Director Of Operations Agriculture
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Job Description
Durban Area KwaZulu Natal: Our client is looking for a Director of Operations Agriculture.The successful candidate will be responsible for all farming operations reporting to the Board, and for the planning and execution of new projects.Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.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
- Computer literate
- Valid drivers license
- Willingness to travel
- 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
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1392260
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned