On-Site Livestock Production Manager - Sheep & Cattle

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Medical aid

Performance bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Livestock Production Manager to lead our client's large-scale sheep and cattle operations on-site. You will oversee breeding, nutrition, health management, and daily farm activities, ensuring welfare, productivity, and compliance with biosecurity standards.

The role demands a hands-on leader who can manage a sizeable workforce, optimize pasture use, maintain records, and contribute to strategic planning and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of livestock management experience, with sheep and cattle expertise.
• Proven track record of managing large herds/flocks and teams.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and disease control.
• Experience with farm record-keeping and basic management software.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of sheep and cattle herds to optimize health and productivity.
• Develop and implement breeding programs to improve genetics and reproduction rates.
• Manage animal nutrition and formulate feed rations for production stages.
• Enforce biosecurity measures and coordinate disease prevention with veterinarians.
• Lead farm staff recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluation.
• Maintain accurate production records and report on performance metrics.
• Support strategic planning and budgeting for the livestock division.

Skills

Livestock management

Team leadership

Record-keeping

Biosecurity

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Animal Science or Agriculture

Tools

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Livestock Production Manager to lead our client's large-scale sheep and cattle operations on-site. You will oversee breeding, nutrition, health management, and daily farm activities, ensuring welfare, productivity, and compliance with biosecurity standards.

The role demands a hands-on leader who can manage a sizeable workforce, optimize pasture use, maintain records, and contribute to strategic planning and budgeting.