Livestock Section Manager-Banyana Beef Cattle Production Farm

19 June 2012
Banyana Beef Cattle Production Farm
Tel: 5430180 Fax: 5430181 P.O. Box 97 Mabule
Vacancy: Livestock Section Manager
Banyana (PTY) Ltd is a cattle ranch situated about 300km from Gaborone along the Molopo River, which forms a border line be­tween Botswana and South Africa. The ranch has vacancy for:

Livestock Section Manager - 3 year contract (renewable) tenable in Banyana farm formerly Molopo Ranch 1 JN). The candidate should be willing to stay in a ranch setting and be prepared to work long and odd hours. The position is open to citizens of Botswana only.

Main purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Livestock Manager the incumbent will provide technical support services to the Livestock Department.


Key Responsibility Areas
Manage and coordinate livestock at Sectional level
Accurate maintenance of monthly livestock records/Returns 
Maintain disease free herd
Maintenance of cattle infrastructure (fences, crushes, kraals) 
Adherence to profound animal and range management practices 
Motivates labour force
Adhere to budget

Competencies
Dynamic self starter, who is result oriented 
Networking skills
Computer literate
Interpersonal and communication skills
Clean drivers license (Class B)

Job Requirements
  • Certificate in Animal Health and Production or equivalent
  • At least 5 years practical experience working in livestock management
  • Knowledge of Artificial Insemination is essential

The position is a 3 years contract. Benefits include: free housing and utilities (water) including transport when available.

Salary Scale: P 5 500

Interested person who meet the above stated requirements should send their applications together with copies of Curriculum Vitae, relevant certified copies of certificates and Omang including contact telephone numbers, marked position applied for to:

General Manager Banyana (Pty) ltd 
PO Box 97 
Mabule

Closing Date: 19th June 2012

Only shortlisted candidate will be responded to.