Livestock Manager

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance or on-farm housing

Comprehensive medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Livestock Manager to oversee farm animal husbandry operations in Kimberley. You will manage feeding, breeding, health monitoring, and herd management strategies to improve productivity and welfare on a progressive farm.

The role requires a strong background in animal science, proactive welfare approach, and leadership to supervise farmhands involved in care. This is a pivotal position contributing to farm sustainability and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of livestock management experience.
• Strong knowledge of animal nutrition, reproduction, health management, welfare principles.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent record-keeping and data management abilities.
• Ability to work in challenging outdoor conditions and handle livestock safely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily livestock operations including feeding, watering, and sanitation.
• Implement and manage breeding programs to improve herd quality and reproductive efficiency.
• Monitor animal health, identify signs of illness, and implement treatment protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of livestock inventory, health, breeding, and production data.
• Manage staff responsible for livestock care, providing training and supervision.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards, regulations, and biosecurity protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Animal health knowledge

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science/Agriculture/Veterinary Technology

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Livestock Manager to oversee their animal husbandry operations in Kimberley . This role is essential for ensuring the health, welfare, and productivity of the farm's livestock. You will be responsible for managing daily feeding, breeding programs, health monitoring, and herd management strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of animal science, a proactive approach to animal welfare, and excellent leadership skills to manage farmhands involved in livestock care. This is a significant opportunity to manage and improve animal production within a progressive agricultural setting, contributing to the farm's overall success and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations related to livestock care, including feeding, watering, and sanitation.
• Implement and manage breeding programs to improve herd quality and reproductive efficiency.
• Monitor animal health, identify signs of illness or distress, and implement appropriate treatment protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of livestock inventory, health, breeding, and production data.
• Manage staff responsible for livestock care, providing training and supervision.
• Ensure compliance with all animal welfare standards, regulations, and biosecurity protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in livestock management, with a focus on (Specify Livestock Type, e.g., cattle, sheep, poultry).
• Strong knowledge of animal nutrition, reproduction, health management, and welfare principles.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent record-keeping and data management abilities.
• Ability to work in challenging outdoor conditions and handle livestock safely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Housing allowance or on-farm accommodation provided.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in animal husbandry and management.
• A critical role in ensuring the health and productivity of the farm's livestock.