Cattle Ranch Operations Manager

Farm Manager SA; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in South Africa seeks a Ranch Manager to lead strategic system transitions, production targets and bio-security on a cattle operation. You will drive the shift to paddock-based management, coordinate field operations, and collaborate with admin to implement the Ranching ERP.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive cattle experience, and proven stockmanship, with the ability to manage logistics, reporting, and team performance to achieve elite industry benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in agriculture is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in agricultural field.
• Proven experience with cattle and stockmanship.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic System Transition: Execute planned shift to paddock-based management including infrastructure and movement units.
• Production & Reproductive Performance: Establish protocols for neonatal survival, calving, weaning weights and body-condition scores.
• Health & Bio-Security Management: Standardise veterinary interventions and vaccination schedules, ensure biosecurity compliance.
• Operational Reporting: Translate field data into executive reports and support Ranching ERP rollout with high-quality data gathering.
• Logistics & Supplies: Oversee ordering, stocking and distribution of feed, medicines and fleet/field equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Computer literacy

Valid driver’s license

Valid passport

Experience with cattle

Stockmanship

Maintenance orientation

Education

Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous

Job description

Farm Manager SA in South Africa seeks a Ranch Manager to lead strategic system transitions, production targets and bio-security on a cattle operation. You will drive the shift to paddock-based management, coordinate field operations, and collaborate with admin to implement the Ranching ERP.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive cattle experience, and proven stockmanship, with the ability to manage logistics, reporting, and team performance to achieve elite industry benchmarks.