FARM MANAGER – LIVESTOCK
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Permanent
FM002666
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Malawi, Lilongwe Area
Lilongwe area – Malawi: This role requires a candidate with ownership mentality, strong management, organisational, and practical farming skills.
 
Due to the remote location of the farm, this position is best suited to candidates who are able to accommodate the lifestyle and logistical requirements associated with living and working on-site.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 
  • A degree or diploma in Agriculture and Business Management is desirable.
  • Previously held a senior management position.
  • Experience acquired at well run and successful farms with verifiable
  • references from previous farm managers and farm owners.
  • Computer skills must include a good level of competence in Excel and Word.
  • The applicant must also be strong in their understanding of farm
  • administration systems, and budgeting, as they will be expected to take an
  • active role in overseeing the farm's administration and budget management.
  • (The farm is supported by a qualified financial controller and administration
  • staff who are there to assist the manager.)
  • It would be helpful if the candidate is conversant with animal feed
  • formulations and cattle health and veterinary practices
 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 
Assisting the Farm Manager with all duties and heading the Cattle section comprising
of:
  • 1,000 head Breeding Herd.
  • 2,000 head per annum feedlot.
  • Abattoir and butchery
  • Grazing management
  • Fodder and feed production.
For more information please contact:
Farm Manager