JOB PURPOSE:
The main purpose of this position is to take responsibility for the maintenance of the farm and the feedlot’s infrastructure as well as the management of earth moving equipment.
The ideal Junior candidate must meet the following:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Five years’ experience in general farmwork related activities.
- Repair and maintenance knowledge of farm equipment and infrastructure.
- Must have general knowledge of Tractors and Earth moving equipment.
- Must be able to lead a team of workers.
- Must have knowledge of fencing.
- Must have knowledge of construction.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Adherence to System Safety policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Eliminate potential delays through planning and coordination of labour, parts, material and equipment access.
- Coordinate equipment downtime.
- Ongoing planning and annual shutdown maintenance.
- Influence a positive workforce environment by following safety policies and modelling safe work practices.
- Manage personnel effectively by applying discipline, managing overtime, and work performance
- Follow safety and health standards
- Any other duties that may be delegated by line management with the purpose of meeting the feedlot maintenance objectives.
CLOSING DATE: 30 MARCH 2025