and methodical in both work and working areas.
Reliable and responsible.
Able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple farms simultaneously.
Willing to take instruction from the farm owner and able to accept, understand and implement instructions correctly.
Strong sense of accountability and follow-through.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO