Beef Cattle Farm Manager — Lead Livestock & Operations

Farm Manager SA; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking a capable Farm Manager in the Stutterheim area of the Eastern Cape to oversee cattle operations, staff, maintenance and daily reporting. The role requires hands-on farming expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across the farm.

Applicants should have several years of beef cattle experience, familiarity with herd health and breeding, and the ability to drive a tractor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years beef cattle farming experience.
• Extensive, all-round beef cattle and farm management experience.
• Proven ability to manage cattle herds and farm staff.
• Practical skills: cattle inoculation, dipping, branding, dehorning, breeding and calving management.
• Knowledge of cattle health conditions (redwater, heartwater, gallsickness).
• Pregnancy testing experience is advantageous.
• Diesel mechanics experience for servicing tractors, vehicles and machinery.
• Proficiency in driving a tractor; Code 10 licence preferred.
• Strong leadership, clear instructions, and daily written updates via WhatsApp.

Responsibilities

• Farm & Livestock Management across operations.
• Staff Management and development of farm personnel.
• Farm maintenance, infrastructure, and equipment upkeep.
• Vehicle, machinery and equipment management.
• Effective communication and regular reporting to owner.
• General farm management and oversight of daily activities.

Skills

Beef cattle farming

Farm staff management

Cattle herd management

Diesel mechanics

Tractors

Vehicle maintenance

Welding

Code 10 driver's licence

Leadership & communication

Language: isiXhosa / Sesotho

Job description

Farm Manager SA is seeking a capable Farm Manager in the Stutterheim area of the Eastern Cape to oversee cattle operations, staff, maintenance and daily reporting. The role requires hands-on farming expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across the farm.

Applicants should have several years of beef cattle experience, familiarity with herd health and breeding, and the ability to drive a tractor.