Farm Manager (Horticulture, Livestock & Poultry)

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd

Job Location:

Manyame District - Zimbabwe

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Farm Manager to lead the operations of a thriving integrated farm enterprise. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive growth and innovation across horticulture goat farming and poultry production.

Salary and Benefits:

Negotiable

Key Responsibilities:

Crop & Horticulture Production (Core Enterprise)

Plan implement and monitor production cycles of vegetables
Develop and follow annual and seasonal crop calendars.
Supervise land preparation planting irrigation fertilization pest/disease control and harvesting.
Ensure good post-harvest handling grading and marketing of produce.
Maintain high standards of soil fertility crop rotation and integrated pest management

Livestock Enterprises (Goats and Poultry)

Manage feeding breeding housing and health programs for goats and poultry.
Monitor animal performance weight gain and health records.
Coordinate with veterinarians for vaccinations treatments and disease prevention.
Ensure proper waste management and biosecurity on the farm.

Farm Operations & Resource Management

Supervise and train farm workers allocating tasks and monitoring performance.
Maintain farm infrastructure (fencing irrigation systems sheds water supply equipment).
Prepare and manage budgets for inputs labor and operations.
Keep accurate production sales and inventory records.
Optimize use of water land and other natural resources to ensure sustainable farming.

Marketing & Business Development

Coordinate sales of horticultural produce and livestock products to local markets.
Identify and develop new market opportunities and customer relationships.
Support branding and quality control of farm products.
Track profitability of each enterprise and recommend improvements.

Compliance & Expansion

Ensure compliance with agricultural health and safety regulations.
Implement good agricultural practices (GAP) and animal welfare standards.
Assist in farm expansion plans from 2 hectares to 10 hectares including enterprise diversification.

Key Skills:

Ability to manage labor plan operations and maintain detailed records.
Business acumen with skills in budgeting cost control and marketing.
Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong leadership communication and organizational abilities.
Computer literacy (MS Office farm management software an advantage.)

Key Qualifications:

Diploma/Degree in Agriculture Agribusiness Horticulture or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3 5 years experience in crop and livestock farm management.
Strong knowledge of horticultural practices livestock husbandry and poultry management.