Senior Feedlot Operations Manager – 20,000+ Cattle

Hello Hired (Pty) Ltd.; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Feedlot management

Cattle nutrition

Biosecurity protocols

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Data reporting

Education

Animal Science / Agriculture qualification

Tools

Gigalot

Job description

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.