Senior Livestock Production & Welfare Lead

Placements24; Queenstown; Vor Ort; NZD 96.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job security

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Livestock Production Specialist for Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role emphasizes health, productivity and animal welfare across farm operations, with leadership of a farm team and implementation of breeding, nutrition and health programs.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with 7+ years in livestock production, strong leadership, and a solid track record in welfare and ethics. On-site role with a competitive package and development opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of progressive livestock production experience with welfare focus.
• Strong knowledge of cattle, sheep or other livestock husbandry.
• Experience in nutrition, breeding and health management.
• Commitment to animal welfare principles and legislation.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement livestock management plans prioritising productivity, health, and welfare.
• Oversee breeding programs and reproductive management.
• Design and implement nutrition strategies for livestock.
• Establish health monitoring and disease prevention with vets.
• Ensure adherence to animal welfare standards across operations.
• Supervise and train farm staff on livestock handling.
• Analyze production data and drive continuous improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of health, breeding, production and welfare.
• Stay updated with advances in livestock science and welfare research.

Kenntnisse

Animal husbandry

Leadership

Data-driven management

Welfare compliance

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Animal Science / Veterinary Science / Agriculture

Tools

Farm management software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Livestock Production Specialist for Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role emphasizes health, productivity and animal welfare across farm operations, with leadership of a farm team and implementation of breeding, nutrition and health programs.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with 7+ years in livestock production, strong leadership, and a solid track record in welfare and ethics. On-site role with a competitive package and development opportunities.