Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 26 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• Ilondola Farms is a growing small to medium entity looking for mature, serious and dedicated person to join our team. We are currently looking for a DAIRY FARM SUPERVISOR to support with the running our operations. The ideal candidate should be passionate about agriculture and livestock, proactive, honest & have integrity. He/She should have an eye for excellence, growth and be knowledgeable in Dairy Farming and general agriculture.

Overall Job Purpose
The incumbent will report to the Directors and will be expected to implement plans, policies, and practices for operation of the dairy farm to ensure compliance with the standards for farm production.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in dairy farming and general agriculture
• A minimum qualification of Diploma in Animal science and Crop Science
• Demonstrated experience in management of the Dairy Herd, Supervising employees in all phases of the dairy and upkeep of the facilities.
• Experience in breeding and rearing livestock, feed making, feeding, and milking of cows, storage of feed, milk, and sterilizing and maintaining facilities and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining breeding and milk production records
• Experience in facilities and equipment management to ensure compliance with bio safety and sanitation standards and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in the planting, growing, harvesting, and storage of feed forage crops.
• Demonstrated competency in general office work, procurement, administration, herd ID monitoring, project planning, and report writing, with excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Experienced in herd health and reproduction management
• Must be computer proficient – Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• In possession of a Valid Drivers license
• Veterinary Association of Zambia Membership will be an added advantage

Skills
1. Hardworking, and result oriented
2. Good Communication skills and open minded
3. A self starter, initiative and positive attitude
4. Team Player
5. Analytical and pays attention to detail
6. Should have high integrity and be honest/trustworthy
7. Able to coordinate multiple-tasks and manage pressure.
8. Should be proactive and trainable

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should apply, enclosing their certified photocopies of both their academic and professional qualifications and a detailed CV to: ilondoladairyfarm@outlook.com  for the attention of the MANAGING DIRECTOR.
• Kindly reference your email as: DAIRY FARM SUPERVISOR _APPLICATION_YOUR NAME (example: dairyfarmsupervisor_application_JelitaMulenga)
• Application Deadline Date: 30 August 2023
• ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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