Jobs at Corporate Staffing

Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience in handling livestock on-farm which comprises dairy cows, sheep, goats and crops which comprises vegetables, fruits etc.
• Implement strategies for maximum yield, organize farm administration and manage businesses and farm staff.
• Look for a market for the products.
• Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters.
• Buy supplies such as fertilizer and seeds.
• Maintain and monitor the quality of yield, whether livestock or crops.
• Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with Government vets.
• Maintain knowledge of pests, diseases, understanding how they spread and how to treat them.
• Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate.
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruits, vegetables, meats, chicken parts, eggs etc.
• Visiting different divisions to inspect crops, livestock and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Do Artificial insemination,
• Fodder production and preservation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Agriculture Science, Animal Science or extensive experience in managing a farm.
• 2 – 3 years’ work experience.
• A passion for agriculture and looking after dairy animals
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Extensive experience in managing a farm.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and excellent budgeting skills

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Farm Manager-Timau) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 1st November 2023.