Job Opportunity in Zambia: Ranch Manager

ZAMBEZI RANCHING AND CROPPING

Zambezi Ranching & Cropping is a large mixed farm situated 40 kms North of Lusaka . The company runs a very large herd ( 4000 breeding cows ) of commercial cattle as well as small sheep & goat flocks .

ZRC is looking for a person qualifying for a few , if not all , of these attributes :

• A passion for livestock farming
• A willingness to work as a team player in a corporate agricultural environment
• A positive outlook
• Hard working & honest
• Able to control a large labour force
• Pasture management & planning in both dryland & irrigated situations . Knowledge of legumes
• Good knowledge of herd health & the ability to perform PD’s &  diagnose basic herd health problems
• AI experience
• Problem solving & good planning ability
• Able to work within a budget
• Computer literate
• Fluency in English

The  job will entail day to day running of the ranch , decreasing reliance on ‘ bought in food ‘ , increasing herd fertility , decreasing time of selling ( from weaning ) , control of bush encroachment & poaching , reports to MD  etc . This position will suit an exceptional person with a minimum of 5 years experience in this field .

The package will include the following ;

·         Accommodation on farm

·         Company vehicle & fuel as per budget

·         Medical aid

·         Cell phone line

·         Computer

·         Salary commensurate with experience

·         13^th cheque

This is a great opportunity for a highly self motivated person & is a Long term position .

Please refer all applicants to :

Email : graham@zrczambia.com

Phone # : + 260 966 860 531 .