MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Min of 2 years practical experience in this field with
- Farming background an advantage.
- AI certificate and practical experience a must.
- Must be able to communicate in English or Afrikaans with
- Ability to speak IsiXhosa an advantage.
- Min of Code 8 drivers license.
- Be prepared to work the hours typical of a dairy business.
- Good stockmanship and a passion for working with animals.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:- Will manage one of the three parlours which vary from 600 to 1200 mature cows through a 66 Delaval Rotary, Rockwood Rotary or 36 Delaval Swing over (2 of).
- Managing the pasture platform that is associated to parlour which includes allocation, fencing, water points and animals which include milking cows, dry stock and followers.
- Manage milking process and parlour management to standard.
- Manage seasonal calving and breeding with calf rearing up to 6 months.
- Herd, Pasture and Staff record keeping together with Basic office admin.
- Staff management including Motivation, Discipline, Training and Performance. Parlour infrastructure and Machinery management.
- Major services and repairs will be out sourced to relevant professional service providers with candidate managing the process.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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