Farm Manager

Key responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
**Livestock Management**
- Oversee daily care, feeding schedules, and water management
- Monitor livestock health and report/treat issues promptly
- Assist with calving, lambing, vaccinations, dosing, dipping, and weaning
- Implement grazing rotation plans and manage camps effectively
- Maintain accurate livestock counts and record-keeping

**Operations & Maintenance**
- Ensure farm infrastructure is functional (fences, gates, kraals, boreholes, pipelines)
- Perform basic repairs or delegate and coordinate where necessary
- Oversee and guide farm workers during daily tasks
- Maintain vehicles, tractors, pumps, and other equipment

**Security Management**
- Monitor perimeter, livestock camps, and farm entry points
- Respond quickly to theft risks or suspicious activity
- Work with local police where needed
- Implement preventative measures that reduce losses and increase safety

**Leadership Requirements**
- Ability to lead, train, and supervise farm workers
- Maintain discipline and ensure all tasks are completed to standard
- Fair, respectful communication
- Able to manage conflict and resolve issues calmly and professionally

**Minimum Requirements**
- **1-3 years** experience with cattle and sheep farming
- Strong livestock handling and knowledge
- Agricultural Diploma / Degreee advantageous
- Ability to operate and perform maintenance on farm machinery
- Experience in managing workers is essential
- Valid driver’s licence (Code 8 or higher)
- Trustworthy, reliable, and sober habits
- Computer literate
- **Sesotho-speaking ability is a strong advantage**

**Personal Attributes**
- Honest and dependable
- Physically fit and able to work extended hours when needed
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Good communication and record-keeping skills (added benefit)
- Commitment to animal welfare and farm upkeep

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person