Dairy Livestock Manager - Lead Herd Health & Milk Output

Placements24; Polokwane; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 650 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site housing and utilities provided

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Continuous learning and development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Livestock Manager to oversee dairy operations on a farm in the Polokwane area. You will manage feeding programs, monitor herd health, supervise milking, and lead farmhands to ensure high milk production and animal welfare.

The ideal candidate holds a Degree or Diploma in Animal Science or Agriculture with at least 6 years of dairy farm management experience and a strong background in nutrition, health management, and biosecurity.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years dairy farm management experience.
• Proven expertise in dairy cattle nutrition, health management and reproduction.
• Experience with modern milking systems and herd management software.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement feeding and nutrition programs to optimize health and milk production.
• Monitor herd health, implement preventative measures and coordinate with veterinarians.
• Supervise milking operations, ensuring hygiene and efficiency.
• Manage and train livestock handlers with clear guidance on care and procedures.
• Maintain detailed records on herd performance, health, breeding and feed consumption.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and farm biosecurity protocols.

Connaissances

Leadership

Dairy cattle nutrition

Animal health management

Biosecurity awareness

Team management

Formation

Degree or Diploma in Animal Science or Agriculture

Outils

Herd management software

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Livestock Manager to oversee dairy operations on a farm in the Polokwane area. You will manage feeding programs, monitor herd health, supervise milking, and lead farmhands to ensure high milk production and animal welfare.

The ideal candidate holds a Degree or Diploma in Animal Science or Agriculture with at least 6 years of dairy farm management experience and a strong background in nutrition, health management, and biosecurity.