Cattle Feedlot Operations Supervisor

Mayfly Agri; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri in South Africa seeks a hands-on cattle feedlot supervisor with strong veterinary knowledge. You will diagnose and treat sick cattle, oversee calf herds, manage documentation and admin related to incoming livestock, and coordinate daily cattle movement.

Requirements include a Grade 12, 3 years’ feedlot experience, veterinary product knowledge, and proficiency in Excel with good numeracy. English and Afrikaans fluency, leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) required.
• 3 years’ cattle feedlot experience required.
• Sound knowledge of veterinary products and cattle medication.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose, and treat sick cattle, including re-vaccination.
• Manage and oversee calf herds within the feedlot.
• Process incoming cattle, document and maintain records.
• Offload and dispatch cattle as required.
• Allocate cattle to pens after processing.
• Conduct post-mortem exams where required.
• Perform daily data capture, reporting and admin duties.
• Order, issue and maintain records of veterinary medicines and stock.
• Manage feed bunks and monitor feed distribution.
• Plan daily cattle movement and HR admin duties (timesheets, leave, discipline).

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Numeracy

Education

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Job description

Mayfly Agri in South Africa seeks a hands-on cattle feedlot supervisor with strong veterinary knowledge. You will diagnose and treat sick cattle, oversee calf herds, manage documentation and admin related to incoming livestock, and coordinate daily cattle movement.

Requirements include a Grade 12, 3 years’ feedlot experience, veterinary product knowledge, and proficiency in Excel with good numeracy. English and Afrikaans fluency, leadership and communication skills are essential.