LIVESTOCK SUPERVISOR – Green Feathers Farm Pvt Ltd

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:
We are a diversified agro-based business situated 120 km Southeast of Harare. We specialize in sustainable crop production, livestock farming, beneficiation, and agro-tourism.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
As we continue to grow, we seek talented and experienced individuals to join our team in key roles that will drive our future success. If you are passionate about agriculture, innovation, and making a positive impact, we encourage you to submit your resume and certified copies of your qualifications today!

Duties and Responsibilities

LIVESTOCK SUPERVISOR Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and control all livestock activities
• Monitor quality control activities
• Develop and document guidelines for proper cleaning to maintain standards of hygiene which meet standard requirements
• Assisting in report writing when assigned.
• Answering questions and requests and helping with any other duties that will be assigned by the management
• Ensure effective supervision of breeding, re-stocking, feed formulation, feeding, dipping, vaccinations, confining animals in respective structures etc.
• Ensure the establishment and implementation of a long-term feeding plan
• Ensure good pasture management, establish grazing plans and oversee it’s implementation
• Ensure that up to date records of all livestock activities are kept at all times
• Ensure timely and proper animal husbandry and health practices
• Any other duties assigned by management

Qualifications and Experience

Job Skills and Competences

• Willingness to relocate, stay and live on the farm and adapt to the farm life is a prerequisite.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills
• Effective teamwork skills and ability to handle people with diverse backgrounds
• Self-motivated and willing to work in a pressurised environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work after normal working hours
Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture preferably animal health and production or equivalent
• At least two years in a supervisory position, managing people (people management skills)
• Honest, faithful, reliable and an active team player
• Able to work well with minimum supervision
• Motivated and Self starter
• Willing to work outdoors.
• Good facilitation skills
• Business orientation/skills Agri-business experience is an added advantage
• Clean class 4 driver’s licence