Silverlands Ranching Ltd
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Livestock Extension Officer

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Silverlands Zambia Limited is an agricultural business which operates in Central and Southern Province with its headquarters situated in Lusaka. The company wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified Zambians to fill in the position of Livestock Extension Officer for the Ranch in Zimba. The applicant must have the following qualifications.

Grade twelve certificate.

At least a Certificate/Diploma in General Agriculture/ agricultural related

Proven experience as a livestock Extension Officer

At least two to three (2 – 3) years’ experiences in a similar position

Must have three (3) traceable referees

Able to ride a motorbike and has a valid motorbike license

Proficiency in English and Tonga will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Conduct dipping activities of cattle at each dipping station

Ensure efficient use of dipping chemicals

Provide veterinary extension services such as deworming, dehorning, castration, and vaccination

Ensure all livestock animals in the community around are disease free through sensitization meetings with farmers

Conduct cattle surveys for each community around the dipping station

Ensures that the dipping station is in good condition in line with ESG guidelines

Coordinates the farmers to ensure all damages are repaired

Liaise with local community leaders (i.e. headmen) to ensure all farmers take their animals to dip

Record keeping of all dipping activities

Handle dipping cash and retire to the respective office

Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by management

Application deadline
20 Jun 15:00