Job Description

Farm and Property SupervisorOur client is a producer and distributor of quality animal proteins, animal fats, oils, minerals and frozen meat by-products for application in pet food, livestock feed and aqua feed recipes. Our focus on quality, reliability and nutrition ensures that only the best ingredients are delivered directly to your factory door in full and on time.We currently have a vacancy for a Farmer and Property Supervisor to be based at our Rendering plant, Greylingstad, in Mpumalanga.If you are not based in the area or surrounding areas & are not willing to relocate at your own cost, please do not apply as your application will not be considered.Reporting to: General Plant ManagerThe overall purpose of the roleThe supervisor will be responsible to manage and guide a small team on the farm as well as the operational aspects and farm property including the animals.Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage property irrigation.

• Repair and maintenance of Fences

• Fire Brakes

• Repair and maintenance of farm machinery

• Provide animal feed when necessary.

• Ensure water troughs are filled.

• Mow and bale grass feed as required.

• Ensure the property is always well maintained, cutting the grass, hedges, and flower beds. Paving and parking areas.

• General property upkeeping and maintenance.

• Any other tasks relating to maintenance of the Outside property, farm, and general upkeep.

• Manage property irrigation.

• Repair and maintenance of Fences

• Fire Brakes

• Repair and maintenance of farm machinery

• Provide animal feed when necessary.

• Ensure water troughs are filled.

• Mow and bale grass feed as required.

• Ensure the property is always well maintained, cutting the grass, hedges, and flower beds. Paving and parking areas.
• General property upkeeping and maintenance.

• Any other tasks relating to maintenance of the Outside property, farm, and general upkeep.

• Matric certificate or equivalent

• A qualification in Agricultural studies will be advantageous

• At least 3-5 experience working in the animal farm

• Must have at least two years of experience driving a tractor

• Must have at least two years of experience operating a JCB

• Sound knowledge of Farm Equipment Maintenance.

• Sound knowledge of irrigation processes and management

• Supervisory experience will be advantageous

• Must be able to follow instructions

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety protocols in a typical environment

• Must be a good communicator (written and verbal)

TSM Consulting