Cattle Ranch Supervisor — On-site Housing & Vehicle Perks

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Access to company vehicles for work

Training in advanced livestock methods

Stable and supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks an experienced Livestock Supervisor to lead cattle ranching operations. You will oversee daily care, herd health, breeding, and pasture management while coordinating farm hands and ensuring welfare and productivity.

The role rewards hands-on experts with strong animal husbandry knowledge, record-keeping skills, and the ability to work in a rural setting, delivering sustainable, high-quality results for a well-established agricultural entity.

Qualifications

• Proven cattle farming experience and livestock management.
• Strong knowledge of animal husbandry, nutrition, and veterinary basics for cattle.
• Experience handling cattle (branding, dehorning, movement).
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a rural setting.
• Good record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Passion for animal welfare and sustainable ranching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily feeding, watering, and general care of the cattle herd.
• Monitor animal health, identify illness or injury, and administer basic treatments.
• Implement and manage breeding programs to improve herd genetics and productivity.
• Manage grazing rotations and pasture maintenance for sustainable land use.
• Supervise and train livestock handlers and farm workers, ensuring efficient operations.
• Maintain records of herd health, breeding, and production data.

Skills

Cattle farming

Livestock management

Animal husbandry

Record-keeping

Team supervision

Independent work

Tools

None

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks an experienced Livestock Supervisor to lead cattle ranching operations. You will oversee daily care, herd health, breeding, and pasture management while coordinating farm hands and ensuring welfare and productivity.

The role rewards hands-on experts with strong animal husbandry knowledge, record-keeping skills, and the ability to work in a rural setting, delivering sustainable, high-quality results for a well-established agricultural entity.