Farm Manager managing a mixed farm with dairy cows, sheep, goats, and crops, requiring a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science with 2-3 years work experience, in an agricultural environment, on-site role in Timau.
Our
client is new established small high end resort based in Timau, Meru. They are
looking to hire a qualified and experienced farm operations manager with verse
knowledge in agriculture which comprises animals and plants.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Experience in handling livestock on-farm which comprises of dairy
cows, sheep, goats and crops which comprises of vegetables, fruits etc.
- Implement strategies for maximum yield, organize farm administration
and manage businesses and farm staffs.
- Look for 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.
- 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
- Ability to bring value to the farm
Requirements
- Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science, Animal Science or
related field
- Experience in managing a mixed farming would be an added advantage
- 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 equivalent.
- 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 14th September 2026
NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any
communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider
your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for
applying
Corporate Staffing Service
never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the
recruitment process
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