Beef And Dairy Manager: Animal Science Department
Job Description
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the above mentioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate the Beef and Dairy Project Strategic Plan and Reviews.
- Assist the Project Coordinator in developing annual maintenance work plans including production, marketing and training.
- Assist the Project Coordinator in updating Farm Standard Operating Procedures.
- Implement farm activities, ensuring the timely purchase of machinery, equipment and Beef and Dairy production inputs;
- Coordinate and supervise day-to-day Beef and Dairy production cycles.
- Coordinate maintenance activities including engineering, equipment and infrastructure.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning and marketing of Beef and Dairy products including semen.
- Interpret and implement Government and the Bindura University of Science Education policies with regards to labour management and enforcing occupational health and safety regulations.
- Maintain financial and administrative records as well as production records, maintaining an up-to-date asset inventory and human resources records.
- Negotiate with relevant Government Departments, banks, and input suppliers to obtain equipment and input loans or contracts on behalf of the University and linking the Beef and Dairy Project with potential partners.
- Prepare weekly reports and financial statements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants should have either a Diploma in Agriculture/Animal Health and Production/ or its equivalent.
- At least three (3) years post qualification experience working with farm animals at a large scale.
- A minimum of five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science.
Other
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to: recruitment@buse.ac.zw, consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.
Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:
The Assistant Registrar-Human Resources
Bindura University of Science Education
P Bag 1020
Bindura
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. Female candidates are encouraged to apply and Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates. For more information phone (66210) 7531-2 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9
Deadline: 05 June 2023Generate a Whatsapp Message
Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE)
Bindura University of Science Education is a Zimbabwean university offering courses within the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Science Education, Commerce and Social Sciences.
Address: 741 Chimurenga road, Bindura