DAIRY MANAGER - Ref : PE000242 A large successful dairy business which operates several dairy farms is looki...

JOB INDEX - 6 years ago - Job Mail

6 years ago

Dairy Farm Manager

DAIRY MANAGER - Ref : PE000242

A large successful dairy business which operates several dairy farms is looking for an experienced Dairy Farm Manager to run their operation near Port St Johns.  It is a fantastic opportunity offering a competitive salary with accommodation.


 


MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS:


 



  • Diploma/Degree in Agriculture

  • At least 10 years’ experience on a pasture based dairy farm

  • Fluent in English and Afrikaans – Xhosa/Zulu advantageous

  • Pasture management experience

  • Dairy management experience

  • Experience with a fully seasonal herd

  • Great stockmanship

  • Computer literate – MS Office essential

  • Knowledge of Afikem and 4th Quadrant systems


 


TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:


 



  • A proven ability to manage pastures and the ability to achieve excellent utilization

  • The capability to manage the breeding of a fully seasonal herd and achieve excellent breeding results

  • Telling stockmanship – mature and immature herds

  • Evident ability to manage a dairy and achieve excellent milk quality results

  • Be computer literate with knowledge of Afikim and 4th Quadrant

  • Sound communication skills to work with and motivate/manage a large work force

  • Effective time management skills with the ability to priorities tasks and problem solve

  • The competence to understand and work within farm budgets


 


Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered


 


Please submit and upload your CV in Word format via our website www.dynamictalent.co.za or email roelien@dynamictalent.co.za


 


CLOSING DATE:   26 February 2018