Background Information


Mawa farm, a business of J&I Consult Limited, is a breeder of cattle, goats and sheep and specializes in dual purpose livestock suitable for milk and meat for semi arid areas. The farm supplies quality Sahiwal bulls, dorper rams and Kalahari bucks in central and Rift Valley regions


THE JOB


We are seeking a motivated Farm Supervisor to ensure smooth running of a mixed livestock farm with largely open grazing cattle, sheep and goats and a few dairy cattle and goats


MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.


Supervise farm workers both herders and farm assistants
Identify sick or weak animals and take remedial action
Supervise planting, weeding and harvesting of fodder crops
Coordinate veterinary and AI services
Purchase farm supplies
Supervise milking and milk deliveries
Undertake basic farm repair and maintenance services
Keep farm records


QUALIFICATIONS

The job holder should have the following qualifications. 


At least form 4 level of education. Those with certificate in Agriculture or livestock management will have an added advantage
At lease 3 years’ experience in a livestock farm with some supervisory responsibility
Basic IT skills


THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.


A person of high integrity with good reference from church, government or farm/ranch leadership
Must be at least 35 years of age
Good communications skills
Time management and organization
Team player


WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

We are offering the following to the successful candidate:


Monthly gross salary of Kes 15,000 with performance based end of year bonus
All statutory contributions including SHA, NSSH, Housing etc
Private medical insurance for self and family
Leave travel allowance