Feedlot Manager

Hello Hired (Pty) Ltd.; Middelburg; Presencial; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hello Hired (Pty) Ltd. in Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Feedlot Manager to lead daily operations for a large-scale cattle facility on-site. You will supervise feeding, health monitoring, and staff across multiple teams to optimize throughput and profitability.

The role requires 5–8 years in feedlot management, a relevant tertiary qualification, and a proven track record with 20,000+ head. You will report to senior management and ensure compliance with biosecurity and SA health regulations.

Formación

• 5–8 years in a feedlot management role.
• Experience at scale (20,000+ head).
• Strong knowledge of cattle nutrition, ration formulation, and FCR.
• Experience with biosecurity and disease management.
• Familiarity with feedlot software/systems (e.g., Gigalot).
• Understanding of SA animal health regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily feedlot operations: feeding schedules and pen management.
• Manage cattle intake, processing, tagging, and backgrounding.
• Monitor KPIs: ADG, FCR, mortality, cost per head.
• Ensure strict biosecurity, quarantine, and health protocols.
• Coordinate with veterinarians, nutritionists, and suppliers.
• Oversee staff performance, training, and scheduling.
• Report to senior management on feedlot performance and finances.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and SOPs.

Conocimientos

Feedlot management

Cattle nutrition

Biosecurity protocols

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Data reporting

Educación

Animal Science / Agriculture qualification

Herramientas

Gigalot

Descripción del empleo

Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years in a feedlot management role, with demonstrable experience at scale (20,000+ head)
• Proven experience managing a commercial feedlot with a throughput/capacity in excess of 20,000 cattle.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field (advantageous)
• Strong working knowledge of cattle nutrition, ration formulation, and feed conversion ratios
• Experience with biosecurity protocols, disease prevention, and mortality/morbidity management
• Familiarity with feedlot management software/systems (e.g., Gigalot or similar)
• Strong understanding of South African animal health regulations (Meat Safety Act, Animal Diseases Act, etc.)
• Proven track record in managing large teams (herdsmen, processing staff, admin)
• Valid driver's license and willingness to be based on-site

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee daily feedlot operations: feeding schedules, pen management, animal health monitoring
• Manage cattle intake, processing, tagging, and backgrounding protocols
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics: average daily gain (ADG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), mortality/morbidity rates, cost per head
• Ensure strict compliance with biosecurity, quarantine, and health protocols
• Manage relationships with veterinarians, nutritionists, and suppliers
• Oversee staff performance, training, and scheduling
• Report regularly to senior management on feedlot performance and financials
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and internal SOPs