Vacancy title:
Farm Manager
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Animal Care, Farming & Outdoors, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Agronomist
Jobs at:
Gramus Express Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 31 2026
Duty Station:
Fatima Farm | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background
Gramus Express Limited invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and results-oriented individuals to fill the following positions. We seek competent professionals with relevant technical knowledge, practical experience, integrity and a strong commitment to accountability, productivity and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and oversee daily farm operations, including piggery, cattle and poultry production.
Supervise farm workers, allocate duties and monitor attendance, productivity and staff performance.
Monitor feeding programmes, breeding activities, livestock health, growth rates, mortality and overall productivity.
Ensure appropriate animal housing, sanitation, biosecurity, disease prevention and animal welfare practices.
Coordinate vaccination programmes, veterinary interventions and treatment schedules with qualified animal health personnel.
Monitor feed consumption, veterinary supplies, farm equipment, labour and operational costs.
Maintain accurate records of livestock numbers, births, deaths, feed usage, treatments, production outputs and sales.
Work closely with the Stock Controller to ensure accurate inventory, livestock and farm production records.
Monitor production targets, identify operational challenges and recommend practical improvements.
Prepare periodic operational reports covering production, livestock performance, resource utilisation and farm expenditure.
Ensure company resources are used responsibly and established farm procedures are consistently followed.
Implement measures to improve productivity, reduce losses, control costs and maintain efficient farm operations.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Animal Production, Livestock Management, Farm Management or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in commercial farming or livestock production.
At least 2 years of experience supervising farm workers and coordinating daily farm operations.
Practical experience managing piggery, cattle and poultry operations, including feeding, breeding, housing, routine health monitoring and production management.
Knowledge of livestock disease prevention, biosecurity, animal welfare, vaccination programmes and farm hygiene.
Experience in farm budgeting, feed utilisation, production monitoring, inventory control and operational reporting is an added advantage.
Willingness to reside at Fatima Farm and oversee daily farm operations as required.
Required Competencies
Strong practical knowledge of livestock production and commercial farm management.
Proven leadership, staff-supervision and operational planning skills.
Ability to manage production targets, farm resources and operational costs.
Strong record-keeping, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High levels of integrity, accountability, discipline and commitment to productivity.
Ability to work independently, make sound operational decisions and report effectively to management.
Additional Notes
Gramus Express Limited seeks professionals who demonstrate competence, reliability, integrity and a commitment to improving operational performance and safeguarding company resources.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now ([email protected]) .
Documents to Submit:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A cover letter outlining their relevant qualifications, experience and suitability for the position.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.
- Contact details for at least two professional referees.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the mail subject line or application message.
Applications should be submitted through the application channel specified by Gramus Express Limited on Go Zambia Jobs.
To apply, please send your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend interviews and practical or technical assessments relevant to the position.
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