BEEF BACKGROUNDING FARM MANAGER – FM1361

Farm Manager SA; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking a Beef Backgrounding Farm Manager to oversee daily backgrounding, health, production, and general farm maintenance in the Belfast/Carolina area, Mpumalanga. The role requires leadership of staff, ensuring efficient cattle handling and compliance with health protocols.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc in Animal Science or similar and has 5–7 years of proven farm experience, with strong business acumen and Excel proficiency. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• BSc Animal science or similar qualification.
• 5-7 years proven farm experience with a solid track record.
• Fully competent in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• A high degree of business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Managing and operating the backgrounding cattle cost-effectively while maintaining production targets.
• Supervising staff, organising and monitoring workflow.
• Pasture and grazing management.
• Management of hay bale feeding.
• Monitoring pharmaceuticals and ear tags (ordering and receipt).
• Treatment of sick cattle and daily medicine management.
• Daily management of cattle on grazing and water management.
• Record hospital data on the Cattle Management System.

Skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Education

BSc Animal science or similar qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

BEEF BACKGROUNDING FARM MANAGER - FM1361

Livestock & animal production

September 7, 2026

Full-time

BEEF BACKGROUNDING FARM MANAGER - FM1361

Belfast / Carolina Area - Mpumalanga: Manage and oversee daily backgrounding with regards to health and production as well as general farm maintenance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BSc Animal science or similar qualification
• 5-7 years proven farm experience with a solid track record
• Fully competent in Microsoft Office and Excel
• A high degree of business acumen

CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

• Must be able to work independently and without supervision
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective relationship
• Ability to interact at various levels within the organisation
• Able to make quick decisions
• A good organizer, you should be able to plan and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Able to motivate people
• Able to solve problems
• An analytical mind
• Self and people management

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Managing and operating the backgrounding cattle as cost effective as possible and maintaining production levels and targets
• Supervising staff, organising and monitoring workflow
• Off-loading of cattle and feed
• Pasture and grazing management
• Management of hay bale feeding
• Sorting of new cattle
• Completing paperwork of new cattle and arrivals
• Manage the processing of cattle
• Monitor of all pharmaceuticals and ear tags (ordering and receipt)
• Treatment of sick cattle
• Daily recon of medicine used
• Daily management of cattle on grazing - opening up of new grass and clean water management
• Monitor administration of medicine, the number of administrations and morbidity and mortality
• Oversee diet and intake management
• Logistical management for the disposing of mortality meat
• Processing of cattle
• Capturing hospital data on the Cattle Management System
• Liaising with the feedlot backgrounding manager regarding animal health, processing and feeding protocols
• Perform frequent job inspections to ensure safe work areas, quality of workmanship and effectiveness of maintenance and repairs
• Direct, monitor and evaluate occupational health and safety procedures to minimize risk in the workplace along with the Health and Safety Consultant

HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTION

• Implement policies and procedures ensuring that standard operating procedures exist for all critical operations of production
• Ensure management of human resources in accordance with company practices and legislation
• Supervising the processing employees, organizing and monitoring workflow, directs and co-ordinates their activities
• Ensure staff discipline is managed in accordance to company policies, procedures & code of conduct
• Any breaches of discipline are immediately dealt with, and correct rectification/disciplinary action is initiated
• Ensure that employee performance is managed, and performance reviews are conducted regularly
• To report to management any breach of rules, act of dishonesty, malpractice or corruption by any member of the public, visitor to the site, or member of staff
• To attend daily, weekly, monthly management meetings
• Must be capable and willing to work overtime when required
• Must be available after hours to keep contact with all relevant parties, 7 days a week
• Perform general administrative tasks

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted