Our organization seeks to employ the services of an enthusiastic & progressive manager to handle
\nhands-on manage, oversee and co-ordinate the cattle operations.
\nEDUCATION\/QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
Must have a Tertiary qualification in Agriculture; Animal husbandry and\/or similar farming
\nmanagement qualification.<\/p>\n
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
The ideal candidate would have sound knowledge of Breeding Cattle. Any experience with Stud
\nBonsmara cattle will be an advantage.
\nProject or operational management experience.
\nExtensive farming experience; Minimum 5 years\u2019 cattle farming experience. Growing up on a
\ncommercial farm may contribute to \u201cwork experience\u201d in farming
\nAdditional experience\/knowledge\/qualification in cropping will be advantageous.
\nMinimum five years of managerial\/leadership experience leading a team
\nStrong MS Office knowledge. Computer skills & the ability to maintain computer records of the herd are essential. Experienced with Cattle management programs will be advantageous.
\nA Valid Zambian recognized driver\u2019s license and able to drive a motorbike<\/p>\n
Personal Attributes<\/p>\n
Proactive and resilient individual with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
\nPhysically Strong and Healthy individual whose health and character is able to peruse a farming career in the long, very hot and demanding outdoors
\nStrong people and leadership skills.
\nUnderstanding of working together as a team to achieve the organizations overall best interests.
\nHighly organized, detail orientated multitasker with strong organizational and administrative skills.
\nStrong communication skills and command of spoken and written English
\nStrong communication skills in an additional Southern Province language preferably Tonga.<\/p>\n
RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
Administration
\nOrdering of inputs
\nLabour \u2013 allocation of work & manage up to 70 staff
\nAllocation of feed rations, feed distribution & recording of stocks
\nAll cattle activities including medical treatments, weighing, branding, tagging etc
\nMaintain good records on a computerized recording program
\nIrrigated pasture management & ranch grazing systems\u2022 Farm mapping, monitor grazing availability
\nMaintain & improve water reticulation systems
\nGuide a team building new fences as well as R & M on existing fences
\nMaintain & improve on the existing handling facilities
\nAttend weekly management meetings
\nProduce monthly reports
\nFlexible to assist in other departments
\nA hands-on, out there on the ranch approach to accomplishing the above tasks
\nYou will be expected to cooperate with fellow managers in the different sections of the company & be part of a strong management team to promote the whole business, covering & standing in for fellow managers should the need arise.<\/p>\n
STAFF MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n
Leadership of the cattle operations team, ensuring training, mentoring and resourcing occurs with a
\nfocus on strengthening capacity to effectively achieve operational targets.
\nOversee the induction of new staff, monitor employee performance and conduct Performance
\nAppraisals.
\nAssessing the current staffing levels, selecting appropriate staffing to ensure balance between best
\nfarm productivity output and staffing cost input, namely not over staffed.
\nLead regular operational meetings.
\nRecord keeping of hours, overtime, annual leave, sick leave etc.<\/p>\n
OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT<\/p>\n
Improve operational systems, processes and policies in support of the section\u2019s objectives.
\nMaintain high standards throughout the operation
\nEnsure all regular & routine activities including medical treatments, dipping, weighing, branding, tagging, fencing etc are diligently completed, always at a standard of excellence.
\nMaintain facilities in excellent working order.
\nMust be able to account for Stock counts and shortages both in livestock and consumables.<\/p>\n
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