Assistant Cattle Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client based in the Eastern Cape (Ugie) is seeking to employ an Assistant Cattle Manager to join their dynamic team.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description: 

• Organise work to maximise efficiency and productivity 
• Train and motivate herdsman to implement the various work systems (Nutrition, herd health and cattle management) 
• Monitor both the work and work systems to ensure direct results are attained 
• Budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records 
• Marketing of stock and organising cattle to be marketed 
• Keeping of necessary administrative records pertaining to a large cattle enterprise 
• Ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards 
• Keeping up to date knowledge of pests and diseases 
• Organising maintenance / repair of property (fences/ handling facilities/ equipment
• Herd performance according to set standards 
• Grassland management 

 

Job Requirements: 

• Diploma in animal production or agricultural management will be to your advantage 
• At least 5 years’ experience working with a large beef cattle herd and be able to do all related animal husbandry practices and grassland management 

 

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