Director Of Operations Agriculture

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Agricultural degree or equivalent
Post graduate business qualification would be a strong advantage
Minimum of 10 years in farming operations industry with at least 5 years at senior management level
Proven sound financial background
Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with board, staff, customers and regulators
Previous processing plant and abattoir experience advantageous
Strong management and communication skills

Must be fluent in written English

RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems and reporting for all farming operations involving inter alia:
Dairy farming on irrigated pastures 1000 herd size
Wagyu farming on irrigated pastures and dryland rotational grazing with feed supplementation 4 000 herd size
Feed production on pastures and with cropping
Partner producers for the finishing of Wagyu cattle and the growing of green feed.
Partner producers for the rearing of Wagyu calves to 90 days
Artisan abattoir 20 head per day
40 t per day feed mill

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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