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