Farm Manager

Africa University intends to implement a strategic transformation of its farm. The goal is to build a sustainable, innovative, and scalable agricultural enterprise that serves as a model for education, food production, and community engagement. Reporting to the Program Manager, the incumbent will serve in the capacity as Farm Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for the operational leadership, technical oversight, and strategic execution of activities across poultry, piggery, field crops, and horticulture. The Farm Manager will ensure effective use of resources, compliance with regulations, and achievement of productivity and profitability targets

Desired Attributes:

• Manage all daily farm operations, including livestock, field crop, and horticultural production.
• Lead the implementation of farm infrastructure upgrades under the strategic plan.
• Oversee field crop planning and production cycles, including land prep, planting, irrigation, and harvesting.
• Mechanizing the farm operations for all year round to get high productivity.
• Facilitating crop and livestock research operations at the farm.
• Liaising with Academic staff and Students who carry out research activities at the farm.
• Supervise farm personnel, students, and casual labourers.
• Develop and manage production schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate production and financial records using digital tools (e.g., Meat Matrix).
• Integrate crop-livestock systems for sustainability.
• Engage with suppliers, buyers, and regulatory authorities.
• Maintaining of equipment and farm machinery and presenting periodic reports
• Advise AU leadership on agribusiness development and operational strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applicants should possess a minimum of a National Diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness or Animal Science from a recognised Agricultural College or Institution
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing commercial-scale mixed farms.
• Strong background in poultry, piggery, field crop, and horticulture systems.
• A Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Agriculture will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with farm management software and record keeping.
• Experience in sustainable agriculture or climate-smart practices is a further added advantage.
• Proven leadership and staff supervision skills.
• Experience working within a university or research-based environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance of farm machinery and equipment.
• A clean class 4 driver’s licence

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID, or Passport & birth certificate), and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) which contains the names and addresses of three referees.

The application pack should be sent as a single PDF file clearly marked “Farm Manager" in the subject line to the emails careers@africau.edu no later than 0800 hours on Monday, 23 June 2025. Applicants should clearly indicate the position being applied for in the application letter, which should be addressed to the Assistant Registrar, Human Resource and Administration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Africa University is committed to diversity, Ubuntu, professionalism, integrity and excellency. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.