FARM MANAGER – MIXED FARMING

SUMMARY:
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 ownership mindset to manage the operation efficiently and drive its ongoing success.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
• Min of 5 – 10 years previous farm management experience
• Experience in the following:
  • Cropping (all aspects) – lucerne, maize and butternut
  • Game farming
  • Cattle farming – Brahman cattle experience advantageous
  • Irrigation management – centre pivots & drip irrigation
  • 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

• 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.