Area Farm Manager
Full Time
full time
24 Jul 2025
Stutterheim
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
75 / 100
Offer value
Moderate value due to defined managerial responsibilities and growth opportunities within a specialized field.
- Lead teams in poultry production management
- Involvement in hands-on farm operations
- Strong focus on team training and development
Pros
- Key role in a specialized industry with solid growth.
- Comprehensive management responsibilities with a focus on team collaboration.
- Opportunities for continuous improvement in operations.
Cons
- Challenges due to the nature of agricultural management responsibilities.
- High-pressure situation with respect to animal husbandry standards.
- Requires extensive industry-specific experience.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Agricultural managers with poultry experience
- Candidates excited about operational excellence in farming
- Individuals open to hands-on farm work
Not recommended for
- Novice agricultural workers without managerial skills
- Candidates seeking remote or non-field roles
- Individuals uninterested in animal health issues
Motivation fit
Passion for poultry production and farm managementDesire to lead teams in operational excellenceWillingness to engage in hands-on activities
Key skills
Team leadership and developmentOperational management in agricultureBudgeting and financial oversightKnowledge of animal health standards
Score: 75/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Our client, a Poultry Processing company, is seeking a highly experienced and professional Area Farms Manager, to be based in Stutterheim.
Minimum Requirements:-
- Matric
- Bachelor of Agriculture specialising in Poultry and Poultry Production
- 5-10 Years' experience in the Poultry farming industry
- 2-3 Years' experience in a senior managerial role
Duties:-
- Control of five Site Managers, this would include; weekly meetings, training, inspections, audits
- Control and management of all sites including contract growers; site management, site cleanliness, bird health, equipment management, asset management
- Budgeting of all farming requirements related to broiler management, including Capex
- Excellence in broiler health and animal husbandry expected
- Liaisons between veterinary, feed mills, nutritionists, hatcheries and other suppliers
- Agricultural demands and standards to be adhered to
- Upgrading projects; including new houses and maintenance of old houses
- Maintaining of placement and catching programmes
- Results orientated with international standards being set as the benchmark
- Networking with other poultry related industries; this will include bi-annual information training days involving; feed companies, hatcheries, vets, breed suppliers, sales, QA's
- Communication to the directive through sitrep, board and financial meetings
- Immediate communication involving financial threats to the business due to natural / manmade disasters
- Water management and upgrading filtration systems
- Availability for unforeseen working hours, weekend duties and public holidays
- Farm Managers’ housing, vehicles and equipment inspections monthly
- Security and maintenance of electric fencing
Email your CV + supporting documentation to . If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
