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The Piggery Supervisor manages the piggery operations. Key tasks include: – Ensuring all pigs are healthy cared for, recording herd performance, planning and reviewing workloads to meet targets
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Harare
- Category: Agriculture
- Closing Date: 2026-09-19
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring all pigs are healthy cared for
- Recording herd performance
- Planning and reviewing workloads to meet targets
Requirements
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Experience in managing a piggery
- Good management and communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Attention to detail
How to Apply
Apply by email: farming@braford.co.zw
About the Company
The Braford is a cross between a Hereford bull and a Brahman cow. Conversely, it can also be a cross between a Brahman bull and a Hereford cow. The makeup of the Braford is 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Hereford. Even though a true Braford meets those standards, 1/2 Brahman and 1/2 Hereford cross are known as F1 Brafords or F1 Baldies. They carry the characteristics of both parents. The Braford is red like a Hereford with white underbelly, head, and feet; however, they can come in a brindle pattern with white faces like the hereford and these cattle are dubbed "tiger striped". Many breeders in the southern United States, Brazil, Colombia, and Latin America prefer these colored cattle due to being able to avoid cancer. It is stockier than a Hereford, though, getting the stockiness from the Brahman.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications or certifications do I need to become a piggery supervisor in Zimbabwe?
Most employers prefer a diploma or certificate in animal science, agriculture, or veterinary nursing from a recognised college such as an agricultural institute. Practical experience with pig husbandry, biosecurity, and record keeping is often valued more than formal education alone.
What are the common day-to-day responsibilities of a piggery supervisor?
You will typically oversee feeding, breeding, farrowing, weaning, and health checks for the pig herd while managing a small team of general workers. Daily duties also include maintaining hygiene and biosecurity, keeping production records, and reporting any disease or mortality issues to management.
What is the local work culture and what expectations do Zimbabwean piggery employers have?
Employers expect a hands-on supervisor who is willing to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays because pigs need daily care. Reliability, respect for farm security, and the ability to manage workers firmly but fairly are highly valued in Zimbabwe's commercial farming culture.
What career progression or growth paths exist for a piggery supervisor in Zimbabwe?
With proven performance you can progress to farm manager, production manager, or livestock operations manager on larger pig or mixed farming enterprises. Some supervisors also move into technical sales, animal health advisory roles, or start their own small piggery after gaining capital and experience.
What typical benefits should I expect, such as leave, medical aid, or pension?
Benefits vary by employer, but many commercial piggeries offer paid annual leave, basic housing or a housing allowance, and sometimes contributions to medical aid or a pension fund. Smaller or informal farms may offer fewer formal benefits, so confirm the package in writing before accepting a position.
How do I apply for a piggery supervisor job and what do Zimbabwean employers look for?
You can apply through agricultural job boards, WhatsApp farming groups, local newspapers, or by directly approaching piggery farms with your CV and references. Employers look for practical pig experience, a clean disciplinary record, traceable references, and a willingness to live on or near the farm.
