INTEGRATED LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Parys; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in the Free State seeks an experienced farm manager to lead feedlot operations, backgrounding enterprise, feed production and irrigation management.

The role requires a diploma or degree in animal science or agriculture, 10 years beef experience, and strong leadership with sound financial discipline.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Animal Science / Agriculture / Agricultural Management / Livestock Production or Agronomy (advantage).
• 10 years commercial beef experience.
• Feedlot management experience.
• Knowledge of Backgrounding systems.
• Irrigated crop production experience – silage, maize, lucerne and pastures production.
• Irrigation experience.
• Machinery management.
• Staff management.

Responsibilities

• Feedlot Operations
• Backgrounding Enterprise
• Feed Production
• Nutrition
• Livestock Procurement
• Machinery Management
• Irrigation Management
• Staff Management
• Financial Responsibilities
• Reporting

Education

Diploma or Degree in Animal Science / Agriculture

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Degree in Animal Science / Agriculture / Agricultural Management / Livestock Production or Agronomy (advantage)
• 10 years commercial beef experience.
• Feedlot management experience
• Knowledge of Backgrounding systems.
• Previous experience with large-scale beef production
• Irrigated crop production experience – silage, maize, lucerne and pastures production
• Irrigation experience
• Machinery management.
• Staff management

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Highly organised.
• Practical and hands‑on.
• Strong leader.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Results driven.
• Excellent communicator.
• Strong problem solver.
• Financially disciplined.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Able to make sound operational decisions under pressure

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Feedlot Operations
• Backgrounding Enterprise
• Feed Production
• Nutrition
• Livestock Procurement
• Machinery Management
• Irrigation Management
• Staff Management
• Financial Responsibilities
• Reporting

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted