Farm Manager

POSITION: FARM MANAGER

Location: Salima

OVERVIEW

Gogo Rute Farm is a growing animal production enterprise specializing in the production of goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and chickens. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and results-oriented individual to join our team as Farm Manager.

JOB PURPOSE

The Farm Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the farm, ensuring efficient production management, high animal welfare standards, optimal feed utilization, and improved farm productivity and profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the farm’s daily operations.
• Manage the health, biosecurity, and vaccination schedules of goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and chickens.
• Monitor feed consumption, mortality rates, and growth targets.
• Develop and implement feed formulations to achieve optimal animal performance and cost efficiency.
• Manage farm workers and ensure compliance with operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate farm records, including production reports, feed usage, inventory, and performance indicators.
• Monitor and maintain animal housing systems, equipment, and farm infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with farm safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Ensure that proper animal welfare practices are maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants should have:

• A minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness, Poultry Production, or a related field.
• Practical experience in animal production and farm management.
• A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience managing broiler and/or layer operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing mixed livestock enterprises, including goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and chickens.
• Strong knowledge of animal management systems.
• Practical experience in animal feed formulation is mandatory.
• Knowledge of goat, sheep, chicken, pig, and cattle nutrition, health management, and biosecurity systems.
• Experience developing and implementing vaccination, disease prevention, and biosecurity programmes.
• Experience supervising farm workers and coordinating daily farm activities.
• Proficiency in maintaining and interpreting farm production, feed, inventory, mortality, and financial records.
• Experience monitoring animal performance indicators, including feed conversion, growth rates, egg production, mortality, and overall productivity.
• Knowledge of animal welfare, farm hygiene, occupational health and safety, and environmental management practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer literacy and the ability to prepare accurate farm reports.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple farm activities effectively.
• A willingness and ability to relocate to Salima.
• A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
• Proof of practical experience or employment
• Three traceable references

Applicants must clearly indicate their expected salary or remuneration package in their application.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted by email to:

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: Application – Farm Manager Position

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GOGO RUTE FARM

Committed to Excellence in Animal Production — Chicken, Goat, Sheep, Pig & Cattle Farming