PIG MANAGER – Bindura University of Science Education 67 views

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have either a Diploma in Agriculture/Animal Health and Production/ or its equivalent;
At least three (3) years post-qualification experience working with commercial Pig production;
A minimum of five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Pig Manager should be able to:

Plan pig placement cycles, biosecurity, cleaning, and disinfection of pig sheds and facilities;
Play an active role in Pig Project Strategic Planning and Reviews;
Develop annual maintenance work plans including production, marketing and training;
Develop Farm Standard Operating Procedures;
Implement farm activities, ensuring timely purchase of machinery, equipment and pig production inputs;
Coordinate and supervise day to day pig production cycles;
Coordinate maintenance activities including engineering, equipment and infrastructure;
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning and marketing pig products including semen;
Interpret and implement Government and Bindura University of Science Education policies with regard to labour management and enforcing occupational health and safety regulations;
Maintain financial and administrative records, production records, maintaining an up to date asset inventory and human resources records;
Negotiate with relevant Government Departments, banks and input suppliers to obtain equipment and inputs loans or contracts on behalf of the University and linking the Pig Project with potential partners;
Prepare weekly reports and the financial statements.

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.