Farm Manager

About

Gogo Rute Farm is a growing animal production enterprise specializing in the production of goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and chickens. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and results-oriented individual to join our team as Farm Manager.

Job Purpose

The Farm Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the farm, ensuring efficient production management, high animal welfare standards, optimal feed utilization, and improved farm productivity and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the farm’s daily operations.
• Manage the health, biosecurity, and vaccination schedules of goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and chickens.
• Monitor feed consumption, mortality rates, and growth targets.
• Develop and implement feed formulations to achieve optimal animal performance and cost efficiency.
• Manage farm workers and ensure compliance with operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate farm records, including production reports, feed usage, inventory, and performance indicators.
• Monitor and maintain animal housing systems, equipment, and farm infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with farm safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Ensure that proper animal welfare practices are maintained at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness, Poultry Production, or a related field.
• Practical experience in animal production and farm management.
• A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience managing broiler and/or layer operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing mixed livestock enterprises, including goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and chickens.
• Strong knowledge of animal management systems.
• Practical experience in animal feed formulation is mandatory.
• Knowledge of goat, sheep, chicken, pig, and cattle nutrition, health management, and biosecurity systems.
• Experience developing and implementing vaccination, disease prevention, and biosecurity programmes.
• Experience supervising farm workers and coordinating daily farm activities.
• Proficiency in maintaining and interpreting farm production, feed, inventory, mortality, and financial records.
• Experience monitoring animal performance indicators, including feed conversion, growth rates, egg production, mortality, and overall productivity.
• Knowledge of animal welfare, farm hygiene, occupational health and safety, and environmental management practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer literacy and the ability to prepare accurate farm reports.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple farm activities effectively.
• A willingness and ability to relocate to Salima.
• A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following: Cover letter, Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, Proof of practical experience or employment, Three traceable references. Applicants must clearly indicate their expected salary or remuneration package in their application. Applications should be submitted by email to: stellakalala2@gmail.com with the Subject Line: Application – Farm Manager Position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.