Livestock Supervisor: Lead Cattle & Sheep - Accommodation

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on-site

Access to farming equipment

Growth opportunities

Stable role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Livestock Supervisor to oversee cattle and sheep operations on a farm near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead day-to-day animal care, monitor welfare, and drive productivity while mentoring farmhands and enforcing best practices in feeding, breeding, and health management.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, record-keeping of livestock inventory and performance, and collaboration with farm management to optimise herd and flock output.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) in livestock management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate a small team.
• Solid understanding of animal husbandry, nutrition, and common livestock diseases.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily feeding, watering, and health checks for cattle and sheep.
• Implement and monitor breeding programs to optimize herd/flock reproductive rates.
• Administer basic veterinary care, vaccinations, and deworming treatments as directed.
• Maintain accurate records of animal inventory, health, and production.
• Manage and train farmhands involved in livestock care, ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Oversee the maintenance of livestock housing, pastures, and related equipment.

Skills

Livestock management

Team supervision

Animal husbandry

Record keeping

Cattle & Sheep

Education

Animal Science or Agriculture qualification

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Livestock Supervisor to oversee cattle and sheep operations on a farm near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead day-to-day animal care, monitor welfare, and drive productivity while mentoring farmhands and enforcing best practices in feeding, breeding, and health management.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, record-keeping of livestock inventory and performance, and collaboration with farm management to optimise herd and flock output.