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 25th 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
