Ranch Manager
Bloomfield, approximately 150 miles south of Vinhook (capital city)
Travel note: The property is accessed by gravel road for roughly half the distance, about a 1.5-hour drive.
Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience (includes on-site housing and use of a Land Cruiser).
Overview:
A privately owned, productive ranch in southern Namibia is searching for a skilled and hands-on Ranch Manager to oversee daily agricultural operations, staff management, and field equipment use. The role involves managing 12 employees, ensuring efficient hay (alfalfa) production, overseeing irrigation systems, and coordinating with accounting staff on payroll and timesheets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of hay (alfalfa) production, including mowing, baling, stacking, and storage.
- Operate, maintain, and train staff on farm equipment such as tractors, balers, mowers, rakes, and center-pivot irrigation systems.
- Approve and submit timesheets for payroll; support accounting operations as needed.
- Supervise a team of 12 employees, ensuring productivity, safety, and job quality.
- Perform routine maintenance on fences, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Manage wild game on the property in coordination with ownership goals.
- Implement and maintain good agricultural practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Fluent in Afrikaans (required).
- Experience in farm or ranch management, including crop operations and irrigation systems.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Practical mechanical knowledge of tractors, balers, mowers, and related farm machinery.
- Familiarity with payroll approvals and coordination with accounting.
- Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
- Valid driver's license (Land Cruiser provided).
- Eligible for, or able to obtain, a South African or Namibian work visa.
Amenities: Includes a comfortable on-site home and company vehicle (Land Cruiser). The ranch offers a safe and scenic living environment ideal for long-term employment.