Senior Livestock Manager – Cattle & Sheep, Rural Farm

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Accommodation

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Livestock Manager to oversee large cattle and sheep herds near Bloemfontein. You will lead breeding programs, feeding plans, health management, pasture rotation and supervise farm staff.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Animal Science or Agriculture, with 5+ years in large-scale livestock operations, strong husbandry knowledge and proven leadership; on-site accommodation and medical coverage are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in large-scale livestock operations (cattle and sheep).
• Diploma or degree in Animal Science or Agriculture.
• Experience with pasture management and grazing systems.
• Ability to work independently in a remote rural setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily management of all livestock, ensuring high standards of welfare and health.
• Implement and manage breeding programs to improve herd genetics and productivity.
• Develop and execute feeding plans, ensuring adequate nutrition and efficient feed utilization.
• Monitor animal health, administer treatments, and coordinate with veterinary professionals.
• Manage pasture rotation and grazing strategies to optimize land use.
• Supervise and train livestock handling teams, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain accurate records of livestock, births, deaths, treatments, and sales.
• Procure feed, veterinary supplies and other inputs.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and industry standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning for herd expansion and improvement.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Team leadership

Record keeping

Pasture management

Breeding programs

Remote rural work

Education

National Diploma in Agriculture

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Tools

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Livestock Manager to oversee large cattle and sheep herds near Bloemfontein. You will lead breeding programs, feeding plans, health management, pasture rotation and supervise farm staff.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Animal Science or Agriculture, with 5+ years in large-scale livestock operations, strong husbandry knowledge and proven leadership; on-site accommodation and medical coverage are provided.